Purpose This study aimed to identify the nature and extent of receptive expressive prosodic deficits in children with high-functioning autism (HFA). Method Thirty-one HFA, 72 typically developing controls matched on verbal mental age, 33 adults normal speech completed prosody assessment procedure, Profiling Elements Prosodic Systems Children. Results Children HFA performed significantly less well than 11 12 tasks ( p < .005). Receptive skills showed a strong correlation .01) age both...

Abstract Background : Disordered expressive prosody is a widely reported characteristic of individuals with autism. Despite this, it has received little attention in the literature and few studies that have addressed not described its relationship to other aspects communication. Aims To determine nature receptive language, phonology, pragmatics, non‐verbal ability school‐aged children high‐functioning autism how relates these abilities which are most affected. Methods & Procedures A...

This article reports on gender ratio, age of diagnosis and the duration assessment procedures in autism spectrum disorder a national study which included all types clinical services for children adults. Findings are reported from retrospective case note analysis undertaken with representative sample 150 Scottish adults recently diagnosed disorder. The key findings that ratio this consecutively referred cohort is lower than anticipated some groups reduces increasing age. children, together...

This study involved a qualitative analysis of speech errors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Participants were 69 aged 5–13 years; 30 had high functioning and 39 Asperger syndrome. On standardized test articulation, the minority (12%) participants presented standard scores below normal range, indicating delay/disorder. Although all other within sizeable proportion (33% those scores) small number errors. Overall 41% group produced at least some The ASD was characterized by...

Summary Adults with neurodevelopmental disorders frequently present to, but fit uneasily into, adult mental health services. We offer definitions of important terms related to through unifying research data, medical and other viewpoints. This may improve understanding, clinical practice development disorder pathways within

This study explored waiting times and the factors influencing them in child adult populations undergoing assessment for autism, ADHD, other neurodevelopmental differences. The analysis focused on a retrospective review of 408 cases with assessments completed between October 2021 May 2022, conducted by 30 diagnosing teams Scotland. Data included age, final diagnosis, demographics, medical developmental history, contact frequency, service adherence to best-practice standards. Waiting were...

The 'autism diagnosis crisis' and long waiting times for assessment are as yet unresolved, leading to undue stress limiting access effective support. There is therefore a significant need evidence support practitioners in the development of efficient services, delivering acceptable effectively meeting guideline standards. This study reports statistically reductions autism diagnostic following children's health service improvement programme. average wait between referral first appointment...

There is a variable standard of access to quality neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis. People may have negative experiences, encountering lengthy waiting times, inconsistent practices. Practitioners need guidance on standards practices for diagnosis matched new ways working. In this paper, we present pathway recommendations multidisciplinary children young people (<19 years), developed by the Scottish Government funded National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT). Our research used...

People seeking support for neurodevelopmental differences often report waiting too long assessment and diagnosis, as well receiving inadequate in educational health settings. The National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT) developed a new national improvement programme Scotland, focusing on assessment, inclusion, professional learning. NAIT was conducted within education services across the lifespan range of differences, including autism, developmental coordination disorder, language...

Services for the assessment and diagnosis of autism in adults have been widely criticized there is an identified need further research this field. There a call diagnostic services to become more accessible, person-centered, neurodiversity affirming, respectful. workforce development which will increase capacity support adults. ADOS-2 gold-standard tool recommended clinical guidelines. However, procedures such as are rooted medical model do not always sit comfortably alongside paradigm or...

Abstract This study investigated the prevalence of neurodevelopmental needs among children in primary schools Scotland. Two groups were identified: autistic learners and a larger group who had differences. These differences encompassed any need for additional support various domains, including communication, interaction, emotional regulation, coordination, movement, cognition. A two‐phase process was employed, drawing on data from cross‐sectional followed by secondary analysis population...

The aim of this study was to explore the extent which Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network 98 guidelines on assessment and diagnosis autism spectrum disorder were adhered in child diagnostic services Scotland whether there a significant relationship between routine practice more closely reflected these recommendations (increased adherence) increased waiting times. Retrospective, cross-sectional case note analysis applied data from 80 notes. Adherence ranged possible 0 (no 19 (full...

Background Education should be inclusive, nurturing each individual’s potential, talents, and creativity. However, criticisms have emerged regarding support for autistic learners, particularly in addressing disproportionately high absence levels within this group. The demand accessible, person-centered, neuro-affirming approaches is evident. This paper provides a program description of structured framework, developed implemented during following the Covid-19 pandemic. We detail creation,...

This study examined waiting times for diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in 11 adult services, prior to and following the implementation a 12 month change program. Methods support are reported multi-level modelling approach determined effect program on overall wait times. Results were statistically significant (b = − 0.25, t(136) 2.88, p 0.005). The average time individuals waited diagnosis across all services reduced from 149.4 days 119.5 after it, with an reduction 29.9...

Visual supports are an important intervention for autistic individuals and others with neurodevelopmental differences. However, families often report limited access to visual lack of information confidence in their use at home. This pilot study aimed evaluate the feasibility effectiveness a home-based intervention.29 children (n = 20 males; mean age 6.59 years [Range 3.64-12.21 SD 2.57]) receiving support autism or related needs participated study. Parents engaged individualised assessment...