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Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of the Autism Parenting Stress Index (APSI) among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Diagnostics, 2023
(1) Background: This study aimed to validate the Greek version of the Autism Parenting Stress Index (APSI) among parents of children with ASD. (2) Methods: The translated version was administered to 113 parents (Male: 12, Female: 101, 39.24 years old, SD
Angelos Papadopoulos, Stefania Fouska, Dionysios Tafiadis, Nikolaos Trimmis, Panagiotis Plotas, Vassiliki Siafaka   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evidence‐Informed Multidisciplinary Consensus Guidance for the Psychosocial Care of Adolescents With High‐Risk Cancer: Recommendations From the Italian Association of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Adolescents with high‐risk cancer face complex developmental, psychosocial, and ethical challenges that extend beyond disease‐directed treatment. Although international recommendations exist for communication, psychosocial care, pediatric palliative care, survivorship, and shared decision‐making, these have largely evolved within ...
Johanna M. C. Blom, Dorella Scarponi, Giulia Zucchetti, Teresa Perillo, Maria Montanaro, Elisa Marconi, Chiara Rutigliano, Paolo Colavero, Paola Quarello, Marina Bertolotti, Monica Cellini, Carlo Clerici, Maurizio Mascarin, Francesca Bomben, Andrea Ferrari, the expert workgroup   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Embedding public and patient involvement in childhood stuttering research: lessons learned from engaging children and families in Saudi Arabia

Research Involvement and Engagement
Background Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) is increasingly recognised as essential for ensuring health research is relevant, inclusive, and responsive to local contexts.
Alhanouf Yosef Alhazimi, Clare Carroll, Mary-Pat O’Malley-Keighran   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Student test-taking effort in low-stakes assessments: evidence from the English version of the PISA 2015 science test

Large-scale Assessments in Education, 2021
Background The idea of using low-stakes assessment results is often mentioned when designing educational system reforms. However, when tests have no consequences for the students, test takers may not make enough effort when completing the test, and their
Elodie Pools, Christian Monseur
doaj   +1 more source

A web-based application for eliciting narrative discourse from Greek-speaking people with and without language impairments

Frontiers in Communication, 2023
In this paper we present a web-based data collection method designed to elicit narrative discourse from adults with and without language impairments, both in an in-person set up and remotely.
Spyridoula Stamouli, Michaela Nerantzini, Ioannis Papakyritsis, Athanasios Katsamanis, Gerasimos Chatzoudis, Athanasia-Lida Dimou, Manos Plitsis, Manos Plitsis, Vassilis Katsouros, Spyridoula Varlokosta, Spyridoula Varlokosta, Arhonto Terzi   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bridging the Loneliness Gap: Depression, Connectivity, and Isolation in Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Peers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Loneliness is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes and remains understudied in children and adolescents undergoing cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology patients may be at increased risk due to medical isolation and disruption of social networks.
Charlotte N. Stahlfeld, Scott H. Maurer, Michelle D. Watkinson, John Nury, Elise Barberis, Molly C. Mack   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating parents’ satisfaction with the newborn hearing screening program for children with special needs

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology
Objective Universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) has been implemented in many countries, as it enables early detection and intervention for children with HL.
Merve İkiz Bozsoy, Merve Nur Sarıyer Temelli   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Virtual Therapist for Speech and Language Therapy [PDF]

, 2014
A virtual therapist (VT) capable of modeling visible speech and directing speech and language therapy is presented. Three perspectives of practical and clinical use are described. The first is a description of treatment and typical roles that the VT performs in directing participation, practice and performance. The second is a description of techniques
Sarel van Vuuren, Leora R. Cherney
openaire   +2 more sources

Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source