Autism Spectrum Disorders: Developmental History of a Concept

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Rutger-Jan van der Gaag
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Developmental History ◽  
History Of ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

scholarly journals FAMILY HISTORY OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: A STUDY ABOUT 963 CASES

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeineb Azouz ◽  
Takoua Brahim ◽  
Asma Guedria ◽  
Slama hela ◽  
GADDOUR NAOUFEL ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Family History ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
History Of ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Thai parental perception of the etiology of autism spectrum disorders with an emphasis on genetics

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 773-779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilawan Chirdkiatgumchai ◽  
Nichara Ruangdaraganon ◽  
Rawiwan Roongpraiwan ◽  
Tasnawat Sombuntham ◽  
Pat Rojmahamongkol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Family History ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Chemical Exposure ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Child Rearing ◽  
History Of ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
As Stress

Abstract Background: More than 90% of cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are idiopathic and are multi-factorial inheritant in etiology. Although parental perceptions of ASDs etiologies including genetics have been investigated well in western countries, there is no study regarding Asian parental perspectives on the genetic etiology of ASDs. Objectives: Examine what Thai parents perceived to be the etiology of ASDs with particular focus on the role of genetics, and analyze the correlation between demographics of parents and the perception of genetics as an etiology of ASDs. Methods: Children diagnosed with an ASD at Ramathibodi Hospital were recruited, and 328 questionnaires were mailed to their parents between February 1 and March 31, 2008. Based on 252 answers received, the perception of genetics as an etiology of ASDs was evaluated using univariate and multivariate analysis. Results: Among 252 parents, 44.0% cited genetics, 52% cited other prenatal and perinatal factors such as stress and chemical exposure during pregnancy, 33% cited postnatal factors such as child rearing, child’s viewing of television, and playing computer game as etiologies of ASDs. Parents’ education, positive family history of ASDs, and positive family history of speech delay were all significantly associated with the perception of genetics as an etiology of ASDs. Conclusions: Less than half of Thai parents cited genetics as an etiology of ASDs. This finding alerts medical professionals to spend more time and effort to educate and counsel parents.

Relationship Between Surface-Based Brain Morphometric Measures and Intelligence in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Influence of History of Language Delay

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 556-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Bisol Balardin ◽  
João Ricardo Sato ◽  
Gilson Vieira ◽  
Yeu Feng ◽  
Eileen Daly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Language Delay ◽  
History Of ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Educational Level Signals Unobserved Abilities of People with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

2010 ◽  
Vol 107 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Yokotani
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
High Functioning Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
High Functioning ◽  
Job Experience ◽  
History Of ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Education And Employment ◽  
One Year

The effect of educational level on employment of people with high functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFASD) was examined. If education augments natural abilities to accomplish tasks in people with HFASD, then those with more education would have comparative advantages in both obtaining and retaining jobs. In contrast, if education did not augment natural abilities and only signaled unobservable abilities, one would expect an advantage only in obtaining a job, but not in retention. 22 people with HFASD replied to questionnaires regarding their history of education and employment. Those with job experience had higher educational levels than those with no job experience, but educational level was not significantly different between groups with and without more than one year of job experience. Educational level seems to be associated with abilities, but probably the unobserved abilities underlie both educational attainment and employment history.

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