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ten Hoopen, Leontine W.; de Nijs, Pieter F. A.; Duvekot, Jorieke; Greaves-Lord, Kirstin; Hillegers, Manon H. J.; Brouwer, Werner B. F.; Hakkaart-van Roijen, Leona – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
This study investigated health-related QoL (HRQoL) and care-related quality of life (CarerQol) in clinically referred children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and their primary and secondary caregivers. The EuroQol five-dimensional (EQ-5D) and the CarerQol questionnaires were used to respectively measure health-related QoL and care-related…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Caregivers
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Beetz, Andrea M. – Applied Developmental Science, 2017
Different positive effects of interactions with animals, such as reduction of stress reactions, depressive mood, anxiety, aggression, and pain, and promotion of trust, calmness, motivation, and concentration have been documented by research on human-animal interaction (HAI), including animal assisted interventions (AAIs). Potential biological,…
Descriptors: Animals, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety, Caregivers
Howard, Pierce J. – 2000
This book discusses what is known about the brain and memory storage and how people can improve their recall of information. There are 10 parts with 37 chapters. Part 1, "Forming a Foundation: The Context for Using Your Owner's Manual," includes topics like brain basics and brain imaging. Part 2, "Wellness: Getting the Most Out of…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Aging (Individuals), Alzheimers Disease, Attention Deficit Disorders