How Gut Bacteria Affect Children with Autism and Stress

Introduction   Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others. Many children with ASD also have gastrointestinal (GI) problems, such as constipation, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. These GI problems can cause stress and worsen the behavioral symptoms of ASD. But what causes these GI problems in … Read more

Parent Coaching to Target Language Outcomes for Chinese Learning Autistic Preschoolers: A Preliminary Study

Introduction   Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects social communication and behavior. Children with ASD often have language delays or impairments, which can affect their academic and social outcomes. One way to support language development in children with ASD is to provide parent-mediated interventions, which involve training parents to use specific … Read more

Autism spectrum disorder diagnosis across cultures: Are diagnoses equivalent?

Introduction   Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others. ASD is diagnosed based on behavioral criteria, such as social communication difficulties, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. However, these criteria may not capture the full diversity and complexity of ASD across different cultures and contexts. In … Read more

Stigma on Children with Autism

Introduction   Autism is a developmental disorder that affects communication, social, and behavioral aspects of children. Children with autism often face stigma and discrimination from society, which can affect their self-esteem, mental health, and quality of life. This literature review aims to explore the sources, forms, and impacts of stigma on children with autism and … Read more

Enhanced group level dorsolateral prefrontal cortex subregion parcellation through functional connectivity-based distance-constrained spectral clustering with application to autism spectrum disorder | Cerebral Cortex

introduction   The brain is a complex organ that consists of many regions with different functions and connections. One of these regions is the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), which is involved in cognitive and behavioral control, such as working memory, attention, decision making, and social communication. The DLPFC is also a crucial target for interventions … Read more

School Clinic Collaboration to Improve Equitable and Efficient Autism Identification

Introduction   Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how a person communicates, interacts, and behaves with others. Early identification of autism is important for providing timely and appropriate interventions that can improve the outcomes and quality of life of children and families affected by autism. However, many children with autism face long delays and … Read more

The effects of using video based instruction in solving fraction computations of students with autism spectrum disorder

Introduction   Fractions are an important part of mathematics, but they can be challenging for many students, especially those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others, as well as how they learn and process information. Some of the common difficulties that students with … Read more

Autism and the Crucial Role of Nursing in Holistic Care: A Comprehensive Review

Introduction   Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate, interact, and behave. People with ASD have diverse and complex needs that require holistic and individualized care. However, many healthcare professionals lack adequate knowledge, skills, and confidence to work effectively with autistic people. This review article explores the intricate relationship … Read more

The Autistic Human container and its Contents : A Multi-lingual Critical Discourse Analysis of Autism Info Materials

Introduction   Autism is a complex and diverse neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate, interact, and perceive the world. Autism is also a cultural phenomenon that is shaped by different social and linguistic contexts. How autism is understood and represented in different languages and cultures can have significant implications for the lives of autistic … Read more

Parental quality of life, child adjustment and adult attachment in parents of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Introduction   Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts, and behaves with others. ASD can have a significant impact on the quality of life (QoL) of both the affected individuals and their parents. Previous studies have shown that parents of children and adolescents with ASD often experience … Read more