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Psychology graduate student training in developmental disability: A Canadian survey
(American Psychological Association, 2010)
Psychology graduate student training in developmental disability has received very little attention in North America, and no study has examined the state of training for clinical and counselling psychologists in Canada, ...
History of Suicide Attempts in Adults with Asperger Syndrome
(Hogrefe Publishing, 2014)
Background: Individuals with Asperger syndrome (AS) may be at higher risk for attempting suicide compared to the general population. Aims: This study examines the issue of suicidality in adults with AS. Method: An online ...
Direct and Indirect Psychosocial Outcomes for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Parents Following a Parent-involved Social Skills Group Intervention
(Canadian Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 28/11/2013)
Objective: This study examined the direct and indirect outcomes of a social skills group intervention for children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders and their parents. Method: Thirty-five children and their ...
The impact of child problem behaviours of children with ASD on parent mental health: The mediating role of acceptance and empowerment
(SAGE Publications, 2012)
Raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has often been associated with higher levels of parenting stress and psychological distress, and a number of studies have examined the role of psychological processes ...
Short Report: Emergency Service Experiences of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder without Intellectual Disability
(Sage Publishing, 2018)
This study aimed to describe patterns of emergency department use and police interactions, as well as satisfaction with emergency services of 40 adults with autism spectrum disorder without intellectual disability over 12 ...
Identifying the Clinical Needs and Patterns of Health Service Use of Adolescent Girls and Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(Wiley, 2017)
Girls and women in the general population present with a distinct profile of clinical needs and use more associated health services compared to boys and men; however, research focused on health service use patterns among ...
Predictors of emergency service use in adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder living with family
(BMJ Publising Group Limited, 2015-10)
Introduction. The use of emergency services among adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transitioning into adult health services has not been well described.
Objectives. To describe emergency service ...
Psychotropic medication use among adolescents and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder: Parent views about medication use and health care services
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishers, 2015-04)
Objectives: Psychotropic medications are frequently used to treat mental health and behavioral issues in adolescents and adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although parents of individuals with ASD frequently ...
Defining crisis in families of individuals with autism spectrum disorders
(SAGE Publications, 2014-11)
Parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder often report higher levels of depression, anxiety, and mental
health–related issues. The combination of stressors and family adjustment difficulties can cause ...
Individuals with intellectual disabilities who live with family and experience psychiatric crisis: Who uses the emergency department and who stays home?
(Taylor & Francis, 2011)
Many individuals with intellectual disabilities who live with their families experience mental health problems and ensuing psychiatric emergencies. During periods of crisis, families may require additional services, including ...