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Enhanced pupillary light reflex in infancy is associated with autism diagnosis in toddlerhood

Nature Communications, 2018
Previous studies showed that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have atypicalities in the pupillary light reflex (PLR). This study uses longitudinal monitoring of infants at risk for ASD to show that PLR magnitude at 10 months of age is ...
Pär Nyström, Teodora Gliga, Elisabeth Nilsson Jobs, Gustaf Gredebäck, Tony Charman, Mark H. Johnson, Sven Bölte, Terje Falck-Ytter   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Angle Kappa and its importance in refractive surgery

Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013
Angle kappa is the difference between the pupillary and visual axis. This measurement is of paramount consideration in refractive surgery, as proper centration is required for optimal results.
Majid Moshirfar, Ryan N Hoggan, Valliammai Muthappan   +2 more
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‘I think your child might be autistic’: A qualitative survey study examining how school staff broach initial interactions with parents whose children may be autistic

British Journal of Special Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Recognising and understanding that a child might be autistic is an important first step in the autism diagnostic pathway. For many families, this process involves working alongside school staff and, in England, this tends to be led by the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). Existing research highlights the importance of how and when
Hannah Cresswell, Laura Crane
wiley   +1 more source

Are the increasing number of children and young people with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) because of the plan’s perceived symbolic capital? A Bourdieusian perspective

British Journal of Special Education, EarlyView.
Abstract In 2023 Marsh predicted that within 20 years, 10% of children and young people in England (0–19) will have an education, health and care plan (EHCP). This article is intended to contribute to the academic discussion regarding the increasing number of children and young people with an EHCP.
Blanche Gibson
wiley   +1 more source

An investigation into the attitudes and experiences of teaching staff and parents of dyslexic students in Northern Irish primary schools—A focus‐group study

British Journal of Special Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Dyslexia affects an estimated 7%–10% of children and can have lasting consequences for literacy, academic attainment and well‐being. In Northern Ireland, provision for children with dyslexia has been criticised as inconsistent, with delays in assessment and variation in school‐level support.
Matthew Cavanagh, Claire McDowell, Una O. Connor Bones, Laurence Taggart, Peter Mulhall   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of Synaesthesia on inclusive teaching and learning: A systematic literature review

British Journal of Special Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Synaesthesia is a neurodevelopmental phenomenon involving consistent, involuntary cross‐modal sensory experiences. Though well‐documented in cognitive neuroscience, its implications for educational practice remain underexplored. This systematic narrative literature review investigates how synaesthesia may impact children's learning and inform ...
Alexandra Sewell, Alison Kington, Samantha Davies   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correlation between orbital imaging features of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy and pupillary light reflex measurement

Frontiers in Medicine
PurposeThis study aimed to assess the factors associated with quantitative pupillary light reflex analysis and orbital magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicators in thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) patients with different TAO severities, and ...
Yongran Li, Ziao Zhu, Yanling Lu, Qihui Lin, Miaozhi Liu, Zeyi Li   +5 more
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Visual and control aspects of saccadic eye movements [PDF]

Physiological, behavioral, and control investigation of rapid saccadic jump eye movement in ...
Stark, L., Young, L. R., Zuber, B. L.
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Postmortem iris recognition and its application in human identification [PDF]

, 2015
Iris recognition is a validated and non-invasive human identification technology currently implemented for the purposes of surveillance and security (i.e. border control, schools, military).
Sansola, Alora
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Experiences of parents of children with special needs: Educational services, challenges and recommendations from parents' perspectives

British Journal of Special Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Parents of children with special needs in Nigeria are faced with several challenges. In most cases, decisions are taken without their active involvement, despite them being the primary carers for their children with special needs. This research utilised a qualitative research design with fifteen participants to understand parents' perspectives
Noah Agbo, Sylvia Yeboah Boamah
wiley   +1 more source