The number of children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder has increased
dramatically in the last 20 years. Parents of children with autism experience a variety of …

Social neuroscience research has resulted in changing views of the theory of mind (ToM)
construct. Theory of mind is no longer viewed as a unitary construct, but rather as a …

The aim of this study was to examine how severity of autism affects children's interactions
(relatedness) and relationships with their parents. Participants were 25 parent–child dyads …

Background Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) is a program designed to
empower and guide parents of children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum …

Autism can exist with any level of general ability, but it often occurs with additional severe
learning difficulties. Rita Jordan has a lifetime of experience of working with individuals with …

The aim of this study was to examine the relations between severity of children's autism and
qualities of parent-child interaction. We studied these variables at two points of time in …

Background A dramatic increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders and
increased funding to support children with autism spectrum disorders have added to the …

In Vietnam, the number of children identified as experiencing autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) has rapidly increased. Inclusive education (IE) has been implemented with children …

Drama therapy provides valuable opportunities for children on the autism spectrum to
interact and connect with others in a fun, supportive environment. The innovative model of …

My aim in this paper is to present reasons for adopting a focus on the development of
self/other-awareness when characterizing the developmental psychopathology of autism …