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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule"”.
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Afrikaans autism diagnostic observation schedule-2 : translation and cultural appropriateness for the coloured population from low-middle socioeconomic backgrounds living in the Western Cape
One of the key needs in diagnostic practice for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in South Africa is to generate acceptable and valid diagnostic tools for use in the official languages of the country. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2) is the "gold standard" diagnostic tool for ASD …
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Cerebral Blood Flow, Fitness and Behaviour Changes With a High Intensity, Socially Engaging Physical Activity Program for Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
… and motor competence in young adults 18-35 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) were examined. Thirteen male and female participants underwent a one-hour weekly supervised, and a 30 minute 3 x weekly unsupervised, MVPA intervention. Arterial spin labeling (ASL), fitness testing, and diagnostic …
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Bayesian Variable Selection and Inference for Nonparametric Kernel Machine and Functional Models
… statistical properties. The method is applied to autism brain imaging data to test whether fMRI signals are related to the autism diagnostic observation schedule. Therefore, the proposed three methods advance the field of variable selection and inference by offering innovative solutions to …
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A constructivist grounded theory study of the decision-making processes of professionals in a Children’s Service, mixed multi-disciplinary assessment team
… of Difficulty/Unpleasantness. Use of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) cut-off score to diagnose autism spectrum disorders (ASD) was an outcome of the decision-making process. Discussions revealed that once such decisions were made, they remained unchanged. …
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Autism Assessment from Home: Evaluating the Remote Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition (rCARS2) Observation for Tele-Assessment of Autism
… of the COVID-19 pandemic, tele-based methods of autism assessment have been relied upon to a previously unparalleled degree; however, the need for such advancements is not new. Observation-based measures are a crucial component of face-to-face autism diagnostic evaluations, but few validated …
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Adaptive Functioning and Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptom Severity in Childhood: Parent Perception vs Clinician Rating
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurocognitive developmental disorder that impacts over one percent of the population. As of 2016, one in 64 children were diagnosed with ASD by four years of age, with males receiving the diagnosis 3.5 times more often than females (Shaw et al. 2020). Research …
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Autism : current beliefs, diagnostic practices, and treatment approaches within the state of Indiana
… child psychiatrists' (a) current knowledge about autism, (b) levels of training and preparedness to provide diagnoses and interventions, (c) common tools and methods used to assess autism, (d) the disorders that are most difficult to differentiate from autism, and (e) the most common …
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The relationship between childhood attachment, parenting styles and social development in autism spectrum disorder
… social deficits are a defining feature in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), not enough is known about the origin and impact of these impairments. Current research agrees that deficits in Theory of Mind (ToM) contribute to the social disconnectedness evident in children with ASD. Furthermore, …
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Autism screening in children: using the social communication questionnaire in a Western Cape population
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a global prevalence of approximately one percent of all new births. There is a lack of literature on autism in South Africa. South African children are waiting years for diagnoses, despite the fact that early diagnosis and subsequent intervention appear to have a …
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ASMT gene polymorphisms are associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptom severity in a South African population
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by behavioural and social impairments. ASD shows evidence of a genetic aetiology, with a large body of research linking ASD to polymorphisms in several different genes and gene families, including those involved in …
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Clinical profile of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a developmental clinic in Western Cape
Clinical profile of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a developmental clinic in Western Cape Abstract Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasingly being recognised as a significant neurodevelopmental condition in African countries. There is some evidence to suggest that the …
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Golden insights : autism evaluation practices in school, clinical, and rural settings.
… are crucial to accurate and timely diagnoses of autism. Despite the importance of adhering to evidence-based practices, there is currently limited research regarding the potential differences related to autism assessment practices across service settings. This two-part dissertation examined key …
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NEUROANATOMICAL CORRELATES OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH CLINICAL FEATURES A MULTICENTRIC MRI STUDY.
Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) represents an highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, defined as a constellation of early-onset social communication deficits and repetitive sensory-motor behaviors, with a multifactorial and poorly understood ethiology .The aim of the present study …
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Screening for autism spectrum disorders in a developmental clinic in the Western Cape : using the modified checklist for autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT)
… versions of the 23-item Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) screening tool, for a Western Cape state hospital. The M-CHAT was completed by parents (N=255) of children between the ages of 1.5 and 4.99 years, at the Red Cross Children's Hospital developmental clinic. The demographic …
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The serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4) shows differential regulation between children with ASD and typically developing children in a South African population
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterised by impairments in social interaction and communication, and repetitive and compulsive behaviours. The heterogeneous nature of ASD is underpinned by complex genetic networks; hence there is no known single genetic cause of ASD. It is therefore …
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EXPLORING SEX DIFFERENCES IN THE STRUCTURE OF THE ADOS-2 IN AN EARLY INTERVENTION SAMPLE
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is diagnosed using the same criteria for males and females (e.g., DSM-5, ICD-10). Our understanding of ASD, including its etiology, symptom presentation, and prevalence has evolved significantly over time motivating several changes to the diagnostic criteria and the …
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Effortful Control, Attention and Executive Functioning in the Context of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) involves a broad presentation of symptoms classified along continuum of severity, with core deficits in Social Affect and Restricted, Repetitive Behaviours required for formal diagnosis (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; Lauritsen, 2013). The development of …
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Investigation of DNA methylation at the promoter region of the aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase (AANAT ) gene in South African children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
… melatonin production commonly presents with core Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) traits. Aralkylamine N-acetyltransferase (AANAT) acts as the penultimate and rate-limiting enzyme in the melatonin biosynthetic pathway, and a study by Hu et al. (2009) reported that AANAT expression was suppressed in …