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Experiences of equine assisted therapy for females with autism spectrum disorders
Warner, Katie; Keville, Saskia; Hockley, Jemma; Ludlow, Amanda (2022-08-31)Purpose: This research indicates females with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have a diverse clinical presentation compared to males. Furthermore, females with ASD are often diagnosed later and typically experience greater ... -
The experiences of new mothers accessing feeding support for infants with Down syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic
Hielscher, Laura; Ludlow, Amanda; Mengoni, Silvana; Rogers, Samantha; Irvine, Karen (2022-08-14)Infants with Down syndrome are more likely to experience feeding problems and mothers are likely to require more feeding support than mothers of typically developing infants. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many feeding ... -
An exploration of eating behaviours and caregiver mealtime actions of children with Tourette syndrome
Smith, Bobbie; Ludlow, Amanda (2022-09-07)Food avoidant behaviours are common concerns amongst individuals with Tourette syndrome, with high levels of food selectivity reported in children and food neophobia and avoidant restrictive eating behaviours in adults. ... -
An exploration of sarcasm detection in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Ludlow, Amanda; Chadwick, Eleanor; Morey, Alice; Edwards, Rebecca; Gutierrez, Roberto (2017-11-01)The present research explored the ability of children with ADHD to distinguish between sarcasm and sincerity. Twenty-two children with a clinical diagnosis of ADHD were compared with 22 age and verbal IQ matched typically ... -
Exploring mothers’ experiences of accessing an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for an autistic child attending mainstream school in the United Kingdom
Keville, Saskia; Mills, Morgan; Ludlow, Amanda (2024-02-09)Many autistic children are educated in mainstream settings, yet despite the benefits it can present challenges for the children and their parents. A legal framework for accessing support for school age children in England ... -
Inclusivity for children with autism spectrum disorders: Parent’s reflections of the school learning environment versus home learning during COVID-19.
Hill, Chelsea; Keville, Saskia; Ludlow, Amanda (2023-06-16)Whilst attendance in mainstream school helps encourage inclusivity, these environments are recognised as being particularly challenging for young people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The COVID-19 pandemic brought ... -
Inclusivity in education for autism spectrum disorders: Experiences of support from the perspective of parent/carers, school teaching staff and young people on the autism spectrum
Hasson, Laurence; Keville, Saskia; Gallagher, Jen; Onagbesan, Dami; Ludlow, Amanda (2022-05-09)Inclusive practices mean many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) attend mainstream education settings. To manage the stressors involved and access its benefits, support can be critical. Indeed, insufficient ... -
An investigation into mothers’ experiences of their children’s functional tic-like behaviour and tic attacks
Ludlow, Amanda; Anderson, Seonaid; Robinson, Sally; Owen, Tamsin; Hedderly , Tammy (2024-01-02)Objective: This is the first study to systematically explore the lived experiences of sudden and new onset of severe functional tics from the perspective of the mother’s experiences and describes their attempts to access ... -
Letter to the editor: A comparison of milk feeding in children with neurodevelopmental disorders
Smith, Bobbie; Ludlow, Amanda (2023-01-10) -
Metacognitive beliefs mediate the relationship between Anxiety Sensitivity and traits of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms
Gutierrez, Roberto; Harani, Tulsi; Curtis, Leo; Ludlow, Amanda (2020-04-26)Background: Metacognition has been shown as a key contributor to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as well as other anxiety-related disorders, yet its role in the development and maintenance of these disorders remains unclear. ... -
Mother's experiences of the transition of young people with autism spectrum disorder to adult care
McMinn, Laura; Schulz, Joerg; Ludlow, Amanda (2019-07-03)Purpose: Research has shown that the transition planning of young people with autism spectrum disorders from child to adult-directed services, to be both problematic and limited in function. Mothers of children with autism ... -
Mothers’ accounts of mealtime and feeding challenges for children with Tourette Syndrome or Persistent Tic Disorders
Bamigbade, Sandra-Eve; Rogers, Samantha; Wills, Wendy; Ludlow, Amanda (2022-08-01)Parenting a young person with a tic disorder can present daily challenges to families struggling to manage their child’s tics and establish routines. Research recognises that tics can be problematic to everyday activities, ... -
Mothers’ Experiences of Accessing Mental Health Care for their Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jackson, Laura; Keville, Saskia; Ludlow, Amanda (2020-02-01)Objectives: Despite the recognition that a high proportion of individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will also reach the diagnostic threshold for at least one other mental health condition, many families struggle ... -
Mothers’ Perspectives of Co-occurring Fatigue in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Keville, Saskia; Meek, Charlotte; Ludlow, Amanda (2021-11-29)Background: Fatigue seems deeply associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as reflected by the preferred terms ‘autistic fatigue’ and ‘autistic burnout’. In ASD there is also a greater prevalence of sensory and ... -
Mothers’ Reflections on Cat Ownership for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder During COVID-19
Keville, Saskia; De Vita , Sophie; Ludlow, Amanda (2022-07-05)Animal-assisted interventions are increasingly used as a complementary therapy in clinical practice to support people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with promising outcomes compared to traditional therapies. Less is ... -
Parent perspectives of children with selective mutism and co-occurring autism
Keville, Saskia; Zormati, Pashtana; Shahid, Afshan; Osborne, Clarissa; Ludlow, Amanda (2023-02-03)Selective mutism (SM) and autism frequently co-occur together, exacerbating social communication deficits and associated anxiety. However, professionals’ have lacked a readiness to diagnose SM and autism together, making ... -
Parental experiences of eating concerns in autistic children during COVID-19 lockdowns: Implications for future practice
Dhillon-Burrows, Claire; Sodimu, Sarah; Keville, Saskia; Ludlow, Amanda; Smith, Bobbie (2023-08-10)Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, some autistic children exhibited maladaptive eating behaviours, yet the pandemic presented additional challenges for families beyond the general disruption COVID-19. The present study ... -
Patterns of Nutritional Supplement Use in Children with Tourette Syndrome
Smith, Bobbie; Ludlow, Amanda (2021-08-11)Very little is known about the use of nutritional supplements in children with Tourette syndrome. The current study aimed to address the frequency of nutritional supplements and the use of special diets in children with ... -
The possible use of precision tinted lenses to improve social cognition in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Ludlow, Amanda; Giannadou, Akaterini; Franklin, Anna; Allen, Peter; Simmons, David; Wilkins, Arnold (2020-05)A masked randomised control design compared the effectiveness of precision ophthalmic tints in improving the recognition of emotion in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Fourteen children aged 10-14 with ASD and 14 control ... -
The psychological impact of the secondary school transition on families of autistic children
Yates, Lucy; Keville, Saskia; Ludlow, Amanda (2023-02-06)The transition from primary to secondary school is a stressful period for autistic individuals. However, less isknown about parental experiences of the school transition, and its impact on the family. This study ...