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Case report: Advice for schools on managing functional tic-like behaviours
(2022-12-05)
There has been an increase in the occurrence of sudden onset functional tic-like behaviours in adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a significant impact on the affected individual’s ability to engage ...
An exploration of eating behaviours and caregiver mealtime actions of children with Tourette syndrome
(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. ...
Experiences of equine assisted therapy for females with autism spectrum disorders
(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 ...
British Teachers’ knowledge and awareness of Tourette Syndrome in children attending mainstream school
(2022-08-15)
Mainstream primary and secondary schools are increasingly committed to the inclusion of students with Tourette Syndrome (TS). This qualitative study explores teachers' perceptions of factors that have contributed to, or ...
The experiences of new mothers accessing feeding support for infants with Down syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic
(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 ...
Mothers’ accounts of mealtime and feeding challenges for children with Tourette Syndrome or Persistent Tic Disorders
(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, ...
Selective mutism in children with and without an autism spectrum disorder: The role of sensory avoidance in mediating symptoms of social anxiety
(2022-07-29)
The present study addressed the different contributors to social anxiety in children with Selective Mutism (SM), with and without co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (SM + ASD). Seventy-five parents completed an ...
Anxiety in female adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: Lessons for healthcare professionals
(2022-07-06)
Despite awareness of the high prevalence of anxiety in females with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), females report high unmet service needs regarding mental health concerns. Aim: This study explored experiences of anxiety ...
Mothers’ Reflections on Cat Ownership for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder During COVID-19
(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 ...
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
(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 ...