scholarly journals Narratives of Indian Parents of Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yashaswini Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Constructivist Approach ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Mothering Role ◽  
Different Parts

Autism has been a widely studied psychological phenomenon. However, the importance of the role of parents as caregivers in the life of the child with autism has not researched much in the Indian context. Parents of children with autism were asked to participate through Facebook support groups and Forum for Autism (India), and phone interviews were help with six parents (three mothers and three fathers) belonging to different parts of India. Using the Narrative Thematic Analysis technique, themes were drawn out from the content and delivery of the narratives. The themes that emerged from the analysis were ‘Lack of Knowledge about Autism’, ‘Emotional Upheaval of Parents’, ‘Role of Mothering’, ‘Role of Fathering’, ‘Child-centric Lifestyles’, ‘Presence of Social Support’ and ‘Effects of Sociocultural and Economic Positioning of the parents’. They were viewed from a psychosocial understanding of autism and a subjective constructivist approach, and the implications of the research were discussed.

The Role of the SLP in Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening and Assessment

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Philofsky
Keyword(s):  
Language Development ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Notable Increase ◽  
Screening Assessment ◽  
Critical Components

AbstractRecent prevalence estimates for autism have been alarming as a function of the notable increase. Speech-language pathologists play a critical role in screening, assessment and intervention for children with autism. This article reviews signs that may be indicative of autism at different stages of language development, and discusses the importance of several psychometric properties—sensitivity and specificity—in utilizing screening measures for children with autism. Critical components of assessment for children with autism are reviewed. This article concludes with examples of intervention targets for children with ASD at various levels of language development.

scholarly journals Preparation for Independent Life of People with ASD and Other Developmental Disorders in The Autonomous Noncommercial Organization «Adain Lo» (ANO «Adain Lo»).

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
A.A. Ginsburg ◽  
M.E. Gitshabash ◽  
Ya.L. Ivanova
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Saint Petersburg ◽  
Independent Life ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Self Service ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Commercial Organization

The problems of preparation of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities for independent life, modern ways of development of their independence are considered. The role of parents in this process and parent-specialist interaction are stressed. The techniques of tutor support, parents and other specialists are described. Presented techniques are realized in autonomous non-commercial organization «Adain Lo» (Saint-Petersburg) and aimed for maintenance of independent life, self-service, game, communication and education of people with special needs.

scholarly journals The Role of Iron in the Pathogenesis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga V. Kostina
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Iron Metabolism ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Disorders ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
The Brain

The review presents an analysis of the mechanisms of iron effect on the brain development. The importance of iron deficiency in the perinatal period is considered as a risk factor for the development of neuropsychiatric disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Possible causes of sideropenia are discussed; data on haematological and biochemical parameters characterizing iron metabolism in children with ASDs are presented. The demand for studying the role of iron metabolism imbalance in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders in order to clarify pathogenetic mechanisms of ASDs and to determine methods for their correction is emphasized.

scholarly journals The role of caregiver speech in supporting language development in infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 1230-1239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan R. Swanson
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Language Research ◽  
Language Data

AbstractParents play an essential role in supporting child development by providing a safe home, proper nutrition, and rich educational opportunities. In this article we focus on the role of caregiver speech in supporting development of young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We review studies from typically developing children and children with autism showing that rich and responsive caregiver speech supports language development. Autism intervention studies that target caregiver speech are reviewed as are recent scientific advances from studies of typical development. The strengths and weakness of different techniques for collecting language data from caregivers and children are reviewed, and natural language samples are recommended as best practice for language research in autism. We conclude that caregivers play a powerful role in shaping their children's development and encourage researchers to adapt parent-mediated intervention studies to acknowledge individual differences in parents by using a personalized medicine approach.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document