What does the Evidence Say?
INSAR 2019 – Conference Day 3
Hi everyone, Tim here. I’ve been in Montreal last week at the International Society of Autism Researchers (INSAR) annual conference. This conference brings autism researchers from around the world together to discuss and share the leading research into the autism spectrum. Highlights from Day 3: Transitioning into adulthood Are healthcare providers ready to transition ASD…
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Hi everyone, Tim here. I’ve been in Montreal last week at the International Society of Autism Researchers (INSAR) annual conference. This conference brings autism researchers from around the world together to discuss and share the leading research into the autism spectrum. Highlights from Day 2: Multimodal Measurement of Sensory Processing Measuring sensory reactivity reliably: Teresa…
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Tim shares his reflections and information on the most up to date Autism research fresh from the INSAR Conference 2019!!
Read MoreBullying – What is the evidence?
BULLYING – WHAT DOES THE EVIDENCE SAY? Bullying can be defined as a subcategory of interpersonal aggression characterized by intentionality, repetition, and an imbalance of power, often with the element of abuse of power being a primary distinction between bullying and other forms of aggression (Smith & Morita, 1999; Vaillancourt, Hymel, & McDougall, 2003). Bullying…
Read MoreVisuals – why we love them (and the evidence)
VISUALS This month the review of the evidence is all about our favourite resource in the world – VISUALS!! RESEARCH There is a large body of evidence linking cognitive and physical disabilities with externalising problematic behaviours (Visser et al., 2015; Artemyeva, 2016; Giltaij, Sterkenburg & Schuengel, 2015; Poppes et al., 2016). In particular, the literature…
Read MoreRelaxation – What is the evidence?
RELAXATION This month the review of the evidence is all about something to follow on from the bullying update – Relaxation. You can check out all things Mental Health on our page here! RESEARCH All children worry. Researchers have suggested that this worry is in part due to the fact that childhood is full of…
Read MoreChildren with additional needs accessing hospitals – What does the evidence say?
WHAT DOES THE EVIDENCE SAY? Children with additional needs accessing hospital and emergency departments. Through each developmental stage, children interpret, comprehend, and process the world in a variety of different ways. Children and adolescents having to be treated in hospital, especially children with additional needs, can find the experience of being poked and prodded by…
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