Mental health
A new study conducted by researchers at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, Netherlands, has demonstrated that autonomy-provided scaffolding (APS) can significantly enhance self-awareness and social reasoning in autistic children. The study, published in the journal Autism & Developmental Language Impairments, involved a three-session interaction between an autistic child
Autism
Fresh data on Developmental Diseases and Conditions - Autism highlight the need for effective social skills interventions in schools to support children with autism spectrum disorder. A recent study conducted at the University of Wisconsin evaluated a Pivotal Response Treatment-based social skills intervention implemented in reverse inclusion school settings. The
Autism
A recent study from the University of Plymouth has provided new insights into the use of extended reality (XR) technologies in alleviating anxiety in autistic individuals. Conducted by researchers from the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research, the study aimed to explore the potential of XR in creating immersive
Autism
Research has shown that individuals who are both autistic and gender diverse are more vulnerable to experiencing mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and suicidality. A systematic review of 12 studies found that gender diverse autistic individuals had poorer mental health outcomes compared to cisgender autistic individuals, gender-diverse non-autistic individuals,
Autism
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar have shed new light on the complexities of autism, specifically focusing on the difficulties individuals with autism face in executing graphic tasks. The study involved 12 pairs of typically developing children and those with autism, who were asked to complete tasks
Autism
A recent study has shed light on the use of parent coaching in early intervention systems for children on the autism spectrum. Research from the University of Pennsylvania evaluated the implementation of caregiver coaching techniques in 25 early intervention sessions, finding low use of established coaching strategies overall. The study
Mental health
Recent research from Monash University in Australia has highlighted the complexities of autism diagnosis in females. According to the study, females are more likely to receive a later diagnosis of autism, which can impact their access to early support. The systematic review aimed to identify early childhood signs of autism
Autism
Mental health researchers at the University of Bedfordshire have investigated the experiences of mothers whose daughters have been diagnosed with autism. The study, published in the Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, explored the diagnostic journey of 12 UK mothers and identified the meanings attributed to their daughter&
