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
Farah eFocquaert, Sven eVanneste
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Autistic Symptoms in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Recent studies have examined the association between autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia spectrum disorders, describing a number of cognitive features common to both conditions (e.g., weak central coherence, difficulties in set ...
Franco De Crescenzo+10 more
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Background A considerable amount of research has discussed whether autism and psychiatric/neurodevelopmental conditions in general are best described categorically or dimensionally. In recent years, finite mixture models have been increasingly applied to
Ahmad Abu-Akel+3 more
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Autism = Death: The social and medical impact of a catastrophic medical model of autistic spectrum disorders [PDF]
This discussion interrogates the continuing impact of the pervasive and persistent usage of debilitating metaphors perpetuating ‘historical’ superstitions, myths and beliefs surrounding disability.
Waltz, Mitzi
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The goal of this research is to prove that the application of sensorimotor training can improve writing skills and the writing in Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children, the research question posed is: Does the application of sensory motor training ...
Musjafak Assjari, Eva Siti Sopariah
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Challenges of Psychological Therapy Work With Autistic Adults [PDF]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as a neurodiverse developmental pattern, affects between one and two individuals in every 100 people. Autistic individuals experience different challenges in every decade of their lives.
Ewa Dobiała+5 more
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The Effectiveness of a Music-Based Developmental Relation Therapy Program on the Promotion of the Mother-Child Relationship of Children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder [PDF]
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of a music-based developmental relation therapy program on the promotion of the mother-child relationship of children with an autistic spectrum disorder. The statistical population of this
Yousof Shahi+3 more
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The level and nature of autistic intelligence II: what about Asperger syndrome? [PDF]
A distinctively uneven profile of intelligence is a feature of the autistic spectrum. Within the spectrum, Asperger individuals differ from autistics in their early speech development and in being less likely to be characterized by visuospatial peaks ...
Isabelle Soulières+3 more
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From Autism Spectrum to Multi-Spectra Living
This paper troubles the concept of single autism spectrum. We discuss how the ideology from early medical theory has influenced the conceptualisation of autistic people, professional diagnostic practice and an aspiration to “cure” people of their ...
Francisco Urbistondo Cano, Gail Simon
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The relationship between sex, empathy, systemizing, and autistic traits in primary school children [PDF]
The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between sex, empathy, systemizing, and autistic traits in primary school children. The sample included 353 primary school children aged 7-11 years.
Janković-Nikolić Marina+3 more
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