Autism Spectrum Disorder is one of the most controversial behavioral disorders in America, and I have it. Diagnosed at a young age with Asperger’s Syndrome, a now defunct diagnosis, I have been marked as different, weird, a freak. In this thesis I will reflect on the autistic ex…
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In discussion with other congregational leaders around the members of their community, a growing population seems to be absent. The individuals and the families of those on the Autism Spectrum Disorder are not present in our worship services. This neuro-different population is n…
This study explored the male preservice special education teachers’ perceptions in regard to the preservice special education teacher preparation courses, practicum, and evidence-based practices that they have recently completed. The participants of the study included five prese…
There is a population of individuals classified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This group of people should be included in places of worship, the schools they attend and the communities where they reside. Consequently, they are sometimes excluded from some occurrences …
Theories of autistic musicality—or, how autistic people experience and perform music—have existed since the modern concept of autism was elaborated in the 1940s. As understandings of autism have changed, so too have ideas concerning autistic musicality. This dissertation explore…
When a child has a sibling with a disability, siblings must learn to adapt to additional challenges and demands and may often be overlooked by their parents, teachers, and service providers. While research has demonstrated that the social and emotional development of siblings of…
This dissertation presents a program for caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are experiencing psychological distress. This innovative approach integrates evidence-based practices in a relaxing camping environment to increase emotional well-being among …
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulty learning social, behavior, and communication skills. These difficulties may manifest in various ways and, in some circumstances, lead to problematic sexual behavior (PSB). PSB are behaviors that occur at an inapprop…
Despite the high prevalence of co-occurring anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), little is known about parental preferences for treatment in addressing these anxiety concerns. Understanding parents’ preferences for treatment is an important factor to consider…
A phenomenological study of twelve current students with autism studying in Mid-Western United States universities were interviewed about their time in middle and high school. The research question was “What were the lived experiences of university students with autism (ages eig…
This PhD explored how clinicians make diagnostic decisions about autism in secondary care. Symptoms of autism are considered to be widely heterogeneous, meaning that decisions about where the diagnostic threshold lies can be challenging. Diagnosis in the UK is usually undertaken…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder emerging in the first few years of life. Currently, three characteristics are required for a diagnosis of ASD, impaired social interactions, impaired verbal communication and restricted and repetitive patterns of be…
The research presented in this thesis is an explorative study into the basic concepts and the effects of dance movement psychotherapy (DMP) intervention on the attunement behaviours of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). From a retrospective analysis o…
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are characterised by impairments in social interaction and communication, and restricted interests or repetitive behaviours. Autism traits are theorised to lie on a continuum throughout the general population, with individuals with a clinical dia…
It has long been asserted that the mind’s predisposition to predict the future based on the past and present underpins the understanding and enjoyment of music. An oft-considered paradox in music psychology is that if a listener’s thwarted expectations cause an emotional respons…
This thesis explores the impact of knowledge and attitude in the practice of inclusive education in Lagos State, Nigeria through the case study of a young person with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a mainstream primary school. The study looked at how the inclusive education p…
Background: Play impairments in autism are intrinsic to its definition but there is continuing debate about whether they are specific to symbolic play or found across all play behaviours. In typically developing children, play development is strongly linked to other aspects of d…
The majority of children with ASC are educated within a mainstream secondary setting. The challenges within the new environment may lead to some children experiencing a breakdown in provision resulting in temporary or permanent exclusions. A gap in the literature highlights a ne…
Background Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have been reported to show socio-communicative impairments which are associated with impaired face perception and atypical gaze behaviour. Attending to faces and interpreting the important socio-communicative cues presen…