A5028807875- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Disability Education and Employment
- Cognitive and psychological constructs research
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Memory Processes and Influences
- Hearing Impairment and Communication
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Child and Animal Learning Development
- Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Cognitive Functions and Memory
- Subtitles and Audiovisual Media
Bangor University
2012-2023
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
2010-2012
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
2010
Glan Clwyd Hospital
1987-2007
Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust
1999
University College of the North
1915-1992
Trinity College Dublin
1988-1990
Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association
1990
University of Ottawa
1978
Government of Alberta
1978
Abstract Although working with cancer patients is considered stressful, palliative care staff experience similar levels of psychological distress and lower burnout than in other specialties. There are few empirical studies to explain this. Since a stressful job does not inevitably lead distress, the antecedent factors that promote resilience maintain sense well‐being worthy study. This qualitative study used interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) describe hospice nurses' experiences...
Five first-hand web page accounts of unusual sensory perceptual experiences written by persons who claimed to have high-functioning autism were selected for qualitative analysis. Four core categories emerged: turbulent experiences, coping mechanisms, enjoyable and awareness being different, suggesting that people with experience both distress enjoyment from their experiences. The use specific mechanisms enabled the person deal or difficulties experienced helped derive some experience. Some...
Background Although there is extensive research examining parental experiences of assessment and diagnosis autism, a paucity from the perspective individuals with autism.Method Semi‐structured interviews were conducted nine young people high functioning autism who capable providing verbal account their perceptions experiences. Data analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis.Results Diagnosis, disclosure embedded in respondents' "having" autism. This superordinate theme included...
Background. This study investigated whether individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) tend to be overgeneral in their autobiographical recall and the extent of covaries susceptibilities dissociative experiences, as expected on theoretical grounds. Methods. Twenty-three patients BPD 23 matched controls completed Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT) self-report measures depression, anxiety, trait anger experiences. Results. Participants scored significantly higher than control group...
Abstract Internet-based first-hand accounts of five people who describe themselves as 'high functioning autistic' were analysed using a thematic analytic approach. Four central themes identified. These sense alienation, frustration, depression emotion, and pervasive fear or apprehension. The findings not only imply that emotional issues are important relevant to with autism, but there is an implication the predominant experienced emotions unpleasant ones. This in contrast much literature on...
Parents of children with autism have difficulties obtaining adequate information and support to guide them in the care their children. However, growth communication technologies such as email has created greater opportunities for accessing resources. This article presents a grounded theory analysis messages sent an group by parents autism. The core category emerging from indicates that functioned making sense comprises four categories: searching meaning; adjusting changes; providing...
ABSTRACT. A survey of the altitudes adolescents towards stereotyped behaviour was carried out. Two hundred and five students attending two secondary schools in a rural market town were randomly divided into four groups, Each group shown videotaped recording an actress engaging routinehousehold tasks. groups saw displaying behaviour. Half sample weretold university student half told that she person with mental handicap. Subjects then completed questionnaire which asked about their perceptions...
Accessible summary This study examines how autism is portrayed in newspapers the United Kingdom. The findings indicate that many of stories about are not based on interviews with individuals autism. Newspaper accounts tend to focus children autism, rather than adults. Summary Past research indicates newspaper representations developmental disability reinforce negative stereotypes. aim this was examine depictions British newspapers. A qualitative content and discourse analysis conducted over...
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders is believed to be higher than that other conditions, such as Down syndrome or diabetes, yet few studies have explored the ideas lay people about autism. Semi‐structured interviews were used explore how 10 with no knowledge experience conceptualised Interpretative phenomenological analysis and discourse illuminated four discourses: (1) transgressing normative expectancies; (2) dependency functional ability discourse; (3) mental status; (4)...
The present qualitative study comprised interviews with nine young people autism (aged 16-21 years) about their perceptions of autism. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, three underlying themes were illuminated, and all these formed the superordinate theme Making Comparisons: (a) Changes over time: 'I'm really glad this is developmental'; (b) Degrees autism: 'They've got it bad'; (c) ability: not disabled-disabled'. Such comparisons explicitly sought at outset study, instead...
This study utilized a mixed methods approach to examine the feasibility and acceptability of group compassion focused therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities (CFT-ID). Six participants mild ID participated in six sessions CFT, specifically adapted ID. Session-by-session measures suggested that understood content process experienced experiential practices as helpful enjoyable. Thematic analysis focus groups identified three themes relating (1) direct experiences group, (2) initial...
Background Dementia with challenging behaviour (CB) causes significant distress for caregivers and the person dementia. It is associated breakdown of care at home disruption in homes. Challenge Demcare aimed to assist staff mental health practitioners who support families respond effectively CB. Objectives To study management CB homes (ResCare) family (FamCare). Following a conceptual overview, two systematic reviews scrutiny clinical guidelines, we (1) developed tested computerised...
First-hand accounts of five people diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome who spoke about social relationships were analysed using a grounded theory approach. Four central themes identified. These an awareness the difficulties in communication and comprehension, descriptions attempts to `fit in' by trying role-play at being non-autistic, other as supportive community, benefits Internet means develop maintain relationships. Overall analysis showed high degree insight into individual...
Abstract There is a paucity of research that explores the use touch within psychotherapy from therapists' perspectives. This qualitative study explored clinical psychologists' accounts offering or excluding therapeutic practice. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six psychologists working adult mental health services. The interview transcripts analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Five superordinate themes emerged data: (1) instinct; (2) and professional...
Background The experiences of older parents adults with Asperger syndrome have not been explored in the research literature.Method Four families who had middle-aged offspring were interviewed (3 mothers and 1 couple), interviews analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA).Results Six themes emerged from analysis: (a) providers "hidden" support, (b) role advocate, (c) social isolation, (d) intrafamilial relationships, (e) support for parents, (f) future concerns.Conclusions...
Several studies have found that parasuicidal patients are poor at recalling specific autobiographical memories when tested with the word-cueing paradigm and two reported some evidence over-general recall is a risk factor for repetition of parasuicide. The aim present study was to test whether this association could be replicated sample suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD).Twenty-three BPD completed version Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT) self-report measures depression,...
Objectives: The objective of this study was to gain an insight into how people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) view the concept and they society's reactions diagnosis.Methods: Nine students attending a specialist college for individuals ASD were interviewed about their views on nature autism. Once initial qualitative analysis had been completed, sent person that person's secondary also included in present paper.Results: results suggested awareness complexity interpersonal relationships,...
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) has been acknowledged as one of the most successful treatments for mental health problems. However, only a small number practitioners engage in CBT with people learning disabilities. A group eight clinical psychologists who currently use this population gave details about their work an attempt to gain consensus on how adapt CBT. The collective experiences wider experts produced wealth knowledge and suggestions promote client group. Results suggested that...
Depression appears to be more enduring amongst people with intellectual disabilities, suggesting that it is a chronic problem or poorly managed in this population. This not helped by lack of evidence about the effectiveness psychological therapies for who have disabilities and depression. Behavioural activation, which aims counteract depression increasing individuals' level meaningful activity their exposure positive reinforcers, has proven as effective cognitive behavioural therapy general...