Essays about: "Asperger syndrome"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Asperger syndrome.

  1. 1. Finding a Solution : Adapting Psychological Interventions to Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Jakob Wikström; [2023]
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    Abstract : Throughout my education I have found that the psychological interventions in use are largely tailored to the masses, and some may be ill suited for those from certain subpopulations such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Asperger's syndrome (AS). I investigated whether there are statistically significant neurological differences between those with high functioning ASD or Asperger's and those without, with the goal of using those differences to propose what aspects might be used to create new psychological interventions more suited to neurodivergent individuals. READ MORE

  3. 2. The role of lightness in color discrimination among adults with autism

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Hana Choi; [2019]
    Keywords : Asperger syndrome · High functioning autism · Color vision · lightness · Adult;

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  4. 3. Face Processing Patterns of Persons with Asperger Syndrome : an Eye Tracking Study

    University essay from Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Staffan Bram; Mikael Lönebrink; [2011]
    Keywords : Asperger syndrome; face recognition; visual acuity; conjunction error; eye tracking;

    Abstract : One of the main diagnostic criteria for Asperger Syndrome is a severe social impairment (American Psychiatric Association [DSM-IV-TR] 2000), something that has often been connected to a more specific impairment in facial recognition. However, the main diagnostic tool (the DSM-IV-TR) has received much criticism during later years and is soon to be revised (Woodbury-Smith & Volkmar 2009). READ MORE

  5. 4. How to deal with Asperger's syndrome in school. : A comparison between House Rules and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

    University essay from Sektionen för lärarutbildning (LUT)

    Author : Emma Borg; [2011]
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    Abstract : This is an essay about Asperger’s syndrome from a pedagogical perspective. My research question is what is important for a teacher to know about Asperger’s syndrome and why? The essay shows that it is important to be aware that pupils with Asperger’s syndrome might have difficulties in understanding, for instance, social cues and non-verbal language. READ MORE

  6. 5. Upplevelser av det obligatoriska skolväsendet : Gymnasieelever med neuropsykiatriska funktionsnedsättningar berättar om sin grundskoletid

    University essay from Estetisk-filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Johan Grönkvist; [2008]
    Keywords : ADHD; Asperger syndrome; school; neuropsychiatric disorders; ADHD; Aspergers syndrom; skola; neuropsykiatriska funktionsnedsättningar;

    Abstract : The purpose with this study is to describe what individual pupils with neuropsychiatric disorders, such as Asperger syndrome and ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), think of their time in the nine-year compulsory school. The intention is to, from a social and spatial point of view elucidate their experiences, on the basis of their specific needs and the commission and the curriculum of the compulsory school. READ MORE