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A pilot evaluation of school-based LEGO robotics therapy for autistic studentsThere is emerging evidence that LEGO® therapy is an effective way of supporting younger autistic children develop their communication and social skills. LEGO® robotics therapy - which uses the principles of LEGO® therapy applied to LEGO® robotics - may be an age-appropriate intervention to reduce anxiety and increase social skills in autistic adolescents.
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Characterising Insistence on Sameness and Circumscribed Interests: A Qualitative Study of Parent PerspectivesManifestations of insistence on sameness and circumscribed interests are complex, with individuals varying considerably, not only in the types of behaviours they express, but also in terms of a behaviour's frequency, intensity, trajectory, adaptive benefits, and impacts.
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Harmonizing the CBCL and SDQ ADHD scores by using linear equating, kernel equating, item response theory and machine learning methodsA problem that applied researchers and practitioners often face is the fact that different institutions within research consortia use different scales to evaluate the same construct which makes comparison of the results and pooling challenging.
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World-first video trial to help babies at risk of autism thriveVideo technology is helping researchers learn more about the early communication style of infants with a family history of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.
Here you'll find a wealth of information and resources to help support your child.
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Diagnosis and the ADOS: The essentials parents and clinicians need to knowIn this blog, you can read about one of the most common tools used in the autism diagnostic process – the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
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Importance of boredomIn this blog, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead (Psychology) Dr Mei’en Lim offers families — both parents and children — advice on how to embrace boredom.
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Sharing attention for connection, communication and learningIn this new blog, Speech Pathologist Emma Corry looks at the importance of shared attention for connection, communication and learning.
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Building the foundations of communicationSenior Speech Pathologist Sally Grauaug looks at how to build the foundations of communication with your child.
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Preparing for the holidaysIn this blog, Occupational Therapy Lead Marie Rodatz looks at the strategies to support a great school holiday outing for your autistic child.