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Paudel, Y N; Shaikh, M F; Shah, S; Kumari, Y; Othman, I

Role of inflammation in epilepsy and neurobehavioral comorbidities: Implication for therapy Journal Article

European Journal of Pharmacology, 837 , pp. 145-155, 2018, ISSN: 00142999, (cited By 14).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3 Dioxygenase, Acetylsalicylic Acid, Adalimumab, Anakinra, Animals, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Anxiety, Autacoid, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behaviour Disorder, Belnacasan, Celecoxib, Cognition, Comorbidity, Complication, Cyclooxygenase 2, Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitor, Cytokine, Cytokines, Depression, Dexmedetomidine, Disease Association, Dopaminergic Transmission, Electroencephalogram, Electroencephalography, Epilepsy, Epileptogenesis, Esculetin, High Mobility Group B1 Protein, Human, Ibuprofen, Icariin, IImmunoglobulin Enhancer Binding Protein, Immunology, Indoleamine 2, Inflammation, Inflammation Mediators, Infliximab, Interleukin 1beta, Interleukin 6, Minocycline, Nerve Cell Plasticity, Nervous System Development, Nervous System Inflammation, Neuroendocrine Regulation, Neurotransmitter Release, Nonhuman, Palmidrol, Paracetamol, Physiology, Priority Journal, Prostaglandin E2, Psychology, Review, SC 51089, Schizophrenia, Toll-Like Receptor 4, Transforming Growth Factor Beta, Tryptophan Hydroxylase, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Unclassified Drug

Sofian, N M; Hashim, A S; Ahmad, W F W

A review on usability guidelines for designing mobile apps user interface for children with autism Conference

2016 , American Institute of Physics Inc., 2018, ISSN: 0094243X, (cited By 1).

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Kho, Z Y; Lal, S K

The human gut microbiome - A potential controller of wellness and disease Journal Article

Frontiers in Microbiology, 9 (AUG), 2018, ISSN: 1664302X, (cited By 80).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Acetylcholine, Autism, Blood Clotting Factor 13, CD14 Antigen, Celiac Disease, Clostridium Difficile Infection, Colorectal Cancer, Cyanocobalamin, Dysbiosis, Enterotoxin, G Protein Coupled Bile Acid Receptor 1, G Protein Coupled Receptor 41, Gamma Interferon, Human, Hydrocortisone, Immunity, Immunoglobulin A, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Interleukin 10, Interleukin 12, Interleukin 15, Interleukin 17, Interleukin 1beta, Interleukin 22, Interleukin 6, Interleukin 8, Intestine Flora, Leptin, Membrane Protein, Metabolism, Metabolite, Nervous System, Nonhuman, Obesity, Pantothenic Acid, Pathogenesis, Protein Bcl-2, Protein Expression, Protein ZO1, Review, RNA 16S, Toll-Like Receptor 4, Transcription Factor FOXP3, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Unclassified Drug, Unindexed Drug, Uvomorulin, Vasculotropin

Interest toward the human microbiome, particularly gut microbiome has flourished in recent decades owing to the rapidly advancing sequence-based screening and humanized gnotobiotic model in interrogating the dynamic operations of commensal microbiota. Although this field is still at a very preliminary stage, whereby the functional properties of the complex gut microbiome remain less understood, several promising findings have been documented and exhibit great potential toward revolutionizing disease etiology and medical treatments. In this review, the interactions between gut microbiota and the host have been focused on, to provide an overview of the role of gut microbiota and their unique metabolites in conferring host protection against invading pathogen, regulation of diverse host physiological functions including metabolism, development and homeostasis of immunity and the nervous system. We elaborate on how gut microbial imbalance (dysbiosis) may lead to dysfunction of host machineries, thereby contributing to pathogenesis and/or progression toward a broad spectrum of diseases. Some of the most notable diseases namely Clostridium difficile infection (infectious disease), inflammatory bowel disease (intestinal immune-mediated disease), celiac disease (multisystemic autoimmune disorder), obesity (metabolic disease), colorectal cancer, and autism spectrum disorder (neuropsychiatric disorder) have been discussed and delineated along with recent findings. Novel therapies derived from microbiome studies such as fecal microbiota transplantation, probiotic and prebiotics to target associated diseases have been reviewed to introduce the idea of how certain disease symptoms can be ameliorated through dysbiosis correction, thus revealing a new scientific approach toward disease treatment. Toward the end of this review, several research gaps and limitations have been described along with suggested future studies to overcome the current research lacunae. Despite the ongoing debate on whether gut microbiome plays a role in the above-mentioned diseases, we have in this review, gathered evidence showing a potentially far more complex link beyond the unidirectional cause-and-effect relationship between them. © 2018 Kho and Lal.

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Low, H M; Lee, L W; Ahmad, Che A

Preparing special education pre-service teachers to address the speech, language and communication needs of students with ASD: a needs assessment Journal Article

Speech, Language and Hearing, 21 (3), pp. 142-151, 2018, ISSN: 2050571X, (cited By 0).

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Hasan, C Z C; Jailani, R; Tahir, N M; Desaa, H M

Vertical ground reaction force gait patterns during walking in children with autism spectrum disorders Journal Article

International Journal of Engineering, Transactions B: Applications, 31 (5), pp. 705-711, 2018, ISSN: 1728144X, (cited By 1).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Biophysics, Children with Autism, Diseases, Gait Analysis, Gait Pattern, Ground Reaction Forces, Independent Samples T-Test, Mann-Whitney U Test, Parameterization Techniques, Spectrum Analysis, Three-Dimensional, Three-Dimensional Motion Analysis

Atherton, G; Cross, L

Seeing more than human: Autism and anthropomorphic theory of mind Journal Article

Frontiers in Psychology, 9 (APR), 2018, ISSN: 16641078, (cited By 8).

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Ilias, K; Cornish, K; Kummar, A S; Park, M S -A; Golden, K J

Parenting stress and resilience in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Southeast Asia: A systematic review Journal Article

Frontiers in Psychology, 9 (APR), 2018, ISSN: 16641078, (cited By 9).

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Ging, W G; Din, N C; Ahmad, M

The development and feasibility evaluation of a module in improving functioning of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) Journal Article

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2018 (Specialissue1), pp. 146-155, 2018, ISSN: 16750306, (cited By 1).

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Low, H M; Zailan, F

Medical students’ perceptions, awareness, societal attitudes and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder: an exploratory study in Malaysia Journal Article

International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 64 (2), pp. 86-95, 2018, ISSN: 20473869, (cited By 1).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adult, Article, Autism, Awareness, Behaviour, Exploratory Research, Female, Human, Knowledge, Malaysia, Male, Medical Student, Student Attitude, Students, Symptom

Ishak, N I; Yusof, H M; Sidek, S N; Jaalan, Z

Interactive robotic platform for education and language skill rehabilitation Conference

2017-November , Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018, ISBN: 9781538639603, (cited By 0).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Diseases, Eye Movement, Facial Expression, High Level Controllers, Human Robot Interaction, Interactive Robotics, Machine Design, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics

Low, H M; Lee, L W; Ahmad, Che A

Pre-service teachers’ attitude towards inclusive education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Malaysia Journal Article

International Journal of Inclusive Education, 22 (3), pp. 235-251, 2018, ISSN: 13603116, (cited By 2).

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title = {Pre-service teachers’ attitude towards inclusive education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Malaysia},
author = {H M Low and L W Lee and A Che Ahmad},
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abstract = {In this study, the pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards the educational inclusion for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) were investigated to identify their attitudinal patterns and predictors. An attitudinal survey was conducted with 264 pre-service teachers in a teacher training programme in Malaysia. The study involved 151 special education pre-service teachers and 181 pre-service teachers in Special Education, Sciences, and in English teacher training programmes, in order to identify the effects of teaching specialisations and societal attitude on their inclusive education attitudinal measures. The findings revealed that the special education pre-service teachers were less in favour of the total inclusion of students with ASD in the mainstream, when compared with the non-special education pre-service teachers. The findings also revealed the combined effects of societal attitude and a categorical teacher training model in shaping the pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards inclusive education for the students with ASD in Malaysia. Such combined effects offered a perspective to explain the delay in the implementation of inclusive education, and also the prospect of its future development in the Southeast Asian region. © 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.},
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Teo, J X; Lau, B T

Parental perceptions, attitudes and involvement interventions for autism spectrum disorders in Sarawak, Malaysia Journal Article

Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development, 1 (1), pp. 26-46, 2018, ISSN: 22115242, (cited By 0).

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@article{Teo201826,
title = {Parental perceptions, attitudes and involvement interventions for autism spectrum disorders in Sarawak, Malaysia},
author = {J X Teo and B T Lau},
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journal = {Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development},
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publisher = {Action for Disability Regional Rehabilitation Centre},
abstract = {Purpose: This study explores and compares perspectives of educators and parents regarding interventions used in managing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Sarawak, Malaysia. Information on parental desires and limitations when selecting and maintaining management will aid in the development of strategies for ASD educators to work effectively with parents and caregivers, and vice versa. Method: This qualitative research employed traditional question and answer interviews with 7 ASD educators and 30 parents. Interviews were semi-structured and questions were open-ended to allow for additional details to be relayed within the scope of the subject matter. Thematic analysis revealed overarching perceptions concerning parental attitudes towards involvement in their children’s interventions, and implications of cultural context. Results: Perspectives were similar regarding the importance of confidentiality from educators and cultural factors playing a major role in content of intervention chosen by parents. Perspectives differed across four themes. Of significance was the way in which both samples viewed parental self-reliance in supplementing interventions and parental attitudes in effort and perseverance. Conclusion: Parental resources and culture influence ability and attitudes towards involvement. While educators may not agree on certain aspects, mutual appreciation of differing perspectives would benefit the children. Limitations: Due to the lack of ASD service providers in the region as well as cultural reservations, sample size of educators and parents was small. The sample of parents is not typical of parents coping with ASD in the region. © 2018, Action for Disability Regional Rehabilitation Centre. All rights reserved.},
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Hariharan, M; Sindhu, R; Vijean, V; Yazid, H; Nadarajaw, T; Yaacob, S; Polat, K

Improved binary dragonfly optimization algorithm and wavelet packet based non-linear features for infant cry classification Journal Article

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 155 , pp. 39-51, 2018, ISSN: 01692607, (cited By 21).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Accidents, Algorithms, Article, Artificial Neural Network, Asphyxia, Binary Dragonfly Optimization Aalgorithm, Classification (of information), Classification Algorithm, Classifier, Coding, Computer-Assisted, Constants and Coefficients, Crying, Database Systems, Databases, Deafness, Diagnosis, Energy, Entropy, Extraction, Extreme Learning Machine, Factual, Factual Database, Feature Extraction, Feature Selection Methods, Fuzzy System, Hearing Impairment, Human, Hunger, Infant, Infant Cry, Infant Cry Classifications, Jaundice, Kernel Method, Learning, Linear Predictive Coding, Machine Learning, Mathematical Transformations, Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficient, Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients, Multi-Class Classification, Neural Networks, Nonlinear Dynamics, Nonlinear System, Optimization, Pain, Pathophysiology, Prematurity, Reproducibility, Reproducibility of Results, Signal Processing, Speech Recognition, Wavelet Analysis, Wavelet Packet, Wavelet Packet Transforms

@article{Hariharan201839,
title = {Improved binary dragonfly optimization algorithm and wavelet packet based non-linear features for infant cry classification},
author = {M Hariharan and R Sindhu and V Vijean and H Yazid and T Nadarajaw and S Yaacob and K Polat},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85036611215&doi=10.1016%2fj.cmpb.2017.11.021&partnerID=40&md5=1f3b17817b00f07cadad6eb61c0f4bf9},
doi = {10.1016/j.cmpb.2017.11.021},
issn = {01692607},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine},
volume = {155},
pages = {39-51},
publisher = {Elsevier Ireland Ltd},
abstract = {Background and objective Infant cry signal carries several levels of information about the reason for crying (hunger, pain, sleepiness and discomfort) or the pathological status (asphyxia, deaf, jaundice, premature condition and autism, etc.) of an infant and therefore suited for early diagnosis. In this work, combination of wavelet packet based features and Improved Binary Dragonfly Optimization based feature selection method was proposed to classify the different types of infant cry signals. Methods Cry signals from 2 different databases were utilized. First database contains 507 cry samples of normal (N), 340 cry samples of asphyxia (A), 879 cry samples of deaf (D), 350 cry samples of hungry (H) and 192 cry samples of pain (P). Second database contains 513 cry samples of jaundice (J), 531 samples of premature (Prem) and 45 samples of normal (N). Wavelet packet transform based energy and non-linear entropies (496 features), Linear Predictive Coding (LPC) based cepstral features (56 features), Mel-frequency Cepstral Coefficients (MFCCs) were extracted (16 features). The combined feature set consists of 568 features. To overcome the curse of dimensionality issue, improved binary dragonfly optimization algorithm (IBDFO) was proposed to select the most salient attributes or features. Finally, Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) kernel classifier was used to classify the different types of infant cry signals using all the features and highly informative features as well. Results Several experiments of two-class and multi-class classification of cry signals were conducted. In binary or two-class experiments, maximum accuracy of 90.18% for H Vs P, 100% for A Vs N, 100% for D Vs N and 97.61% J Vs Prem was achieved using the features selected (only 204 features out of 568) by IBDFO. For the classification of multiple cry signals (multi-class problem), the selected features could differentiate between three classes (N, A & D) with the accuracy of 100% and seven classes with the accuracy of 97.62%. Conclusion The experimental results indicated that the proposed combination of feature extraction and selection method offers suitable classification accuracy and may be employed to detect the subtle changes in the cry signals. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},
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keywords = {Accidents, Algorithms, Article, Artificial Neural Network, Asphyxia, Binary Dragonfly Optimization Aalgorithm, Classification (of information), Classification Algorithm, Classifier, Coding, Computer-Assisted, Constants and Coefficients, Crying, Database Systems, Databases, Deafness, Diagnosis, Energy, Entropy, Extraction, Extreme Learning Machine, Factual, Factual Database, Feature Extraction, Feature Selection Methods, Fuzzy System, Hearing Impairment, Human, Hunger, Infant, Infant Cry, Infant Cry Classifications, Jaundice, Kernel Method, Learning, Linear Predictive Coding, Machine Learning, Mathematical Transformations, Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficient, Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients, Multi-Class Classification, Neural Networks, Nonlinear Dynamics, Nonlinear System, Optimization, Pain, Pathophysiology, Prematurity, Reproducibility, Reproducibility of Results, Signal Processing, Speech Recognition, Wavelet Analysis, Wavelet Packet, Wavelet Packet Transforms},
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Background and objective Infant cry signal carries several levels of information about the reason for crying (hunger, pain, sleepiness and discomfort) or the pathological status (asphyxia, deaf, jaundice, premature condition and autism, etc.) of an infant and therefore suited for early diagnosis. In this work, combination of wavelet packet based features and Improved Binary Dragonfly Optimization based feature selection method was proposed to classify the different types of infant cry signals. Methods Cry signals from 2 different databases were utilized. First database contains 507 cry samples of normal (N), 340 cry samples of asphyxia (A), 879 cry samples of deaf (D), 350 cry samples of hungry (H) and 192 cry samples of pain (P). Second database contains 513 cry samples of jaundice (J), 531 samples of premature (Prem) and 45 samples of normal (N). Wavelet packet transform based energy and non-linear entropies (496 features), Linear Predictive Coding (LPC) based cepstral features (56 features), Mel-frequency Cepstral Coefficients (MFCCs) were extracted (16 features). The combined feature set consists of 568 features. To overcome the curse of dimensionality issue, improved binary dragonfly optimization algorithm (IBDFO) was proposed to select the most salient attributes or features. Finally, Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) kernel classifier was used to classify the different types of infant cry signals using all the features and highly informative features as well. Results Several experiments of two-class and multi-class classification of cry signals were conducted. In binary or two-class experiments, maximum accuracy of 90.18% for H Vs P, 100% for A Vs N, 100% for D Vs N and 97.61% J Vs Prem was achieved using the features selected (only 204 features out of 568) by IBDFO. For the classification of multiple cry signals (multi-class problem), the selected features could differentiate between three classes (N, A & D) with the accuracy of 100% and seven classes with the accuracy of 97.62%. Conclusion The experimental results indicated that the proposed combination of feature extraction and selection method offers suitable classification accuracy and may be employed to detect the subtle changes in the cry signals. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.

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Basir, N; Hashim, A F M; Abdullah, S; Rahim, N A A; Sabri, M; Yusuf, A H; Harun, W N; Buragohain, D

"talking Phonics for Autism": Developing a multi-purpose touch screen technology software application which utilizes sound articulation point to teach autistic children Conference

150 , EDP Sciences, 2018, ISSN: 2261236X, (cited By 0).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Application Programs, Articulation Points, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Diseases, Distributed Computer Systems, Human Development, Linguistics, Malay Languages, Malaysia, Reading Comprehension, Reading Skills, Software Applications, Touchscreens

@conference{Basir2018,
title = {"talking Phonics for Autism": Developing a multi-purpose touch screen technology software application which utilizes sound articulation point to teach autistic children},
author = {N Basir and A F M Hashim and S Abdullah and N A A Rahim and M Sabri and A H Yusuf and W N Harun and D Buragohain},
editor = {Mohd Salleh M A A Aljunid Syed Junid S.A. Rashidi C.B.M.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85054012883&doi=10.1051%2fmatecconf%2f201815005040&partnerID=40&md5=d0cb0e71818be5cd02d2b28e936f45d7},
doi = {10.1051/matecconf/201815005040},
issn = {2261236X},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {MATEC Web of Conferences},
volume = {150},
publisher = {EDP Sciences},
abstract = {This paper aims to examine the potentials of the multi-purpose touch screen technology application which utilizes a sound articulation point software called "TALKING PHONICS FOR AUTISMäs an alternative method of teaching phonics to autistic children. "TALKING PHONICS FOR AUTISM"is developed via a collaborative effort between the Centre of International Languages (CIL) and the School of Human Development and techno Communication (iKOM), University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). The reading skills of autism children are developed intofive (5) levels ofMalay reading comprehension skills. The first level consists of open syllables - vowels and consonants. The following consecutivethree levels comprised of closed syllables. The fourth level introduces vocal sequence while the fifth level constitutes of Malay language loans. The Malay-language dialect phonological theory by Tajul Aripin Kassin (2000) which is based on Clements & Keysher's (1980) Generative Booking Generic Fonology Model (CV) forms the theorectical framework of this paper. © 2017 The Authors.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {Application Programs, Articulation Points, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Diseases, Distributed Computer Systems, Human Development, Linguistics, Malay Languages, Malaysia, Reading Comprehension, Reading Skills, Software Applications, Touchscreens},
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Masiran, R

Stimming behaviour in a 4-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder Journal Article

BMJ Case Reports, 2018 , 2018, ISSN: 1757790X, (cited By 0).

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Biscuit, Biting Hard Object, Case Report, Chew Toy, Child Safety, Children, Clinical Article, Female, Food, Food Texture, Hot Food, Human, Language Disability, Note, Preschool, Preschool Child, Priority Journal, Psychology, Self Stimulation, Spicy Food, Stereotyped Behaviour, Stereotypy, Stimming Behaviour, Teething Biscuit, Vegetable

Hashim, R; Yussof, H

Preparation for adulthood: Benefits of assistive technologies in social skills training of children with autism Conference

2018-January , Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018, ISBN: 9781538613429, (cited By 0).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Assistive Technology, Autism, Children, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Economics, Humanoid, Intelligent Control, Robotics, Skill Training, Smart Sensors

@conference{Hashim2018374,
title = {Preparation for adulthood: Benefits of assistive technologies in social skills training of children with autism},
author = {R Hashim and H Yussof},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85047431902&doi=10.1109%2fIRIS.2017.8250151&partnerID=40&md5=3089796dde7022fa5a4a56200466013f},
doi = {10.1109/IRIS.2017.8250151},
isbn = {9781538613429},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Proceedings - 2017 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Robotics and Intelligent Sensors, IRIS 2017},
volume = {2018-January},
pages = {374-378},
publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.},
abstract = {Humanoids as a form of assistive technologies have been shown to have positive effects on the social-cognitive behavior of brain-impaired children, particularly those with autism. However, evidences on the socio-economic benefits in social-skill training on brain-impaired children have been lacking. At the preliminary stage, a case study of a primary school with special classes for gifted children is the case study for pretesting purposes. As it is, interviewers with teachers at the special integration classes form the basis for primary data collection. Findings indicated that the teachers, parents and guardians of these children are not ready for humanoids to train their children but in future such attempts are encouraged. Nonetheless, this paper will highlight the socio-economic benefits of humanoid-assisted social skills training of children with autism. This is important in preparing them for adulthood and independence. In addition, from the literature reviewed, content analyses on humanoid-mediated research articles provide the preliminary empirical support. Evidences and outcomes from similar research projects conducted from social scientists in developing nations further narrows the objectives of the investigation. Theoretical implication from this study is also discussed. © 2017 IEEE.},
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keywords = {Assistive Technology, Autism, Children, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Economics, Humanoid, Intelligent Control, Robotics, Skill Training, Smart Sensors},
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Hashim, R; Yussof, H

Feasibility of care robots for children with special needs: A review Conference

2018-January , Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018, ISBN: 9781538613429, (cited By 1).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Caregiver, Humanoid, Intelligent Control, Review, Robotics, Robots, Smart Sensors, Social Robotics, Special Needs

Toh, T -H; Tan, V W -Y; Lau, P S -T; Kiyu, A

Accuracy of Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) in Detecting Autism and Other Developmental Disorders in Community Clinics Journal Article

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48 (1), pp. 28-35, 2018, ISSN: 01623257, (cited By 9).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Article, Autism, Autism Assessment, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Checklist, Children, Cohort Analysis, Cohort Studies, Community Health Centers, Developmental Disorders, Diagnostic Accuracy, Female, Health Center, Human, Infant, Major Clinical Study, Malaysia, Male, Mass Screening, Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Pediatric Hospital, Predictive Value, Preschool, Preschool Child, Priority Journal, Procedures, Psychology, Retrospective Studies, Retrospective Study, Sensitivity and Specificity, Standards, Toddler

@article{Toh201828,
title = {Accuracy of Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) in Detecting Autism and Other Developmental Disorders in Community Clinics},
author = {T -H Toh and V W -Y Tan and P S -T Lau and A Kiyu},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85028764085&doi=10.1007%2fs10803-017-3287-x&partnerID=40&md5=21bce2407197b8b1e43b4420d274861b},
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year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders},
volume = {48},
number = {1},
pages = {28-35},
publisher = {Springer New York LLC},
abstract = {This study determined the accuracy of Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) in detecting toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders (DD) in community mother and child health clinics. We analysed 19,297 eligible toddlers (15–36 months) who had M-CHAT performed in 2006–2011. Overall sensitivities for detecting ASD and all DD were poor but better in the 21 to <27 months and 27–36-month age cohorts (54.5–64.3%). Although positive predictive value (PPV) was poor for ASD, especially the younger cohort, positive M-CHAT helped in detecting all DD (PPV = 81.6%). This suggested M-CHAT for screening ASD was accurate for older cohorts (>21 months) and a useful screening tool for all DD. © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.},
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Aziz, A A; Moganan, F F M; Mokhsin, M; Sakamat, N; Ismail, A

Humanoid robot intervention with autism: The conceptual model in demonstrating the emotional responses of children with autism Journal Article

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 739 , pp. 574-579, 2018, ISSN: 21945357, (cited By 0).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Conceptual Model, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Emotion, Emotional Response, Humanoid Robot, Robotics, Robots

@article{Aziz2018574,
title = {Humanoid robot intervention with autism: The conceptual model in demonstrating the emotional responses of children with autism},
author = {A A Aziz and F F M Moganan and M Mokhsin and N Sakamat and A Ismail},
editor = {Levy Mohd Lokman Chen P A K Koyama S. Yamanaka T.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85044186403&doi=10.1007%2f978-981-10-8612-0_60&partnerID=40&md5=76beda967357c1b4445593f4f3bb00fe},
doi = {10.1007/978-981-10-8612-0_60},
issn = {21945357},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing},
volume = {739},
pages = {574-579},
publisher = {Springer Verlag},
abstract = {Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder often associated with the inability to interact and communicate with others in meaningful ways. Few studies have actually proven that individuals with autism are facing difficulties in extracting and interpreting the emotion of others. This has led to the misbelief that individuals with autism are emotionless. This paper aims to demonstrate that given the right triggers, individuals with autism will show certain level of emotional responses. With its main objectives being (i) To study the previous research on the impact of Humanoid Robot Intervention on autistic children’s emotional responses and (ii) To illustrate the conceptual model that can further elevate the emotional responses of an autistic child, it is with the best hope that the model can further aid researchers in understanding the autistic children’s emotional responses while engaging with the humanoid robot, thus may help in creating a more meaningful and successful interaction session. © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Conceptual Model, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Emotion, Emotional Response, Humanoid Robot, Robotics, Robots},
pubstate = {published},
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Adnan, N H; Ahmad, I; Abdullasim, N

Systematic review on augmented reality application for autism children Journal Article

Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, 10 (11), pp. 26-32, 2018, ISSN: 1943023X, (cited By 0).

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@article{Adnan201826,
title = {Systematic review on augmented reality application for autism children},
author = {N H Adnan and I Ahmad and N Abdullasim},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85069745792&partnerID=40&md5=2ad55247d0f1027d758711e08c4c6ec9},
issn = {1943023X},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems},
volume = {10},
number = {11},
pages = {26-32},
publisher = {Institute of Advanced Scientific Research, Inc.},
abstract = {Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a pervasive developmental disorder which affects individuals with varying degrees of impairment. Children with autism have been shown to demonstrate deficits in their facial processing skills and are known to less eye contact than typically developing children. It has also been assumed that children with autism are more anxious during social interactions than typically developing children. Specifically, some studies have shown that children with autism look at the eyes as often as their peers when viewing happy faces, but those with autism tend to focus more on non-social background stimuli. Some studies have found that children with autism are not more anxious during social situations than typical children. Currently, there has been sample research done in augmented reality application for autism children. Although augmented reality is traditionally associated with software developments, developing them in the autism field involves studying the associated technology and paying attention to aspects related to interaction with augmented reality application. Augmented Reality is a technique that can bring social therapy into virtual world to increase intrinsic motivation of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Augmented reality for autism cover matters related to education, therapy for communication and social behavior enhancement. In this paper, a systematic review sets out the lines of development and research currently being conducted into augmented reality which pursue some form of benefit in the field of autism. This paper includes a literature review of relevant augmented reality developments since in year 2012 and examines new trends. © 2018, Institute of Advanced Scientific Research, Inc.. All rights reserved.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
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Ghazali, R; Soon, C C; Hassan, S N S; Sulaiman, N

Design and development of therapeutic aid tools using human-machine interaction approach for children with autism spectrum disorder Journal Article

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 739 , pp. 530-537, 2018, ISSN: 21945357, (cited By 0).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Design and Development, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Human Machine Interaction, Human Robot Interaction, Learning, Man Machine Systems, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics, Social Interactions, Technology Enhancements

@article{Ghazali2018530,
title = {Design and development of therapeutic aid tools using human-machine interaction approach for children with autism spectrum disorder},
author = {R Ghazali and C C Soon and S N S Hassan and N Sulaiman},
editor = {Levy Mohd Lokman Chen P A K Koyama S. Yamanaka T.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85044232513&doi=10.1007%2f978-981-10-8612-0_55&partnerID=40&md5=94310d263566c262486065187e7d4f09},
doi = {10.1007/978-981-10-8612-0_55},
issn = {21945357},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing},
volume = {739},
pages = {530-537},
publisher = {Springer Verlag},
abstract = {The development of human–machine interaction as teaching and therapeutic aid tools for therapist as well as parents of children with various levels of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been widely developed amongst the researchers and academician. The technology enhancement by integrating robotics and automation is purposely established to provide assistance for children with ASD that suffer from brain development, social interaction, communication skill, and cognitive function. Therefore, this paper presents the development and evaluation of the therapeutic aid tools through human-machine interaction approaches. Apart from attracting the children with ASD to participate in rehabilitation and learning process, these tools are purposely designed to encourage children with ASD to learn and react using the various interactive physical games. In the evaluation process, the completion time has been recorded in the continuation of three attempts for the comparison purpose. As a result, the combination of technology in this therapeutic aid tools will enhance the level of thinking and elevate the activities during the therapy process. As a conclusion, different methods can be enhanced to support children with ASD through the existing technologies and thus provide new alternatives in therapy process. © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Design and Development, Diseases, Economic and Social Effects, Human Machine Interaction, Human Robot Interaction, Learning, Man Machine Systems, Patient Rehabilitation, Robotics, Social Interactions, Technology Enhancements},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

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Nor, Md Z; Isa, Md Z; Yusof, S N; Ghazi, H F; Jaafar, M H

The development and validation of questionnaire on autism spectrum disorders and its association with plastic-based food contact materials Journal Article

Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 38 (3), pp. 182-189, 2018, ISSN: 19907974, (cited By 0).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 4' Isopropylidenediphenol, Article, Autism, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Cronbach Alpha Coefficient, Endocrine Disruptor, Environmental Exposure, Environmental Factor, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Food Packaging, Human, Internal Consistency, Phthalic Acid, Plastic, Process Development, Questionnaires, Test Retest Reliability, Validation Process

@article{MdNor2018182,
title = {The development and validation of questionnaire on autism spectrum disorders and its association with plastic-based food contact materials},
author = {Z Md Nor and Z Md Isa and S N Yusof and H F Ghazi and M H Jaafar},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85083863826&doi=10.3126%2fjnps.v38i3.20671&partnerID=40&md5=13ffb01477ac798ebd7d430305d0a73a},
doi = {10.3126/jnps.v38i3.20671},
issn = {19907974},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society},
volume = {38},
number = {3},
pages = {182-189},
publisher = {Nepal Paediatric Society (NEPAS)},
abstract = {Introduction: Autism is a neuropsychiatric disorder. Multiple factors have been identified as causes of autism spectrum disorder. Many studies indicated genetic as the main risk factor, but environmental risk factors are also seen as contributing factors. Exposure to environmental pollutants such as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can occur as early as in the mother’s womb. The main concern of EDCs in food packaging are Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates. The objectives of this study are to develop and validate a questionnaire for the assessment of habitual usage of plastic-based food contact materials (FCM) as a proxy for exposure to this group of EDCs. Material and Methods: The questionnaire developed by organising a focus group discussion among experts. An interview-guided pilot study was then done to 250 respondents for construct validation process. In the validation process, test-retest study for reliability, Cronbach alpha for internal consistency, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were done. Results: The questionnaire achieved kappa value ranged between 0.800 to 0.900 for knowledge, 0.610 to 0.815 for perception and 0.607 to 1.000 for self-care product section. Cronbach alpha value ranged between 0.600 to 0.780. Conclusions: Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis approved the final model for phase one consisting of four domains with total of 13 items and final model for phase two consists of three domains with total of nine items. © 2020, Nepal Paediatric Society (NEPAS). All rights reserved.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {4' Isopropylidenediphenol, Article, Autism, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Cronbach Alpha Coefficient, Endocrine Disruptor, Environmental Exposure, Environmental Factor, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Food Packaging, Human, Internal Consistency, Phthalic Acid, Plastic, Process Development, Questionnaires, Test Retest Reliability, Validation Process},
pubstate = {published},
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Masiran, R

Autism and trichotillomania in an adolescent boy Journal Article

BMJ Case Reports, 2018 , 2018, ISSN: 1757790X, (cited By 0).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, Alopecia, Anxiety, Article, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behaviour Disorder, Body Mass, Case Report, Central Nervous System Stimulants, Child Behaviour Checklist, Clinical Article, Comorbidity, Complication, Diagnosis, Differential, Differential Diagnosis, Drug Dose Titration, Drug Tolerance, DSM-5, Echolalia, Fluvoxamine, Follow Up, Human, Hyperactivity, Intellectual Impairment, Male, Methylphenidate, Obesity, Occupational Therapy, Perceptual Reasoning Index, Priority Journal, Processing Speed Index, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychological Rating Scale, Rating Scale, Restlessness, Reward, Serotonin Uptake Inhibitor, Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors, Special Education, Speech Delay, Speech Disorder, Speech Therapy, Trichotillomania, Verbal Comprehension Index, Wechsler Intelligence Scale, Working Memory Index

Ting, Joanna Hie Ping; Yeo, Kee Jiar

Preschool Special Education Teachers' Perceptions on Social Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Journal Article

ADVANCED SCIENCE LETTERS, 24 (1), pp. 44-47, 2018, ISSN: 1936-6612, (International Conference on Social Sciences and Education (ICSSE), Bandung, INDONESIA, NOV 21-23, 2017).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: ASD, Preschool Teacher, Social Skills, Special Education

@article{ISI:000432354700015,
title = {Preschool Special Education Teachers' Perceptions on Social Skills of
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders},
author = {Joanna Hie Ping Ting and Kee Jiar Yeo},
doi = {10.1166/asl.2018.11914},
issn = {1936-6612},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {ADVANCED SCIENCE LETTERS},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
pages = {44-47},
publisher = {AMER SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHERS},
address = {26650 THE OLD RD, STE 208, VALENCIA, CA 91381-0751 USA},
abstract = {Social deficit is among the most common symptoms of children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children with ASD display a vast heterogeneity
of social skill deficits depend on their severity of disorders. Deficits
in social skills have adverse effects on their performance and hinder
their participation in classroom activities. This study is aimed at
investigating the perceptions of preschool special education teachers on
social skills of children with ASD. A semi-structured interview was
conducted in one preschool involving three special education teachers.
The data from the interviews were transcribed using Nvivo11. Findings
from this study showed a few common characteristics associated with ASD,
namely avoidance of eye contact, limited social initiation, poor joint
attention, decrease in social communication and lesser playing skills as
compared to their peers. The analysis leads to the conclusion that ASD
displayed several social skill deficits such as impairment in social
communication, having a ``not so well-developed'' or lack of Theory of
Mind (ToM), appropriate gestures, and lack of social play skills.
Teachers interviewed suggested that early interventions should be
implemented in the early years of ASD childhood to improve their social
skills.},
note = {International Conference on Social Sciences and Education (ICSSE),
Bandung, INDONESIA, NOV 21-23, 2017},
keywords = {ASD, Preschool Teacher, Social Skills, Special Education},
pubstate = {published},
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Harun, N F; Hamzah, N; Zaini, N; Sani, M M; Norhazman, H; Yassin, I M

EEG classification analysis for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder based on emotions Journal Article

Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering, 10 (1-2), pp. 87-93, 2018, ISSN: 21801843, (cited By 3).

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@article{Harun201887,
title = {EEG classification analysis for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder based on emotions},
author = {N F Harun and N Hamzah and N Zaini and M M Sani and H Norhazman and I M Yassin},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85045155722&partnerID=40&md5=40b5696b961ffcd8b0070e288637d810},
issn = {21801843},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering},
volume = {10},
number = {1-2},
pages = {87-93},
publisher = {Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka},
abstract = {This research sets out to propose another method for the medical teams to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children based on the analysis on Electroencephalography (EEG). Its main intention is to provide an effective and more time-saving method in diagnosing autism in suspected autistic children and to choose the best technique for classifying the EEG data to distinguish the Autistic traits from the normal ones. This research paper comprises of EEG data analysis on the brainwave activities of normal individuals and autism subjects to learn and compare the difference between their brain activity's patterns. In addition, classification and analysis were also done to distinguish the different emotion projection of autistic and normal subjects and how their characteristics differ from each other. The signal processing techniques were performed on EEG data obtained from chosen subjects and two of the most well-known machine learning techniques which are Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) were utilized in classifying the different classes of brainwave activities and signals. The efficiency of the two classifiers was then compared. For ANN, an experiment to determine the optimum value of hidden layers was also executed. The results obtained from this research provided classification accuracy that can be obtained from normal and autistic data classification as well as the ability to diagnose a new data using the trained ANN. Positive findings were obtained from this EEG analysis especially in classifying normal and Autistic patterns and also in classifying the different emotions. This outcome can very much help in the process of diagnosing ASD, where the whole process can be done in a more time-efficient manner and more accurate diagnosis can be made. © 2018 Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. All rights reserved.},
note = {cited By 3},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

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Ismail, M Z; Azaman, N I L; Khalid, N K

Application of Robots to improve social and communication skills among autistic children Journal Article

Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 12 (Specialissue1), pp. 421-430, 2018, ISSN: 19853157, (cited By 1).

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Shapií, A; Rahman, N A A; Baharuddin, M S; Yaakub, M R

Interactive games using hand-eye coordination method for autistic children therapy Journal Article

International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology, 8 (4-2), pp. 1381-1386, 2018, ISSN: 20885334, (cited By 1).

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@article{Shapií20181381,
title = {Interactive games using hand-eye coordination method for autistic children therapy},
author = {A Shapií and N A A Rahman and M S Baharuddin and M R Yaakub},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85055338788&partnerID=40&md5=2526c91712e6309be2982b0bad3674c0},
issn = {20885334},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology},
volume = {8},
number = {4-2},
pages = {1381-1386},
publisher = {Insight Society},
abstract = {Recent studies have found that imbalanced motor skills (hand-eye coordination) among autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autistic children cause lower efficiency in daily routines. Autistic children need long-term rehabilitation programs to improve their abilities. However, problems with a lack of motivation to participate in conventional therapy and the high cost of therapy sessions arise over time. Autism children are necessary to do repetitive activities every time through therapy sessions. Repetitive activities cause children having less interest to participate in ongoing therapy sessions. Besides, the therapy process usually requires a long time to be implemented that cause the relatively high cost had to be paid by the patient's family. The use of technology is seen as more effective and less annoying for a child with autism. However, the use of games technology requires the gamer to hold a game controller. Proposals for motion-based toothless games using NUI technology, such as the Kinect Xbox 360, to be used in rehabilitation are exciting for patients, but the design elements do not meet the requirements of autistic people. Hence, this research proposes a Kinect game based on design elements for autistic rehabilitation. The objective of this research is to identify a symptom of eye-hand coordination problem and develop a severe game using Kinect technology as the solution to the problem faced by autism children. This technology provides a low-budget solution costs of therapy and games base on the 3D sensor without the use of control equipment which must behold or touch by hand. Moreover, Kinect does not need a controller or additional body-worn attachment during play time. A game prototype was developed and measured, and evaluation resulted in positive feedback from the user and therapists, thus meeting the objective of this study. © 2018, Insight Society.},
note = {cited By 1},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

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Azahari, Ahmad I N N B; Ahmad, Wan W F; Hashim, A S

Evaluation of video modeling application to teach social interaction skills to autistic children Journal Article

Communications in Computer and Information Science, 886 , pp. 125-135, 2018, ISSN: 18650929, (cited By 0).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Computer, Computer Science, Diseases, Learning Materials, Mental Disorders, Mobile Applications, Mobile Technology, Social Interactions

@article{AhmadAzahari2018125,
title = {Evaluation of video modeling application to teach social interaction skills to autistic children},
author = {I N N B Ahmad Azahari and W F Wan Ahmad and A S Hashim},
editor = {Foth M Abdullah N. Wan Adnan W.A.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85052957663&doi=10.1007%2f978-981-13-1628-9_12&partnerID=40&md5=25564063d73e43461ac32389f19c9e05},
doi = {10.1007/978-981-13-1628-9_12},
issn = {18650929},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Communications in Computer and Information Science},
volume = {886},
pages = {125-135},
publisher = {Springer Verlag},
abstract = {Autism Social Aid (ASD) is a mental disorder that affects a person at an early age. People with ASD show deficiencies in daily living abilities that lead to impairment in their independence skill, restrict their social involvement which leads to poor living style. This rooted from their key personal behaviours, which are impairment in social and communication skills. However, with the availability of mobile technology that engages education through video modelling, it has become more practical for educators to train daily living skills for individuals with ASD. Consequently a Video Modelling Application called ‘Autism Social-Aid’ was created to provide a supplementary learning material envisioned to help stimulate children with ASD in the learning process. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of video modelling in teaching five children diagnosed with medium-functioning ASD to understand social interaction skills. The children went through three trials of the evaluation phases. Results revealed that video modelling was effective as all of the children were able to display positive improvements from the first trial to the third trial. As a result, all of them have reduced an average 77% of the total prompt needed to remain focus on the video lesson and an average of 70% number of errors was reduced during the quiz evaluation. © 2018, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Computer, Computer Science, Diseases, Learning Materials, Mental Disorders, Mobile Applications, Mobile Technology, Social Interactions},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

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Khowaja, K; Al-Thani, D; Salim, S S

Vocabulary learning of children with autism spectrum disorder (Asd): From the development to an evaluation of serious game prototype Conference

2018-October , Dechema e.V., 2018, ISSN: 20490992, (cited By 1).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Comparison of Performance, Diseases, Game Prototypes, Games, Instruction Methods, Maintenance, Prototype, Research, Serious Games, Vocabulary Learning

@conference{Khowaja2018288,
title = {Vocabulary learning of children with autism spectrum disorder (Asd): From the development to an evaluation of serious game prototype},
author = {K Khowaja and D Al-Thani and S S Salim},
editor = {Ciussi M.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85058940806&partnerID=40&md5=02b800c8fa997482a73efac067b59fc9},
issn = {20490992},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Proceedings of the European Conference on Games-based Learning},
volume = {2018-October},
pages = {288-298},
publisher = {Dechema e.V.},
abstract = {The review of the literature has shown that despite the effectiveness of serious games in the learning of various skills of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), they have been underutilised for the learning of vocabulary among children with ASD. This paper presents the development and evaluation of a serious game prototype for the vocabulary learning of children with ASD. The serious game design framework, especially for children with ASD, was used as a basis to support from the design to the development of the prototype. This framework includes components from the ASD perspective and components used in the existing serious game design frameworks for typical children perspective and the game design in general. To elicit requirements on the ASD components (autism behaviours, instruction method, strategies, and modalities) of the framework, a detailed survey study was conducted with the teachers working at the schools or centres for children with ASD. The results of this study contributed to the development of a prototype. The single-subject research design (SSRD) was used as a research design for the evaluation of prototype and analyse its impact on the improvement of autism behaviours targeted in the prototype over the period of time. The evaluation of prototype was carried out in terms of the number of correct responses given, number of attempts made to identify the correct answer and time taken to identify the correct option. The comparison of performance from the baseline to intervention and maintenance using serious game prototype show that learning of vocabulary items among children with ASD improved after using the prototype and they retained items at the end of weeks 1 and 2 following the withdrawal of intervention. The number of attempts made reduced from the baseline to intervention and then remained the same during maintenance. The time taken to identify the correct answer marginally increased from the baseline to the intervention but reduced during the maintenance in comparison to the baseline. © 2018, Dechema e.V. All rights reserved.},
note = {cited By 1},
keywords = {Artificial Intelligence, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Comparison of Performance, Diseases, Game Prototypes, Games, Instruction Methods, Maintenance, Prototype, Research, Serious Games, Vocabulary Learning},
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The review of the literature has shown that despite the effectiveness of serious games in the learning of various skills of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), they have been underutilised for the learning of vocabulary among children with ASD. This paper presents the development and evaluation of a serious game prototype for the vocabulary learning of children with ASD. The serious game design framework, especially for children with ASD, was used as a basis to support from the design to the development of the prototype. This framework includes components from the ASD perspective and components used in the existing serious game design frameworks for typical children perspective and the game design in general. To elicit requirements on the ASD components (autism behaviours, instruction method, strategies, and modalities) of the framework, a detailed survey study was conducted with the teachers working at the schools or centres for children with ASD. The results of this study contributed to the development of a prototype. The single-subject research design (SSRD) was used as a research design for the evaluation of prototype and analyse its impact on the improvement of autism behaviours targeted in the prototype over the period of time. The evaluation of prototype was carried out in terms of the number of correct responses given, number of attempts made to identify the correct answer and time taken to identify the correct option. The comparison of performance from the baseline to intervention and maintenance using serious game prototype show that learning of vocabulary items among children with ASD improved after using the prototype and they retained items at the end of weeks 1 and 2 following the withdrawal of intervention. The number of attempts made reduced from the baseline to intervention and then remained the same during maintenance. The time taken to identify the correct answer marginally increased from the baseline to the intervention but reduced during the maintenance in comparison to the baseline. © 2018, Dechema e.V. All rights reserved.

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Min, W K; Theng, L B

Integration of digital social story intervention into differentiated instruction framework Journal Article

Journal of Integrated Design and Process Science, 21 (4), pp. 41-56, 2018, ISSN: 10920617, (cited By 1).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Differentiated Instruction, Diseases, E-learning, Human Intervention, Social behaviour, Social Communications, Social Skills, Social Stories, Social Story Interventions, Teaching

Thu, Ei H; Hussain, Z; Shuid, A N

New insight in improving therapeutic efficacy of antipsychotic agents: An overview of improved in vitro and in vivo performance, efficacy upgradation and future prospects Journal Article

Current Drug Targets, 19 (8), pp. 865-876, 2018, ISSN: 13894501, (cited By 2).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amisulpride, Amitriptyline, Animals, Antipsychotic Agents, Anxiety, Aripiprazole, Autism, Bioavailability, Biological Availability, Bipolar Disorder, Buspirone, Chemistry, Clonazepam, Clozapine, Depression, Diazepam, Drug Delivery System, Drug Delivery Systems, Duloxetine, Half Life Time, Half-Life, Health Care, Human, Iloperidone, In Vitro Study, In Vivo Study, Mental Disease, Mental Disorders, Midazolam, Nanotechnology, Neuroleptic Agent, Olanzapine, Pathophysiology, Permeability, Physical Chemistry, Psychosis, Review, Risperidone, Schizophrenia, Solubility, Sulpiride, Treatment Outcome, Venlafaxine, Ziprasidone

@article{EiThu2018865,
title = {New insight in improving therapeutic efficacy of antipsychotic agents: An overview of improved in vitro and in vivo performance, efficacy upgradation and future prospects},
author = {H Ei Thu and Z Hussain and A N Shuid},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85048981535&doi=10.2174%2f1389450117666161125174625&partnerID=40&md5=d32e5bc9766ff9d68dd79f082b9ca4bc},
doi = {10.2174/1389450117666161125174625},
issn = {13894501},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Current Drug Targets},
volume = {19},
number = {8},
pages = {865-876},
publisher = {Bentham Science Publishers B.V.},
abstract = {Psychotic disorders are recognized as severe mental disorders that rigorously affect pa-tient’s personality, critical thinking, and perceptional ability. High prevalence, global dissemination and limitations of conventional pharmacological approaches compel a significant burden to the patient, medical professionals and the healthcare system. To date, numerous orally administered therapies are available for the management of depressive disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety, bipolar disorders and autism spectrum problems. However, poor water solubility, erratic oral absorption, extensive first-pass metabolism, low oral bioavailability and short half-lives are the major factors which limit the pharmaceutical significance and therapeutic feasibility of these agents. In recent decades, nanotechnology-based delivery systems have gained remarkable attention of the researchers to mitigate the pharmaceutical issues related to the antipsychotic therapies and to optimize their oral drug delivery, therapeutic outcomes, and patient compliance. Therefore, the present review was aimed to summarize the available in vitro and in vivo evidences signifying the pharmaceutical importance of the advanced delivery systems in improving the aqueous solubility, transmembrane permeability, oral bioavailability and therapeutic outcome of the antipsychotic agents. © 2018 Bentham Science Publishers.},
note = {cited By 2},
keywords = {Amisulpride, Amitriptyline, Animals, Antipsychotic Agents, Anxiety, Aripiprazole, Autism, Bioavailability, Biological Availability, Bipolar Disorder, Buspirone, Chemistry, Clonazepam, Clozapine, Depression, Diazepam, Drug Delivery System, Drug Delivery Systems, Duloxetine, Half Life Time, Half-Life, Health Care, Human, Iloperidone, In Vitro Study, In Vivo Study, Mental Disease, Mental Disorders, Midazolam, Nanotechnology, Neuroleptic Agent, Olanzapine, Pathophysiology, Permeability, Physical Chemistry, Psychosis, Review, Risperidone, Schizophrenia, Solubility, Sulpiride, Treatment Outcome, Venlafaxine, Ziprasidone},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

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Chu, S Y; Normal, Mohd S N S A B; McConnell, G E; Tan, J S; Singh, Joginder S K D

Challenges faced by parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Malaysia Journal Article

Speech, Language and Hearing, 2018, ISSN: 2050571X, (cited By 1; Article in Press).

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@article{Chu2018,
title = {Challenges faced by parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Malaysia},
author = {S Y Chu and S N S A B Mohd Normal and G E McConnell and J S Tan and S K D Joginder Singh},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85057580954&doi=10.1080%2f2050571X.2018.1548678&partnerID=40&md5=66a6b2fb3b1fbf4642b9b61816428028},
doi = {10.1080/2050571X.2018.1548678},
issn = {2050571X},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Speech, Language and Hearing},
publisher = {Taylor and Francis Ltd.},
abstract = {Purpose: A limited number of studies have explored the challenges and issues faced by parents with children of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are receiving speech-language services in Malaysia. This study aimed to explore the perceptions, challenges, and experiences of parents whose children with ASD are receiving speech-language therapy services. Methods: Three individual interview sessions were conducted with eight parents of children with ASD. Interviews were transcribed and evaluated using thematic analysis. Results: Four major themes were discovered from the interviews with the parents of children with ASD. These included: (1) a lack of knowledge about ASD, (2) insights into the impacts of ASD on the parents’ lives, (3) their perceived challenges at the time they were seeking speech intervention, and (4) their views about the positive aspects of their children receiving speech therapy. Conclusions: Parents viewed their children’s speech therapy as positive and helpful, but they also perceived barriers and challenges when accessing this therapy. An increase in public awareness about ASD and establishing structured ASD support group could provide helpful resources for parents and may assist them in overcoming these challenges. Future studies should determine coping strategies and solutions for these challenges to provide better support for families of children with ASD. © 2018, © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.},
note = {cited By 1; Article in Press},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

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Wei, A S; Karpudewan, M

Effects of Social and Emotional Learning on disadvantaged year 1 pupils' understanding of sinking and floating concepts Journal Article

Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 14 (6), pp. 2609-2622, 2018, ISSN: 13058215, (cited By 0).

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Amin, M Z; Zamin, N; Rahim, H A; Hassan, N I; Kamarudin, N D

Robo therapist: A sustainable approach to teach basic expressions for special needs children in Malaysia Journal Article

International Journal of Engineering and Technology(UAE), 7 (3), pp. 103-106, 2018, ISSN: 2227524X, (cited By 0).

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@article{Amin2018103,
title = {Robo therapist: A sustainable approach to teach basic expressions for special needs children in Malaysia},
author = {M Z Amin and N Zamin and H A Rahim and N I Hassan and N D Kamarudin},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85082372712&doi=10.14419%2fijet.v7i3.29.18533&partnerID=40&md5=c92f3bf5e56e64f09c054ff07a746584},
doi = {10.14419/ijet.v7i3.29.18533},
issn = {2227524X},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {International Journal of Engineering and Technology(UAE)},
volume = {7},
number = {3},
pages = {103-106},
publisher = {Science Publishing Corporation Inc},
abstract = {Social interaction is an essential component for development of both normal and special needs children. However, many special needs children suffer from a lack of social interaction because they are unable to interpret social cues as well as a failure in social gaze when communicating. One of the ways to cope with these problems is to improve their social cognitive skill by teaching basic emotions through facial expressions. This paper describes the development of a new and sustainable teaching and learning approach using robotics to promote social interaction among special needs children of aged 4-6 years old. The robotic tool can teach basic facial expressions such as happy, sad and angry to increase emotion recognition skill among special needs children. The growing demand for technological innovation to enable empowerment of developing communities requires new and creative educational initiatives. Malaysia has also address it concerns on sustainable education for all spectrum of communities. RoboTherapist is a new teaching and learning method in Malaysia's special education which targeting the special needs children. The special needs children are children with Autism, children with Down Syndrome, children with ADHD and slow learners. The aim of this research is to make teaching and learning more attentive for special needs children and hence to improve their social interaction in daily is life and gain confidence to communicate with the people around them. © 2018 Muhammad Zharif Amin et. al.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

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Mokhsin, M; Azhar, Mohd U R; Aziz, A A; Halim, H A; Ahmad, N D; Kamarulzama, U; Ismail, A

Parent's acceptance: Humanoid-robot intervention for Malay autistic children Journal Article

Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 13 (4), pp. 813-819, 2018, ISSN: 1816949X, (cited By 0).

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@article{Mokhsin2018813,
title = {Parent's acceptance: Humanoid-robot intervention for Malay autistic children},
author = {M Mokhsin and U R Mohd Azhar and A A Aziz and H A Halim and N D Ahmad and U Kamarulzama and A Ismail},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85044468027&doi=10.3923%2fjeasci.2018.813.819&partnerID=40&md5=b3f50a9ea00aa194f4a7118f637c48c6},
doi = {10.3923/jeasci.2018.813.819},
issn = {1816949X},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences},
volume = {13},
number = {4},
pages = {813-819},
publisher = {Medwell Journals},
abstract = {Past studies have shown the related research on the acceptance of direct interaction among autistic children and teachers with humanoid-robot on how they accept or not if humanoid-robot is used in the therapeutic sessions. Humanoid robot is used as a mediator without neglecting the involvement of therapists because autistic children are found to be more attracted to respond to the technology rather than to human. The issue arises when there is lack of information on the parental acceptance and which factors influence their approval in accepting humanoid-robot use in their child's therapy. This study represents an identification of criteria that affect parent's acceptance if humanoid-robot intervention is used in therapeutic sessions. The finding is then need to produce a conceptual model of parent's acceptance towards humanoid-robot intervention in therapeutic sessions. This research was held in Seksyen 7, Shah Alam by approaching Malay parents who have autistic children within ages 2-9 years old. The research has used Snowball sampling and quantitative method was applied by distributing the questionnaires to 43 parents. It contains 13 questions excluding the demographic profile of the respondents. A theoretical framework of parental acceptance proposed from past research was also adapted and modified in this study. The results of multiple linear regressions stated that learning opportunities and subjective norm were the criteria that affects the parental acceptance with significant value of 0.033 and 0.049, respectively. It brings significance to the robot system developer in making enhancement to the current robot system for autistic children. © 2018, Medwell Journals.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
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}

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Bhagat, Vidya; Haque, Mainul; Simbak, Nordin Bin; Jaalam, Kamarudin

Social Intelligence of Parents with Autism Spectrum Disorders Impacts their Emotional Behaviour: A New Proposed Model for Stabilising Emotionality of these Parents Impacting their Social Intelligence Journal Article

ADVANCES IN HUMAN BIOLOGY, 7 (2), pp. 43-53, 2017, ISSN: 2321-8568.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Parent's Emotionality, Parent's Social Intelligence

@article{ISI:000400825000002,
title = {Social Intelligence of Parents with Autism Spectrum Disorders Impacts
their Emotional Behaviour: A New Proposed Model for Stabilising
Emotionality of these Parents Impacting their Social Intelligence},
author = {Vidya Bhagat and Mainul Haque and Nordin Bin Simbak and Kamarudin Jaalam},
url = {http://www.aihbonline.com/article.asp?issn=2321-8568;year=2017;volume=7;issue=2;spage=43;epage=53;aulast=Bhagat},
doi = {10.4103/AIHB.AIHB_17_17},
issn = {2321-8568},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-05-01},
journal = {ADVANCES IN HUMAN BIOLOGY},
volume = {7},
number = {2},
pages = {43-53},
publisher = {WOLTERS KLUWER MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS},
address = {WOLTERS KLUWER INDIA PVT LTD , A-202, 2ND FLR, QUBE, C T S NO 1498A-2
VILLAGE MAROL, ANDHERI EAST, MUMBAI, 400059, INDIA},
abstract = {Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may affect all spheres of a child's life.
Indeed, parents and siblings also live with emotional instabilities in
the family. The experience of parents with ASD child can be distressing
since they need to make more adjustments to the demanding need to cope
with their life situations. Perhaps, their life is drastically
exaggerated with their complexities of life. Particularly, their social
life is radically affected. The presence of pervasive and severe
deficits in children with ASD isolates these parents from their social
life; demanding adjustments to their social environment of parents in
their life situations shove them into distress and unstable emotions.
Finally, they culminate being shattered in their interpersonal
relationship, their family and social life. Indeed, these aspects of
distress mask social intelligence of these parents, thus narrow down
their focus more on the treatment rather than holistic management of
their child. Thus, the management of ASD with these parents of the
deficit children to reach their fullest abilities remains doubtful.
Therefore, the objectives of this study are as follows: (a) to examine
the impact of emotionality on social intelligence of parents blessed
with autistic child, (b) to develop awareness regarding social
intelligence and its significance among these parents, (c) to propose a
new model stabilising emotionality of these parents through developing
social adaption skills and (d) to suggest a new model as a guide in the
current intervention regimens to ensure the emotional well-being and
better social adoption. This study is made based on the keenly examined
past evidence with the correlation of emotionality and its impact on
social intelligence of the parents with ASD children. The results reveal
that the social intelligence is perceived as lowered evidenced by poor
social adjustment reflected in social isolation observed in the parents
of children with ASD. A new model proposed for stabilising and
developing awareness of social intelligence among the parents of ASD
children. Integrating this model with the existing treatment paradigm
has been suggested to attain the better result. The conclusion is drawn
in this study by analysing the fact that considerable improvement in the
diagnosed child may not amend the parent and family distress and
drastically affect social intelligence. Indeed, the intervention can be
more promising with the healthy personality of parents, where their
multiple aspects of intelligence are not affected. The new proposed
model of intervention can pave the way for further research in this
regard.},
keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Parent's Emotionality, Parent's Social Intelligence},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may affect all spheres of a child's life.
Indeed, parents and siblings also live with emotional instabilities in
the family. The experience of parents with ASD child can be distressing
since they need to make more adjustments to the demanding need to cope
with their life situations. Perhaps, their life is drastically
exaggerated with their complexities of life. Particularly, their social
life is radically affected. The presence of pervasive and severe
deficits in children with ASD isolates these parents from their social
life; demanding adjustments to their social environment of parents in
their life situations shove them into distress and unstable emotions.
Finally, they culminate being shattered in their interpersonal
relationship, their family and social life. Indeed, these aspects of
distress mask social intelligence of these parents, thus narrow down
their focus more on the treatment rather than holistic management of
their child. Thus, the management of ASD with these parents of the
deficit children to reach their fullest abilities remains doubtful.
Therefore, the objectives of this study are as follows: (a) to examine
the impact of emotionality on social intelligence of parents blessed
with autistic child, (b) to develop awareness regarding social
intelligence and its significance among these parents, (c) to propose a
new model stabilising emotionality of these parents through developing
social adaption skills and (d) to suggest a new model as a guide in the
current intervention regimens to ensure the emotional well-being and
better social adoption. This study is made based on the keenly examined
past evidence with the correlation of emotionality and its impact on
social intelligence of the parents with ASD children. The results reveal
that the social intelligence is perceived as lowered evidenced by poor
social adjustment reflected in social isolation observed in the parents
of children with ASD. A new model proposed for stabilising and
developing awareness of social intelligence among the parents of ASD
children. Integrating this model with the existing treatment paradigm
has been suggested to attain the better result. The conclusion is drawn
in this study by analysing the fact that considerable improvement in the
diagnosed child may not amend the parent and family distress and
drastically affect social intelligence. Indeed, the intervention can be
more promising with the healthy personality of parents, where their
multiple aspects of intelligence are not affected. The new proposed
model of intervention can pave the way for further research in this
regard.

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Noor, Helmi Adly Mohd; Shahbodin, Faaizah; Ananta, Gede Pramudya; Mohd, Cik Ku Nuraini Che Ku; Razali, Syarifah Nadiyah; Khalid, Mohd Sazali; Kassim, Rahimah; Rahman, Fauziah Abdul; Baharum, Zirawani

A prototype development of visual perception diagnosis games for autism children Journal Article

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES, 4 (3), pp. 68-72, 2017, ISSN: 2313-626X.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Serious Games, Special Education, Visual Perception

Eren, Emine Ozel; Ali, Nik Asilah Nik

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM Inproceedings

DeSilva, S (Ed.): PROCEEDINGS OF 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION 2017 (ICEDU- 2017), pp. 114-128, Int Inst Knowledge Management INT INST KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT-TIIKM, NO 531/18, KOTTE RD, PITAKOTTE, 10100, SRI LANKA, 2017, (3rd International Conference on Education (ICEDU), Univ No Colorado, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, APR 20-22, 2017).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Effective Implementation, Evidence-based Practice, Inclusive Education

@inproceedings{ISI:000430352000013,
title = {EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM},
author = {Emine Ozel Eren and Nik Asilah Nik Ali},
editor = {S DeSilva},
url = {http://tiikmpublishing.com/data/conferences/doi/icedu/icedu.2017.3113.pdf},
doi = {10.17501/icedu.2017.3113},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
booktitle = {PROCEEDINGS OF 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION 2017 (ICEDU-
2017)},
pages = {114-128},
publisher = {INT INST KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT-TIIKM},
address = {NO 531/18, KOTTE RD, PITAKOTTE, 10100, SRI LANKA},
organization = {Int Inst Knowledge Management},
abstract = {Interventions for autism are increasing being held to standards such as
`evidence-based practice' in psychology and `scientifically-based
re-search' in education. At the factor when these ideas rose with
regards to psychotherapy and regular education, they brought on
substantial debate. Evidence-based practices (EBPs) are the premise on
which educators and other specialist coops are required to outline
educational programs for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Inclusive education as a late modernity reform project is exemplified in
the call for `Education for All'. Despite the simplicity of its message,
inclusion is highly debatable. General education teachers have differing
views about the inclusion of students with ASD in mainstream
class-rooms. However, the type and severity of the Autistic children's
affect teachers' willingness to accommodate certain students and their
confidence that they will effectively manage their classrooms. The
Implementation science guides the movement of innovations, such as
transforming evidence-based practices for students with ASD into regular
practices at school. This article is presented as an inclusive
educational model to build systems of professional development that
increase the quality of services and promote teachers' use of
evidence-based practices. Further, it is proposed that the ASD community
align with the greater inclusive education reform movement.},
note = {3rd International Conference on Education (ICEDU), Univ No Colorado,
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, APR 20-22, 2017},
keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Effective Implementation, Evidence-based Practice, Inclusive Education},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
}

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Lee, J X; I, Ong S; Lee, V Y; Nazri, Fairuz A R

Parenting Stress among Malaysian Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Journal Article

MEDICINE AND HEALTH-KUALA LUMPUR, 12 (1), pp. 42-55, 2017, ISSN: 1823-2140.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Parenting Stress

@article{ISI:000424654300006,
title = {Parenting Stress among Malaysian Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)},
author = {J X Lee and S Ong I and V Y Lee and Fairuz A R Nazri},
doi = {10.17576/MH.2017.1201.06},
issn = {1823-2140},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {MEDICINE AND HEALTH-KUALA LUMPUR},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {42-55},
publisher = {UNIV KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, FAC MEDICINE},
address = {DEPT PATHOLOGY, UKM MEDICAL CENTRE, CHERAS, KUALA LUMPUR, 56000, MALAYSIA},
abstract = {Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental childhood
disorder associated with cognitive and language impairments. Previous
research found that children with developmental disorders increase
parenting stress but parents of children with ASD, specifically have
recorded higher parenting stress than any other developmental
disabilities. Hence, this study investigates the difference in parenting
stress levels among parents of children with ASD compared to a typical
development (TD) control group. Parenting Stress Index, 3rd Edition
Short Form was used to assess the parenting stress levels of 30 parents
of children with ASD and 36 parents of TD children. Parents of children
with ASD were sampled at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
(UKMMC), Tangkak Hospital and National Autism Society of Malaysia
(NASOM) in Muar and Segamat. Parents of children with ASD recorded
significantly higher levels of parenting stress compared to the TD group
(p<0.001). Parents of male children of ASD recorded significantly higher
levels of parenting stress compared to the parents of male children of
TD group (p<0.001). Parents of female children of ASD also recorded
significantly higher levels of parenting stress compared to parents of
female children of TD group (p<0.001). Intervention towards ASD children
should not only focus on minimizing the core symptoms but should also
pay attention to the family's mental health as well.},
keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Parenting Stress},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

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Eren, Ozel E; Gumus, Sakalli S; Ganesan, M Z; Daud, Megat A K; Darusalam, G B; Siraj, S

Teachers’ attitudes investigated towards students with autism spectrum disorder Journal Article

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2017 (December Special Issue ITEC), pp. 730-740, 2017, ISSN: 21467242, (cited By 0).

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@article{OzelEren2017730,
title = {Teachers’ attitudes investigated towards students with autism spectrum disorder},
author = {E Ozel Eren and S Sakalli Gumus and M Z Ganesan and A K Megat Daud and G B Darusalam and S Siraj},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85057646697&partnerID=40&md5=99eafcad601ad994ddd3b199de2275fb},
issn = {21467242},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology},
volume = {2017},
number = {December Special Issue ITEC},
pages = {730-740},
publisher = {Sakarya University},
abstract = {This study was undertaken to determine the attitudes of primary public regular school teachers towards the inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Malaysia. The purpose of this research is to measure the teachers’ awareness of, and attitudes towards students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) inclusive education in the mainstream schools. This study is conducted with 100 participants from 3 primary schools Kuala Lumpur, Selangor in Malaysia, who completed a survey that covered socio-demographic information and teaching experience, attitudes of inclusion within their school, experience and knowledge of ASDs, influences on inclusion of pupils with ASDs, ability to cope with behaviors associated with ASDs, and benefits and problems associated with inclusion of pupils with ASD in mainstream Analysis was quantitative, the independent variables were gender, age, and experience of teaching children with Special Educational Needs (SEN); the dependent variables were knowledge of Autism and attitude towards children with ASD. Very few differences in knowledge or attitude were found among the different groups of teacher educational background. The findings were no significant differences in either knowledge or attitude were found in age or gender. The study shows, that whilst teachers with experience of teaching children with SEN had more knowledge, they also did not have more positive attitudes as compared to others from different majors. In general, the study revealed that most teachers had a moderate level of knowledge on SEN. The concern of inclusive education for teachers, teacher educators and children with ASD alike that there may possibly be no interrelatedness between knowledge, attitudes, and experience. © The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

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Hnoonual, A; Thammachote, W; Tim-Aroon, T; Rojnueangnit, K; Hansakunachai, T; Sombuntham, T; Roongpraiwan, R; Worachotekamjorn, J; Chuthapisith, J; Fucharoen, S; Wattanasirichaigoon, D; Ruangdaraganon, N; Limprasert, P; Jinawath, N

Chromosomal microarray analysis in a cohort of underrepresented population identifies SERINC2 as a novel candidate gene for autism spectrum disorder Journal Article

Scientific Reports, 7 (1), 2017, ISSN: 20452322, (cited By 6).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Chromosomal Mapping, Chromosome Mapping, Cohort Analysis, Cohort Studies, Copy Number Variation, DNA Copy Number Variations, Female, Genetic Predisposition, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Genetics, Human, Infant, Male, Membrane Protein, Membrane Proteins, Microarray Analysis, Polymorphism, Preschool, Preschool Child, Procedures, SERINC2 Protein, Single Nucleotide, Single Nucleotide Polymorphism

@article{Hnoonual2017,
title = {Chromosomal microarray analysis in a cohort of underrepresented population identifies SERINC2 as a novel candidate gene for autism spectrum disorder},
author = {A Hnoonual and W Thammachote and T Tim-Aroon and K Rojnueangnit and T Hansakunachai and T Sombuntham and R Roongpraiwan and J Worachotekamjorn and J Chuthapisith and S Fucharoen and D Wattanasirichaigoon and N Ruangdaraganon and P Limprasert and N Jinawath},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029864969&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-017-12317-3&partnerID=40&md5=3c1b6a0c064665aab8ace8e8f58c2b01},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-017-12317-3},
issn = {20452322},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Scientific Reports},
volume = {7},
number = {1},
publisher = {Nature Publishing Group},
abstract = {Chromosomal microarray (CMA) is now recognized as the first-tier genetic test for detection of copy number variations (CNVs) in patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aims of this study were to identify known and novel ASD associated-CNVs and to evaluate the diagnostic yield of CMA in Thai patients with ASD. The Infinium CytoSNP-850K BeadChip was used to detect CNVs in 114 Thai patients comprised of 68 retrospective ASD patients (group 1) with the use of CMA as a second line test and 46 prospective ASD and developmental delay patients (group 2) with the use of CMA as the first-tier test. We identified 7 (6.1%) pathogenic CNVs and 22 (19.3%) variants of uncertain clinical significance (VOUS). A total of 29 patients with pathogenic CNVs and VOUS were found in 22% (15/68) and 30.4% (14/46) of the patients in groups 1 and 2, respectively. The difference in detected CNV frequencies between the 2 groups was not statistically significant (Chi square = 1.02},
note = {cited By 6},
keywords = {Adolescent, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Chromosomal Mapping, Chromosome Mapping, Cohort Analysis, Cohort Studies, Copy Number Variation, DNA Copy Number Variations, Female, Genetic Predisposition, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Genetics, Human, Infant, Male, Membrane Protein, Membrane Proteins, Microarray Analysis, Polymorphism, Preschool, Preschool Child, Procedures, SERINC2 Protein, Single Nucleotide, Single Nucleotide Polymorphism},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

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Abdullah, M H L; Brereton, M

MyCalendar: Supporting children on the autism spectrum to learn language and appropriate behaviour Conference

Association for Computing Machinery, 2017, ISBN: 9781450353793, (cited By 1).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Diseases, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Computer Systems, iPad Applications, Language, MyCalendar, Photo and Video, Socialisation, Teaching

@conference{Abdullah2017201,
title = {MyCalendar: Supporting children on the autism spectrum to learn language and appropriate behaviour},
author = {M H L Abdullah and M Brereton},
editor = {Soro Ploderer Waycott Morrison A B J A Brereton M. Vyas D.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85044237930&doi=10.1145%2f3152771.3152793&partnerID=40&md5=eebe825991d9c6b91971c67113c9b100},
doi = {10.1145/3152771.3152793},
isbn = {9781450353793},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {ACM International Conference Proceeding Series},
pages = {201-209},
publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery},
abstract = {This paper1 presents a study in which a mobile visual calendar application, 'MyCalendar' was used to try to support communication and interaction of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This paper reports findings on how the App was used in school classrooms. MyCalendar was evaluated with 11 children in an Australian Autism Special Education Unit over six months and was found to stimulate excitement with video and photo sharing as well as interaction in specific classroom activities. Our previous work examined interactions between home and school, and interactions at home supported by MyCalendar. This analysis focuses entirely on interactions at school by examining data from classroom activities. Three findings revealed: (1) the MyCalendar application supports learning activities in the classroom and facilitates the inclusion of children with ASD who have limited verbal skills. The sharing of each child's personal experience enabled the teachers and children to form a common basis for communication and adding vocabulary, as well as allowing the teacher to model language so as to identify children's emotions; (2) MyCalendar allowed children with limited verbal skills to better communicate their real interests through photos and videos. This enabled the teacher to better identify each child's interest and thereby scaffold more relevant and meaningful learning; (3) Understanding interests enabled teachers to successfully motivate children to interact more in formal learning activities. While it was initially expected the activities would better support communication between teacher and children, the larger and unanticipated effect has been to create opportunities for structuring and scaffolding communication and social interaction in the classroom. © 2017 Association for Computing Machinery. All rights reserved.},
note = {cited By 1},
keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Diseases, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Computer Systems, iPad Applications, Language, MyCalendar, Photo and Video, Socialisation, Teaching},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

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Senan, N; Aziz, Wan Ab W A; Othman, M F; Suparjoh, S

Embedding Repetition (Takrir) Technique in Developing Al-Quran Memorizing Mobile Application for Autism Children Conference

135 , EDP Sciences, 2017, ISSN: 2261236X, (cited By 1).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Al-Quran, Aluminum, Children with Autism, Diseases, Learning, Learning Materials, Main Module, Manufacture, Mobile Applications, Mobile Computing, Mobile Telecommunication Systems, Teaching, User Testing

@conference{Senan2017,
title = {Embedding Repetition (Takrir) Technique in Developing Al-Quran Memorizing Mobile Application for Autism Children},
author = {N Senan and W A Wan Ab Aziz and M F Othman and S Suparjoh},
editor = {Sofian Amir Mohd Faizal Izzuddin Mohd Rasidi Mohd Azlis Sani Md.J. Ahmad Mubarak M K M B Z I T A Nik Hisyamudin M.N. Al Emran I.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85036457592&doi=10.1051%2fmatecconf%2f201713500076&partnerID=40&md5=89a8a813a3f2af36f46870c9b4f4dd39},
doi = {10.1051/matecconf/201713500076},
issn = {2261236X},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {MATEC Web of Conferences},
volume = {135},
publisher = {EDP Sciences},
abstract = {Nowadays, there are various types of learning materials used in the process of teaching and learning of Al-Quran including the use of mobile application. However, the features of mobile application that are appropriate for the process of memorizing the Al-Quran, especially for the needs of children with autism is still limited. Thus, this paper proposes an interactive Al-Quran mobile application namely iHafaz to facilitate autism children recite and memorizing Al-Quran. A takrir (repetition) technique in Islamic learning approach is embedded in this mobile application in order to assist autism children memorizing the Al-Quran easily. This mobile application consists of two main modules which are Hafaz (Memorize) and Latihan (Exercise). Result from the user testing shows that 72.4% of respondents agree that the takrir technique embedded in the mobile application able to improve the usability of the mobile application in helping the autism children to recite and memorize the Al-Quran easily. © 2017 The Authors.},
note = {cited By 1},
keywords = {Al-Quran, Aluminum, Children with Autism, Diseases, Learning, Learning Materials, Main Module, Manufacture, Mobile Applications, Mobile Computing, Mobile Telecommunication Systems, Teaching, User Testing},
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Kamaruzaman, M F; Noor, H M; Azahari, M H H

Role of tablet technology towards children with autism learning development: A study on the acceptance of special education teachers Journal Article

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2017 (November Special Issue INTE), pp. 856-864, 2017, ISSN: 21467242, (cited By 0).

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@article{Kamaruzaman2017856,
title = {Role of tablet technology towards children with autism learning development: A study on the acceptance of special education teachers},
author = {M F Kamaruzaman and H M Noor and M H H Azahari},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85057637883&partnerID=40&md5=67b914fb23605ec254b6906330c8f0cf},
issn = {21467242},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology},
volume = {2017},
number = {November Special Issue INTE},
pages = {856-864},
publisher = {Sakarya University},
abstract = {Tablet technology is an eminent handheld interactive program device that has been trendy used these days among teachers, instructors and children. The state of the art indicates that tablet technology is competent in supporting learning and sustaining educational knowledge. Nevertheless, tablet technology centred learning are still limited in Malaysia. In this study, we investigate the acceptance of special education teachers towards the use of tablet technology in teaching and learning for children with autism. Besides that, we also analyse the instructional benefits of using the tablet technology in special educational school and autism centre especially in the classrooms. Five special education teachers and four autism experts from Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia participated in this research study. A tablet technology with a pre-installation of basic numeracy learning apps has been used as a medium to transport the education knowledge towards children with autism. Based on the interview and discussion with the special education teachers as well as autism experts, they believed that with the used of tablet technology the ability to assist not only children with autism, but to the teachers as well as instructors will meet the new expectations regarding the academic achievement and educational outcomes. Therefore, it is hoped with the used of tablet technology it will be able to nurture the learning development among children with autism and to improve their quality of life in future. © The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology.},
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Hameed, S S; Hassan, R; Muhammad, F F

Selection and classification of gene expression in autism disorder: Use of a combination of statistical filters and a GBPSO-SVM algorithm Journal Article

PLoS ONE, 12 (11), 2017, ISSN: 19326203, (cited By 11).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Accuracy, Algorithms, Article, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, CAPS2 Gene, Classification (of information), Classifier, Experimental Study, Gene, Gene Expression, Gene Identification, Genetic Association, Genetic Procedures, Genetic Risk, Genetics, Geometric Binary Particle Swarm Optimization Support Vector Machine Algorithm, Human, RIsk Assessment, Standardization, Statistical Filter, Statistical Parameters, Statistics, Support Vector Machines

@article{Hameed2017,
title = {Selection and classification of gene expression in autism disorder: Use of a combination of statistical filters and a GBPSO-SVM algorithm},
author = {S S Hameed and R Hassan and F F Muhammad},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85033361187&doi=10.1371%2fjournal.pone.0187371&partnerID=40&md5=f9260d41165145f229a3cf157699635e},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0187371},
issn = {19326203},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {PLoS ONE},
volume = {12},
number = {11},
publisher = {Public Library of Science},
abstract = {In this work, gene expression in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is analyzed with the goal of selecting the most attributed genes and performing classification. The objective was achieved by utilizing a combination of various statistical filters and a wrapper-based geometric binary particle swarm optimization-support vector machine (GBPSO-SVM) algorithm. The utilization of different filters was accentuated by incorporating a mean and median ratio criterion to remove very similar genes. The results showed that the most discriminative genes that were identified in the first and last selection steps included the presence of a repetitive gene (CAPS2), which was assigned as the gene most highly related to ASD risk. The merged gene subset that was selected by the GBPSO-SVM algorithm was able to enhance the classification accuracy. © 2017 Hameed et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.},
note = {cited By 11},
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Ilias, S; Tahir, N M; Jailani, R

Feature extraction of autism gait data using principal component analysis and linear discriminant analysis Conference

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2017, ISBN: 9781509009251, (cited By 0).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Classification (of information), Discriminant Analysis, Diseases, Extraction, Feature Extraction, Gait Analysis, Gait Classification, Image Retrieval, Industrial Electronics, Kernel Function, Kinematic Parameters, Kinematics, Learning, Linear Discriminant Analysis, Machine Learning Approaches, Motion Analysis System, Polynomial Functions, Principal Component Analysis, Support Vector Machines, SVM Classifiers

@conference{Ilias2017275,
title = {Feature extraction of autism gait data using principal component analysis and linear discriminant analysis},
author = {S Ilias and N M Tahir and R Jailani},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85034081031&doi=10.1109%2fIEACON.2016.8067391&partnerID=40&md5=7deaef6538413df7bfaf7cf723001d72},
doi = {10.1109/IEACON.2016.8067391},
isbn = {9781509009251},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {IEACon 2016 - 2016 IEEE Industrial Electronics and Applications Conference},
pages = {275-279},
publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.},
abstract = {In this research, the application of machine learning approach specifically support vector machine along with principal component analysis and linear discriminant analysis as feature extractions are evaluated and validated in discriminating gait features between normal subjects and autism children. Gait features of 32 normal and 12 autism children were recorded and analyzed using VICON motion analysis system and a force platform during normal walking. Here, twenty one gait features describing the three types of gait characteristics namely basic, kinetic and kinematic in these children are extracted. Further, with these gait features as input during classification, the ability of SVM as classifier are investigated using three different kernel functions specifically linear, polynomial, and radial basis. Results showed that LDA as feature extraction is the highest accuracy with kinematic parameters as gait features along with polynomial function as kernel for the SVM classifier. This finding proven that LDA is suitable as feature extraction and SVM is indeed apt as gait classifier in classifying the gait pattern autism and normal children. © 2016 IEEE.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {Classification (of information), Discriminant Analysis, Diseases, Extraction, Feature Extraction, Gait Analysis, Gait Classification, Image Retrieval, Industrial Electronics, Kernel Function, Kinematic Parameters, Kinematics, Learning, Linear Discriminant Analysis, Machine Learning Approaches, Motion Analysis System, Polynomial Functions, Principal Component Analysis, Support Vector Machines, SVM Classifiers},
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Wo, S W; Ong, L C; Low, W Y; Lai, P S M

The impact of epilepsy on academic achievement in children with normal intelligence and without major comorbidities: A systematic review Journal Article

Epilepsy Research, 136 , pp. 35-45, 2017, ISSN: 09201211, (cited By 8).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Academic Achievement, Academic Success, Achievement, Attitude to Health, Autism, Benign Childhood Epilepsy, Children, Children with Epilepsy, Cohort Analysis, Comorbidity, Cross-Sectional Study, English (Language), Epilepsy, Human, Intellectual Impairment, Intelligence, Intelligence Quotient, Learning Disorder, Observational Study, Parenting Education, Priority Journal, Psychology, Recurrent Disease, Recurrent Epilepsy, Review, Scoring System, Systematic Review, Underachievement

@article{Wo201735,
title = {The impact of epilepsy on academic achievement in children with normal intelligence and without major comorbidities: A systematic review},
author = {S W Wo and L C Ong and W Y Low and P S M Lai},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85025636897&doi=10.1016%2fj.eplepsyres.2017.07.009&partnerID=40&md5=f34a0aada2cc5dc6e4d6beab18ac779c},
doi = {10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2017.07.009},
issn = {09201211},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {Epilepsy Research},
volume = {136},
pages = {35-45},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {Purpose To systematically examine published literature which assessed the prevalence of academic difficulties in children with epilepsy (CWE) of normal intelligence, and its associating factors. Methods A search was conducted on five databases for articles published in English from 1980 till March 2015. Included were studies who recruited children (aged 5–18 years), with a diagnosis or newly/recurrent epilepsy, an intelligent quotient (IQ) of ≥70 or attending regular school, with or without a control group, which measured academic achievement using a standardised objective measure, and published in English. Excluded were children with learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities (IQ < 70) and other comorbidities such as attention deficits hyperactive disorder or autism. Two pairs of reviewers extracted the data, and met to resolve any differences from the data extraction process. Results Twenty studies were included. The majority of the studies assessed “low achievement” whist only two studies used the IQ-achievement discrepancy definition of “underachievement”. Fourteen studies (70%) reported that CWE had significantly lower academic achievement scores compared to healthy controls, children with asthma or reported norms. The remaining six studies (30%) did not report any differences. CWE had stable academic achievement scores over time (2–4 years), even among those whose seizure frequency improved. Higher parental education and children with higher IQ, and had better attention or had a positive attitude towards epilepsy, were associated with higher academic achievement score. Older children were found to have lower academic achievement score. Conclusions In CWE of normal intelligence, the majority of published literature found that academic achievement was lower than controls or reported norms. The high percentages of low achievement in CWE, especially in the older age group, and the stability of scores even as seizure frequency improved, highlights the need for early screening of learning problems, and continued surveillance. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.},
note = {cited By 8},
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Purpose To systematically examine published literature which assessed the prevalence of academic difficulties in children with epilepsy (CWE) of normal intelligence, and its associating factors. Methods A search was conducted on five databases for articles published in English from 1980 till March 2015. Included were studies who recruited children (aged 5–18 years), with a diagnosis or newly/recurrent epilepsy, an intelligent quotient (IQ) of ≥70 or attending regular school, with or without a control group, which measured academic achievement using a standardised objective measure, and published in English. Excluded were children with learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities (IQ < 70) and other comorbidities such as attention deficits hyperactive disorder or autism. Two pairs of reviewers extracted the data, and met to resolve any differences from the data extraction process. Results Twenty studies were included. The majority of the studies assessed “low achievement” whist only two studies used the IQ-achievement discrepancy definition of “underachievement”. Fourteen studies (70%) reported that CWE had significantly lower academic achievement scores compared to healthy controls, children with asthma or reported norms. The remaining six studies (30%) did not report any differences. CWE had stable academic achievement scores over time (2–4 years), even among those whose seizure frequency improved. Higher parental education and children with higher IQ, and had better attention or had a positive attitude towards epilepsy, were associated with higher academic achievement score. Older children were found to have lower academic achievement score. Conclusions In CWE of normal intelligence, the majority of published literature found that academic achievement was lower than controls or reported norms. The high percentages of low achievement in CWE, especially in the older age group, and the stability of scores even as seizure frequency improved, highlights the need for early screening of learning problems, and continued surveillance. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.

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Hay, S I; Abajobir, A A; Abate, K H; Abbafati, C; et al. Abbas,

Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 333 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2016: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 Journal Article

The Lancet, 390 (10100), pp. 1260-1344, 2017, ISSN: 01406736, (cited By 647).

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@article{Hay20171260,
title = {Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 333 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2016: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016},
author = {S I Hay and A A Abajobir and K H Abate and C Abbafati and et al. Abbas},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85031764078&doi=10.1016%2fS0140-6736%2817%2932130-X&partnerID=40&md5=c1f15808656544bb8956e847865f5500},
doi = {10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32130-X},
issn = {01406736},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {The Lancet},
volume = {390},
number = {10100},
pages = {1260-1344},
publisher = {Lancet Publishing Group},
abstract = {Background: Measurement of changes in health across locations is useful to compare and contrast changing epidemiological patterns against health system performance and identify specific needs for resource allocation in research, policy development, and programme decision making. Using the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016, we drew from two widely used summary measures to monitor such changes in population health: disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) and healthy life expectancy (HALE). We used these measures to track trends and benchmark progress compared with expected trends on the basis of the Socio-demographic Index (SDI). Methods: We used results from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016 for all-cause mortality, cause-specific mortality, and non-fatal disease burden to derive HALE and DALYs by sex for 195 countries and territories from 1990 to 2016. We calculated DALYs by summing years of life lost and years of life lived with disability for each location, age group, sex, and year. We estimated HALE using age-specific death rates and years of life lived with disability per capita. We explored how DALYs and HALE difered from expected trends when compared with the SDI: the geometric mean of income per person, educational attainment in the population older than age 15 years, and total fertility rate. Findings: The highest globally observed HALE at birth for both women and men was in Singapore, at 75·2 years (95% uncertainty interval 71·9-78·6) for females and 72·0 years (68·8-75·1) for males. The lowest for females was in the Central African Republic (45·6 years [42·0-49·5]) and for males was in Lesotho (41·5 years [39·0-44·0]). From 1990 to 2016, global HALE increased by an average of 6·24 years (5·97-6·48) for both sexes combined. Global HALE increased by 6·04 years (5·74-6·27) for males and 6·49 years (6·08-6·77) for females, whereas HALE at age 65 years increased by 1·78 years (1·61-1·93) for males and 1·96 years (1·69-2·13) for females. Total global DALYs remained largely unchanged from 1990 to 2016 (-2·3% [-5·9 to 0·9]), with decreases in communicable, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional (CMNN) disease DALYs ofset by increased DALYs due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The exemplars, calculated as the fve lowest ratios of observed to expected age-standardised DALY rates in 2016, were Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Maldives, Peru, and Israel. The leading three causes of DALYs globally were ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and lower respiratory infections, comprising 16·1% of all DALYs. Total DALYs and age-standardised DALY rates due to most CMNN causes decreased from 1990 to 2016. Conversely, the total DALY burden rose for most NCDs; however, age-standardised DALY rates due to NCDs declined globally. Interpretation: At a global level, DALYs and HALE continue to show improvements. At the same time, we observe that many populations are facing growing functional health loss. Rising SDI was associated with increases in cumulative years of life lived with disability and decreases in CMNN DALYs ofset by increased NCD DALYs. Relative compression of morbidity highlights the importance of continued health interventions, which has changed in most locations in pace with the gross domestic product per person, education, and family planning. The analysis of DALYs and HALE and their relationship to SDI represents a robust framework with which to benchmark location-specific health performance. Country-specific drivers of disease burden, particularly for causes with higher-than-expected DALYs, should inform health policies, health system improvement initiatives, targeted prevention eforts, and development assistance for health, including fnancial and research investments for all countries, regardless of their level of sociodemographic development. The presence of countries that substantially outperform others suggests the need for increased scrutiny for proven examples of best practices, which can help to extend gains, whereas the presence of underperforming countries suggests the need for devotion of extra attention to health systems that need more robust support. © The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY 4.0 license.},
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Background: Measurement of changes in health across locations is useful to compare and contrast changing epidemiological patterns against health system performance and identify specific needs for resource allocation in research, policy development, and programme decision making. Using the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016, we drew from two widely used summary measures to monitor such changes in population health: disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) and healthy life expectancy (HALE). We used these measures to track trends and benchmark progress compared with expected trends on the basis of the Socio-demographic Index (SDI). Methods: We used results from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016 for all-cause mortality, cause-specific mortality, and non-fatal disease burden to derive HALE and DALYs by sex for 195 countries and territories from 1990 to 2016. We calculated DALYs by summing years of life lost and years of life lived with disability for each location, age group, sex, and year. We estimated HALE using age-specific death rates and years of life lived with disability per capita. We explored how DALYs and HALE difered from expected trends when compared with the SDI: the geometric mean of income per person, educational attainment in the population older than age 15 years, and total fertility rate. Findings: The highest globally observed HALE at birth for both women and men was in Singapore, at 75·2 years (95% uncertainty interval 71·9-78·6) for females and 72·0 years (68·8-75·1) for males. The lowest for females was in the Central African Republic (45·6 years [42·0-49·5]) and for males was in Lesotho (41·5 years [39·0-44·0]). From 1990 to 2016, global HALE increased by an average of 6·24 years (5·97-6·48) for both sexes combined. Global HALE increased by 6·04 years (5·74-6·27) for males and 6·49 years (6·08-6·77) for females, whereas HALE at age 65 years increased by 1·78 years (1·61-1·93) for males and 1·96 years (1·69-2·13) for females. Total global DALYs remained largely unchanged from 1990 to 2016 (-2·3% [-5·9 to 0·9]), with decreases in communicable, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional (CMNN) disease DALYs ofset by increased DALYs due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The exemplars, calculated as the fve lowest ratios of observed to expected age-standardised DALY rates in 2016, were Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Maldives, Peru, and Israel. The leading three causes of DALYs globally were ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and lower respiratory infections, comprising 16·1% of all DALYs. Total DALYs and age-standardised DALY rates due to most CMNN causes decreased from 1990 to 2016. Conversely, the total DALY burden rose for most NCDs; however, age-standardised DALY rates due to NCDs declined globally. Interpretation: At a global level, DALYs and HALE continue to show improvements. At the same time, we observe that many populations are facing growing functional health loss. Rising SDI was associated with increases in cumulative years of life lived with disability and decreases in CMNN DALYs ofset by increased NCD DALYs. Relative compression of morbidity highlights the importance of continued health interventions, which has changed in most locations in pace with the gross domestic product per person, education, and family planning. The analysis of DALYs and HALE and their relationship to SDI represents a robust framework with which to benchmark location-specific health performance. Country-specific drivers of disease burden, particularly for causes with higher-than-expected DALYs, should inform health policies, health system improvement initiatives, targeted prevention eforts, and development assistance for health, including fnancial and research investments for all countries, regardless of their level of sociodemographic development. The presence of countries that substantially outperform others suggests the need for increased scrutiny for proven examples of best practices, which can help to extend gains, whereas the presence of underperforming countries suggests the need for devotion of extra attention to health systems that need more robust support. © The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY 4.0 license.

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Vos, T; Abajobir, A A; Abbafati, C; Abbas, K M; et al Abate,

Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 328 diseases and injuries for 195 countries, 1990-2016: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 Journal Article

The Lancet, 390 (10100), pp. 1211-1259, 2017, ISSN: 01406736, (cited By 1474).

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@article{Vos20171211,
title = {Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 328 diseases and injuries for 195 countries, 1990-2016: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016},
author = {T Vos and A A Abajobir and C Abbafati and K M Abbas and et al Abate},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85031738724&doi=10.1016%2fS0140-6736%2817%2932154-2&partnerID=40&md5=705f40d99f32ec03da5992a95f050eec},
doi = {10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32154-2},
issn = {01406736},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {The Lancet},
volume = {390},
number = {10100},
pages = {1211-1259},
publisher = {Lancet Publishing Group},
abstract = {Background As mortality rates decline, life expectancy increases, and populations age, non-fatal outcomes of diseases and injuries are becoming a larger component of the global burden of disease. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016 (GBD 2016) provides a comprehensive assessment of prevalence, incidence, and years lived with disability (YLDs) for 328 causes in 195 countries and territories from 1990 to 2016. Methods We estimated prevalence and incidence for 328 diseases and injuries and 2982 sequelae, their non-fatal consequences. We used DisMod-MR 2.1, a Bayesian meta-regression tool, as the main method of estimation, ensuring consistency between incidence, prevalence, remission, and cause of death rates for each condition. For some causes, we used alternative modelling strategies if incidence or prevalence needed to be derived from other data. YLDs were estimated as the product of prevalence and a disability weight for all mutually exclusive sequelae, corrected for comorbidity and aggregated to cause level. We updated the Socio-demographic Index (SDI), a summary indicator of income per capita, years of schooling, and total fertility rate. GBD 2016 complies with the Guidelines for Accurate and Transparent Health Estimates Reporting (GATHER). Findings Globally, low back pain, migraine, age-related and other hearing loss, iron-deficiency anaemia, and major depressive disorder were the five leading causes of YLDs in 2016, contributing 57·6 million (95% uncertainty interval [UI] 40·8-75·9 million [7·2%, 6·0-8·3]), 45·1 million (29·0-62·8 million [5·6%, 4·0-7·2]), 36·3 million (25·3-50·9 million [4·5%, 3·8-5·3]), 34·7 million (23·0-49·6 million [4·3%, 3·5-5·2]), and 34·1 million (23·5-46·0 million [4·2%, 3·2-5·3]) of total YLDs, respectively. Age-standardised rates of YLDs for all causes combined decreased between 1990 and 2016 by 2·7% (95% UI 2·3-3·1). Despite mostly stagnant age-standardised rates, the absolute number of YLDs from non-communicable diseases has been growing rapidly across all SDI quintiles, partly because of population growth, but also the ageing of populations. The largest absolute increases in total numbers of YLDs globally were between the ages of 40 and 69 years. Age-standardised YLD rates for all conditions combined were 10·4% (95% UI 9·0-11·8) higher in women than in men. Iron-deficiency anaemia, migraine, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, major depressive disorder, anxiety, and all musculoskeletal disorders apart from gout were the main conditions contributing to higher YLD rates in women. Men had higher age-standardised rates of substance use disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and all injuries apart from sexual violence. Globally, we noted much less geographical variation in disability than has been documented for premature mortality. In 2016, there was a less than two times difference in age-standardised YLD rates for all causes between the location with the lowest rate (China, 9201 YLDs per 100 000, 95% UI 6862-11943) and highest rate (Yemen, 14 774 YLDs per 100 000, 11 018-19 228). Interpretation The decrease in death rates since 1990 for most causes has not been matched by a similar decline in age-standardised YLD rates. For many large causes, YLD rates have either been stagnant or have increased for some causes, such as diabetes. As populations are ageing, and the prevalence of disabling disease generally increases steeply with age, health systems will face increasing demand for services that are generally costlier than the interventions that have led to declines in mortality in childhood or for the major causes of mortality in adults. Up-todate information about the trends of disease and how this varies between countries is essential to plan for an adequate health-system response. © The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.},
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Background As mortality rates decline, life expectancy increases, and populations age, non-fatal outcomes of diseases and injuries are becoming a larger component of the global burden of disease. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016 (GBD 2016) provides a comprehensive assessment of prevalence, incidence, and years lived with disability (YLDs) for 328 causes in 195 countries and territories from 1990 to 2016. Methods We estimated prevalence and incidence for 328 diseases and injuries and 2982 sequelae, their non-fatal consequences. We used DisMod-MR 2.1, a Bayesian meta-regression tool, as the main method of estimation, ensuring consistency between incidence, prevalence, remission, and cause of death rates for each condition. For some causes, we used alternative modelling strategies if incidence or prevalence needed to be derived from other data. YLDs were estimated as the product of prevalence and a disability weight for all mutually exclusive sequelae, corrected for comorbidity and aggregated to cause level. We updated the Socio-demographic Index (SDI), a summary indicator of income per capita, years of schooling, and total fertility rate. GBD 2016 complies with the Guidelines for Accurate and Transparent Health Estimates Reporting (GATHER). Findings Globally, low back pain, migraine, age-related and other hearing loss, iron-deficiency anaemia, and major depressive disorder were the five leading causes of YLDs in 2016, contributing 57·6 million (95% uncertainty interval [UI] 40·8-75·9 million [7·2%, 6·0-8·3]), 45·1 million (29·0-62·8 million [5·6%, 4·0-7·2]), 36·3 million (25·3-50·9 million [4·5%, 3·8-5·3]), 34·7 million (23·0-49·6 million [4·3%, 3·5-5·2]), and 34·1 million (23·5-46·0 million [4·2%, 3·2-5·3]) of total YLDs, respectively. Age-standardised rates of YLDs for all causes combined decreased between 1990 and 2016 by 2·7% (95% UI 2·3-3·1). Despite mostly stagnant age-standardised rates, the absolute number of YLDs from non-communicable diseases has been growing rapidly across all SDI quintiles, partly because of population growth, but also the ageing of populations. The largest absolute increases in total numbers of YLDs globally were between the ages of 40 and 69 years. Age-standardised YLD rates for all conditions combined were 10·4% (95% UI 9·0-11·8) higher in women than in men. Iron-deficiency anaemia, migraine, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, major depressive disorder, anxiety, and all musculoskeletal disorders apart from gout were the main conditions contributing to higher YLD rates in women. Men had higher age-standardised rates of substance use disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and all injuries apart from sexual violence. Globally, we noted much less geographical variation in disability than has been documented for premature mortality. In 2016, there was a less than two times difference in age-standardised YLD rates for all causes between the location with the lowest rate (China, 9201 YLDs per 100 000, 95% UI 6862-11943) and highest rate (Yemen, 14 774 YLDs per 100 000, 11 018-19 228). Interpretation The decrease in death rates since 1990 for most causes has not been matched by a similar decline in age-standardised YLD rates. For many large causes, YLD rates have either been stagnant or have increased for some causes, such as diabetes. As populations are ageing, and the prevalence of disabling disease generally increases steeply with age, health systems will face increasing demand for services that are generally costlier than the interventions that have led to declines in mortality in childhood or for the major causes of mortality in adults. Up-todate information about the trends of disease and how this varies between countries is essential to plan for an adequate health-system response. © The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.

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Zakaria, N K; Syaiful, L; Mustafah, N M; Manaf, H; Ismail, M; Jamil, N

Can gait deviation index (GDI) be an early indicator for children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)? Journal Article

Information (Japan), 20 (9), pp. 6351-6360, 2017, ISSN: 13434500, (cited By 0).

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