Essays about: "autism treatment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words autism treatment.

  1. 1. Lush Mental Landscapes : effects of Horticulture Therapy on Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Katarzyna Domachowska; [2024]
    Keywords : mental disorders; horticultural therapy; effects of horticulture therapy on human; health; stress reduction; depression; anxiety; PTSD; ASD; therapeutic garden; hospital healing garden; effects of horticulture therapy on depression; effects of horticulture therapy on anxiety; effects of horticulture therapy on PTSD; effects of horticulture therapy on ASD;

    Abstract : Every developing human brain is formed by the environment, which is why our surroundings are an important factor for mental health. The natural surroundings have been shown to enhance mood and reduce stress. Being in a natural environment offers a refreshing setting that enables the brain to recover from mental fatigue. READ MORE

  3. 2. Facilitating Social Participation Through Animal Assisted Interventions : A Literature Review of Interventions for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

    Author : Svenja Martens; [2023]
    Keywords : Animal Assisted Intervention; Social Participation; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Children;

    Abstract : Children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) tend to experience restricted social participation and therefore require support in this area. Animal assisted interventions (AAIs) offer a complementary or alternative intervention approach for those children. READ MORE

  4. 3. Effect of methylphenidate treatment as an intervention for children diagnosed with ASD showing ADHD symptoms : Systematic Review

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

    Author : Erna Björgvinsdóttir; [2023]
    Keywords : Children; Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD ; Methylphenidate MPH ; Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD ; adverse effects; functioning;

    Abstract : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), previously known as Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) is a developmental disorder present from early childhood. Children diagnosed with ASD commonly exhibit symptoms of ADHD resulting in increased severity of symptoms and impairment of functioning. READ MORE

  5. 4. Teaching eye contact to children with autism through parent training via telehealth : Using shaping without prompting in social play

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Specialpedagogiska institutionen

    Author : Dag Strömberg; [2021]
    Keywords : autism; eye contact; parent training; shaping; telehealth;

    Abstract : Deficits in eye contact are a common feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous research has shown shaping without prompting to be effective in teaching eye contact to children diagnosed with ASD. READ MORE

  6. 5. Long-term effects of a synbiotic intervention in ADHD-patients : 18-month follow-up

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

    Author : Jaqueline Fricke Palmell; [2020]
    Keywords : Synbiotic intervention; probiotics; prebiotics; microbiota; ADHD; autism; emotion regulation; functional impairment; lactic acid bacteria; inflammation; anti-inflammatory; Synbiotika; probiotika; prebiotika; mikrobiota; intervention; ADHD; autism; emotionsreglering; funktionsnedsättning; mjölksyrabakterier; inflammation; anti-inflammatorisk;

    Abstract : A link between the gut and the brain has been proposed to influence psychiatric disorders. Probiotics have been suggested to modify the gut microbiota and thereby improve autism symptoms in children. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has high comorbidity with other neuropsychiatric diagnoses, including autism. READ MORE