Video game use and problem behaviors in boys with autism spectrum disorders

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 316-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Micah O. Mazurek ◽  
Christopher R. Engelhardt
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

scholarly journals Altered Cytokine and BDNF Levels in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne M.Y. Han ◽  
Suk Yu Yau ◽  
Melody M.Y. Chan ◽  
Chun Kwok Wong ◽  
Agnes S. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Immune Functions ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Chemokine Ligand ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Previous studies have shown that immunological factors are involved in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The present study examined whether immunological abnormalities are associated with cognitive deficits and problem behaviors in children with ASD and whether children with ASD show different immunological biomarkers and brain-derived neurotrophic factor BDNF levels than typically developing (TD) children. Sixteen TD and 18 children with ASD, aged 6–18 years, voluntarily participated in the study. Participants’ executive functions were measured using neuropsychological tests, and behavioral measures were measured using parent ratings. Immunological measures were assessed by measuring the levels of chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2) and chemokine ligand 5 (CCL5) in participants’ blood serum. Children with ASD showed greater deficits in cognitive functions as well as altered levels of immunological measures when compared to TD children, and their cognitive functions and behavior deficits were significantly associated with increased CCL5 levels and decreased BDNF levels. These results provide evidence to support the notion that altered immune functions are associated with neuronal deficits, are indexed by decreased levels of BDNF and manifest as selective cognitive and behavioral symptoms in individuals with ASD.

scholarly journals Opinions of mothers regarding the comminication styles of mothers of children with autism spectrum disordersAnnelerin otizm spektrum bozukluğu olan çocuklarıyla kurdukları iletişim biçimlerine ilişkin görüşleri

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1848
Author(s):  
Burcu Aktaş ◽  
İlknur Çifci Tekinarslan
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Communication Styles ◽  
Communicative Behaviors ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

The aim of this study is to determine the opinions of the mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which can interact with their children. Phenomenology design, a qualitative research model was used in the study. Research data were collected by obtaining information regarding demographic aspects and by using a 15-item semi-structured interview form designed to identify views of mothers with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on their communication styles with their children. 9 mothers with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) between the ages of 4-6 participated in the study.  The data were analyzed using the content analysis method. Findings of this study showed that children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) expressed gestures, facial expressions, pointing and verbally but they have difficulty expressing themselves. Additionally found that ıf they aren’t express themselves, exhibit problem behaviors. Mothers who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), prefer to verbal communication but they have difficulty. Also they organized their communicative behaviors according to the characteristics of their children. The data obtained from the survey results were discussed based on the literature.Extended English abstract is in the end of PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetBu araştırmanın amacı, annelerin Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu (OSB) olan çocukları ile kurdukları iletişim biçimlerine ilişkin görüşlerini belirlemektir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden olgubilim desenine yer verilmiştir. Araştırma verileri; demografik bilgiler ve annelerin Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu (OSB) olan çocukları ile iletişim biçimlerine ilişkin görüşlerini belirlemeye yönelik 15 sorudan oluşan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler içerik analizi ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, 4-6 yaş arasında Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu (OSB) olan çocuğa sahip 9 anne oluşturmaktadır.  Araştırma sonucunda, Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu (OSB) olan çocukların kendilerini jest, mimik ve sözel olarak ifade ettikleri ve kendilerini ifade ederken zorlandıkları, ifade edemedikleri durumlarda çeşitli problem davranışlar sergiledikleri bulgulanmıştır. Annelerin ise Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu (OSB) olan çocukları ile iletişim kurarken sözel ifadeler tercih ettikleri, çocukları ile iletişim kurarken çeşitli güçlükler yaşadıkları, kendi iletişimsel davranışlarını çocuklarının özelliklerine göre düzenledikleri ve çoğunlukla ev ortamında iletişim kurmayı tercih ettikleri bulgulanmıştır.

Sleep is associated with problem behaviors in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1223-1229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne E. Goldman ◽  
Susan McGrew ◽  
Kyle P. Johnson ◽  
Amanda L. Richdale ◽  
Traci Clemons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Adolescents With Autism ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Video Games as a Form of Therapeutic Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Gamification ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 1224-1238
Author(s):  
Toby Mehl-Schneider ◽  
Shimon Steinmetz
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Therapeutic Intervention ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Video Gaming ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Personal Performance

The use of video games as a therapeutic intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) has steadily increased over the past years. Children with ASD tend to show a great interest in and affinity for playing video games for leisure. This chapter explores how researchers have sought to determine if this inherent motivation could be utilized to assist children with autism spectrum disorders in increasing beneficial skills needed for daily life. Video games have, therefore, been used to assist these children in improving social competence for communicative purposes, improve executive functioning skills, and increase a variety of personal performance skills. Although the variety of research studies in this subject area is expanding, there continues to be a lack of empirical research in this area, and small sample numbers of participants in the majority of the existing research. A lack of longitudinal studies, moreover, is problematic as the studies cannot demonstrate if a learned and mastered skill on a video game can carryover and transfer from the video gaming setting to everyday activities.

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