Reframing services for Malaysian students in schools: time to bring occupational therapy into the classroom [PDF]
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that has gained increasing attention in Malaysia. Much effort is now being taken to include children with autism spectrum disorder in the school system, either in inclusive settings or in special ...
Chai, Siaw Chui +4 more
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Anxiety problems in young people with Asperger syndrome: a case series [PDF]
It is now well established that the prevalence of mental health difficulties in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is considerably higher than in the general population.
Knott, Fiona, Ozsivadjian, A.
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The environmental risk factors associated with fetal macrosomia: An umbrella review
The present umbrella review evaluated the environmental risk factors prior to conception associated with fetal macrosomia based on meta-analyses and systematic reviews. We systematically searched international databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web
Ensiyeh Jenabi +3 more
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Easing the transition to secondary education for children with autism spectrum disorder: An evaluation of the Systemic Transition in Education Programme for Autism Spectrum Disorder (STEP-ASD) [PDF]
In mainstream education, the transition from primary to secondary school ('school transition') is difficult for children with autism spectrum disorder, being marked by high levels of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Bronfenbrenner U +15 more
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Introduction Studies on autism spectrum disorder in recent years have controversially indicated similarities with schizophrenia. Cognitive dysfunction is present in both disorders, and while there is a rich array of interventions for cognitive ...
Maki Miyajima +5 more
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Transcriptomic analysis of autistic brain reveals convergent molecular pathology. [PDF]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common, highly heritable neurodevelopmental condition characterized by marked genetic heterogeneity. Thus, a fundamental question is whether autism represents an aetiologically heterogeneous disorder in which the ...
Blencowe, Benjamin J +9 more
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Background & aims This study compared gesture rate and purpose in participants with Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome, and the impact of autism spectrum disorder symptoms on each syndrome.
Emily Lorang, Audra Sterling,
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Executive functions in parents of children with and without autism spectrum disorder [PDF]
Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that its etiology has not been determined definitively. The studies that have been conducted on the characteristics of relatives of people with ASD have shown that relatives of ...
Bita Shalani +2 more
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The Effect of Kangoo Jump Training on the Balance Function of Autistic Children with High Performance Level [PDF]
Children with autism spectrum disorder are prone to poor balance, postural stability, and postural abnormalities due to inactivity. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of Kangoo jump training on the balance function of children ...
Paria Nekouei +2 more
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Autism spectrum traits in normal individuals : a preliminary VBM analysis [PDF]
In light of the new DSM-5 autism spectrum disorders diagnosis in which the autism spectrum reflects a group of neurodevelopmental disorders existing on a continuum from mild to severe expression of autistic traits, and recent empirical findings showing a
Focquaert, Farah, Vanneste, Sven
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