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Identifying Attention Commonalities and Differences Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2015-08-28)
The present study examined one of Posner and Petersen’s (1990) attention networks (i.e., orienting – the ability to selectively focus on pertinent information) in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as compared ...
Diagnostic Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis
(2018-11-21)
To date, there are no known biological markers to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Thus, diagnosis generally relies on behavioural assessment and considerable clinical judgement. Currently, very little is known ...
Adolescents' Positive and Negative Experiences With Communication Technology and How Adults Can Support Adolescents Who Experience Cyber Bullying
(2016-09-20)
The purpose of this study was to increase understanding of: (1) how adolescents use communication technology to develop friendships; (2) how experiencing cyber bullying harms adolescents; (3) helpful and unhelpful ways ...
Pain-Related Anticipatory Distress in Preschoolers: Longitudinal and Concurrent Predictors
(2016-11-25)
Pain-related anticipatory distress prior to a painful medical procedure can lead to negative sequelae including heightened pain experiences, avoidance of future medical procedures, and potential non-compliance with ...
A Feasibility Study of Working Memory Training for Individuals With Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
(2016-09-20)
Cognitive impairment occurs in up to half of children and adolescents with multiple sclerosis (MS), and may be severe enough to compromise intellectual functioning, academic performance, and daily life function. Working ...
Exploring the Service Experiences of Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Mixed-Methods Study
(2018-08-27)
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have complex service needs across the lifespan. The specific experiences of women with ASD, however, remain largely unknown. This concurrent mixed-methods dissertation ...
Temporal Discounting and Cognitive Abilities in a Developmental Sample
(2015-12-16)
Temporal discounting (TD) is the tendency to choose smaller, immediate rewards over larger, later rewards. Temporal discounting choices were studied in relation to cognitive abilities and self-control rating measures in a ...
Social Information Processing and Working Memory Following Pediatric Stroke
(2015-12-16)
There is a dearth of research examining social competence following pediatric arterial ischemic stroke (AIS). Previous studies suggest that working memory (WM) and social information processing (SIP), two related individual ...
Disengagement, Shifting and Engagement of Attention in Children And Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
(2016-09-20)
The present study examined the disengaging, shifting, and engaging abilities of children and adolescents with ASD compared to age- and cognitive ability-matched typically developing (TD) peers. Previous research has found ...
Parental Outcomes Following Participation in a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2016-11-25)
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can experience significant stress, anxiety and depression, which can affect parenting and the parent-child relationship. There is evidence that parent involvement in ...