Awareness of russian doctors about autism spectrum disorders (results of sociological research)

2020 ◽  
Vol LII (2) ◽  
pp. 46-51
Author(s):  
Laisan M. Мukharyamova ◽  
Janna V. Saveljeva ◽  
Vladimir D. Mendelevich
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Federal Districts ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Aim.Identification of awareness in doctors of different specialties (pediatricians, child psychiatrists, neurologists) on a wide range of issues of diagnosis, etiology, therapy of children with ASD. Methods.There was a survey conducted on the authors questionnaire. It was answered by 400doctors working in the large, medium, and small cities and towns in 35subjects of the Russian Federation, representing all Federal districts. In the sample there were pediatricians (53%), psychiatrists (24.2%), neurologists (14.7%), 8.2% did not specify a specialty. 89.2% of respondents are women and 10.2% are men. Results.70% of doctors believe that the number of children with ASD has increased dramatically in recent years. A fifth of respondents found it difficult to answer, 10% said that the number remained the same. The distribution of responses to the question by the profile of specialists indicates the relationship of variables. Neuropathologists and psychiatrists more often chose the answer option increased sharply (2=32.528, p0.01). The distribution of different specialists opinions on the factors that cause changes in the number of children with ASD in society did not have statistically significant differences. About 40% of pediatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists, and other doctors chose the factors improvement of quality in diagnostic procedures and increasing availability of medical care; about a third noted reducing child mortality and, as a result, increasing diversity, about a quarter chose an environmental impact, changing the rules of medical statistics. It is alarming that when asked about the impact of vaccinations on the occurrence of autism, only 46.9% indicated that this is a myth, about 2.8% indicated that autism is a reaction to vaccination, the majority of respondents (50.3%) chose the option that there is not enough data in medicine to confirm or disprove this position. Conclusions.The results of the study allow us to conclude that it is necessary to increase the awareness of doctors about the current state of research on the problem of ASD. Educational programs are needed taking into account not only medical data but also approaches developed in the social Sciences.

The Impact of Culture on Parental Perceptions about Autism Spectrum Disorders: Striving for Culturally Competent Practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda L. Barrio ◽  
Yun-Ju Hsiao ◽  
Nydia Prishker ◽  
Callie Terry
Keyword(s):  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
The United States ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Parental Perspectives ◽  
The Impact

AbstractDespite the increasing number of children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds in the United States, limited research exists synthesizing what is known about the prevalence and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in these communities. Children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are disproportionately diagnosed with ASD and, there is a need for practitioners and educators to be culturally competent at addressing challenges and practices related to ASD for children and youth. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature related to parental perspectives on ASD, in children from a wide range of culturally diverse backgrounds to provide information and resources to practitioners about the importance to strive for cultural competence in practice-related work.

scholarly journals Review of Cognitive Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Performance on Six Subtests on Four Versions of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mizuho Takayanagi ◽  
Yoko Kawasaki ◽  
Mieko Shinomiya ◽  
Hoshino Hiroshi ◽  
Satoshi Okada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Cognitive Characteristics ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis study was a systematic review of research using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to examine cognitive characteristics of children with ASD beyond the impact of revisions based on WISC and diagnostic criteria changes. The classic “islets of ability” was found in individuals with full-scale IQs < 100. The “right-descending profiles” were observed among high IQ score individuals. High levels on the Block Design and low Coding levels were consistently found regardless of the variation in intellectual functioning or diagnosis. This review identified patterns of cognitive characteristics in ASD individuals using empirical data that researchers may have previously been aware of, based on their experiences, owing to the increased prevalence of ASD.

Speech Abilities in a Heterogeneous Group of Children With Autism

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Kate Broome ◽  
Patricia McCabe ◽  
Kimberley Docking ◽  
Maree Doble ◽  
Bronwyn Carrigg
Keyword(s):  
Expressive Language ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Spontaneous Speech ◽  
Receptive Language ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Speech Development ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Speech Data

Purpose This study aimed to provide detailed descriptive information about the speech of a heterogeneous cohort of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to explore whether subgroups exist based on this detailed speech data. High rates of delayed and disordered speech in both low-verbal and high-functioning children with ASD have been reported. There is limited information regarding the speech abilities of young children across a range of functional levels. Method Participants were 23 children aged 2;0–6;11 (years;months) with a diagnosis of ASD. Comprehensive speech and language assessments were administered. Independent and relational speech analyses were conducted from single-word naming tasks and spontaneous speech samples. Hierarchical clustering based on language, nonverbal communication, and spontaneous speech descriptive data was completed. Results Independent and relational speech analyses are reported. These variables are used in the cluster analyses, which identified three distinct subgroups: (a) children with high language and high speech ability ( n = 10), (b) children with low expressive language and low speech ability but higher receptive language and use of gestures ( n = 3), and (c) children with low language and low speech development ( n = 10). Conclusions This is the first study to provide detailed descriptive speech data of a heterogeneous cohort of children with ASD and use this information to statistically explore potential subgroups. Clustering suggests a small number of children present with low levels of speech and expressive language in the presence of better receptive language and gestures. This communication profile warrants further exploration. Replicating these findings with a larger cohort of children is needed. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.16906978

scholarly journals Similarities in Functional Play and Differences in Symbolic Play of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathy Thiemann-Bourque ◽  
Lynette K. Johnson ◽  
Nancy C. Brady
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Symbolic Play ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Play Skills ◽  
Functional Play ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Abstract Contradictory reports of play strengths and weaknesses for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) persist in the literature. We compared the play of 19 children with ASD to 19 typically developing (TD) children matched on language and cognitive skills. All children were verbal. Results revealed no differences in indiscriminate actions, functional play, and object interest. The children with ASD showed less symbolic play and a significantly fewer number of children met criteria for emerging or mastered symbolic play. A specific deficit was observed for “doll as agent” symbolic play. Outcomes suggest that compared to children without disabilities, children with ASD may have comparable functional play skills and struggle with the transition to some, but not all types of symbolic play.

Context counts

Gesture ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley B. de Marchena ◽  
Inge-Marie Eigsti
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Communicative Gestures ◽  
Social Communicative

Co-speech gestures in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are poorly understood. Historically, all gestures were thought to be reduced in this social-communicative disorder; however, reduced gestures have not been consistently demonstrated in the empirical literature. Just as protodeclarative pointing is reduced in young children with ASD, while protoimperative pointing is not, the varied functions of co-speech gesture may explain these mixed findings. Verbally fluent adolescents with ASD (n = 18) and controls (n = 18) completed a narrative task and a standardized executive function task. Gestures on the narrative task, which serve a wide range of social and cognitive functions, were reduced in ASD. Gestures on the executive function task, which serve primarily cognitive functions, were increased in ASD. Gesture function may be the best predictor of the presence or absence of gesture in ASD. Despite reduced social-communicative gestures, individuals with ASD may benefit from gesture’s internal, cognitive functions.

Formaldehyde Formation in Large Bore Engines Part 2: Factors Affecting Measured CH2O

1999 ◽  
Vol 122 (4) ◽  
pp. 611-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel B. Olsen ◽  
Charles E. Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Natural Gas Engines ◽  
Spark Timing ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Hazardous Air Pollutant ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Current research shows that the only hazardous air pollutant of significance emitted from large bore natural gas engines is formaldehyde CH2O. A literature review on formaldehyde formation is presented focusing on the interpretation of published test data and its applicability to large bore natural gas engines. The relationship of formaldehyde emissions to that of other pollutants is described. Formaldehyde is seen to have a strong correlation to total hydrocarbon (THC) level in the exhaust. It is observed that the ratio of formaldehyde to THC concentration is roughly 1.0–2.5 percent for a very wide range of large bore engines and operating conditions. The impact of engine operating parameters, load, rpm, spark timing, and equivalence ratio, on formaldehyde emissions is also evaluated. [S0742-4795(00)01004-8]

scholarly journals Dietary Patterns and Weight Status in Italian Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically Developing Children

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 4039
Author(s):  
Benedetta Raspini ◽  
Margherita Prosperi ◽  
Letizia Guiducci ◽  
Elisa Santocchi ◽  
Raffaella Tancredi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Food Selectivity ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

Atypical eating habits are more common in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) than typically developing (TD) peers. Feeding problems may lead to the double burden of specific nutrient deficiencies and excessive weight gain, with a consequent increase in obesity prevalence. The dietary intake of Italian preschoolers with ASD compared to their TD peers and the impact of their dietary choices on their weight status and relationship to food selectivity (FS) were investigated. Dietary patterns and their associations with body mass index (BMI) were evaluated in 65 children with ASD and 82 peers with TD aged 1.3–6.4 years. Eating habits were assessed with a modified version of a parent-rated semi-quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire. Moreover, the prevalence of FS and possible links with dietary patterns and BMI were investigated in the ASD group. Children with ASD consumed significantly higher amounts of simple sugars, processed and ultra-processed carbohydrates, both low- and high-fat animal proteins, and lower amounts of vegetables and fruits compared to peers with TD. The obesity rate was 1.5% in children with TD and more than fourfold (6.2%) in children with ASD, although the difference between groups was not statistically significant. FS was significantly more frequent in children with ASD than in peers with TD. Children with ASD and FS showed significantly lower annual intakes of vegetable proteins and fiber (considered essential nutrients for a healthy diet) than children with ASD without FS. Our results showed that children with ASD showed different dietary habits than those with TD, with the higher consumption of energy-dense foods and lower amounts of food-sourced fibers, which could place them at increased risk to develop overweight, obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies later in life.

scholarly journals The Use of Information Communication Technologies Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Descriptive Qualitative Study

10.2196/12176 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. e12176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theoneste Ntalindwa ◽  
Tanjir Rashid Soron ◽  
Mathias Nduwingoma ◽  
Evariste Karangwa ◽  
Rebecca White
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Patterns Of Use ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Impact

Background The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) appears to be increasing globally due to the complex interaction of multiple biopsychosocial and environmental factors. Mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic gadgets have transformed our means of communication, and have also changed both healthcare and how we learn. These technological enhancements may have a positive impact on the lives of children, but there is currently a global scarcity of information on how information technology influences the education of children with ASD. Objective This study was conducted in Rwandan schools and communities, and aimed to understand the perceptions of students with ASD, their parents, and their teachers, on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the education of those with ASD. Methods This qualitative descriptive study was conducted from December 2017 to July 2018. Researchers conducted four focus group discussions (FGDs) with 54 participants from different backgrounds: teachers, parents, and students with ASD. Each of the FGDs took approximately two and a half hours. A predefined set of open-ended questions were selected to discover people’s perceptions regarding assistive technologies used in ASD, their effectiveness, the scope of using them in their context, and upcoming challenges during implementation. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. Results The findings of the study revealed seven key themes: (1) the use of ICT for the education of children with ASD; (2) existing augmentative facilities for learning; (3) current patterns of use of ICT in education; (4) preferred areas of learning for ASD students; (5) integration of ICT into educational programs; (6) areas of interest outside the classroom; and (7) future opportunities and challenges in Rwanda. We found most of the study participants assumed that appropriate technology and related innovations might solve the challenges faced by learners with ASD in classrooms. Moreover, they thought that children with ASD more so enjoyed watching television, playing digital games, and drawing objects using gadgets than interacting with people or playing with other children. Conclusions The use of various low-cost technical devices can aid with teaching and the education of children with autism in Rwanda. However, this area requires further research to discover the impact ICT can have on the education of children with ASD, so this study may become a starting point for further research in the area.

Technological Tools and Interventions to Enhance Learning in Children with Autism

2017 ◽  
pp. 204-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anurag Sharma ◽  
Arun Khosla ◽  
Mamta Khosla ◽  
Yogeswara Rao M.
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Learning Mechanisms ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Technological Interventions ◽  
Technological Tools ◽  
Therapeutic Robots

Recent years have witnessed an alarming rise in the number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These children have special needs and hence require different kind of learning mechanisms as well as access to technological interventions that offer extra means of building links for an individual. This heightened focus includes services and interventions combined with technological advances that redefine how support and instruction can be provided. This chapter presents an overview of emerging technology tools such as Virtual Environment (VE)/Collaborative Virtual Environment (CVE), therapeutic robots, language tools, multimedia handheld devices, floor/table top projectors along with different interventions that have been used to enhance different learning skills in children with ASD.

The Relationship of Falsifi cation of Financial Statements and Hostile Behavior of Company Managers

Auditor ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Sotnikova
Keyword(s):  
Financial Statements ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Negative Type ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Type Of Management

Th e article uses the results of recent sociological research on the impact of hostile behavior of company managers, so-called «abuser» managers, negative type of management, on employees of companies that cause signifi cant harm to the economy. Th e article establishes the relationship between hostile behavior of management and fraudulent misrepresentation of accounting (fi nancial) statements and proves the need to conduct certain audit procedures aimed at identifying hostile behavior of management.

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