Rafał Kawa

ORCID: 0000-0003-4613-3485
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Research Areas
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Family and Disability Support Research
  • Child Development and Digital Technology
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Behavioral and Psychological Studies
  • Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
  • Language Development and Disorders
  • Family Support in Illness
  • Education and Cultural Studies
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Chronic Disease Management Strategies
  • Catholicism, Bioethics, Media, Education
  • Virology and Viral Diseases
  • Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis
  • Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design
  • Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy
  • Advanced Data Compression Techniques
  • Child and Animal Learning Development
  • Viral Infections and Immunology Research
  • Infant Health and Development
  • Celiac Disease Research and Management
  • Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

University of Warsaw
2013-2023

Oulu University Hospital
2021

University of Oulu
2021

Polish Academy of Sciences
2016

Institute of Psychology
2012

Henkel (Germany)
1995

Little is known about use of early interventions for autism spectrum disorder in Europe. Parents children with aged 7 years or younger ( N = 1680) were recruited through parent organisations 18 European countries and completed an online survey the their child received. There was considerable variation interventions, some more than 20% received no intervention at all. The most frequently reported speech language therapy (64%) behavioural, developmental relationship-based (55%). In parts...

10.1177/1362361315577218 article EN Autism 2015-04-27

Investigation into the earliest signs of autism in infants has become a significant sub-field research. This work invokes specific ethical concerns such as use ‘at-risk’ language, communicating study findings to parents and future perspective enrolled when they reach adulthood. aimed ground this research field an understanding perspectives members community. Following focus groups identify topics, online survey was distributed autistic adults, children with practitioners health education...

10.1177/1362361315626577 article EN Autism 2016-03-15

So far no standardized screening instrument for autism spectrum disorders adults has been developed in Poland. The main aim of the study was to explore properties Polish version Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ), especially its reliability and discriminating power. second purpose establish whether pattern sex area differences amount autistic traits found other countries also exist groups included students (n = 2819), with ASD 60) a non-clinical sample matched group age, sex, education place...

10.1371/journal.pone.0075236 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2013-09-23

The purpose of this study was to investigate sex differences in behavioral and emotional problems high-functioning girls boys with autism spectrum disorder. results obtained by adolescents disorder were compared those typically developing boys. Correlations between parents’ adolescents’ ratings also analyzed. Participants 35 disorder, aged 11–18 years, matched for chronological age full-scale IQ. control group consisted 24 the same parents adolescent participants included study. measures...

10.1177/1362361316675119 article EN cc-by-nc Autism 2016-11-30

Over the last several years there has been an increasing focus on early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), not only from scientific field but also professional associations and public health systems all across Europe. Not surprisingly, in order to offer better services quality life for both children with ASD their families, different screening procedures tools have developed assessment intervention. However, current evidence is needed healthcare providers policy makers be able...

10.3390/brainsci7120159 article EN cc-by Brain Sciences 2017-12-01

Abstract Research providing an evidence-base for autistic adult services is sparse. The Autism Spectrum Disorders in the European Union (ASDEU) network implemented on-line survey to determine gaps diagnostic evaluation and post-diagnostic support services. More than 55% all groups experienced most of recommended features adults. In contrast, < 2% adults or carers, 21% professionals each support. contrast 61% professionals, only about 30% carers had knowledge good local models autism...

10.1007/s10803-021-04873-5 article EN cc-by Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 2021-01-27

It has been shown that autistic traits may be observed both in individuals with autism spectrum disorders and to a lesser extent the general population. Since these are closely associated limitations social functioning, they make development of interpersonal relations difficult, therefore have negative impact on an individual's quality life (QoL). The purpose this study was explore links, including mediating effects coping styles. A sample 154 adults aged 19–38 years completed three...

10.1186/s12955-015-0370-x article EN cc-by Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2015-10-26

There have been ambiguous accounts of exploration in children with intellectual disabilities respect to the course that exploration, and particular relationship between features explored objects exploratory behaviour. It is unclear whether reduced activity seen object but not locomotor autism-specific or if it also present other disabilities. The purpose study was compare preschool autism their peers Down syndrome typical development terms determine complexity affects autism. In total there...

10.55782/ane-2010-1785 article EN cc-by Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis 2010-06-30

Since temperament affects the development of social behaviours and interpersonal relations, possible links between autistic traits are particular interest. The purpose study was to explore relationships temperamental characteristics in framework Regulative Temperament Theory by Strelau, Emotionality, Activity Sociability theory Buss Plomin, with emphasis on gender differences. Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), Formal Characteristics Behaviour – Inventory Survey for Adults were administered....

10.1371/journal.pone.0124364 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2015-04-10

The Autism Spectrum Disorders in the European Union (ASDEU) survey investigated local services' use experiences of autistic adults, carers and professionals with interventions for adults. majority 697 participants experienced recommended considerations prior to deciding on intervention during plan implementation. Psychosocial were most commonly interventions, while pharmacological NOT core symptoms reported by fairly large proportions participants. Family slightly more than adults or...

10.1007/s10803-021-05038-0 article EN cc-by Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 2021-05-08

Sensory symptoms are common in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) but the patterns of these vary. Early assessment sensory processing is therefore crucial for diagnosis and early intervention. However, studies this area conducted almost exclusively English-speaking populations. In our study, we examined 380 toddlers: 96 ASD, 42 other developmental disabilities (DD), 242 typically developing (TD) controls. Caregivers completed a Polish version Infant/Toddler Profile (ITSP)....

10.1080/17405629.2019.1676715 article EN European Journal of Developmental Psychology 2019-10-18

The Autism Spectrum Disorders in the European Union (ASDEU) survey investigated knowledge and health service experiences of users providers to generate new hypotheses scientific investigations that would contribute improvement care for autistic adults. An online designed adults, carers professionals adult services was translated into 11 languages distributed electronically by organizations in-country facilities 2017; 522 442 carers, 113 provided answers questions. Professionals, majority...

10.3389/fpsyt.2021.614102 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Psychiatry 2021-05-28

Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare exploratory behaviours in children with autism and typically developing preschool the course their adaptation novelty. A series five repeated trials conducted, during which were allowed freely explore experimental room. results revealed differences between groups overall rate activity, lower autism. Patterns time characteristics activity showed both similarities groups. In groups, simple (i.e. looking at an object, touching manipulating one...

10.2478/ppb-2013-0003 article EN Polish Psychological Bulletin 2013-03-01

Satisfaction with the detection process of autism and its determinants was investigated using data from Autism Spectrum Disorder in European Union (2015–2018) network. A total 1342 family members, including 1278 parents, completed an online survey collecting information about their experience satisfaction early child. Overall, level varied considerably one respondent to another. Difficulty finding services, lack professional guidance support response first concerns, a diagnostic service on...

10.1177/13623613221080318 article EN Autism 2022-03-09

Background Exploratory object play is a primary strategy in amassing knowledge about one’s environment and determines the develop-ment of language skills at later age. However, still much remains unknown how related to visual development children risk developmental disorders. Participants procedure Forty-four disorders aged 13 37 months took part study. The measurement relied on observation manipulating novel objects. Language were assessed by Mullen Scales. Results results indicate that...

10.5114/hpr/161656 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Health Psychology Report 2023-04-17

There is very little knowledge regarding autistic adult services, practices, and delivery. The study objective was to improve understanding of current services practices for adults opportunities improvement as part the Autism Spectrum Disorder in European Union (ASDEU) project. Separate survey versions were created adults, carers professionals services. 2,009 persons responded 1,085 (54%) them completed at least one sections: 469 (65% female; 55% <35 years old), 441 (27% 6% 175 (76% 67%...

10.3389/fpsyt.2022.919234 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Psychiatry 2022-06-10

Abstract Alkyl polyglycosides (APG°) are a new category of mild carbohydrate‐derived surfactants. The industrial manufacturing processes based upon the „Fischer Glycosidation”︁. surfactant properties glycosides with alkyl chains from octyl to tetradecyl well characterised. They commercially available as pale coloured aqueous pastes. best performance O/W emulsifiers however is shown by products sixteen eighteen carbon atoms. physical these long chain made it necessary develop process. This...

10.1002/lipi.19950970603 article EN Fette Seifen Anstrichmittel 1995-01-01

The present study explores the links among life history, reproductive strategy, autism-spectrum quotient, and quality of life. Our 235 participants (167 women 68 men, aged 19 - 54) filled four instruments: Life History Survey (LHSurv), MINI-K, Autism-spectrum Quotient (AQ), Satisfaction with Scale (SWLS). A cluster analysis was carried out in which respondents' answers to particular LHSurv items were used as variables clustering process. next step compare delineated clusters regard three not...

10.4236/psych.2018.99132 article EN Psychology 2018-01-01

Abstract The purpose of the study was to compare functioning adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and typically developing matched for age IQ, in terms right hemisphere language communication. Sex differences that area were also analyzed. Seventy-nine individuals normal intelligence ASD, fluent their native spoken aged 10-20 years (41 females), 79 (control group, 39 females) tested. Polish adaptation Right Hemisphere Language Battery (RHLB-PL) used participants 13-20 years, while...

10.2478/plc-2018-0017 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Psychology of Language and Communication 2018-01-01
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