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Autistic Disorder - Rehabilitation
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Definition of 'Autistic Disorder'A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-IV) Common names: Autistic Disorder; Disorder, Autistic; Disorders, Autistic; Autism, Early Infantile; Early Infantile Autism; Infantile Autism, Early; Kanner's Syndrome; Kanner Syndrome; Kanners Syndrome; Syndrome, Kanner's; Autism; Autisms; Autism, Infantile; Infantile Autism |
Monday, November 23, 2009
Autism, "recovery (to normalcy)", and the politics of hope.
30 Jul 2009 
This article draws on the traditions of critical discourse analysis (N. Fairclough, 1995, 2001; M. Foucault, 1972, 1980; J. P. Gee, 1999) in critically examining the discursive formation of "recovery" from autism in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) ... Read more...
30 May 2009 Although the incidence of autism spectrum disorders is increasing worldwide, there is a shortage of professionals trained to provide effective interventions. The article describes an advanced university course in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and ... Read more...
Objective and subjective quality of life in adults with autism spectrum disorders in southern Spain.
29 Apr 2009 Subjective and objective measures of quality of life (QoL) were obtained for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) living in Andalusia (Spain). Seventy-four families responded to questionnaires about objective QoL indicators such as ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Autistic Disorder - Rehabilitation'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Autism, "recovery (to normalcy)", and the politics of hope. 30 Jul 2009
- Using blended and guided technologies in a university course for scientist-practitioners: teaching applied behaviour analysis to autism professionals. 30 May 2009
- Objective and subjective quality of life in adults with autism spectrum disorders in southern Spain. 29 Apr 2009
- The costs of services and employment outcomes achieved by adults with autism in the US. 29 Apr 2009
- The effect of therapeutic horseback riding on social functioning in children with autism. 5 Apr 2009
- Extraction and Refinement Strategy for detection of autism in 18-month-olds: a guarantee of higher sensitivity and specificity in the process of mass screening. 25 Feb 2009
- Pilot evaluation of the Frankfurt Social Skills Training for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. 20 Jan 2009
- Techniques and recommendations for the inclusion of users with autism in the design of assistive technologies. 30 Dec 2008
- The effect of background music and song texts on the emotional understanding of children with autism. 30 Dec 2008
- Motor stereotypies in children with autism and other developmental disorders.
30 Dec 2008 - The oil-dispersion bath in anthroposophic medicine--an integrative review.
2 Dec 2008 - Spontaneous imitation by children with autism during a repetitive musical play routine. 30 Oct 2008
- The co-development of speech and gesture in children with autism. 29 Sep 2008
- Using question words or asking yes/no questions: failure and success in clarifying the intentions of a boy with high-functioning autism. 29 Sep 2008
- Use of vocational rehabilitative services among adults with autism. 21 Sep 2008
- You can know me now if you listen: sensory, motor, and communication issues in a nonverbal person with autism. 30 Aug 2008
- Outcomes of a pilot training program in a qigong massage intervention for young children with autism. 30 Aug 2008
- [Autism and social movements: French parents' associations and international autistic individuals' organizations] 30 Jul 2008
- The use of weighted vests with children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities. 29 Jun 2008
- A parent-focused early intervention program for autism: who gets access? 30 May 2008
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Technical information about 'Autistic Disorder'
Definition: A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-IV)
Descriptor UI: D001321
Alternative terms: Autistic Disorder; Disorder, Autistic; Disorders, Autistic; Autism, Early Infantile; Early Infantile Autism; Infantile Autism, Early; Kanner's Syndrome; Kanner Syndrome; Kanners Syndrome; Syndrome, Kanner's; Autism; Autisms; Autism, Infantile; Infantile Autism;
Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; ultrasonography; virology;
Tree Number: F03.550.325.125;
Online Note: use AUTISM, INFANTILE to search AUTISM, EARLY INFANTILE 1971-80; use SCHIZOPHRENIA, CHILDHOOD 1968-70
History Note: 1981(1966)