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View article: Effects of Medical Cannabis Treatment for Autistic Children on Family Accommodation: An Open-Label Mixed-Methods Study
Effects of Medical Cannabis Treatment for Autistic Children on Family Accommodation: An Open-Label Mixed-Methods Study Open
Background/Objectives: Parents of autistic children often face behavioral and participation challenges of their children, leading them to make accommodations to maintain a stable daily family routine. These family accommodations (FA) invol…
View article: Aligning Perspectives: Autism Identity, Independence, Participation, and Quality of Life in Autistic Adolescents Through Self and Parental Reports
Aligning Perspectives: Autism Identity, Independence, Participation, and Quality of Life in Autistic Adolescents Through Self and Parental Reports Open
This study examines the alignment between self-reports and parental reports on adolescents’ autism identity, functional autonomy, social participation, and quality of life (QoL), providing insights into the relationships between these fact…
View article: Improving the Socio-Vocational Skills of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Using Video Modeling: A Pilot Study
Improving the Socio-Vocational Skills of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Using Video Modeling: A Pilot Study Open
In today’s job market, effective social communication is crucial for employment success. We investigated “Cog ‘n’ Role”, a novel video modeling (VM) intervention that integrates video self-modeling (VSM) and social problem-solving therapy …
View article: Characteristics for Medical Cannabis Treatment Adherence among Autistic Children and Their Families: A Mixed-Methods Analysis
Characteristics for Medical Cannabis Treatment Adherence among Autistic Children and Their Families: A Mixed-Methods Analysis Open
Introduction: Medical cannabis treatment for autistic children has recently become popular, and studies have focused on examining the treatment’s effects on children’s symptom presentation, reported side effects, and dropout rates. However…
View article: SPAN Website for Remote Intervention with Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults: Feasibility and Usability
SPAN Website for Remote Intervention with Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults: Feasibility and Usability Open
Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) report less functional independence and social participation than their neurotypical peers. Remotely delivered interventions may allow autistic AYA to promote their in…
View article: The Relations between Repetitive Behaviors and Family Accommodation among Children with Autism: A Mixed-Methods Study
The Relations between Repetitive Behaviors and Family Accommodation among Children with Autism: A Mixed-Methods Study Open
Restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests (RRBI) are a significant component in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They often pose the main challenge in day-to-day functions for children with ASD and their families. Researc…
View article: Social Participation and Navigation: Formative Evaluation of a Remote Intervention for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults
Social Participation and Navigation: Formative Evaluation of a Remote Intervention for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults Open
Remote interventions can uniquely benefit and significantly increase the motivation/engagement of autistic adolescents and young adults (AYA) in intervention processes. The evidence-based, technology-based Social Participation and Navigati…
View article: Predictors of Daily Activity Performance of Children with Autism and its Association to Autism Characteristics
Predictors of Daily Activity Performance of Children with Autism and its Association to Autism Characteristics Open
Background: The daily activity performance of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a central focus of occupational therapists. Yet, the existing performance-based assessments of basic and instrumental daily activities in childre…
View article: “When I’m in Pain, Everything Is Overwhelming”: Implications of Pain in Adults With Autism on Their Daily Living and Participation
“When I’m in Pain, Everything Is Overwhelming”: Implications of Pain in Adults With Autism on Their Daily Living and Participation Open
Pain sensation in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been a growing research field in the last two decades. Existing pain research has focused on pain sensitivity, suggesting either hyposensitivity or hypersensitivity to pain in individual…
View article: Children and adolescents with ASD treated with CBD-rich cannabis exhibit significant improvements particularly in social symptoms: an open label study
Children and adolescents with ASD treated with CBD-rich cannabis exhibit significant improvements particularly in social symptoms: an open label study Open
In recent years there has been growing interest in the potential benefits of CBD-rich cannabis treatment for children with ASD. Several open label studies and one double blind placebo-controlled study have reported that CBD-rich cannabis i…
View article: Mental health of israeli employees with autism spectrum disorders following COVID-19-related changes in employment status
Mental health of israeli employees with autism spectrum disorders following COVID-19-related changes in employment status Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic caused employment related challenges worldwide. Adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are especially vulnerable, due to pre-existing employment challenges, intolerance to changes and uncer…
View article: Autistic adults’ subjective experiences of hoarding and self-injurious behaviors
Autistic adults’ subjective experiences of hoarding and self-injurious behaviors Open
Restrictive and Repetitive Behaviors and Interests represent a core feature of autism since the earliest conceptualization of the condition. Related behaviors, such as hoarding and self-injurious behaviors, are under-researched in adulthoo…