scholarly journals Improved Recreation Skills for Those With Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Atef Bahrawi
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Programme Planning ◽  
Training Service ◽  
And Training

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes on recreation and entertainment skills provided remotely for people with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities. The researcher used the descriptive approach in his survey input and the study sample was chosen by the stratified random method, where the subjects were distributed in groups and the individuals of the sample were identified. The results indicated that the level of recreational programme planning and implementation was moderate, while the level of follow-up was low. The results also indicated that there are statistically significant differences due to the variables of the recreational training service provider and of the disability category. Special education experts evaluated the effectiveness of the training programmes on recreation and recreational skills through information provided remotely, in general, and in all three areas, to a degree that exceeded the evaluation of families of children with disabilities. To the benefit of the category of intellectual disability, the results showed that there were no statistically significant differences regarding the variables of the student's sex, academic stage, or the tools used in distance education and training. The study recommended conducting further studies dealing with other variables and measuring the impact of providing recreational programs for people with disabilities.

scholarly journals Assessment, Intervention, and Training Needs of Service Providers for Children with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorders and Concurrent Problem Behaviours

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mélina Rivard ◽  
Diane Morin ◽  
Carmen Dionne ◽  
Catherine Mello ◽  
Marc-André Gagnon
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Perceived Needs ◽  
Problem Behaviours ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Concurrent Problem ◽  
And Training

This study documented the perceived needs of therapists, specialists, and managers who work with children with intellectual disabilities (ID) and/or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and concurrent problem behaviours (PBs). Seventy-five respondents from specialized PB and early childhood programs within eight public rehabilitation centres were surveyed. They were asked to describe current practices and perceived needs in terms of assessment, intervention, and training with respect to the target population. Overall, the perceptions of staff were consistent with the results of previous studies examining families’ perspectives. Salient themes include the need for specialized assessments for PBs in young children, collaboration between multiple service providers and families, and additional staff training in child development and interventions for PBs. These findings underscore the importance of offering diversified services adapted to the needs of children with PBs, their families, and their service providers.

scholarly journals Association among Autistic Traits, Treatment Intensity and Outcomes in Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa: Preliminary Results

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 3605
Author(s):  
Jacopo Pruccoli ◽  
Simone Rosa ◽  
Carlo Alberto Cesaroni ◽  
Elisabetta Malaspina ◽  
Antonia Parmeggiani
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Autistic Traits ◽  
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Treatment Intensity ◽  
Autism Spectrum Quotient ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Weight Outcomes ◽  
The Impact

The present study investigates the impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) traits on the treatment intensity and outcomes (psychopathology and weight) of 22 adolescent inpatients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN), who were selected on the basis of suspected ASD traits. ASD traits were measured at admission (T0) using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) and the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ). Psychopathology was measured with Eating Disorder Inventory-3 (EDI-3) and Self-Administered Psychiatric Scales for Children and Adolescents (SAFA) at admission and discharge (T0, T1). Percentage BMI was assessed at admission, discharge, first follow-up (T2, 7–22 days) and second follow-up (T3, 22–45 days). Results were controlled for age and EDI-3 global psychological maladjustment. When compared with other patients with AN, AN individuals with ADOS-2 and AQ diagnostic scores for ASD showed overlapping types of treatments, as well as psychopathological and weight outcomes. ASD total scores were not correlated with treatment intensity or treatment outcomes. Preliminary results show that ASD traits do not impact treatment intensity and outcomes in adolescents with AN and suspected ASD traits.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN UNIT PENANGKAR BIBIT LADA BERKUALITAS DI POLITEKNIK NEGERI LAMPUNG

J-Dinamika ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bambang Utoyo ◽  
Adryade Reshi Gusta ◽  
Yan Sukmawan ◽  
Made Same
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
College Campus ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Competency Development ◽  
Campus Environment ◽  
Business Units ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Training Service ◽  
And Training

Pepper is one of the spice crops that contribute to improving the Indonesian economy. Pepper cultivation is carried out on a small scale to a large scale. Pepper propagation by cutting is considered quite effective and efficient. Politeknik Negeri Lampung has been develop the Pepper Nursery Unit since 2007. This unit runs a business in the production of climbing pepper seedling, shrub pepper seedling, and pepper nursery training. The aim of this program is to support the mission of Politeknik Negeri Lampung in preparing itself to face college campus autonomy through the acquisition of revenue from established business units, accelerating the process of developing an entrepreneurial cultural system in the campus environment, providing competency development opportunities for staff and students, and increasing the role of the Politeknik Negeri Lampung for the community, especially in agriculture. The impact of this program is the availability of hight quality pepper seedling, increasing income generating Politeknik Negeri Lampung, establishment of the Pepper Nursery Unit and training service, improving the skills of Politeknik Negeri Lampung students in pepper nursery, developing entrepreneurial potential for students and staff, as well as increasing the role of Lampung State Polytechnic in community service activities.Keywords—Campus entrepreuneurship, estate crop, nursery business.

scholarly journals Effects of autism on 30-year outcome of anorexia nervosa

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Søren Nielsen ◽  
Sandra Rydberg Dobrescu ◽  
Lisa Dinkler ◽  
Carina Gillberg ◽  
Christopher Gillberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Ability To Work ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Long-term consequences of comorbid autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN) are inadequately investigated. Methods In the 1980s, 51 adolescent-onset AN cases (AN group) and 51 matched controls (COMP group) were recruited from the community. They have been examined on five occasions. The four last assessments included the Morgan-Russell Outcome Assessment Schedule (MROAS) to assess eating disorder outcomes (weight, dieting, menstruation), and related problems including psychiatric, psychosexual and socioeconomic state. In the present study, at age 44, when 30 years had elapsed, MROAS data were compared with previous results. At age 16, 21, 24 and 32 years, all individuals had been assessed regarding ASD. At the 30-year follow-up, the impact of the ASD on the MROAS data was analysed. Results In the AN group, all core anorectic symptoms (weight, dieting, menstruation) were on a par with the COMP group at the 30-year follow-up, but the positive outcomes were limited to those who had never had an ASD diagnosis. Psychiatric state was significantly worse in the AN group, particularly in the subgroup who had an ASD diagnosis assigned. The AN group—again particularly those with ASD—had a more negative attitude to sexual matters than the COMP group. The AN group had worse outcomes than the COMP group for ‘personal contacts’, ‘social contacts,’ and ‘employment record’ at the 30-year follow-up and the outcomes were worse the more often an ASD diagnosis had been assigned. Limitations Rare data collection points throughout 30 years (only 5 assessments). ASD was assessed in the first four studies but was not assessed again at the 30-year follow-up. Conclusions Mental health, psychosexual, and socioeconomic status were compromised up to 30 years after AN onset. Coexisting ASD contributed to the poor outcome. Core anorectic symptoms had “normalised” three decades after AN onset. Plain English summary Some individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN) also suffer from autism. In this study we have investigated outcome of AN 30 years after the onset of AN and whether the presence of autism affects the outcome. Since the 1980s we have followed 51 individuals with teenage-onset AN and 51 healthy controls. They have been examined on five occasions, and an instrument that measures symptoms of AN (weight, dieting, body image), psychiatric symptoms, ability to work, and relationships with partner, family, and friends has been used to assess outcome. Autism was assessed in the first four studies. Symptoms of AN had normalised at 30-year follow-up, but only among those without autism. Psychiatric symptoms, ability to work, and relationships were issues that persisted after 30 years in the AN group, and those who had both autism and a history of AN had even more pronounced problems in these areas. The AN group had a more negative attitude to sexual matters than the control group, the outcome was worse the more often an autism diagnosis had been assigned. Conclusions Mental health, psychosexual, and socioeconomic status are affected up to 30 years after AN onset, particularly among those with autism.

A comparative feasibility study of two parent education and training programmes for autism spectrum disorder in a low-resource South African setting

Autism ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 2269-2284
Author(s):  
John-Joe Dawson-Squibb ◽  
Petrus J de Vries
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Parent Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Low Resource ◽  
Multi Stakeholder ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
And Training

Despite the clear need for post-diagnostic parent/carer education and training in autism spectrum disorder, the evidence base is small, particularly in low-resource settings. Furthermore, few studies have examined the feasibility of intervention implementation. Here, we performed a comparative feasibility study of two Parent Education and Training programmes in a low-resource South African setting. EarlyBird/EarlyBird Plus, a UK-developed programme was compared to Autism Cares, a locally developed programme. The aims were to (1) examine acceptability, adaptation and perform limited efficacy testing and (2) use a multi-stakeholder panel and new autism spectrum disorder Parent Education and Training evaluation framework checklist to compare the programmes. A mixed-method, quasi-experimental design collected pre, post and 3-month follow-up data. Measures included standardised and custom-designed quantitative and qualitative data. In total, 18 parents participated in the EarlyBird/EarlyBird Plus programmes and 11 in Autism Cares. Strong parental acceptability for both programmes was found and adaptation suggestions were provided. Limited efficacy testing showed positive changes for parental stress, knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and child changes. The multi-stakeholder panel rated EarlyBird/EarlyBird Plus superior for next-step research based on implementation feasibility. Our findings contribute to the limited evidence base for autism spectrum disorder Parent Education and Training in low-resource environments and underline the need for evidence base of programmes to include not only intervention outcomes but also procedural and implementation outcomes. Lay Abstract After a diagnosis of autism, it is an important first step to give families information about autism and skills to help them support their child. These interventions are called Parent Education and Training programmes. Little is known about these programmes or if they can make a difference to families, particularly in countries with few autism resources. In this study, we compared two Parent Education and Training programmes in South Africa. EarlyBird/EarlyBird Plus was developed in the United Kingdom, and Autism Cares in South Africa. We wanted to know if parents found the programmes useful, and if any changes were required. We collected information from parents through questionnaires and interviews before and after the group. We also asked a panel of experts (including parents) to compare the programmes. In total, 18 parents attended the EarlyBird/EarlyBird Plus group and 11 attended the Autism Cares group. Parents found both programmes helpful and made suggestions for improvements. Parents showed less stress, more knowledge of autism, and saw improvements in their children. The expert panel rated EarlyBird/EarlyBird Plus as better because it was more supportive of parents and was seen as easier to run in the country. Our study showed that Parent Education and Training programmes are important, but that researchers must study not only the outcomes but also the implementation needs of these programmes.

The Impact of COVID-19 on dental education and training

Dental Update ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 527-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faye Doughty ◽  
Catherine Moshkun
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Clinical Exposure ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on dentistry. Dental care professionals work in close proximity with patients, they are therefore at high risk of contracting coronavirus. As of 25th March, all routine dentistry was postponed. The pandemic has led to clinic closures, university closures and postponement of exams and interviews. This has resulted in a deficit in clinical exposure for undergraduates and trainees. Changes in examination format have been implemented to prevent delays in course completions. The GDC have reassured that measures are being put in place to reduce the effect of COVID-19 on training. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article aims to explore the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on dental education and dental training programmes in the UK.

scholarly journals Panmorphic Crisis: Cultural Rupture and Systemic Change

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-101
Author(s):  
Gail Simon
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Therapy ◽  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Systemic Change ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
Cultural Foundations ◽  
The Many ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

The systemic community has cultivated a talent for living with perturbation and a graceful approach to not knowing. In this extremely unsettled era of what I am calling panmorphic crisis so much is in urgent need of our attention. In this paper, I discuss some of the many systems in play creating this panmorphic crisis and discuss the impact of changing temporality. Our existing approaches to therapy and the training of practitioners may not be enough to see us out of one era and meet the needs of a new, emergent world. To create a state of preparedness to change may involve some degree of fundamental overhaul structurally and theoretically. I go on to consider approaches to disruption and consider the homeostatic pull towards restorative positions. Crises create opportunities for not only exploring ideas and practices which we take for granted but also for re-organising the cultural foundations on which we build worlds with each other. I reflect on how the myth of return-to-normal is a dangerous agenda when the culture being restored is infused with historical social injustices. In order for systemic therapy and training programmes to make changes that are culturally relevant, we need to study and alter the impact on our work of colonising and pathologising practices and theory. I discuss systemic liminality, its limits and the impact of disruption to our cultural rhythms. Later, I propose the concept of Stolpersteine, stumbling blocks, to help us encounter hidden histories and our prejudices, and offer some questions for us to consider in our undertaking to decolonise and depathologise our practice and theory to meet the challenges of transmaterial living systems.

The impact of administrative creativity on raising the job performance of administrative leaders in government institutions in the Sultanate of Oman: أثر الإبداع الإداري في رفع الأداء الوظيفي لدى القادة الإداريين في المؤسسات الحكومية بسلطنة عُمان

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Mihdar Abdul muthaliff, Ibrahim Fahad Sulaiman, Musl
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Government Institutions ◽  
Administrative Leaders ◽  
Stratified Sample ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Administrative Leader ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

The study discussed the impact of administrative creativity to raise the job performance of administrative leaders in Al-Dakhliyah governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. The problem arose in the need to raise the job performance of administrative leaders, and to address the factors that led to it (originality and intellectual fluency), as it aimed to measure the extent of the impact of administrative creativity on the job performance of administrative leaders in government institutions in Al-Dakhliyah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. The study utilized the quantitative descriptive approach to achieve its goals and using the theory of creativity (Hang & Aiken, 1970) to reach the best expectation of job performance in return for provided incentives and promotions, qualification and training. A questionnaire was constructed for data collection, where it was built from (27) pharse, and a stratified sample of 280 respondents was obtained. The data were processed using multiple regression analysis, and the results have reached a direct impact of administrative creativity rate of (64.2%) among the administrative leader on job performance, and the most important recommendations are to conduct similar studies on other governorates that may face same challenges in job performance.

Vocational Pedagogies for the Formation and Training of Early Childhood Educators: Perspectives of VET Lecturers and Level 5 Early Years Learners

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-96
Author(s):  
Rosienne Farrugia
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Early Childhood Educators ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

This paper examines the kind of pedagogical approaches used in Higher Vocational Education, more specifically initial training programmes for early-years practitioners, from the perspectives of both VET lecturers and students currently involved or enrolled in these programmes. The focus is on understanding the ways in which the pedagogical models and tools adopted carefully match the requirements for the successful formation of early-years professionals. More specifically, this paper seeks to explore and understand the factors that influence the vocational pedagogical strategies used, the extent to which these pedagogies are learner-centred, the opportunities and challenges that Higher VET lecturers experience in their classrooms when embracing pedagogical innovation, the benefits for learners, as well as the impact on the quality of the training provided. Adopting a grounded theory methodology, with the aim of building theoretical ideas grounded in the data, two main data collection methods were used: one-to-one semi-structured interviews with a group of VET lecturers and a focus group with a group of Level 5 early-years learners who at the time of the study were in the process of completing the two-year higher diploma. Through a process involving inductive-abductive logic and the constant comparison, coding, and analysis of the data, a theoretical model of vocational pedagogies for the training and formation of early childhood educators emerged. The findings indicate the need for clear pedagogical direction and informed choices to be made individually and collectively by the team of lecturers teaching the programme; this requires the presence of an ethos and climate of critical reflective practice and life-long learning through the creation or seeking of opportunities for continuous professional development. Its relevance becomes more pronounced in the context of a training programme that prepares future educators as there is a greater application of the pedagogy used at higher vocational training level for its transfer to early-years classrooms and settings. The role of the VET lecturer as a role model is highlighted as being significant in the formation and training of early childhood educators by both sets of participants. The current pedagogical picture portrays a situation where different lecturers adopt different pedagogical approaches that range from the traditional, teacher-focused ones to more innovative, participatory, and practice-based strategies. There is a consensus about the validity of adopting more learner-centred, hands-on pedagogical approaches though this is usually influenced by contextual, cultural-historical, and philosophical factors. The topical debate on professionalizing the Early Years sector is also reflected in the data and seems to influence expectations that both lecturers and learners have on the quality of the programme and the need for more focused exploration of effective vocational pedagogies. The importance of a strategic plan on the relevance and advancement of the teaching and learning practices within the vocational training programmes is highlighted.

The Effect of Business Internships Model and Employment on Enhancing the Independence of Young Adults With Significant Impact From Autism

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-313
Author(s):  
Carol Schall ◽  
Adam P. Sima ◽  
Lauren Avellone ◽  
Paul Wehman ◽  
Jennifer McDonough ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Treatment Condition ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Integrated Employment ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Project Search

Abstract This article presents findings from a multisite randomized clinical trial measuring the impact of employment on independence in 18 to 22 year old youth with significant impact from autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The treatment condition was Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports (PS+ASD) where 73.4% of participants gained competitive integrated employment (CIE) within 1 year of graduation compared to control participants who acquired CIE at 17%. Within group analysis revealed that PS+ASD participants demonstrated improvement in all domains whereas control group participants demonstrated improvement in one domain only. Between groups analysis indicated that participants in PS+ASD demonstrated nominally better rates of improvement than control group participants at graduation and 1-year follow-up. Results provide evidence that employment provides therapeutic benefits to individuals with ASD.

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