scholarly journals On the issue of intellectual disability in autism spectrum disorders

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
S.A. Morozov ◽  
T.I. Morozova ◽  
B.V. Belyavskiy

At the stage of school education in the framework of comprehensive support for children with autism spectrum dis¬order it is important to adequately access their educational needs while taking all aspects of autistic disorders into consideration including intellectual disorders. This article examines some moments of interconnection between autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. It demonstrates that such interconnection can be treated as chronological comorbidity; it depicts dynamics and structure of connection between autism spectrum disorders and intellectual dis¬ability, different variants of qualitative characteristics of this connection; specifics of assessment of the level of intellect in autism spectrum disorders. The article provides practical recommendations for intellect assessment in children with autism spectrum disorder that allow avoiding mistakes in decision-making in educational trajectory of the child.

Author(s):  
Esmeralda Sunko ◽  
Edita Rogulj ◽  
Ana Živković

The paper focuses on the analysis of the conditions for inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorders in early and pre-school education by kindergartens teacher. The conditions relate to estimates of theoretical knowledge and attitudes of the educator, assessment of abilities and limitations of children with autism spectrum disorders, self-assessment of the competences of educators for their upbringing and education and assessment of other conditions for the inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorders. The survey results were analyzed by a questionnaire of 68 educators from 6 kindergartens in town of Split. There is a central level of knowledge about inclusion and low self-assessment of educators about their competence in which they are active participants in the inclusion of children with a disorder of the autism spectrum. Attractive factors for the implementation of inclusive education of children with autism spectrum disorder evaluated: inconsistent assurance of nursery assistants, lack of competent educators, and insufficient co-operation with parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. The analysis points to the lack of systematic education of educators for inclusive educational practice. The authors exclude the importance of the knowledge and skills of educators in the area of ​​information communication technology, particularly augmentative and alternative communication.Key words: children with autistic spectrum disorder; information communication technology; competence of the educator; Educational and Teaching Inclusion


2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S221-S221
Author(s):  
F. Rad ◽  
L. Kobylinska ◽  
I. Mihailescu ◽  
A. Buica ◽  
I. Dobrescu

From assortative mating theory to genetic background, several ethipathogenic hypotheses in ASD deal with the traits of parents.Backgroundseveral ethipathogenic hypotheses in ASD deal with the traits of parents. The objectives of our study were to measure the ADHD and autism spectrum disorder quotients in parents of children diagnosed with ASD comorbid with ADHD and to correlate the measurements for the tests in parents with those in their children. The specific aim was to identify whether any significant correlations exist.MethodFifty-two pairs of parents of children with autism spectrum disorders and ADHD were included in this study, based on informed consent and the ethical committee's approval. The child's diagnosis was established by a specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry, based on the child's clinical symptoms and on specific diagnostic scales, such as the ADOS and ADHD-rating scale. The parents completed an Autism Spectrum Quotient Scale (ASQS) and an adult ADHD scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 and Excel. The correlations were verified using Spearman's non-parametric correlation test.ResultsThere was a strong correlation between the parents’ ADHD scores (r = 0.5, P < 0.001), and a reverse medium correlation between the mother's ADHD score and the child's ADOS score (r = –0.32, P = 0.02). The father's ASQS and ADHD scores correlated between each other (r = 0.31, P = 0.02). There were no correlations between the parents’ and the child's ADHD score, nor between the child's ADOS score and the parents’ ASQS scores.ConclusionOur results suggest that ADHD symptoms in parents of children with autism spectrum disorders comorbid with ADHD might be predictors for the child's prognosis.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.


2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1848
Author(s):  
Burcu Aktaş ◽  
İlknur Çifci Tekinarslan

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.


Vestnik ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 269-273
Author(s):  
Ж.С. Олжатаева ◽  
А.М. Рахметова ◽  
А.Ж. Молдакарызова ◽  
Г.А. Тусупбекова ◽  
Б.Б. Аманбай ◽  
...  

В данной статье проанализированы особенности формирования коммуникативных навыков у детей с расстройством аутистического спектра. Анализ литературы, показал, что у большинства у детей с расстройством аутистического спектра коммуникативные нарушения обусловлены нарушениями социального взаимодействия, трудности с подражанием и имитацией движений по образцу, затруднено опознавание эмоциального состояния других людей. Развитие коммуникативных навыков является одним из важнейших направлений коррекционной работы с детьми с расстройствами аутистического спектра. Обучение делать заявления, комментировать события, задавать вопросы для получения информации, выражать и связывать эмоции, а также навыки реагирования, социального поведения и диалога являются предпосылками социализации детей. Учитывая особенности развития коммуникативных навыков у детей с расстройством аутистического спектра, авторами рассмотрены развивающие методики по формированию коммуникативных навыков у детей с расстройством аутистического спектра, применяемые в коррекционной педагогической работе. Представленные методы коррекции коммуникативных навыков у детей с расстройствами аутистического спектра направлены на формирование основных коммуникативных функций, социально-эмоциональных и диалогических навыков. Известно, что сформированные коммуникативные навыки обеспечивают социальную компетентность, диалогические коммуникативные навыки, взаимодействие и сотрудничество со сверстниками и взрослыми. Таким образом, методы формирования вербальных и невербальных коммуникативных функций, социально-эмоциональных умений и навыков диалога используются для коррекции и развития коммуникативных умений у детей с расстройствами аутистического спектра. This article analyzes the features of the formation of communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. The analysis of the literature showed that in most children with autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders caused by violations of social interaction, difficulties with imitation and imitation of movements on the model, it is difficult to recognize the emotional state of other people. The development of communication skills is one of the most important areas of correctional work with children with autism spectrum disorders. Learning to make statements, comment on events, ask questions for information express and connect emotions, as well as the skills of reaction, social behavior and dialogue are prerequisites for the socialization of children. Taking into account the peculiarities of the development of communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder, the authors consider developing methods for the formation of communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder, used in correctional pedagogical work. The presented methods of correction of communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorders aimed at the formation of basic communication functions, social-emotional and dialogic skills. It known that the formed communication skills provide social competence, dialogic communication skills, interaction and cooperation with peers and adults. Thus, methods for the formation of verbal and non-verbal communication functions, socio-emotional skills and dialogue skills used to correct and develop communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorders.


Author(s):  
Terry Keller ◽  
Julie Ramisch ◽  
Marsha Carolan

This phenomenological study investigated the relationships between 7 fathers and their sons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Seven major themes emerged: Shared Activities, Developmental Sensitivity, Emotional Understanding, Fighting the Label, Fatherhood Expectations, Parent Responsibility, and Fatherhood Isolation. Fathers were sensitive to their sons’ emotional needs and developmental milestones. Clinicians can help fathers to develop appropriate relationships with their children that involve shared activities. Clinicians can also assist fathers in coping with isolation and expectations regarding fatherhood, developing desired fatherhood roles, and finding appropriate shared activities with their children.


Autism ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 629-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gemma Zantinge ◽  
Sophie van Rijn ◽  
Lex Stockmann ◽  
Hanna Swaab

This study aimed to measure emotional expression and physiological arousal in response to fear in 21 children with autism spectrum disorders (43–75 months) and 45 typically developing children (41–81 months). Expressions of facial and bodily fear and heart rate arousal were simultaneously measured in response to a remote controlled robot (Laboratory Temperament Assessment Battery). Heart rate analyses revealed a main effect of task from baseline to fear ( p < 0.001, [Formula: see text]), no interaction effect and no effect for group. In addition, children with autism spectrum disorder showed intact facial and bodily expressions of fearful affect compared to typically developing children. With regard to the relationship between expression and arousal, the results provided evidence for concordance between expression and arousal in typically developing children ( r = 0.45, n = 45, p < 0.01). For children with autism spectrum disorder, no significant correlation was found ( r = 0.20, n = 21, p = 0.38). A moderation analysis revealed no significant interaction between expression and arousal for children with and without autism spectrum disorder ( F(1, 62) = 1.23, p = 0.27, [Formula: see text]), which might be the result of limited power. The current results give reason to further study concordance between expression and arousal in early autism spectrum disorder. Discordance might significantly impact social functioning and is an important topic in light of both early identification and treatment.


Author(s):  
Jean-Baptiste Delaye ◽  
Franck Patin ◽  
Emmanuelle Lagrue ◽  
Olivier Le Tilly ◽  
Clement Bruno ◽  
...  

Objectives Autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability present a challenge for therapeutic and dietary management. We performed a re-analysis of plasma amino acid chromatography of children with autism spectrum disorders ( n = 22) or intellectual disability ( n = 29) to search for a metabolic signature that can distinguish individuals with these disorders from controls ( n = 30). Methods We performed univariate and multivariate analyses using different machine learning strategies, from the raw data of the amino acid chromatography. Finally, we analysed the metabolic pathways associated with discriminant biomarkers. Results Multivariate analysis revealed models to discriminate patients with autism spectrum disorders or intellectual disability and controls from plasma amino acid profiles ( P < 0.0003). Univariate analysis showed that autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability patients shared similar differences relative to controls, including lower glutamate ( P < 0.0001 and P = 0.0002, respectively) and serine ( P = 0.002 for both) concentrations. The multivariate model ( P < 6.12.10−7) to discriminate between autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability revealed the involvement of urea, 3-methyl-histidine and histidine metabolism. Biosigner analysis and univariate analysis confirmed the role of 3-methylhistidine ( P = 0.004), histidine ( P = 0.003), urea ( P = 0.0006) and lysine ( P = 0.002). Conclusions We revealed discriminant metabolic patterns between autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability and controls. Amino acids known to play a role in neurotransmission were discriminant in the models comparing autism spectrum disorders or intellectual disability to controls, and histidine and b-alanine metabolism was specifically highlighted in the model.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (B) ◽  
pp. 1556-1560
Author(s):  
Andy Martahan Andreas ◽  
Ratna Djuwita ◽  
Helda Helda ◽  
Rini Sekartni ◽  
Sri Hartati R. Suradijono ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: The prevalence of people with autism spectrum disorders in some parts of the world tends to increase, in Indonesia alone, accurate and complete data and information from people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are still lacking, so it is feared that many children with risk symptoms of autism spectrum disorders do not get treatment early. Aim: This study aims to prevent the risk of autism spectrum disorders in children by applying massage therapy based on analysis of the Modified Check List for Autism in Toddler (M-Chat) scores. Methods: The study was conducted from May 2019 to March 2020 at three public health centers in the city of Jakarta. An analysis was carried out before and after the application of massage in a time series of four periods on 10 children aged 18-36 months with M-Chat scores, then analyzed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) to obtain a cut off point to determine the risk status of autism spectrum disorders. Results: The results showed that there was an effect of massage therapy on the M-Chat score of children with autism spectrum disorder risk p=0.004 <0.05 and changes in the M-Chat score of children with autism spectrum disorder risk experienced significant changes after massage in the third and fourth therapy periods. with p = 0.005 and p = 0.007 < 0.05. Conclusion: The results show that massage therapy can prevent the risk of autism spectrum disorders in children based on the Modified Check List for Autism in Toddler (M-Chat). Keywords: Massage therapy, babies, autism spectrum disorders, modified checklist for autism in toddler


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (40) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Toma Jokubaitienė ◽  
Algirdas Ališauskas

<p>Straipsnyje apibūdinamas vaikų, turinčių autizmo spektro sutrikimą, charakteristikų ir ugdymosi situacijų individualumas ir unikalumas. Ugdymo proceso dalyviai (tėvai, pedagogai, logopedai, psichologai, asistentai, bendraklasiai) nurodo ir panašius, ir skirtingus to paties vaiko bruožus bei poreikius. Vaikų, turinčių autizmo spektro sutrikimą, charakteristikų unikalumas ir požymių raiškos individualumas suponuoja ugdymo individualizavimo svarbą.<strong> </strong>Išskiriami ir<strong> </strong>analizuojami sėkmingą vaikų, turinčių autizmo spektro sutrikimą, ugdymą lemiantys veiksniai: ugdytojų vertybinės nuostatos ir draugiška mokyklos bendruomenė, vaiko individualumo pažinimas ir vaiko galiomis grįstas individualizuotas ugdymas, ugdymo dalyvių bendradarbiavimas,<em> </em>bendraklasių įtraukimas ir jų aktyvus dalyvavimas ugdymo procese.</p><p>In the paper, the favourable factors of the successful education of children with autism spectrum disorders have been analysed. The study confirms the uniqueness of the characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders and their educational situations. Participants in the educational process - parents, teachers, speech therapists, psychologists, assistants, and classmates indicate both similar and different characteristics and needs of the same child. The uniqueness of the characteristics and individuality of the expression of peculiarities in children with autism spectrum disorders presupposes the importance of individualization of education. The study showed that educational success is determined by the favorable values and attitudes of the educators and friendly school community, as well as good knowledge of the child individuality, individualized education to address child’s needs and interests and to ensure his/her active participation. The collaboration of all educational participants, including the teacher, the child, the parents as well as the classmates has been found as one of successful educational factors</p>


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