.../methodology/approach A qualitative method consisting of interviews with preschool teachers and the ASD children’s parents was conducted to investigate the ASD early symptoms in children. Findings The findings of the study show that there is a direct connection between the opinions expressed by preschool...

...Bernard Kissi-Abrokwah; Kwame Kodua-Ntim Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify knowledge sharing practices used among parents with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Design/methodology/approach The study was based on qualitative philosophical foundations, where...

...Iylia Dayana Shamsudin; Ted Brown; Mong-Lin Yu; Primrose Lentin Purpose The developmental, individual-difference and relationship (DIR)/Floortime^® approach is a commonly used parent-implemented intervention with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Currently, no evidence...

... games TDC Typically developing children Computers Parents Anecdotal and clinical reports indicate that people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typically developing youngsters are often engrossed with computers, video games, and television (screen-based media) (Mazurek et al...

...Naureen Bhullar Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare experiences of two parents of adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) differing in gender, including their daily routines at school and at home, challenging behaviour, social support and future plans for their children...

.... Each school completed sensory audits and observations, and was visited by members of the research team. Parents were involved via meetings with the research team and two conferences were organised to share findings. Findings Useful outcomes included: developing and sharing of good practice between...