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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"autism severity"”.
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Parental Age at Conception: An Examination of Risk Factors Related to Autism Severity and Comorbid Psychopathology
… the continuing increase in the prevalence of autism worldwide and have speculated on the potential causes of that increase. One theory that suggests at least a contributory effect is the general trend for parents to have children at later ages. Previous research has begun to examine the …
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Relations between age, autism severity, behavioral treatment and the amount of time in regular education classrooms among students with autism
… students without disabilities. For students with autism, social, communication, and behavioral deficits make inclusion difficult. The severity of deficits change over time, and therefore, so too do the effects of these deficits upon inclusion. Although most research indicates autism symptoms …
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The Effects of Hope on Mental Health and Chronic Sorrow in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
… et al. (1991), a parents' hope for their child, autism severity, chronic sorrow, and mental health in parents of children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The study yielded evidence of good internal consistency and validity for a new measurement of parents' hope for their child. …
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The Relationships between Parenting Stress, Child Characteristics, Parenting Self-Efficacy, and Social Support in Parents of Children with Autism in Taiwan
Children with autism often place increased demands on their families due to the nature of their disorders. Research has repeatedly shown that parents of children with autism experience higher levels of stress and lower levels of overall well-being than parents of children with other disabilities, …
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Quality of life and healthcare utilization and costs among adults with autism
… evaluate quality of life (QOL) among adults with autism and 3) assess the prevalence, healthcare utilization and costs, and medication use among adults with autism enrolled in the Medicaid program. METHODS The study methodology included both primary and secondary data collection techniques. For …