Browsing Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by Subject "Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)"
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Are Extended Reality Interventions Effective in Helping Autistic Children to Enhance Their Social Skills? A Systematic Review
(2022-04)Autistic children’s social skills do not always align with those of their neurotypical peers and research suggests that this can negatively impact quality of life. This review aimed to assess the effectiveness of extended ... -
‘Are they just gonna reject me?’ Male adolescents with autism making sense of anxiety: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
(2018-07)Anxiety can be a significant difficulty for people with autism, and rates increase during childhood and early adolescence. Nevertheless, little is known about the subjective experience of anxiety in this population. This ... -
Aripiprazole in autism spectrum disorder: current evidence for use
(2023-04)This month's Cochrane Corner meta-analysis evaluates the evidence for the use of aripiprazole in ‘autism spectrum disorders’ – although in fact, outcome measures mainly included subtypes of challenging behaviour and ... -
Coproduction with Autistic Adults: Reflections from the Authentistic Research Collective
(2020-12)This article explores coproduction in relation to autistic people. We reflect on the coproduction process with autistic adults from the Authentistic Research Collective at University College London. We aimed to support the ... -
Empowering autistic academics
(2022-08)Drawing on her personal experience as an autistic scientist–practitioner, Eloise Stark explores how we can empower neurodivergent populations in academia. The disability employment gap is highly complex, and it would ... -
Experiences of Inclusive School Settings for Children and Young People on the Autism Spectrum in the UK: a Systematic Review
(2023-08)Increasing numbers of Children and Young People on the Autism Spectrum (CYP-AS) are attending inclusive education settings in the UK, yet research about the impact on their psychosocial well-being is scarce. This qualitative ... -
Non-pharamacological treatment for individuals with autism spectrum conditions who display harmful sexual behaviour
(2022-02)Background: Specific treatment and interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions who display harmful sexual behaviour have yet to be widely evaluated. This review aims to consolidate and assess the quality ... -
Parenting an Autistic Child: Experiences of Parents with Significant Autistic Traits
(2021-07)Despite autism being highly heritable, this study is the first to investigate the experiences of parents of autistic children who have significant autistic traits themselves. Eight parents of autistic children with significant ... -
Prevalence of Non-Affective Psychoses in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review
(2019-08)Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and non-affective psychoses such as schizophrenia are commonly acknowledged as discrete entities. Previous research has revealed evidence of high comorbidity between these conditions, but ... -
Screening for Autism Spectrum Condition Through Inner City Homeless Services in the Republic of Ireland
(2022-08)Homeless service users were screened for autism spectrum disorder through one of Ireland’s leading not for profit service providers. Keyworkers acted as proxy informants; their caseloads were screened using the DSM-5—Autistic ...
