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16. Written language abilities of children with autism spectrum disorder or attention disorders
Sammanfattning : Prior research has indicated that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or attention disorders (AD/HD and DAMP) are at risk for written language difficulties. But existing research is limited, especially so for ASD. LÄS MER
17. Emotion recognition and expression in autism spectrum disorder : significance, complexity, and effect of training
Sammanfattning : The overall scientific aim of this thesis is to examine emotion recognition in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), its specificity to ASD and connection to other cognitive functions, as well as to map the effects of previous and novel emotion recognition and emotion expression training programs in children with ASD across cultures. Emotion processing training in ASD is a potentially valuable tool to improve the lives and outcomes of children with ASD, but it has been lacking an adequate scientific preparation, content and motivational design, as well as high-end technical expertise. LÄS MER
18. Joint Attention in Development : Insights from Children with Autism and Infant Siblings
Sammanfattning : Compared to other children, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are known to engage less in joint attention - the sharing of attention between two individuals toward a common object or event. Joint attention behaviors - for example gaze following, alternating gaze, and pointing - play an important role in early development, as they provide a foundation for learning and social interaction. LÄS MER
19. Acceptance and commitment therapy for autism spectrum disorder : evaluation of feasibility, effectiveness, and validity of a novel contextual behavioral treatment
Sammanfattning : Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is neurodevelopmental condition, characterized by challenges in reciprocal social behavior, restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests, and sensory hyper- and hyposensitivity. ASD is associated with executive dysfunction, perceived stress, and psychiatric symptoms, reducing quality of life and adaptive functioning. LÄS MER
20. New light on neurocognitive processes linked to autism and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in childhood : studies of eye movements in twins
Sammanfattning : Visual attention and oculomotor response inhibition have been associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) respectively. The aim of this thesis was to increase our knowledge about these cognitive functions relevant to ASD and ADHD in early infancy and childhood using eye tracking and twin modelling. LÄS MER