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There are numbers of autism related research can be found in Malaysia that generally focus on the ASD, learning disorder, communication aids, therapy and many more. The list of publications is provided below:
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2012 |
Clark, M; Brown, R; Karrapaya, R An initial look at the quality of life of Malaysian families that include children with disabilities Journal Article Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 56 (1), pp. 45-60, 2012, ISSN: 09642633, (cited By 16). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, Adult, Article, Autism, Caregiver, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Cost of Illness, Cross-Cultural Comparison, Developmental Disabilities, Developmental Disorders, Disabled Children, Down Syndrome, Family, Family Health, Female, Health Care, Health Care Delivery, Health Survey, Human, Intellectual Disability, Intellectual Impairment, Life Satisfaction, Malaysia, Male, Parents, Policy, Preschool, Preschool Child, Psychometrics, Quality of Life, Questionnaires, School Child, Social Support, Socioeconomic Factors @article{Clark201245, title = {An initial look at the quality of life of Malaysian families that include children with disabilities}, author = {M Clark and R Brown and R Karrapaya}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-83855165819&doi=10.1111%2fj.1365-2788.2011.01408.x&partnerID=40&md5=4822406179501d1b0b93c5374e383637}, doi = {10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01408.x}, issn = {09642633}, year = {2012}, date = {2012-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Intellectual Disability Research}, volume = {56}, number = {1}, pages = {45-60}, abstract = {Background While there is a growing body of literature in the quality of life of families that include children with disabilities, the majority of research has been conducted in western countries. The present study provides an initial exploration of the quality of life of Malaysian families that include children with developmental/intellectual disabilities. Dynamics characterising Malaysian society are described as developments in social policy and service delivery that support persons with disabilities and their families. Method Questionnaire data were collected using the Family Quality of Life Survey - Short Version. Members of 52 families that included one or two children with disabilities were interviewed. Their responses provided their perceptions within six dimensions of family quality of life across the nine life domains assessed. Results Findings showed a consistent pattern of relatively strong perceived ímportance' ratings in each of life domains as compared to mean ratings for other family quality of life dimensions. Some dimensions of family quality of life, in particular ópportunities', ínitiative' and áttainment', demonstrated particularly strong associations with each other. Overall means of satisfaction with and attainment of family quality of life as well as global evaluations of quality of life and satisfaction all demonstrated significant associations, although each of these correlations accounted for less than 50% of the common variance. Conclusions The importance rating can be viewed as a determining factor in terms of quality of life, and it played a critical role in supporting attainment of, and satisfaction with, family quality of life, assuming opportunities, initiative and stability are adequate. The need for a broader sample including families that were not receiving services was noted. Future research questions based on the results of the current study and some of the dynamics impacting Malaysian society are also suggested. © 2011 The Authors. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.}, note = {cited By 16}, keywords = {Adolescent, Adult, Article, Autism, Caregiver, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Cost of Illness, Cross-Cultural Comparison, Developmental Disabilities, Developmental Disorders, Disabled Children, Down Syndrome, Family, Family Health, Female, Health Care, Health Care Delivery, Health Survey, Human, Intellectual Disability, Intellectual Impairment, Life Satisfaction, Malaysia, Male, Parents, Policy, Preschool, Preschool Child, Psychometrics, Quality of Life, Questionnaires, School Child, Social Support, Socioeconomic Factors}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Background While there is a growing body of literature in the quality of life of families that include children with disabilities, the majority of research has been conducted in western countries. The present study provides an initial exploration of the quality of life of Malaysian families that include children with developmental/intellectual disabilities. Dynamics characterising Malaysian society are described as developments in social policy and service delivery that support persons with disabilities and their families. Method Questionnaire data were collected using the Family Quality of Life Survey - Short Version. Members of 52 families that included one or two children with disabilities were interviewed. Their responses provided their perceptions within six dimensions of family quality of life across the nine life domains assessed. Results Findings showed a consistent pattern of relatively strong perceived ímportance' ratings in each of life domains as compared to mean ratings for other family quality of life dimensions. Some dimensions of family quality of life, in particular ópportunities', ínitiative' and áttainment', demonstrated particularly strong associations with each other. Overall means of satisfaction with and attainment of family quality of life as well as global evaluations of quality of life and satisfaction all demonstrated significant associations, although each of these correlations accounted for less than 50% of the common variance. Conclusions The importance rating can be viewed as a determining factor in terms of quality of life, and it played a critical role in supporting attainment of, and satisfaction with, family quality of life, assuming opportunities, initiative and stability are adequate. The need for a broader sample including families that were not receiving services was noted. Future research questions based on the results of the current study and some of the dynamics impacting Malaysian society are also suggested. © 2011 The Authors. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
Fong, Chiang Ee; Lee, Ching Sock Communication Responses of an Indian Student with Autism to Music Education Inproceedings Gaol, FL (Ed.): INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 2012 (ICIBSOS 2012), pp. 808-814, ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, SARA BURGERHARTSTRAAT 25, PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2012, ISSN: 1877-0428, (International Congress on Interdisciplinary Business and Social Sciences (ICIBSoS), Jakarta, INDONESIA, DEC 01-02, 2012). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Action Research, Autistic, Music Education @inproceedings{ISI:000318906200121, title = {Communication Responses of an Indian Student with Autism to Music Education}, author = {Chiang Ee Fong and Ching Sock Lee}, editor = {FL Gaol}, doi = {10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.11.203}, issn = {1877-0428}, year = {2012}, date = {2012-01-01}, booktitle = {INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 2012 (ICIBSOS 2012)}, volume = {65}, pages = {808-814}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV}, address = {SARA BURGERHARTSTRAAT 25, PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS}, series = {Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences}, abstract = {The purpose of this study is to investigate the communication responses of a male subject with autism towards music intervention. interview and observation results revealed that the subject had typical autistic communication impairments before the music education sessions. A single-case-single-site qualitative action research design was used to inquire into the verbal and non-verbal interactions, singing as well as the reading skills of the subject. Research findings through observations, video recording and interview with the class teacher revealed that the subject had obvious improvement in his verbal and non-verbal interactions as well as his reading and singing skills after intervention. Finaly, recommendations for conducting music interventions were given. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd.}, note = {International Congress on Interdisciplinary Business and Social Sciences (ICIBSoS), Jakarta, INDONESIA, DEC 01-02, 2012}, keywords = {Action Research, Autistic, Music Education}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } The purpose of this study is to investigate the communication responses of a male subject with autism towards music intervention. interview and observation results revealed that the subject had typical autistic communication impairments before the music education sessions. A single-case-single-site qualitative action research design was used to inquire into the verbal and non-verbal interactions, singing as well as the reading skills of the subject. Research findings through observations, video recording and interview with the class teacher revealed that the subject had obvious improvement in his verbal and non-verbal interactions as well as his reading and singing skills after intervention. Finaly, recommendations for conducting music interventions were given. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. |
Dolah, Jasni; Yahaya, Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan; Chong, Toh Seong; Mohamed, Rahman A Identifying Autism Symptoms using Autism Spectrum Quotient (ASQ) A survey amongst Universiti Sains Malaysia Students Inproceedings Isman, A; Liu, EZF; Kiyici, M (Ed.): 12TH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE - IETC 2012, pp. 618-625, ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, SARA BURGERHARTSTRAAT 25, PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2012, ISSN: 1877-0428, (12th International Educational Technology Conference (IETC), Taoyuan, TAIWAN, JUL 11-13, 2012). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Quotient, Spectrum, Surveys, Symptom @inproceedings{ISI:000317142200072, title = {Identifying Autism Symptoms using Autism Spectrum Quotient (ASQ) A survey amongst Universiti Sains Malaysia Students}, author = {Jasni Dolah and Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya and Toh Seong Chong and Rahman A Mohamed}, editor = {A Isman and EZF Liu and M Kiyici}, doi = {10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.11.072}, issn = {1877-0428}, year = {2012}, date = {2012-01-01}, booktitle = {12TH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE - IETC 2012}, volume = {64}, pages = {618-625}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV}, address = {SARA BURGERHARTSTRAAT 25, PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS}, series = {Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences}, abstract = {The advancement of ICT technology especially in detecting rare diseases has becomingly common in today's technology. One of the issues that arise is how this technology could help human to identify Autism characters? Little research has being made to educate society how to recognize this symptom and most of the past research was concentrated only for autistic child and none of the outcomes are dedicated for the society to understand. This study investigates the levels of autism symptoms amongst target respondents in Universiti Sains Malaysia by using Autism Spectrum Quotient (ASQ). This instruments is a questionnaire published in 2001 by Simon Baron-Cohen and it consists of fifty questions and it aims is to investigate whether adults of average intelligence have symptoms of autism or one of the other autism spectrum conditions. A quantitative survey method through the distribution of questionnaire and online survey form has being applied. The finding shows that significance levels of autism symptoms amongst respondents are rising and become silently increased. The findings from this study will help researcher to analyze and propose suitable method in identifying Autistic behavioral symptoms through engaging multimedia learning environment. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of The Association Science Education and Technology}, note = {12th International Educational Technology Conference (IETC), Taoyuan, TAIWAN, JUL 11-13, 2012}, keywords = {Autism, Quotient, Spectrum, Surveys, Symptom}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } The advancement of ICT technology especially in detecting rare diseases has becomingly common in today's technology. One of the issues that arise is how this technology could help human to identify Autism characters? Little research has being made to educate society how to recognize this symptom and most of the past research was concentrated only for autistic child and none of the outcomes are dedicated for the society to understand. This study investigates the levels of autism symptoms amongst target respondents in Universiti Sains Malaysia by using Autism Spectrum Quotient (ASQ). This instruments is a questionnaire published in 2001 by Simon Baron-Cohen and it consists of fifty questions and it aims is to investigate whether adults of average intelligence have symptoms of autism or one of the other autism spectrum conditions. A quantitative survey method through the distribution of questionnaire and online survey form has being applied. The finding shows that significance levels of autism symptoms amongst respondents are rising and become silently increased. The findings from this study will help researcher to analyze and propose suitable method in identifying Autistic behavioral symptoms through engaging multimedia learning environment. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of The Association Science Education and Technology |
2011 |
Shams, Khazaal W; Rahman, Abdul A W Characterizing autistic disorder based on principle component analysis Conference 2011, ISBN: 9781457714184, (cited By 6). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Brain Function, Brain Signals, Classification Process, Data Dimensions, Diseases, Electroencephalogram Signals, Electroencephalography, Frequency Domain Analysis, Industrial Electronics, Motor Movements, Motor Tasks, PCA, Principal Component Analysis, Signal Detection, Time Frequency Domain @conference{KhazaalShams2011653, title = {Characterizing autistic disorder based on principle component analysis}, author = {W Khazaal Shams and A W Abdul Rahman}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84855644760&doi=10.1109%2fISIEA.2011.6108797&partnerID=40&md5=c486566e2d7ff404d830704c0b404067}, doi = {10.1109/ISIEA.2011.6108797}, isbn = {9781457714184}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {2011 IEEE Symposium on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ISIEA 2011}, pages = {653-657}, abstract = {Autism is often diagnosed during preschool or toddled age. This diagnosis often depends on behavioral test. It is known that individuals with autism have abnormal brain signals different from typical persons yet this difference in signals is slight that it is often difficult to distinguish from the normal. However, Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals have a lot of information which reflect the behavior of brain functions which therefore captures the marker for autism, help to early diagnose and speed the treatment. This work investigates and compares classification process for autism in open-eyed tasks and motor movement by using Principle Component Analysis (PCA) for feature extracted in Time-frequency domain to reduce data dimension. The results show that the proposed method gives accuracy in the range 90-100% for autism and normal children in motor task and around 90% to detect normal in open-eyed tasks though difficult to detect autism in this task. © 2011 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 6}, keywords = {Autism, Brain Function, Brain Signals, Classification Process, Data Dimensions, Diseases, Electroencephalogram Signals, Electroencephalography, Frequency Domain Analysis, Industrial Electronics, Motor Movements, Motor Tasks, PCA, Principal Component Analysis, Signal Detection, Time Frequency Domain}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Autism is often diagnosed during preschool or toddled age. This diagnosis often depends on behavioral test. It is known that individuals with autism have abnormal brain signals different from typical persons yet this difference in signals is slight that it is often difficult to distinguish from the normal. However, Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals have a lot of information which reflect the behavior of brain functions which therefore captures the marker for autism, help to early diagnose and speed the treatment. This work investigates and compares classification process for autism in open-eyed tasks and motor movement by using Principle Component Analysis (PCA) for feature extracted in Time-frequency domain to reduce data dimension. The results show that the proposed method gives accuracy in the range 90-100% for autism and normal children in motor task and around 90% to detect normal in open-eyed tasks though difficult to detect autism in this task. © 2011 IEEE. |
Mandasari, V; Lu, M V; Theng, L B IGI Global, 2011, ISBN: 9781609605414, (cited By 5). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @book{Mandasari20111, title = {2D animated social story for assisting social skills learning of children with autism spectrum disorder}, author = {V Mandasari and M V Lu and L B Theng}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84899259533&doi=10.4018%2f978-1-60960-541-4.ch001&partnerID=40&md5=b06be3db1247064bde718932d5450566}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-60960-541-4.ch001}, isbn = {9781609605414}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Assistive and Augmentive Communication for the Disabled: Intelligent Technologies for Communication, Learning and Teaching}, pages = {1-24}, publisher = {IGI Global}, abstract = {Asperger Syndrome is a developmental disorder under the umbrella term of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and it is a milder variant of autism. It is characterized by a significant difficulty in communication, prominently in social interaction and non-verbal communication. Since a decade ago, there have been a variety of tools for teaching and assisting children with AS in the acquisition of social skills, ranging from the simple picture exchange system to the high-end virtual reality system. This chapter discusses on the effectiveness of integrating Social Story, 2D animations and video instruction for teaching social skills to children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in an interactive manner. The prototype has been developed, implemented, and evaluated in an experimental way. This chapter will discuss on the evaluation process, results, findings, and areas for further exploration. © 2011, IGI Global.}, note = {cited By 5}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } Asperger Syndrome is a developmental disorder under the umbrella term of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and it is a milder variant of autism. It is characterized by a significant difficulty in communication, prominently in social interaction and non-verbal communication. Since a decade ago, there have been a variety of tools for teaching and assisting children with AS in the acquisition of social skills, ranging from the simple picture exchange system to the high-end virtual reality system. This chapter discusses on the effectiveness of integrating Social Story, 2D animations and video instruction for teaching social skills to children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in an interactive manner. The prototype has been developed, implemented, and evaluated in an experimental way. This chapter will discuss on the evaluation process, results, findings, and areas for further exploration. © 2011, IGI Global. |
Ismail, L; Shamsuddin, S; Yussof, H; Hashim, H; Bahari, S; Jaafar, A; Zahari, I Face detection technique of Humanoid Robot NAO for application in robotic assistive therapy Conference 2011, ISBN: 9781457716423, (cited By 14). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anthropomorphic Robots, Assistive, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Cameras, Children with Autism, Communication, Concentration Levels, Control Systems, Cutting Edges, Detection Tools, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Face Detection, Face Recognition, Graphical User Interfaces, Humanoid Robot, Robotics, Social Interactions @conference{Ismail2011517, title = {Face detection technique of Humanoid Robot NAO for application in robotic assistive therapy}, author = {L Ismail and S Shamsuddin and H Yussof and H Hashim and S Bahari and A Jaafar and I Zahari}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84862067305&doi=10.1109%2fICCSCE.2011.6190580&partnerID=40&md5=954caf63c5c5f7f05062436598a32a91}, doi = {10.1109/ICCSCE.2011.6190580}, isbn = {9781457716423}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Proceedings - 2011 IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engineering, ICCSCE 2011}, pages = {517-521}, abstract = {This paper proposed a face detection method for tracking the faces of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a robotic assistive therapy. The face detection is a novel approach in robotic assistive therapy involving autistic children since it is believe that those children will positively react with high-end devices, gadget and cutting edge devices. The intention of tracking the autistic children's faces is to measure the concentration level of the children in social interaction and communication since everyone knows that those children are suffering from communication disabilities and deficits due to brain developmental disorder. Humanoid Robot Nao with 573.2mm height equipped with 2 internal cameras is utilized for this research. The face detection tools in choregraphe and telepathe based on Graphical User Interface (GUI) module is used in this study. The non-verbal interaction between humanoid robot and autistic children is recorded by using 2 internal cameras from the robot's head. The interaction is going to take about 30 minutes and supervised by occupational therapist and certified psychologist. The autistic children will be introduced to the Humanoid Robot Nao and their reaction will be recorded simultaneously while the robot is trying to track their faces. © 2011 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 14}, keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Assistive, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Cameras, Children with Autism, Communication, Concentration Levels, Control Systems, Cutting Edges, Detection Tools, Developmental Disorders, Diseases, Face Detection, Face Recognition, Graphical User Interfaces, Humanoid Robot, Robotics, Social Interactions}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } This paper proposed a face detection method for tracking the faces of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a robotic assistive therapy. The face detection is a novel approach in robotic assistive therapy involving autistic children since it is believe that those children will positively react with high-end devices, gadget and cutting edge devices. The intention of tracking the autistic children's faces is to measure the concentration level of the children in social interaction and communication since everyone knows that those children are suffering from communication disabilities and deficits due to brain developmental disorder. Humanoid Robot Nao with 573.2mm height equipped with 2 internal cameras is utilized for this research. The face detection tools in choregraphe and telepathe based on Graphical User Interface (GUI) module is used in this study. The non-verbal interaction between humanoid robot and autistic children is recorded by using 2 internal cameras from the robot's head. The interaction is going to take about 30 minutes and supervised by occupational therapist and certified psychologist. The autistic children will be introduced to the Humanoid Robot Nao and their reaction will be recorded simultaneously while the robot is trying to track their faces. © 2011 IEEE. |
Min, L H; Wah, L L Teaching of speech, language and communication skills for young children with severe Autism Spectrum Disorders: What do educators need to know? Journal Article New Horizons in Education, 59 (3), 2011, ISSN: 16831381, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @article{Min2011, title = {Teaching of speech, language and communication skills for young children with severe Autism Spectrum Disorders: What do educators need to know?}, author = {L H Min and L L Wah}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84855544555&partnerID=40&md5=7ab0411ebe3f4492cf86779af1555411}, issn = {16831381}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {New Horizons in Education}, volume = {59}, number = {3}, abstract = {Background: Globally, there is an increased prevalence of preschool and school-age children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Current reports show that about one in every 110 children fall within this category of disorders. Consequently, the successful inclusion of these children in both regular and special education classes is becoming a critical issue to address. Aims and methods: In this paper, attention is placed on the children' speech, language and communication skills which are the primary deficits associated with this category of disorders. Approaching it from the perspective of speech and language therapy, this paper will offer insights and suggestions to educators in regular schools and special education programs on how to teach speech, language and communication skills to young children with severe Autism Spectrum Disorders. A case study is illustrated to provide the objective exemplar of how a child with severe ASD could learn and improve once being given the appropriate, evident-based and individualized teaching management and intervention. Conclusion: The teaching of speech, language and communication skills to children with severe ASD requires a prior understanding of their behavioral patterns and learning styles. The teaching could be targeted to help them to develop the deficient skills and to use compensatory strategies to facilitate communication. A better understanding of how to teach children with severe ASD in schools will lead to a better teaching and learning experience to both the teachers and the children, with important implications on promoting sustainable inclusive education for these children.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Background: Globally, there is an increased prevalence of preschool and school-age children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Current reports show that about one in every 110 children fall within this category of disorders. Consequently, the successful inclusion of these children in both regular and special education classes is becoming a critical issue to address. Aims and methods: In this paper, attention is placed on the children' speech, language and communication skills which are the primary deficits associated with this category of disorders. Approaching it from the perspective of speech and language therapy, this paper will offer insights and suggestions to educators in regular schools and special education programs on how to teach speech, language and communication skills to young children with severe Autism Spectrum Disorders. A case study is illustrated to provide the objective exemplar of how a child with severe ASD could learn and improve once being given the appropriate, evident-based and individualized teaching management and intervention. Conclusion: The teaching of speech, language and communication skills to children with severe ASD requires a prior understanding of their behavioral patterns and learning styles. The teaching could be targeted to help them to develop the deficient skills and to use compensatory strategies to facilitate communication. A better understanding of how to teach children with severe ASD in schools will lead to a better teaching and learning experience to both the teachers and the children, with important implications on promoting sustainable inclusive education for these children. |
Cheng, Y B; Salleh, A; Jusoff, K Portrait drawings therapy: Windows of hope for children with autism spectrum disorder Journal Article World Applied Sciences Journal, 14 (SPL ISS 4), pp. 44-51, 2011, ISSN: 18184952, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @article{Cheng201144, title = {Portrait drawings therapy: Windows of hope for children with autism spectrum disorder}, author = {Y B Cheng and A Salleh and K Jusoff}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84865019591&partnerID=40&md5=de05f25a12dfaa80080ab305f62c3b99}, issn = {18184952}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {World Applied Sciences Journal}, volume = {14}, number = {SPL ISS 4}, pages = {44-51}, abstract = {The paper reports a case study on the ability of a group of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) in recognising face using potrait drawing technique. Sample comprised of four ASDs children and four non-ASDS children and eight teachers. Eight individual drawing sessions were conducted with the children sample. Data were collected using observations, interviews and Portrait Drawing Assessment (PDA) Instrument. Results showed that the two groups of children had different profile. The analysis was also able to identify the drawing developmental stage of each participant. The results imply that drawing technique has a potential to draw autistics children attention and teacing them to recognise faces. This paper concludes that potrait drawing session has a great potential to be an intervention for ASDs children developing communication. As the present study was the first for children with ASD in Malaysia therefore more evidences are required to confirm the finding. © IDOSI Publications, 2011.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The paper reports a case study on the ability of a group of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) in recognising face using potrait drawing technique. Sample comprised of four ASDs children and four non-ASDS children and eight teachers. Eight individual drawing sessions were conducted with the children sample. Data were collected using observations, interviews and Portrait Drawing Assessment (PDA) Instrument. Results showed that the two groups of children had different profile. The analysis was also able to identify the drawing developmental stage of each participant. The results imply that drawing technique has a potential to draw autistics children attention and teacing them to recognise faces. This paper concludes that potrait drawing session has a great potential to be an intervention for ASDs children developing communication. As the present study was the first for children with ASD in Malaysia therefore more evidences are required to confirm the finding. © IDOSI Publications, 2011. |
Masuri, M G; Musa, N S; Isa, K A M The effects of animal assisted therapy in improving attention among autistic children Conference 2011, ISBN: 9781467300193, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Autism, Autistic Children, Behavioral Research, Children with Autism, Errors, Performance Tests, Sensory Integration, Student Performance, Students, Three Phasis @conference{Masuri2011813, title = {The effects of animal assisted therapy in improving attention among autistic children}, author = {M G Masuri and N S Musa and K A M Isa}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84858995499&doi=10.1109%2fCHUSER.2011.6163849&partnerID=40&md5=1f29b24b9c2f78766401528f4e40a41d}, doi = {10.1109/CHUSER.2011.6163849}, isbn = {9781467300193}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {2011 IEEE Colloquium on Humanities, Science and Engineering, CHUSER 2011}, pages = {813-818}, abstract = {Objective. This study examines the effect of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) towards improving attention among Autistic children. Method. A single case study using ABA design was used to measure duration of attention and errors omitted using Mesulam Continuous Performance Test (CPT) across three phases among 4 participants. Task Behavior/ Completion section in School Function Assessment (SFA) was given to teachers to rate student performance before and after intervention phase. Results. Results from this study showed that AAT did not improve attention and task behavior among 4 participants. However there is noted slight increase in attention among participants during the intervention phase. All participants also had slight decrease in attention during withdrawal phase. Decreases in numbers of errors omitted in CPM were noted in all participants during intervention phase. Conversely, all participants except participant 4 had increase in numbers of errors omitted during withdrawal phase. Result from Task behavior also showed no improvement. Conclusions. The findings from this study demonstrate that AAT did not improve attention and task behavior among Autistic children. However, the findings suggest that AAT can be one of treatment approach among Autistics children. Further study with longer timelines is needed to demonstrate a much better outcome as well as to ensure that the impact of the interventions really give an effect to the sample. © 2011 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Animals, Autism, Autistic Children, Behavioral Research, Children with Autism, Errors, Performance Tests, Sensory Integration, Student Performance, Students, Three Phasis}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Objective. This study examines the effect of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) towards improving attention among Autistic children. Method. A single case study using ABA design was used to measure duration of attention and errors omitted using Mesulam Continuous Performance Test (CPT) across three phases among 4 participants. Task Behavior/ Completion section in School Function Assessment (SFA) was given to teachers to rate student performance before and after intervention phase. Results. Results from this study showed that AAT did not improve attention and task behavior among 4 participants. However there is noted slight increase in attention among participants during the intervention phase. All participants also had slight decrease in attention during withdrawal phase. Decreases in numbers of errors omitted in CPM were noted in all participants during intervention phase. Conversely, all participants except participant 4 had increase in numbers of errors omitted during withdrawal phase. Result from Task behavior also showed no improvement. Conclusions. The findings from this study demonstrate that AAT did not improve attention and task behavior among Autistic children. However, the findings suggest that AAT can be one of treatment approach among Autistics children. Further study with longer timelines is needed to demonstrate a much better outcome as well as to ensure that the impact of the interventions really give an effect to the sample. © 2011 IEEE. |
Iradah, Siti I; Rabiah, A K EduTism: An assistive educational system for the treatment of autism children with intelligent approach Journal Article Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 7067 LNCS (PART 2), pp. 193-204, 2011, ISSN: 03029743, (cited By 3). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Algorithms, Assistive, Autism Intervention, Data Collection, Diseases, E-learning, Education, Educational Software, Educational Systems, High-Functioning Autism, Information Science, Intelligent Approach, Malaysia, Multimedia Systems, Rule Based, Software Testing, Student Performance, Students @article{SitiIradah2011193, title = {EduTism: An assistive educational system for the treatment of autism children with intelligent approach}, author = {I Siti Iradah and A K Rabiah}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-81255214646&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-642-25200-6_19&partnerID=40&md5=85447136ace048f4543c86a103c8a786}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-642-25200-6_19}, issn = {03029743}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)}, volume = {7067 LNCS}, number = {PART 2}, pages = {193-204}, abstract = {This paper presents the development of an assistive educational system with intelligent approach which can be a basic electronic training and treatment tool to assist children with high-functioning autism. The plan is to bring these changes through the use of rules based algorithm as an approach to decide which level difficulty of the system should go according to the autism student performance based on the percentage of score. By applying this approach, the system will be able to monitor and analyze the performance of intelligent of autism student's capabilities. The system is capable to control the particular level of the autism students should play. It is capable to replace the teacher's responsibilities in terms of monitoring the student's progress and performance. Testing was conducted in Autism Intervention Programme of The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) at Malacca branch. Results and findings from this testing support the idea that educational software may be one of an effective and practical tool for teaching academic skills to autism children. Having programssuch asEduTism can improve effectiveness and efficiency of data collection tracking and reporting for the teachers and parents. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.}, note = {cited By 3}, keywords = {Algorithms, Assistive, Autism Intervention, Data Collection, Diseases, E-learning, Education, Educational Software, Educational Systems, High-Functioning Autism, Information Science, Intelligent Approach, Malaysia, Multimedia Systems, Rule Based, Software Testing, Student Performance, Students}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This paper presents the development of an assistive educational system with intelligent approach which can be a basic electronic training and treatment tool to assist children with high-functioning autism. The plan is to bring these changes through the use of rules based algorithm as an approach to decide which level difficulty of the system should go according to the autism student performance based on the percentage of score. By applying this approach, the system will be able to monitor and analyze the performance of intelligent of autism student's capabilities. The system is capable to control the particular level of the autism students should play. It is capable to replace the teacher's responsibilities in terms of monitoring the student's progress and performance. Testing was conducted in Autism Intervention Programme of The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) at Malacca branch. Results and findings from this testing support the idea that educational software may be one of an effective and practical tool for teaching academic skills to autism children. Having programssuch asEduTism can improve effectiveness and efficiency of data collection tracking and reporting for the teachers and parents. © 2011 Springer-Verlag. |
Razali, N; Wahab, A 2D Affective Space Model (ASM) for detecting autistic children Conference 2011, ISBN: 9781612848433, (cited By 8). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autistic Children, Brain Disorders, Brain Imaging, Brain Imaging Techniques, Brain Signals, Children with Autism, Consumer Electronics, Data Collection, Diseases, Electroencephalogram, Electroencephalography, Feature Extraction, Frequency Domains, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Gaussian Mixture Model, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Multi Layer Perceptron, Multilayer Perceptron, Multilayers, Positron Emission Tomography, Resonance, Space Models, Verification Results @conference{Razali2011536, title = {2D Affective Space Model (ASM) for detecting autistic children}, author = {N Razali and A Wahab}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-80052392399&doi=10.1109%2fISCE.2011.5973888&partnerID=40&md5=f6ea401148e6558b861e4df6407e527e}, doi = {10.1109/ISCE.2011.5973888}, isbn = {9781612848433}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Proceedings of the International Symposium on Consumer Electronics, ISCE}, pages = {536-541}, abstract = {There are many research works have been done on autism cases using brain imaging techniques. In this paper, the Electroencephalogram (EEG) was used to understand and analyze the functionality of the brain to identify or detect brain disorder for autism in term of motor imitation. Thus, the portability and affordability of the EEG equipment makes it a better choice in comparison with other brain imaging device such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and megnetoencephalography (MEG). Data collection consists of both autistic and normal children with the total of 6 children for each group. All subjects were asked to clinch their hand by following video stimuli which presented in 1 minute time. Gaussian mixture model was used as a method of feature extraction for analyzing the brain signals in frequency domain. Then, the extraction data were classified using multilayer perceptron (MLP). According to the verification result, the percentage of discriminating between both groups is up to 85% in average by using k-fold validation. © 2011 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 8}, keywords = {Autistic Children, Brain Disorders, Brain Imaging, Brain Imaging Techniques, Brain Signals, Children with Autism, Consumer Electronics, Data Collection, Diseases, Electroencephalogram, Electroencephalography, Feature Extraction, Frequency Domains, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Gaussian Mixture Model, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Multi Layer Perceptron, Multilayer Perceptron, Multilayers, Positron Emission Tomography, Resonance, Space Models, Verification Results}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } There are many research works have been done on autism cases using brain imaging techniques. In this paper, the Electroencephalogram (EEG) was used to understand and analyze the functionality of the brain to identify or detect brain disorder for autism in term of motor imitation. Thus, the portability and affordability of the EEG equipment makes it a better choice in comparison with other brain imaging device such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and megnetoencephalography (MEG). Data collection consists of both autistic and normal children with the total of 6 children for each group. All subjects were asked to clinch their hand by following video stimuli which presented in 1 minute time. Gaussian mixture model was used as a method of feature extraction for analyzing the brain signals in frequency domain. Then, the extraction data were classified using multilayer perceptron (MLP). According to the verification result, the percentage of discriminating between both groups is up to 85% in average by using k-fold validation. © 2011 IEEE. |
Yusoff, N M; Rusli, N S; Ishak, R Le-ADS: Early learning disability detection system for autism and dyslexia Journal Article Communications in Computer and Information Science, 174 CCIS (PART 2), pp. 433-437, 2011, ISSN: 18650929, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Detection System, Development Process, Diseases, Dyslexia, Early Learning, Engineering Research, Handicapped Persons, Human Computer Interaction, Know-how, Knowledge Management, Learning Disorder, Mild Autism, Primary Schools, Screening System, Screening Tests, Standalone Software, System Architectures @article{Yusoff2011433, title = {Le-ADS: Early learning disability detection system for autism and dyslexia}, author = {N M Yusoff and N S Rusli and R Ishak}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79960415721&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-642-22095-1_87&partnerID=40&md5=81c7ed311b28be5a6b9017df102e4d58}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-642-22095-1_87}, issn = {18650929}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Communications in Computer and Information Science}, volume = {174 CCIS}, number = {PART 2}, pages = {433-437}, abstract = {Screening test is one of common approaches to detect learning disabilities among children. The Early Learning Disability Detection System for Autism and Dyslexia (Le-AdS) is developed to help primary school teachers to recognize signs and students' behaviour. Studies and researches for the system have been done to understand these types of disorder. Research on the system architecture has also been carried out to know how the system should work based on the requirements and needs of the user. Interviews, reading and overview have been applied throughout the development process of this standalone software. This paper presents the work of Early Learning Disability Detection for Autism and Dyslexia (Le-ADS). © 2011 Springer-Verlag.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {Detection System, Development Process, Diseases, Dyslexia, Early Learning, Engineering Research, Handicapped Persons, Human Computer Interaction, Know-how, Knowledge Management, Learning Disorder, Mild Autism, Primary Schools, Screening System, Screening Tests, Standalone Software, System Architectures}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Screening test is one of common approaches to detect learning disabilities among children. The Early Learning Disability Detection System for Autism and Dyslexia (Le-AdS) is developed to help primary school teachers to recognize signs and students' behaviour. Studies and researches for the system have been done to understand these types of disorder. Research on the system architecture has also been carried out to know how the system should work based on the requirements and needs of the user. Interviews, reading and overview have been applied throughout the development process of this standalone software. This paper presents the work of Early Learning Disability Detection for Autism and Dyslexia (Le-ADS). © 2011 Springer-Verlag. |
Valeria, N; Lau, B T Learn with me: Collaborative virtual learning for the special children Journal Article Communications in Computer and Information Science, 179 CCIS (PART 1), pp. 486-505, 2011, ISSN: 18650929, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Collaborative Learning, Collaborative Virtual Learning, Computer Supported Cooperative Work, Diseases, E-learning, Emotion, Face Recognition, Facial Expression, Gesture Recognition, Handicapped Persons, Software Engineering @article{Valeria2011486, title = {Learn with me: Collaborative virtual learning for the special children}, author = {N Valeria and B T Lau}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79960383135&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-642-22170-5_42&partnerID=40&md5=89b9176492a888e25b3dc5711a8a9f97}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-642-22170-5_42}, issn = {18650929}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Communications in Computer and Information Science}, volume = {179 CCIS}, number = {PART 1}, pages = {486-505}, abstract = {Collaborative learning environment is regarded as stimulating and engaging for normal learners. The main aim of our research is to investigate its effectiveness in assisting the learning of children with disabilities. We developed a prototype, Learn with Me and conducted a testing on 6 children who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and 7 children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Participants were invited to take part in two tests. Result showed participants learn better with responsive virtual tutor as compared to non-responsive virtual learning. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Collaborative Learning, Collaborative Virtual Learning, Computer Supported Cooperative Work, Diseases, E-learning, Emotion, Face Recognition, Facial Expression, Gesture Recognition, Handicapped Persons, Software Engineering}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Collaborative learning environment is regarded as stimulating and engaging for normal learners. The main aim of our research is to investigate its effectiveness in assisting the learning of children with disabilities. We developed a prototype, Learn with Me and conducted a testing on 6 children who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and 7 children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Participants were invited to take part in two tests. Result showed participants learn better with responsive virtual tutor as compared to non-responsive virtual learning. © 2011 Springer-Verlag. |
Hitam, S; Tan, K L; Sahbudim, R K Z; Mokhtar, M; Anas, Ahmad S A; Sail, A Digital visual schedule and training system for centre of autistic children Journal Article Journal of Applied Sciences, 11 (5), pp. 788-796, 2011, ISSN: 18125654, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @article{Hitam2011788, title = {Digital visual schedule and training system for centre of autistic children}, author = {S Hitam and K L Tan and R K Z Sahbudim and M Mokhtar and S A Ahmad Anas and A Sail}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79958209717&doi=10.3923%2fjas.2011.788.796&partnerID=40&md5=5a9c578643b123a1bcc1ef1b20d1f4ac}, doi = {10.3923/jas.2011.788.796}, issn = {18125654}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sciences}, volume = {11}, number = {5}, pages = {788-796}, abstract = {Research indicated that there is no proven cure for autism sufferers. Usually, implementing the appropriate treatment and education can eventually help the autism person to be integrated into their community. However, the conventional visual schedule and training system that depending on physical tool and toy bringing the difficulty on changing or update the picture, text and current using tool. Therefore, Digital Visual Schedule and Training System (D VST System) is developed as a user- friendly, interactive and flexibility system for children with autism. The inconveniency of traditional training program that depending on physical tool or multiple application software is improved by D VST system that provides a complete set of features and functions for the therapist and autistic children to carry out the administration work (for therapist-Server) as well as training program (for autistic children-Client) in a single application. © 2011 Asian Network for Scientific Information.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Research indicated that there is no proven cure for autism sufferers. Usually, implementing the appropriate treatment and education can eventually help the autism person to be integrated into their community. However, the conventional visual schedule and training system that depending on physical tool and toy bringing the difficulty on changing or update the picture, text and current using tool. Therefore, Digital Visual Schedule and Training System (D VST System) is developed as a user- friendly, interactive and flexibility system for children with autism. The inconveniency of traditional training program that depending on physical tool or multiple application software is improved by D VST system that provides a complete set of features and functions for the therapist and autistic children to carry out the administration work (for therapist-Server) as well as training program (for autistic children-Client) in a single application. © 2011 Asian Network for Scientific Information. |
Freeth, M; Ropar, D; Mitchell, P; Chapman, P; Loher, S Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41 (3), pp. 364-371, 2011, ISSN: 01623257, (cited By 21). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, Article, Association, Attention, Autism, Child Development Disorders, Children, Clinical Article, Controlled Study, Cues, Emotion, Eye Fixation, Eye Movement, Eye Tracking, Female, Gaze, Human, Intelligence Quotient, Male, Mental Function, Mental Health, Perception, Pervasive, Photic Stimulation, Photostimulation, Priority Journal, Psychological Aspect, School Child, Social Aspect, Social Perception, Stimulus Response, Verbal Communication, Vision, Visual Perception, Visual Stimulation @article{Freeth2011364, title = {Brief report: How adolescents with ASD process social information in complex scenes. Combining evidence from eye movements and verbal descriptions}, author = {M Freeth and D Ropar and P Mitchell and P Chapman and S Loher}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79956006659&doi=10.1007%2fs10803-010-1053-4&partnerID=40&md5=35b5c8dd813f7eab2963b27081f11e78}, doi = {10.1007/s10803-010-1053-4}, issn = {01623257}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders}, volume = {41}, number = {3}, pages = {364-371}, abstract = {We investigated attention, encoding and processing of social aspects of complex photographic scenes. Twenty-four high-functioning adolescents (aged 11-16) with ASD and 24 typically developing matched control participants viewed and then described a series of scenes, each containing a person. Analyses of eye movements and verbal descriptions provided converging evidence that both groups displayed general interest in the person in each scene but the salience of the person was reduced for the ASD participants. Nevertheless, the verbal descriptions revealed that participants with ASD frequently processed the observed person's emotion or mental state without prompting. They also often mentioned eye-gaze direction, and there was evidence from eye movements and verbal descriptions that gaze was followed accurately. The combination of evidence from eye movements and verbal descriptions provides a rich insight into the way stimuli are processed overall. The merits of using these methods within the same paradigm are discussed. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2010.}, note = {cited By 21}, keywords = {Adolescent, Article, Association, Attention, Autism, Child Development Disorders, Children, Clinical Article, Controlled Study, Cues, Emotion, Eye Fixation, Eye Movement, Eye Tracking, Female, Gaze, Human, Intelligence Quotient, Male, Mental Function, Mental Health, Perception, Pervasive, Photic Stimulation, Photostimulation, Priority Journal, Psychological Aspect, School Child, Social Aspect, Social Perception, Stimulus Response, Verbal Communication, Vision, Visual Perception, Visual Stimulation}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } We investigated attention, encoding and processing of social aspects of complex photographic scenes. Twenty-four high-functioning adolescents (aged 11-16) with ASD and 24 typically developing matched control participants viewed and then described a series of scenes, each containing a person. Analyses of eye movements and verbal descriptions provided converging evidence that both groups displayed general interest in the person in each scene but the salience of the person was reduced for the ASD participants. Nevertheless, the verbal descriptions revealed that participants with ASD frequently processed the observed person's emotion or mental state without prompting. They also often mentioned eye-gaze direction, and there was evidence from eye movements and verbal descriptions that gaze was followed accurately. The combination of evidence from eye movements and verbal descriptions provides a rich insight into the way stimuli are processed overall. The merits of using these methods within the same paradigm are discussed. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2010. |
Othman, A; Kamarudin, F N DISABILITY LEARNING TOOL: BRUSHING-TEETH USING MUSIC FOR AUTISM Inproceedings Chova, LG; Belenguer, DM; Martinez, AL (Ed.): EDULEARN11: 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION AND NEW LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES, pp. 354-363, IATED-INT ASSOC TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION A& DEVELOPMENT, LAURI VOLPI 6, VALENICA, BURJASSOT 46100, SPAIN, 2011, ISSN: 2340-1117, (3rd International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN), Barcelona, SPAIN, JUL 04-06, 2011). Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: 3D Animation, Disability Learning, Music Therapy @inproceedings{ISI:000326292900056, title = {DISABILITY LEARNING TOOL: BRUSHING-TEETH USING MUSIC FOR AUTISM}, author = {A Othman and F N Kamarudin}, editor = {LG Chova and DM Belenguer and AL Martinez}, issn = {2340-1117}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, booktitle = {EDULEARN11: 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION AND NEW LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES}, pages = {354-363}, publisher = {IATED-INT ASSOC TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION A& DEVELOPMENT}, address = {LAURI VOLPI 6, VALENICA, BURJASSOT 46100, SPAIN}, series = {EDULEARN Proceedings}, abstract = {This research is an attempt of combining music with the 3D animation technique in order to develop a disability-learning tool which can be used as one of occupational therapy for autism children. Autism is a developmental disability of the brain, much like dyslexia, mental retardation, or attention deficit disorder that often makes it hard to communicate with and relate to others. The treatment that we are going to apply in our research is related to the occupational therapies which involved music, multisensory stimulant and computer usage. Occupational therapy assists autistic people in developing the skills for daily job such as brushing teeth. Music can stimulate brain and help individuals with a wide range of cognitive and emotional challenges to improve their ability to function. Music primarily can help autism children improve their observable level of functioning and self-reported quality of life in various domains such as cognitive functioning, motor skills, emotional and effective development, behavior and social skills. The problem that we are trying to overcome by doing this project is the independence among autism children. At the autism centre where we did our research, they are manually taught by parent or teachers and they have to teach the same thing every day. For example, the teachers have to show them every day on how to brush teeth using the teeth set and the big tooth brush. They seem cannot remember all the steps. In this research, by collaborating these elements, we try to develop a 3D animation disability-learning tool to help in stimulating independence in autism children. Music is included in the animation as part of the treatment. The objectives of this projects are first to investigate and analyze the acceptance of different types of music among autism children. Our second objective is to develop a 3D animation that show steps in brushing teeth according to the beat of the selected music. The third objective is to analyze the effectiveness of the application in stimulating remembrance brushing technique skills. 3D animation is a technique that can visualize characters or movement as same as in the real life. The current technology of 3D animation exist today is amazing. This application which is called Disability Learning Tool: Brushing-Teeth Using Music for Autism has been tested to a group of autism children with mild cases and has shown positive result. It can be seen that the independence in the autism children gradually increased. However, there's a lot more to do for further improvement and we are going to look into each of these weaknesses in detail.}, note = {3rd International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN), Barcelona, SPAIN, JUL 04-06, 2011}, keywords = {3D Animation, Disability Learning, Music Therapy}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } This research is an attempt of combining music with the 3D animation technique in order to develop a disability-learning tool which can be used as one of occupational therapy for autism children. Autism is a developmental disability of the brain, much like dyslexia, mental retardation, or attention deficit disorder that often makes it hard to communicate with and relate to others. The treatment that we are going to apply in our research is related to the occupational therapies which involved music, multisensory stimulant and computer usage. Occupational therapy assists autistic people in developing the skills for daily job such as brushing teeth. Music can stimulate brain and help individuals with a wide range of cognitive and emotional challenges to improve their ability to function. Music primarily can help autism children improve their observable level of functioning and self-reported quality of life in various domains such as cognitive functioning, motor skills, emotional and effective development, behavior and social skills. The problem that we are trying to overcome by doing this project is the independence among autism children. At the autism centre where we did our research, they are manually taught by parent or teachers and they have to teach the same thing every day. For example, the teachers have to show them every day on how to brush teeth using the teeth set and the big tooth brush. They seem cannot remember all the steps. In this research, by collaborating these elements, we try to develop a 3D animation disability-learning tool to help in stimulating independence in autism children. Music is included in the animation as part of the treatment. The objectives of this projects are first to investigate and analyze the acceptance of different types of music among autism children. Our second objective is to develop a 3D animation that show steps in brushing teeth according to the beat of the selected music. The third objective is to analyze the effectiveness of the application in stimulating remembrance brushing technique skills. 3D animation is a technique that can visualize characters or movement as same as in the real life. The current technology of 3D animation exist today is amazing. This application which is called Disability Learning Tool: Brushing-Teeth Using Music for Autism has been tested to a group of autism children with mild cases and has shown positive result. It can be seen that the independence in the autism children gradually increased. However, there's a lot more to do for further improvement and we are going to look into each of these weaknesses in detail. |
Dolah, Jasni; Yahaya, Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan; Chong, Toh Seong THE IMPACT OF INFORMAL CONVERSATIONAL AND VISIBLE AUTHOR PRINCIPLE IN INCREASING AWARENESS OF AUTISM THROUGH MULTIMEDIA LEARNING Inproceedings Chova, LG; Torres, IC; Martinez, AL (Ed.): INTED2011: 5TH INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE, pp. 3637-3641, IATED-INT ASSOC TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT, LAURI VOLPI 6, VALENICA, BURJASSOT 46100, SPAIN, 2011, ISBN: 978-84-614-7423-3, (5th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED), Valencia, SPAIN, MAR 07-09, 2011). Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Author, Conversational, Informal, Learning, Multimedia, Visible @inproceedings{ISI:000326447703099, title = {THE IMPACT OF INFORMAL CONVERSATIONAL AND VISIBLE AUTHOR PRINCIPLE IN INCREASING AWARENESS OF AUTISM THROUGH MULTIMEDIA LEARNING}, author = {Jasni Dolah and Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya and Toh Seong Chong}, editor = {LG Chova and IC Torres and AL Martinez}, isbn = {978-84-614-7423-3}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, booktitle = {INTED2011: 5TH INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE}, pages = {3637-3641}, publisher = {IATED-INT ASSOC TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT}, address = {LAURI VOLPI 6, VALENICA, BURJASSOT 46100, SPAIN}, abstract = {The purpose of this paper is to explain the impact of Informal Conversational and Visible Author principle in enhancing awareness of parents in learning autistic character through the use of Multimedia Learning. The main objective of this research is to increase the level of awareness amongst autistic parents especially on how to identify the early symptoms of autistic children. Based on these two principles, hopefully it could support and increase the level of cognitive load, awareness and motivation. The purpose of this alternative being introduced is to spark their awareness in identifying the early characteristic so that the autistic parent's can do an early prevention in identifying the autism symptoms. The selection of these principles was based on the literature review that relate to cognitive theories of learning which is human strive to make sense of presented material by applying appropriate cognitive process. Thus instruction should not only present information but also spark the suitable cognitive processing in the learner. The issues of this research were derived from the feedback received from the respondents through the Preliminary Investigation ( PI) that has been conducted earlier. The lack of knowledge of autism symptoms among society in Malaysia are the main issues that lead to this problem. The findings from this paper will help researcher to develop an Interactive Multimedia Learning Awareness (IMLA) tools so that it can help the parent's to use in identifying the early characteristic of autism children in future.}, note = {5th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED), Valencia, SPAIN, MAR 07-09, 2011}, keywords = {Author, Conversational, Informal, Learning, Multimedia, Visible}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } The purpose of this paper is to explain the impact of Informal Conversational and Visible Author principle in enhancing awareness of parents in learning autistic character through the use of Multimedia Learning. The main objective of this research is to increase the level of awareness amongst autistic parents especially on how to identify the early symptoms of autistic children. Based on these two principles, hopefully it could support and increase the level of cognitive load, awareness and motivation. The purpose of this alternative being introduced is to spark their awareness in identifying the early characteristic so that the autistic parent's can do an early prevention in identifying the autism symptoms. The selection of these principles was based on the literature review that relate to cognitive theories of learning which is human strive to make sense of presented material by applying appropriate cognitive process. Thus instruction should not only present information but also spark the suitable cognitive processing in the learner. The issues of this research were derived from the feedback received from the respondents through the Preliminary Investigation ( PI) that has been conducted earlier. The lack of knowledge of autism symptoms among society in Malaysia are the main issues that lead to this problem. The findings from this paper will help researcher to develop an Interactive Multimedia Learning Awareness (IMLA) tools so that it can help the parent's to use in identifying the early characteristic of autism children in future. |
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Fong, C E; Jelas, Z M Music education for children with autism in Malaysia Conference 9 , 2010, ISSN: 18770428, (cited By 5). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @conference{Fong201070, title = {Music education for children with autism in Malaysia}, author = {C E Fong and Z M Jelas}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79951918537&doi=10.1016%2fj.sbspro.2010.12.117&partnerID=40&md5=3fae7d614a4bb08fed0db80c629b2a99}, doi = {10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.12.117}, issn = {18770428}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences}, volume = {9}, pages = {70-75}, abstract = {The purpose of this study is to enhance our understanding of the effects of teaching group music to 5 children with autism. An action research methodology was adopted using the action cycles of plan-act-observe-reflect design. A cross-case analysis showed that group music teaching was generally effective in improving verbal and non verbal communication, and the demonstration of both positive motor skill development as well as negative motor reactions among the subjects. Although the outcome for social behaviours was minimal, three of the subjects showed reciprocal social spirit and outward expressive behaviour in the musical games. © 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd.}, note = {cited By 5}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } The purpose of this study is to enhance our understanding of the effects of teaching group music to 5 children with autism. An action research methodology was adopted using the action cycles of plan-act-observe-reflect design. A cross-case analysis showed that group music teaching was generally effective in improving verbal and non verbal communication, and the demonstration of both positive motor skill development as well as negative motor reactions among the subjects. Although the outcome for social behaviours was minimal, three of the subjects showed reciprocal social spirit and outward expressive behaviour in the musical games. © 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd. |
Othman, M; Wahab, A Affective face processing analysis in autism using electroencephalogram Conference 2010, ISBN: 9789791948913, (cited By 7). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Affective Face Processing, Analysis Results, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Brain Wave, Diseases, Electroencephalogram, Electroencephalography, Emotion, Emotion Models, Eye Contact, Facial Expression, Human Emotion, Information Technology @conference{Othman2010, title = {Affective face processing analysis in autism using electroencephalogram}, author = {M Othman and A Wahab}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-80052372671&doi=10.1109%2fICT4M.2010.5971907&partnerID=40&md5=4d5f8a317d6a9c93e1ab7186a9b99b52}, doi = {10.1109/ICT4M.2010.5971907}, isbn = {9789791948913}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for the Moslem World: ICT Connecting Cultures, ICT4M 2010}, pages = {E23-E27}, abstract = {Past research in the area of psychology has indicated the inability of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) patients for interpreting other people's emotion. This impairment is due to their lack of social motivation and eye contact during communication, causing insufficient information to the brain for interpreting emotional faces. This paper investigates human brainwaves for understanding affective face processing of ASD children. Pattern classification results are explained based on the 2-dimensional emotion model. The 2-dimensional model explains human emotion in terms of the pleasant/ unpleasantness (or valence) and intensity (or arousal). Analysis results revealed that emotion of the non-autistic group is altered towards matching the affective faces currently displayed on the computer monitor. Emotion dynamics of ASD children, however, indicated the trend for reversed valence while watching emotionally related facial expressions. © 2010 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 7}, keywords = {Affective Face Processing, Analysis Results, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Brain Wave, Diseases, Electroencephalogram, Electroencephalography, Emotion, Emotion Models, Eye Contact, Facial Expression, Human Emotion, Information Technology}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Past research in the area of psychology has indicated the inability of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) patients for interpreting other people's emotion. This impairment is due to their lack of social motivation and eye contact during communication, causing insufficient information to the brain for interpreting emotional faces. This paper investigates human brainwaves for understanding affective face processing of ASD children. Pattern classification results are explained based on the 2-dimensional emotion model. The 2-dimensional model explains human emotion in terms of the pleasant/ unpleasantness (or valence) and intensity (or arousal). Analysis results revealed that emotion of the non-autistic group is altered towards matching the affective faces currently displayed on the computer monitor. Emotion dynamics of ASD children, however, indicated the trend for reversed valence while watching emotionally related facial expressions. © 2010 IEEE. |
Sudirman, ; Saidin, S; Safri, Mat N Study of electroencephalography signal of autism and down syndrome children using FFT Conference 2010, ISBN: 9781424476473, (cited By 15). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Alpha Value, Autism, Down Syndrome, EEG Signals, Electroencephalography, Electrophysiology, Fast Fourier Transforms, Industrial Electronics, Metadata, User Interfaces, Visual Evoked Potential, Visualization @conference{Sudirman2010401, title = {Study of electroencephalography signal of autism and down syndrome children using FFT}, author = {Sudirman and S Saidin and N Mat Safri}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79251542066&doi=10.1109%2fISIEA.2010.5679434&partnerID=40&md5=17fce4f69b27a3cc644f36c118b6ec6e}, doi = {10.1109/ISIEA.2010.5679434}, isbn = {9781424476473}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {ISIEA 2010 - 2010 IEEE Symposium on Industrial Electronics and Applications}, pages = {401-406}, abstract = {Electroencephalography (EEG) signal between normal and special children is slightly different. Different types of special children will generate different shape of EEG patterns depend on their neurological function. This paper demonstrates the classification of EEG signal for special children: to determine and to classify level and pattern of EEG signal for autism and Down syndrome children. EEG signal was recorded and captured from normal and special children based on their visual response using Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) method. The data is analyzed using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), so that, normal and special children can be distinguished based on alpha (α) value. As a result, alpha value for normal children at 10 Hz is higher than autism and Down syndrome children. A friendly user interface was built for easy storage and visualization. ©2010 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 15}, keywords = {Alpha Value, Autism, Down Syndrome, EEG Signals, Electroencephalography, Electrophysiology, Fast Fourier Transforms, Industrial Electronics, Metadata, User Interfaces, Visual Evoked Potential, Visualization}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Electroencephalography (EEG) signal between normal and special children is slightly different. Different types of special children will generate different shape of EEG patterns depend on their neurological function. This paper demonstrates the classification of EEG signal for special children: to determine and to classify level and pattern of EEG signal for autism and Down syndrome children. EEG signal was recorded and captured from normal and special children based on their visual response using Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) method. The data is analyzed using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), so that, normal and special children can be distinguished based on alpha (α) value. As a result, alpha value for normal children at 10 Hz is higher than autism and Down syndrome children. A friendly user interface was built for easy storage and visualization. ©2010 IEEE. |
Razali, N; Rahman, A W A Motor movement for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) detection Conference 2010, ISBN: 9789791948913, (cited By 3). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Data Collection, Diseases, Early Detection, Early Intervention, Finger Tapping, Gaussian Mixture Model, Information Technology, Motor Movements, Multi Layer Perceptron, Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Multilayers @conference{Razali2010, title = {Motor movement for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) detection}, author = {N Razali and A W A Rahman}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-80052346152&doi=10.1109%2fICT4M.2010.5971921&partnerID=40&md5=234cdd8f3906ad980ed163a1036215ee}, doi = {10.1109/ICT4M.2010.5971921}, isbn = {9789791948913}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for the Moslem World: ICT Connecting Cultures, ICT4M 2010}, pages = {E90-E95}, abstract = {In this paper, we are looking at the differences between autistic and normal children in term of fine motor movement. Previous findings have shown that there are differences between autistic children and normal children when performing a simple motor movement tasks. Imitating a finger tapping and clinching a hand are two examples of a simple motor movement tasks. Our study had adopted one of the video stimuli for clinching the hand from Brainmarkers. 6 selected autistic children and 6 selected normal children were involved in this study. The data collection is using EEG device and will be analyzed using Gaussian mixture model (GMM) and Multilayer perceptron (MLP) as classifier to discriminate between autistic and normal children. Experimental result shows the potential of verifying between autistic and normal children with accuracy of 92%. The potential of using these techniques to identify autistic children can help early detection for the purpose of early intervention. Moreover, the spectrums of the signals also present big differences between the two groups. © 2010 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 3}, keywords = {Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Data Collection, Diseases, Early Detection, Early Intervention, Finger Tapping, Gaussian Mixture Model, Information Technology, Motor Movements, Multi Layer Perceptron, Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Multilayers}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } In this paper, we are looking at the differences between autistic and normal children in term of fine motor movement. Previous findings have shown that there are differences between autistic children and normal children when performing a simple motor movement tasks. Imitating a finger tapping and clinching a hand are two examples of a simple motor movement tasks. Our study had adopted one of the video stimuli for clinching the hand from Brainmarkers. 6 selected autistic children and 6 selected normal children were involved in this study. The data collection is using EEG device and will be analyzed using Gaussian mixture model (GMM) and Multilayer perceptron (MLP) as classifier to discriminate between autistic and normal children. Experimental result shows the potential of verifying between autistic and normal children with accuracy of 92%. The potential of using these techniques to identify autistic children can help early detection for the purpose of early intervention. Moreover, the spectrums of the signals also present big differences between the two groups. © 2010 IEEE. |
Othman, M; Wahab, A Understanding autistic children perception through EEG Conference 2010, ISBN: 9781617820267, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Behavioral Research, Children with Autism, Computer Applications, Control Subject, Electroencephalography, Emotion, Emotional State, Empirical Studies, Facial Expression, Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients, Multilayer-Percheptron (MLP), Speech Recognition @conference{Othman2010315, title = {Understanding autistic children perception through EEG}, author = {M Othman and A Wahab}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84883660524&partnerID=40&md5=df9dac75053fbfa693b4823d5a0a77ad}, isbn = {9781617820267}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {23rd International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering 2010, CAINE 2010 - Including SNA 2010 Workshop}, pages = {315-320}, abstract = {Autistic children are known as having difficulties understanding human's facial expressions, making them incapable of interpreting the emotional states of others. This paper seeks to understand autistic children perception by analyzing brain signals using MFCC and MLP. An empirical study was conducted on 6 autistic and 6 typically developing children. Subjects' brainwaves were monitored while watching calm, happy and sad faces. Experimental results show that it is possible to discriminate the emotions of autistic children against control subjects with the accuracy of 76.61%. Brainwaves of autistic children also showed the trend of reversed emotions compared to normal children while watching happy and sad faces.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Children, Behavioral Research, Children with Autism, Computer Applications, Control Subject, Electroencephalography, Emotion, Emotional State, Empirical Studies, Facial Expression, Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients, Multilayer-Percheptron (MLP), Speech Recognition}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Autistic children are known as having difficulties understanding human's facial expressions, making them incapable of interpreting the emotional states of others. This paper seeks to understand autistic children perception by analyzing brain signals using MFCC and MLP. An empirical study was conducted on 6 autistic and 6 typically developing children. Subjects' brainwaves were monitored while watching calm, happy and sad faces. Experimental results show that it is possible to discriminate the emotions of autistic children against control subjects with the accuracy of 76.61%. Brainwaves of autistic children also showed the trend of reversed emotions compared to normal children while watching happy and sad faces. |
Jiar, Y K; Supriyanto, E; Satria, H; Kuan, T M; Han, Y E Interactive cognitive assessment and training support system for special children Conference 2010, ISBN: 9789549260021, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Assessment and Training, Cognitive Ability, Cryptography, Decision Making, Early Intervention, Education, Graphical User Interfaces, Information Science, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Rating Scale, RFID, Software Design, Special Children, Support System, Telecommunication @conference{Jiar2010171, title = {Interactive cognitive assessment and training support system for special children}, author = {Y K Jiar and E Supriyanto and H Satria and T M Kuan and Y E Han}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79952650975&partnerID=40&md5=a524a921e3cd51ca76ef2d1d2dc818db}, isbn = {9789549260021}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {9th WSEAS International Conference on Telecommunications and Informatics, TELE-INFO '10}, pages = {171-175}, abstract = {Special children are children who experience learning difficulties. Special children include those under Down syndrome, autism, global delay, epilepsy and slow learner. In this study, the special children are referring to children with Down syndrome. Early intervention program is a systematic program with therapy, exercises, and activities which designed to help special children. Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, including thinking, problem solving, concept understanding, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood. It is one of the most important skills that have to be developed for Down syndrome children. This study is focused mainly on development of the cognitive ability support system. The aim is to help them improving their logical thinking and memory skills. In brief, this study is about the development of software system for the cognitive ability. This includes the implementation of the radio frequency identification (RFID) reader and graphical user interface. The complete system is then test to ensure the accuracy of result, user acceptability and reliability of the system. The results show that the system can generate result in graphical form and training for improving the cognitive ability of the children. In conclusion, the system can be used in order to help trainers or parents to improve the cognitive ability of children with Down syndrome.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {Assessment and Training, Cognitive Ability, Cryptography, Decision Making, Early Intervention, Education, Graphical User Interfaces, Information Science, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Rating Scale, RFID, Software Design, Special Children, Support System, Telecommunication}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Special children are children who experience learning difficulties. Special children include those under Down syndrome, autism, global delay, epilepsy and slow learner. In this study, the special children are referring to children with Down syndrome. Early intervention program is a systematic program with therapy, exercises, and activities which designed to help special children. Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, including thinking, problem solving, concept understanding, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood. It is one of the most important skills that have to be developed for Down syndrome children. This study is focused mainly on development of the cognitive ability support system. The aim is to help them improving their logical thinking and memory skills. In brief, this study is about the development of software system for the cognitive ability. This includes the implementation of the radio frequency identification (RFID) reader and graphical user interface. The complete system is then test to ensure the accuracy of result, user acceptability and reliability of the system. The results show that the system can generate result in graphical form and training for improving the cognitive ability of the children. In conclusion, the system can be used in order to help trainers or parents to improve the cognitive ability of children with Down syndrome. |
Kuan, T M; Supriyanto, E; Jiar, Y K; Han, Y E Development of an effective assessment and training support system for cognitive ability for special children Journal Article WSEAS Transactions on Computers, 9 (9), pp. 1022-1031, 2010, ISSN: 11092750, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Assessment and Training, Chromosomes, Cognitive Ability, Curricula, Early Intervention, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), RFID, Special Children, Support System @article{Kuan20101022, title = {Development of an effective assessment and training support system for cognitive ability for special children}, author = {T M Kuan and E Supriyanto and Y K Jiar and Y E Han}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77958107712&partnerID=40&md5=2ec5c3ecbb54c2ebde0e55834dd2ae56}, issn = {11092750}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {WSEAS Transactions on Computers}, volume = {9}, number = {9}, pages = {1022-1031}, abstract = {In definition, special children include children who are having Down syndrome, autism, global delay, epilepsy, slow learner and others. In this study, the special children are focused on children with Down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs due to an extra copy of chromosome 21 in the children's chromosome. Early intervention Program (EIP) is a systematic program with therapy, exercises, and activities which designed to help children especially special children. Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, which is one of the most important skills that have to be developed for Down syndrome children in order to lead a normal life. This support system is focused mainly to help them improving their logical thinking and memory skills. This cognitive assessment and training support system utilizes the radio frequency identification (RFID) technology implemented in C Sharp programming language. The completed system was then tested and feedback was obtained from parents or trainers of Down syndrome children. The results show that the system can generate results in graphical form stably and training for improving the cognitive ability of the children is reliable based on global recognized curriculum. In conclusion, the system can be used in order to help trainers or parents to improve the cognitive ability of children with Down syndrome.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Assessment and Training, Chromosomes, Cognitive Ability, Curricula, Early Intervention, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), RFID, Special Children, Support System}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In definition, special children include children who are having Down syndrome, autism, global delay, epilepsy, slow learner and others. In this study, the special children are focused on children with Down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs due to an extra copy of chromosome 21 in the children's chromosome. Early intervention Program (EIP) is a systematic program with therapy, exercises, and activities which designed to help children especially special children. Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, which is one of the most important skills that have to be developed for Down syndrome children in order to lead a normal life. This support system is focused mainly to help them improving their logical thinking and memory skills. This cognitive assessment and training support system utilizes the radio frequency identification (RFID) technology implemented in C Sharp programming language. The completed system was then tested and feedback was obtained from parents or trainers of Down syndrome children. The results show that the system can generate results in graphical form stably and training for improving the cognitive ability of the children is reliable based on global recognized curriculum. In conclusion, the system can be used in order to help trainers or parents to improve the cognitive ability of children with Down syndrome. |
Sheppard, E; Ropar, D; Underwood, G; Loon, Van E Brief report: Driving hazard perception in autism Journal Article Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40 (4), pp. 504-508, 2010, ISSN: 01623257, (cited By 42). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, Adult, Article, Association, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Automobile Driving, Car Driving, Case-Control Studies, Clinical Article, Controlled Study, Hazard Assessment, Human, Information Processing, Intelligence Quotient, Male, Mental Health, Motor Dysfunction, Neuropsychological Tests, Perception, Photic Stimulation, Priority Journal, Reaction Time, Social Perception, Traffic Accident, Traffic Safety, Visual Impairment, Visual Perception, Visual Stimulation, Young Adult @article{Sheppard2010504, title = {Brief report: Driving hazard perception in autism}, author = {E Sheppard and D Ropar and G Underwood and E Van Loon}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77954458984&doi=10.1007%2fs10803-009-0890-5&partnerID=40&md5=f0036a737ebb461359baf1bd8b388b23}, doi = {10.1007/s10803-009-0890-5}, issn = {01623257}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders}, volume = {40}, number = {4}, pages = {504-508}, abstract = {This study investigated whether individuals with ASD (autistic spectrum disorders) are able to identify driving hazards, given their difficulties processing social information, Klin et al. (Archives of General Psychiatry 59: 809-816, 2002). Twenty-three adult males with ASD and 21 comparison participants viewed 10 video clips containing driving hazards. In half of the clips the source of the hazard was a visible person (social); in the other half the source was a car (non-social). Participants with ASD identified fewer social hazards than the comparison participants (U = 163.00}, note = {cited By 42}, keywords = {Adolescent, Adult, Article, Association, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Automobile Driving, Car Driving, Case-Control Studies, Clinical Article, Controlled Study, Hazard Assessment, Human, Information Processing, Intelligence Quotient, Male, Mental Health, Motor Dysfunction, Neuropsychological Tests, Perception, Photic Stimulation, Priority Journal, Reaction Time, Social Perception, Traffic Accident, Traffic Safety, Visual Impairment, Visual Perception, Visual Stimulation, Young Adult}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This study investigated whether individuals with ASD (autistic spectrum disorders) are able to identify driving hazards, given their difficulties processing social information, Klin et al. (Archives of General Psychiatry 59: 809-816, 2002). Twenty-three adult males with ASD and 21 comparison participants viewed 10 video clips containing driving hazards. In half of the clips the source of the hazard was a visible person (social); in the other half the source was a car (non-social). Participants with ASD identified fewer social hazards than the comparison participants (U = 163.00 |
Toran, H; Yasin, Mohd.H. Mohd; Chiri, F; Tahar, Mohd.M. Monitoring progress using the individual education plan for students with autism Conference 7 , Elsevier Ltd, 2010, ISSN: 18770428, (cited By 3). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @conference{Toran2010701, title = {Monitoring progress using the individual education plan for students with autism}, author = {H Toran and Mohd.H. Mohd Yasin and F Chiri and Mohd.M. Tahar}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-78651261982&doi=10.1016%2fj.sbspro.2010.10.095&partnerID=40&md5=ec64b9a27e813e050910e592d7b044ed}, doi = {10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.10.095}, issn = {18770428}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences}, volume = {7}, pages = {701-706}, publisher = {Elsevier Ltd}, abstract = {The Individual Education Plan (IEP) is a written document specifically developed for students with disabilities. It contains learning objectives for the student, including facilities and resources needed to achieve these objectives. This study investigated the IEP process carried out in an autism learning laboratory established in a local university in Malaysia. Specifically, this study investigates the objectives set for the students and their achievement of these objectives. IEPs were developed IEPs for 10 students with autism who are studying in this laboratory. Results showed that students' achievement ranged from 40% to 100% of their IEP objectives. © 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd.}, note = {cited By 3}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } The Individual Education Plan (IEP) is a written document specifically developed for students with disabilities. It contains learning objectives for the student, including facilities and resources needed to achieve these objectives. This study investigated the IEP process carried out in an autism learning laboratory established in a local university in Malaysia. Specifically, this study investigates the objectives set for the students and their achievement of these objectives. IEPs were developed IEPs for 10 students with autism who are studying in this laboratory. Results showed that students' achievement ranged from 40% to 100% of their IEP objectives. © 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd. |
Rahim, N A; Mansor, N Emotions of children with special needs and its social meaning Journal Article Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 5 (2), pp. 89-96, 2010, ISSN: 18238556, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @article{Rahim201089, title = {Emotions of children with special needs and its social meaning}, author = {N A Rahim and N Mansor}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-78650800245&partnerID=40&md5=ce74ec3054eeb7bba86f054285919b0f}, issn = {18238556}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Sustainability Science and Management}, volume = {5}, number = {2}, pages = {89-96}, publisher = {Universiti Malaysia Terengganu}, abstract = {The word emotion refers to a broad repertoire of perceptions, expressions of feelings and bodily changes. Emotion is a feeling that is private and subjective, a state of psychological arousal, an expression or display of distinctive somatic and autonomic responses and actions commonly "deemed", such as defending or attacking in response to a threat. This paper focuses on selected social stories to be told to a group of children with Asperger's syndrome in Malaysia. Social stories are a tool for teaching social skills to children with autism, Asperger's syndrome and related disabilities. The selected social stories would be based on Malaysian culture and the children's emotions and conversation were videotaped and analysed for its social meaning by using the content analysis approach. There are six basic emotions grouped in three pairs of opposites; joy and sadness, acceptance and disgust, and anger and fear. Four subjects with asperger's syndrome from a school in Malaysia were chosen for the purpose of this study. Three social stories were read to them repeatedly for two hours a day for three weeks. Subsequently, the children were able to use the social stories in their everyday lives.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The word emotion refers to a broad repertoire of perceptions, expressions of feelings and bodily changes. Emotion is a feeling that is private and subjective, a state of psychological arousal, an expression or display of distinctive somatic and autonomic responses and actions commonly "deemed", such as defending or attacking in response to a threat. This paper focuses on selected social stories to be told to a group of children with Asperger's syndrome in Malaysia. Social stories are a tool for teaching social skills to children with autism, Asperger's syndrome and related disabilities. The selected social stories would be based on Malaysian culture and the children's emotions and conversation were videotaped and analysed for its social meaning by using the content analysis approach. There are six basic emotions grouped in three pairs of opposites; joy and sadness, acceptance and disgust, and anger and fear. Four subjects with asperger's syndrome from a school in Malaysia were chosen for the purpose of this study. Three social stories were read to them repeatedly for two hours a day for three weeks. Subsequently, the children were able to use the social stories in their everyday lives. |
Patel, V; Maj, M; Flisher, A J; Silva, De M J; Koschorke, M; Prince, M; Tempier, R; Riba, M B; Sanchez, M; Campodonico, F D; Risco, L; Gask, L; Wahlberg, H; Roca, M; Lecic-Tosevski, D; Soghoyan, A; Moussaoui, D; Baddoura, C; Adeyemi, J; Rataemane, S; Jalili, S A; Mohandas, E; Shinfuku, N; Freidin, J; Stagnaro, J C; Puig, I J; Kirkby, K; Musalek, M; Ismayilov, N; Rabbani, G; Harvey, S; Sabbe, B; Noya-Tapia, N; Burgic-Radmanovic, M; Hetem, L A; Vasconcellos, F; Maass, J; Miranda, C; Papaneophytou, N; Raboch, J; Fink-Jensen, A; Okasha, A; Korkeila, J; Guelfi, J D; Schneider, F; Ohene, S; Christodoulou, G; Soldatos, C R; Barrera, S K E Q; Mendoza, M; Kallivayalil, R A; Gudarzi, S S; Lafta, M R; Bassi, M; Clerici, M; Gibson, R; Kojima, T; Nurmagambetova, S; Cho, S -C; Kadyrova, T; Mikati, N; Bajraktarov, S; Yen, T H; Ayushjav, B; Stevovic, L I; Molina, J S S; Gureje, O; Johannessen, J O; Chaudhry, H R; Al-Ashhab, B; Araszkiewicz, A; Prelipceanu, D; Krasnov, V; Bogdanov, A; Jasovic-Gasic, M; Vavrusova, L; Pregelj, P; Liria, A F; Abdelrahman, A; Udomratn, P; Ulas, H; Gokaip, P; Kigozi, F N; Richardson, G Reducing the treatment gap for mental disorders: A WPA survey Journal Article World Psychiatry, 9 (3), pp. 169-176, 2010, ISSN: 17238617, (cited By 127). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anxiety Disorder, Article, Atomoxetine, Atypical Antipsychotic Agent, Autism, Benzodiazepine, Bipolar Disorder, Central Nervous System Stimulants, Cholinesterase Inhibitor, Cognitive Therapy, Community Mental Health Center, Conduct Disorder, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Dementia, Depression, Evidence-based Practice, Family, Family Therapy, Haloperidol, Health Care, Health Care Access, Health Care Delivery, Health Care Personnel, Health Practitioner, Health Survey, Help Seeking Behavior, Home Mental Health Care, Human, Hyperkinesia, Long Term Care, Lowest Income Group, Mental Deficiency, Mental Disease, Mental Health, Mental Health Care, Mental Health Service, Nootropic Agent, Open Ended Questionnaire, Outcome Assessment, Patient Compliance, Personality Disorder, Practice Guideline, Priority Journal, Psychiatry, Psychoeducation, Psychotherapy, Schizophrenia, Serotonin Noradrenalin Reuptake Inhibitor, Serotonin Uptake Inhibitor, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Therapy Delay, Tricyclic Antidepressant Agent, World Health Organization @article{Patel2010169, title = {Reducing the treatment gap for mental disorders: A WPA survey}, author = {V Patel and M Maj and A J Flisher and M J De Silva and M Koschorke and M Prince and R Tempier and M B Riba and M Sanchez and F D Campodonico and L Risco and L Gask and H Wahlberg and M Roca and D Lecic-Tosevski and A Soghoyan and D Moussaoui and C Baddoura and J Adeyemi and S Rataemane and S A Jalili and E Mohandas and N Shinfuku and J Freidin and J C Stagnaro and I J Puig and K Kirkby and M Musalek and N Ismayilov and G Rabbani and S Harvey and B Sabbe and N Noya-Tapia and M Burgic-Radmanovic and L A Hetem and F Vasconcellos and J Maass and C Miranda and N Papaneophytou and J Raboch and A Fink-Jensen and A Okasha and J Korkeila and J D Guelfi and F Schneider and S Ohene and G Christodoulou and C R Soldatos and S K E Q Barrera and M Mendoza and R A Kallivayalil and S S Gudarzi and M R Lafta and M Bassi and M Clerici and R Gibson and T Kojima and S Nurmagambetova and S -C Cho and T Kadyrova and N Mikati and S Bajraktarov and T H Yen and B Ayushjav and L I Stevovic and J S S Molina and O Gureje and J O Johannessen and H R Chaudhry and B Al-Ashhab and A Araszkiewicz and D Prelipceanu and V Krasnov and A Bogdanov and M Jasovic-Gasic and L Vavrusova and P Pregelj and A F Liria and A Abdelrahman and P Udomratn and H Ulas and P Gokaip and F N Kigozi and G Richardson}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79851492757&doi=10.1002%2fj.2051-5545.2010.tb00305.x&partnerID=40&md5=ebf47e1e84f22271aea10a73c93e9892}, doi = {10.1002/j.2051-5545.2010.tb00305.x}, issn = {17238617}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {World Psychiatry}, volume = {9}, number = {3}, pages = {169-176}, publisher = {Blackwell Publishing Ltd}, abstract = {The treatment gap for people with mental disorders exceeds 50% in all countries of the world, approaching astonishingly high rates of 90% in the least resourced countries. We report the findings of the first systematic survey of leaders of psychiatry in nearly 60 countries on the strategies for reducing the treatment gap. We sought to elicit the views of these representatives on the roles of different human resources and health care settings in delivering care and on the importance of a range of strategies to increase the coverage of evidence-based treatments for priority mental disorders for each demographic stage (childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age). Our findings clearly indicate three strategies for reducing the treatment gap: increasing the numbers of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals; increasing the involvement of a range of appropriately trained non-specialist providers; and the active involvement of people affected by mental disorders. This is true for both high income and low/middle income countries, though relatively of more importance in the latter. We view this survey as a critically important first step in ascertaining the position of psychiatrists, one of the most influential stakeholder communities in global mental health, in addressing the global challenge of scaling up mental health services to reduce the treatment gap.}, note = {cited By 127}, keywords = {Anxiety Disorder, Article, Atomoxetine, Atypical Antipsychotic Agent, Autism, Benzodiazepine, Bipolar Disorder, Central Nervous System Stimulants, Cholinesterase Inhibitor, Cognitive Therapy, Community Mental Health Center, Conduct Disorder, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Dementia, Depression, Evidence-based Practice, Family, Family Therapy, Haloperidol, Health Care, Health Care Access, Health Care Delivery, Health Care Personnel, Health Practitioner, Health Survey, Help Seeking Behavior, Home Mental Health Care, Human, Hyperkinesia, Long Term Care, Lowest Income Group, Mental Deficiency, Mental Disease, Mental Health, Mental Health Care, Mental Health Service, Nootropic Agent, Open Ended Questionnaire, Outcome Assessment, Patient Compliance, Personality Disorder, Practice Guideline, Priority Journal, Psychiatry, Psychoeducation, Psychotherapy, Schizophrenia, Serotonin Noradrenalin Reuptake Inhibitor, Serotonin Uptake Inhibitor, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Therapy Delay, Tricyclic Antidepressant Agent, World Health Organization}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The treatment gap for people with mental disorders exceeds 50% in all countries of the world, approaching astonishingly high rates of 90% in the least resourced countries. We report the findings of the first systematic survey of leaders of psychiatry in nearly 60 countries on the strategies for reducing the treatment gap. We sought to elicit the views of these representatives on the roles of different human resources and health care settings in delivering care and on the importance of a range of strategies to increase the coverage of evidence-based treatments for priority mental disorders for each demographic stage (childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age). Our findings clearly indicate three strategies for reducing the treatment gap: increasing the numbers of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals; increasing the involvement of a range of appropriately trained non-specialist providers; and the active involvement of people affected by mental disorders. This is true for both high income and low/middle income countries, though relatively of more importance in the latter. We view this survey as a critically important first step in ascertaining the position of psychiatrists, one of the most influential stakeholder communities in global mental health, in addressing the global challenge of scaling up mental health services to reduce the treatment gap. |
2009 |
Yusoff, Mohd N; Wahab, Abdul M H; Aziz, M A; AshaÁri, Jalil F ESSE: Learning disability classification system for autism and dyslexia Journal Article Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 5614 LNCS (PART 1), pp. 395-402, 2009, ISSN: 03029743, (cited By 2). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Centralized Decision Making, Classification System, Decision Making, Errors, Expert Systems, Human Computer Interaction, Human Errors, Knowledge Engineering, Knowledge Management, Knowledge-Based Classification, Learning Disorder, Malaysia, Special Education, Teaching @article{MohdYusoff2009395, title = {ESSE: Learning disability classification system for autism and dyslexia}, author = {N Mohd Yusoff and M H Abdul Wahab and M A Aziz and F Jalil AshaÁri}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-76249116153&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-642-02707-9_45&partnerID=40&md5=f51c6dd35a86b7eef7ee117d1daa41dd}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-642-02707-9_45}, issn = {03029743}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-01-01}, journal = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)}, volume = {5614 LNCS}, number = {PART 1}, pages = {395-402}, abstract = {This paper presents an Expert System for Special Education (ESSE) based on scenario in Malaysia. This system is developed through the process of knowledge-gaining which is gathered from various expertise in chosen domain. Realizing the limitation of traditional classification system that teachers adopted, we developed ESSE to automate a centralized decision making system. ESSE is also able to provide consistent answers for repetitive decisions, processes and tasks. Besides, teachers using this system hold and maintain significant level of information pertaining both learning disabilities, thus reduce amount of human errors. ESSE knowledge-based resulted from the knowledge engineering called Qualifiers and Choice. Both are gathered from the analysis of symptoms that are experienced by Autism and Dyslexia patients. Every type of disability is divided to several categories and sub-category to facilitate question's arrangement. This paper presents a review of Expert System for Special Education (ESSE), problems arises and the knowledge-based classification systems. © 2009 Springer Berlin Heidelberg.}, note = {cited By 2}, keywords = {Autism, Centralized Decision Making, Classification System, Decision Making, Errors, Expert Systems, Human Computer Interaction, Human Errors, Knowledge Engineering, Knowledge Management, Knowledge-Based Classification, Learning Disorder, Malaysia, Special Education, Teaching}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This paper presents an Expert System for Special Education (ESSE) based on scenario in Malaysia. This system is developed through the process of knowledge-gaining which is gathered from various expertise in chosen domain. Realizing the limitation of traditional classification system that teachers adopted, we developed ESSE to automate a centralized decision making system. ESSE is also able to provide consistent answers for repetitive decisions, processes and tasks. Besides, teachers using this system hold and maintain significant level of information pertaining both learning disabilities, thus reduce amount of human errors. ESSE knowledge-based resulted from the knowledge engineering called Qualifiers and Choice. Both are gathered from the analysis of symptoms that are experienced by Autism and Dyslexia patients. Every type of disability is divided to several categories and sub-category to facilitate question's arrangement. This paper presents a review of Expert System for Special Education (ESSE), problems arises and the knowledge-based classification systems. © 2009 Springer Berlin Heidelberg. |
See, C M; Tang, K N Using a multi-media presentation to analyze thinking patterns of children with autism Journal Article International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 4 (1), pp. 369-383, 2009, ISSN: 18331882, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @article{See2009369, title = {Using a multi-media presentation to analyze thinking patterns of children with autism}, author = {C M See and K N Tang}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-80051518692&partnerID=40&md5=22bccf727c2435c2a54c6ab5599b9ea8}, issn = {18331882}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-01-01}, journal = {International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences}, volume = {4}, number = {1}, pages = {369-383}, abstract = {Temple Grandin has suggested that rigidity in both behavior and thinking is a major characteristic of people with autism (Autism Today, 2002). "Rigid in thinking" in such children means taking information literally, focusing on details at the expense of the total concept, and having difficulties dealing with the multiple perspectives of abstract thinking. Other literature supports this view that people with autism are rigid in their thinking and have no theory of mind. Teachers, parents, or caregivers face difficulty in communicating with these children because it can be really hard to understand what they want, especially with those children that have little or no verbal communication. Therefore, it would be useful to understand an autistic child's thinking so that his teachers, parents and caregivers can intervene and re-direct the thinking in the management of his behavior. Research has been conducted to address this issue at an autistic centre by using an audio-visual slide presentation which is divided up into the five themes, (a) color, (b) light, (c) visual, (d) perception, (e) cartoon, and (f) character. The audio-visual slide presentation was shown to 24 children with autism aged between 5-10 years old. Each child attended a 45 minutes session thrice weekly over six months. After the children had experienced the audio-visual presentation, they were asked to describe or draw what they had seen. Their drawings or descriptions were analyzed for their thinking pattern and conclusions have been drawn which form the basis for some behavioral therapies to direct attention to the present and to what they see. © Common Ground, Ching Mey See, Keow Ngang Tang, All Rights Reserved.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Temple Grandin has suggested that rigidity in both behavior and thinking is a major characteristic of people with autism (Autism Today, 2002). "Rigid in thinking" in such children means taking information literally, focusing on details at the expense of the total concept, and having difficulties dealing with the multiple perspectives of abstract thinking. Other literature supports this view that people with autism are rigid in their thinking and have no theory of mind. Teachers, parents, or caregivers face difficulty in communicating with these children because it can be really hard to understand what they want, especially with those children that have little or no verbal communication. Therefore, it would be useful to understand an autistic child's thinking so that his teachers, parents and caregivers can intervene and re-direct the thinking in the management of his behavior. Research has been conducted to address this issue at an autistic centre by using an audio-visual slide presentation which is divided up into the five themes, (a) color, (b) light, (c) visual, (d) perception, (e) cartoon, and (f) character. The audio-visual slide presentation was shown to 24 children with autism aged between 5-10 years old. Each child attended a 45 minutes session thrice weekly over six months. After the children had experienced the audio-visual presentation, they were asked to describe or draw what they had seen. Their drawings or descriptions were analyzed for their thinking pattern and conclusions have been drawn which form the basis for some behavioral therapies to direct attention to the present and to what they see. © Common Ground, Ching Mey See, Keow Ngang Tang, All Rights Reserved. |
Rahim, N A; Mansor, N; Yahya, Wan W R; Sujud, A; Hamzah, Z A Z; Roslan, S N A Children's emotions and its social meaning Journal Article International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 4 (1), pp. 171-180, 2009, ISSN: 18331882, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @article{Rahim2009171, title = {Children's emotions and its social meaning}, author = {N A Rahim and N Mansor and W R Wan Yahya and A Sujud and Z A Z Hamzah and S N A Roslan}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77950214300&partnerID=40&md5=dc55865c41900a7495d7d59cf1f2d26c}, issn = {18331882}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-01-01}, journal = {International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences}, volume = {4}, number = {1}, pages = {171-180}, abstract = {The word emotion refers to a broad repertoire of perceptions, expressions of feelings and bodily changes. Emotion is a feeling that is private and subjective, a state of psychological arousal an expression or display of distinctive somatic and autonomic responses and actions commonly "deemed", such as defending or attacking in response to a threat. This paper focuses on selected social stories to be story told to a group of asperger children in Malaysia. Social stories are a tool for teaching social skills to children with autism, asperger syndrome and related disabilities. The selected social stories would be based on Malaysian culture and the children's emotions and conversation were videotaped and analysed its social meaning by using the content analysis approach. There are six basic emotions grouped in three pairs of opposites; joy and sadness, acceptance and disgust and anger and fear. Four asperger syndrome subjects from a school in Malaysia were chosen for the purpose of this study. Three social stories were read to them repeatedly for two hours a day in three weeks. Subsequently, the children were able to use the social stories in their everyday lives. © Common Ground, Normaliza Abd Rahim, Noraien Mansor, Wan Roselezam Wan Yahya, Arbaie Sujud, All Rights Reserved.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The word emotion refers to a broad repertoire of perceptions, expressions of feelings and bodily changes. Emotion is a feeling that is private and subjective, a state of psychological arousal an expression or display of distinctive somatic and autonomic responses and actions commonly "deemed", such as defending or attacking in response to a threat. This paper focuses on selected social stories to be story told to a group of asperger children in Malaysia. Social stories are a tool for teaching social skills to children with autism, asperger syndrome and related disabilities. The selected social stories would be based on Malaysian culture and the children's emotions and conversation were videotaped and analysed its social meaning by using the content analysis approach. There are six basic emotions grouped in three pairs of opposites; joy and sadness, acceptance and disgust and anger and fear. Four asperger syndrome subjects from a school in Malaysia were chosen for the purpose of this study. Three social stories were read to them repeatedly for two hours a day in three weeks. Subsequently, the children were able to use the social stories in their everyday lives. © Common Ground, Normaliza Abd Rahim, Noraien Mansor, Wan Roselezam Wan Yahya, Arbaie Sujud, All Rights Reserved. |
Ismail, A; Omar, N; Zin, A M 1 , 2009, ISBN: 9781424449132, (cited By 12). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Application Softwares, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Development Approach, Education, Educational Software, Electrical Engineering, End-users, Handicapped Persons, Learning, Learning Disorder, Personalizations, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Methods @conference{Ismail2009299, title = {Developing learning software for children with learning disabilities through block-based development approach}, author = {A Ismail and N Omar and A M Zin}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-70449731050&doi=10.1109%2fICEEI.2009.5254772&partnerID=40&md5=20affae3e6e2e65aeb077b0827ec63f1}, doi = {10.1109/ICEEI.2009.5254772}, isbn = {9781424449132}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-01-01}, journal = {Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics, ICEEI 2009}, volume = {1}, pages = {299-303}, abstract = {Children with learning disability such as autism who have serious impairments with social, emotional, and communication skills require a high degree of personalization in using the educational software develop for them. The aim of this paper is to propose Block-Based Software Development method and approach that enables the end-users (such as parents and teachers) to build application software to suit the different need of an autistic child. This research hopefully can produce useful tailorable learning software in order to assist educating autistic children. © 2009 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 12}, keywords = {Application Softwares, Autistic Children, Children with Autism, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Development Approach, Education, Educational Software, Electrical Engineering, End-users, Handicapped Persons, Learning, Learning Disorder, Personalizations, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Methods}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Children with learning disability such as autism who have serious impairments with social, emotional, and communication skills require a high degree of personalization in using the educational software develop for them. The aim of this paper is to propose Block-Based Software Development method and approach that enables the end-users (such as parents and teachers) to build application software to suit the different need of an autistic child. This research hopefully can produce useful tailorable learning software in order to assist educating autistic children. © 2009 IEEE. |
Fauzan, N The best educational practices for children with Autism spectrum disorder Journal Article International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 4 (7), pp. 57-64, 2009, ISSN: 18331882, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @article{Fauzan200957, title = {The best educational practices for children with Autism spectrum disorder}, author = {N Fauzan}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-80051484080&doi=10.18848%2f1833-1882%2fCGP%2fv04i07%2f52957&partnerID=40&md5=fd79dbfe21ca0029fd147e212d22706f}, doi = {10.18848/1833-1882/CGP/v04i07/52957}, issn = {18331882}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-01-01}, journal = {International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences}, volume = {4}, number = {7}, pages = {57-64}, publisher = {Common Ground Research Networks}, abstract = {This is a research paper to address the problems and needs faced by children with Autism spectrum of psychological conditions and to propose the best educational practice for the children in schools. Children with autism are characterized by widespread abnormalities of social interactions and communication, as well as severely restricted interests and highly repetitive behavior. Information about Autism Spectrum Disorder and the theory of mind deficits were elaborated to understand the problems and needs of the learners in the school context. The author proposed the whole school approach involving the school counselor, the staff, the school management and family as the most effective mean of managing the challenging behavior of children with autism. The approach adapted from the report of Ministerial Advisory Committee: Students with Disabilities (MAC:SWD; 2006) that describes the quality educational practices for students with Asperger syndrome as observed in South Australian provide a useful resource for educators to assist the students with autism and their families. © Common Ground, Norsiah Fauzan, All Rights Reserved.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This is a research paper to address the problems and needs faced by children with Autism spectrum of psychological conditions and to propose the best educational practice for the children in schools. Children with autism are characterized by widespread abnormalities of social interactions and communication, as well as severely restricted interests and highly repetitive behavior. Information about Autism Spectrum Disorder and the theory of mind deficits were elaborated to understand the problems and needs of the learners in the school context. The author proposed the whole school approach involving the school counselor, the staff, the school management and family as the most effective mean of managing the challenging behavior of children with autism. The approach adapted from the report of Ministerial Advisory Committee: Students with Disabilities (MAC:SWD; 2006) that describes the quality educational practices for students with Asperger syndrome as observed in South Australian provide a useful resource for educators to assist the students with autism and their families. © Common Ground, Norsiah Fauzan, All Rights Reserved. |
2008 |
Rahim, N A; Hamzah, Z A Z; Sujud, A Music therapy: Storytelling with the special needs children Journal Article International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 3 (5), pp. 27-33, 2008, ISSN: 18331882, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @article{Rahim200827, title = {Music therapy: Storytelling with the special needs children}, author = {N A Rahim and Z A Z Hamzah and A Sujud}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-80051483404&partnerID=40&md5=e213de510d0f081030da02d3e3e4b2a3}, issn = {18331882}, year = {2008}, date = {2008-01-01}, journal = {International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences}, volume = {3}, number = {5}, pages = {27-33}, abstract = {This research investigates the effect of music therapy towards storytelling with special needs children. Music therapy is the structured use of music experiences to facilitate positive changes in human behaviour. It is a professional discipline that uses music to achieve therapeutic aims (Daveson and Edwards, 1998). Music therapy in special education is the functional use of music to achieve and enhance special education goals, while offering an alternative to traditional teaching methods (Daveson and Edwards, 1998). Positive changes in human behaviour means that music therapy aims to help special needs children to develop skills that have to do with overall development and personal growth. Children involved in this study are autistics. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills (Dawson, G., Toth, K., Abbott, R., Osterling, J., Munson, J., Estes, A., and Liaw, J., 2004). Children with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. The disorder makes it hard for them to communicate with others and relate to the outside world. Therefore, this study is to use music therapy to enhance the subjects to concerntrate on the story told by the teacher and also able to storytell to the class. Subjects consist of 4 autistic children from Melaka, Malaysia ages between 8 to 12 years old. It is found that autistic children able to understand the story and to storytell to the rest of the classroom. Music therapy had made the autistic children feel happy and always in a calm situation. © Common Ground, Normaliza Abd Rahim, All Rights Reserved.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This research investigates the effect of music therapy towards storytelling with special needs children. Music therapy is the structured use of music experiences to facilitate positive changes in human behaviour. It is a professional discipline that uses music to achieve therapeutic aims (Daveson and Edwards, 1998). Music therapy in special education is the functional use of music to achieve and enhance special education goals, while offering an alternative to traditional teaching methods (Daveson and Edwards, 1998). Positive changes in human behaviour means that music therapy aims to help special needs children to develop skills that have to do with overall development and personal growth. Children involved in this study are autistics. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills (Dawson, G., Toth, K., Abbott, R., Osterling, J., Munson, J., Estes, A., and Liaw, J., 2004). Children with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. The disorder makes it hard for them to communicate with others and relate to the outside world. Therefore, this study is to use music therapy to enhance the subjects to concerntrate on the story told by the teacher and also able to storytell to the class. Subjects consist of 4 autistic children from Melaka, Malaysia ages between 8 to 12 years old. It is found that autistic children able to understand the story and to storytell to the rest of the classroom. Music therapy had made the autistic children feel happy and always in a calm situation. © Common Ground, Normaliza Abd Rahim, All Rights Reserved. |
Amar, H S S Meeting the needs of children with disability in Malaysia Journal Article Medical Journal of Malaysia, 63 (1), pp. 1-3, 2008, ISSN: 03005283, (cited By 20). Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Behaviour Modification, Child Development, Child Health Care, Children, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Decision Making, Developmental Disorders, Developmental Screening, Disabled Children, Editorial, Health Care, Health Care Delivery, Health Practitioner, Health Program, Health Survey, Human, Intellectual Impairment, Learning Disorder, Malaysia, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Physical Disability, Preschool, Public Health Service, Register, Sensitivity and Specificity, Sensory Dysfunction, Social Adaptation, Social Welfare, Speech Therapy, Support Group, United Kingdom, United States @article{Amar20081, title = {Meeting the needs of children with disability in Malaysia}, author = {H S S Amar}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-49749107033&partnerID=40&md5=968c527b940374a37322a599d3ccc812}, issn = {03005283}, year = {2008}, date = {2008-01-01}, journal = {Medical Journal of Malaysia}, volume = {63}, number = {1}, pages = {1-3}, note = {cited By 20}, keywords = {Autism, Behaviour Modification, Child Development, Child Health Care, Children, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Decision Making, Developmental Disorders, Developmental Screening, Disabled Children, Editorial, Health Care, Health Care Delivery, Health Practitioner, Health Program, Health Survey, Human, Intellectual Impairment, Learning Disorder, Malaysia, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Physical Disability, Preschool, Public Health Service, Register, Sensitivity and Specificity, Sensory Dysfunction, Social Adaptation, Social Welfare, Speech Therapy, Support Group, United Kingdom, United States}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Tan, K L; Yadav, H Reassessment on the development of children with disability in Malaysia Journal Article Medical Journal of Malaysia, 63 (1), pp. 17-20, 2008, ISSN: 03005283, (cited By 5). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Article, Autism, Child Development, Children, Clinical Assessment Tool, Cohort Analysis, Controlled Study, Developmental Disorders, Developmental Screening, Disabled Children, Down Syndrome, Family, Female, Follow Up, Human, Infant, Learning Disorder, Major Clinical Study, Malaysia, Male, Mental Deficiency, Patient Selection, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Preschool, Primary Health Care, Register, Speech Disorder, Statistical Significance @article{Tan200817, title = {Reassessment on the development of children with disability in Malaysia}, author = {K L Tan and H Yadav}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-49649115291&partnerID=40&md5=8838ddaa3d9906d8b696be13e88f1baa}, issn = {03005283}, year = {2008}, date = {2008-01-01}, journal = {Medical Journal of Malaysia}, volume = {63}, number = {1}, pages = {17-20}, abstract = {This is a cohort study investigating the profile of children with disability registered with the primary health care clinics in Malaysia. The purpose of the study was to determine whether reassessment on the development of children with disability under rehabilitation should be done at three months interval or six months interval. Secondary data from the pilot project conducted by the Family Health Development Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia was used in this study. The study was carried out for seven months from 1st August 2004 until 28th February 2005. A total of 168 disabled children followed up for six months were selected in this study. Schedule of Growing Scale (SGS) II was the tool used for analysis. Results showed a statistically significant difference in the mean total SGS score at six months interval but not at three months interval. The result suggests that reassessment on children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, mental retardation and delayed speech under rehabilitation should be carried out every six months while children with gross developmental delay and slow learner might need a longer interval for reassessment.}, note = {cited By 5}, keywords = {Article, Autism, Child Development, Children, Clinical Assessment Tool, Cohort Analysis, Controlled Study, Developmental Disorders, Developmental Screening, Disabled Children, Down Syndrome, Family, Female, Follow Up, Human, Infant, Learning Disorder, Major Clinical Study, Malaysia, Male, Mental Deficiency, Patient Selection, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Preschool, Primary Health Care, Register, Speech Disorder, Statistical Significance}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This is a cohort study investigating the profile of children with disability registered with the primary health care clinics in Malaysia. The purpose of the study was to determine whether reassessment on the development of children with disability under rehabilitation should be done at three months interval or six months interval. Secondary data from the pilot project conducted by the Family Health Development Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia was used in this study. The study was carried out for seven months from 1st August 2004 until 28th February 2005. A total of 168 disabled children followed up for six months were selected in this study. Schedule of Growing Scale (SGS) II was the tool used for analysis. Results showed a statistically significant difference in the mean total SGS score at six months interval but not at three months interval. The result suggests that reassessment on children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, mental retardation and delayed speech under rehabilitation should be carried out every six months while children with gross developmental delay and slow learner might need a longer interval for reassessment. |
Srinivasan, V; Pandi-Perumal, S R; Spence, Warren D; Smits, M G; der Heijden, Van K B; Cardinali, D P Melatonin in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Book Taylor and Francis, 2008, ISBN: 9781420048087; 1420048074; 9781420048070, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: @book{Srinivasan2008225, title = {Melatonin in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder}, author = {V Srinivasan and S R Pandi-Perumal and D Warren Spence and M G Smits and K B Van der Heijden and D P Cardinali}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85076661105&doi=10.3109%2f9781420048087-20&partnerID=40&md5=2223a1ca3e428b5d800ce91d4b5f2263}, doi = {10.3109/9781420048087-20}, isbn = {9781420048087; 1420048074; 9781420048070}, year = {2008}, date = {2008-01-01}, journal = {Sleep and Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents}, pages = {225-234}, publisher = {Taylor and Francis}, abstract = {INTRODUCTION Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disability characterized by the occurrence of deficits in attention, hyperactivity or impulsivity or both. It co-occurs with many other developmental disorders such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, communication disorders, and learning disabilities (1). © 2008 by Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. All rights reserved.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } INTRODUCTION Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disability characterized by the occurrence of deficits in attention, hyperactivity or impulsivity or both. It co-occurs with many other developmental disorders such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, communication disorders, and learning disabilities (1). © 2008 by Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. All rights reserved. |
2007 |
Pandi-Perumal, S R; Srinivasan, V; Spence, D W; Cardinali, D P Role of the melatonin system in the control of sleep: Therapeutic implications Journal Article CNS Drugs, 21 (12), pp. 995-1018, 2007, ISSN: 11727047, (cited By 90). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Absence of Side Effects, Acetylserotonin Methyltransferase, Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome, Agomelatine, Alpha Tocopherol, Alzheimer Disease, Animals, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agent, Biosynthesis, Circadian Rhythm, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Clinical Trial, Confusion, Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, Drowsiness, Drug Dose Comparison, Drug Efficacy, Drug Half Life, Drug Mechanism, Fatigue, Fluvoxamine, Headache, Hormone Metabolism, Human, Hypnosis, Hypothalamus, Insomnia, Jet Lag, Macaca, Melatonin, Melatonin Receptor, Muscle Cramp, Nausea, Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Nonhuman, Noradrenalin, Pineal Body, Priority Journal, Protein Expression, Ramelteon, Rat Strain, Receptor Density, Receptors, REM Sleep, Retina Ganglion Cell, Review, Serotonin, Shift Worker, Sleep, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Waking Cycle, Smith Magenis Syndrome, Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, Sustained Drug Release, Vomiting @article{Pandi-Perumal2007995, title = {Role of the melatonin system in the control of sleep: Therapeutic implications}, author = {S R Pandi-Perumal and V Srinivasan and D W Spence and D P Cardinali}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-36248949004&doi=10.2165%2f00023210-200721120-00004&partnerID=40&md5=489ee976fa444beb95b26cdb77b722c2}, doi = {10.2165/00023210-200721120-00004}, issn = {11727047}, year = {2007}, date = {2007-01-01}, journal = {CNS Drugs}, volume = {21}, number = {12}, pages = {995-1018}, abstract = {The circadian rhythm of pineal melatonin secretion, which is controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), is reflective of mechanisms that are involved in the control of the sleep/wake cycle. Melatonin can influence sleep-promoting and sleep/wake rhythm-regulating actions through the specific activation of MT1 (melatonin 1a) and MT2 (melatonin 1b) receptors, the two major melatonin receptor subtypes found in mammals. Both receptors are highly concentrated in the SCN. In diurnal animals, exogenous melatonin induces sleep over a wide range of doses. In healthy humans, melatonin also induces sleep, although its maximum hypnotic effectiveness, as shown by studies of the timing of dose administration, is influenced by the circadian phase. In both young and elderly individuals with primary insomnia, nocturnal plasma melatonin levels tend to be lower than those in healthy controls. There are data indicating that, in affected individuals, melatonin therapy may be beneficial for ameliorating insomnia symptoms. Melatonin has been successfully used to treat insomnia in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism, as well as in other neurodevelopmental disorders in which sleep disturbance is commonly reported. In circadian rhythm sleep disorders, such as delayed sleep-phase syndrome, melatonin can significantly advance the phase of the sleep/wake rhythm. Similarly, among shift workers or individuals experiencing jet lag, melatonin is beneficial for promoting adjustment to work schedules and improving sleep quality. The hypnotic and rhythm-regulating properties of melatonin and its agonists (ramelteon, agomelatine) make them an important addition to the armamentarium of drugs for treating primary and secondary insomnia and circadian rhythm sleep disorders. © 2007 Adis Data Information BV. All rights reserved.}, note = {cited By 90}, keywords = {Absence of Side Effects, Acetylserotonin Methyltransferase, Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome, Agomelatine, Alpha Tocopherol, Alzheimer Disease, Animals, Ascorbic Acid, Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agent, Biosynthesis, Circadian Rhythm, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Clinical Trial, Confusion, Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, Drowsiness, Drug Dose Comparison, Drug Efficacy, Drug Half Life, Drug Mechanism, Fatigue, Fluvoxamine, Headache, Hormone Metabolism, Human, Hypnosis, Hypothalamus, Insomnia, Jet Lag, Macaca, Melatonin, Melatonin Receptor, Muscle Cramp, Nausea, Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Nonhuman, Noradrenalin, Pineal Body, Priority Journal, Protein Expression, Ramelteon, Rat Strain, Receptor Density, Receptors, REM Sleep, Retina Ganglion Cell, Review, Serotonin, Shift Worker, Sleep, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Waking Cycle, Smith Magenis Syndrome, Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, Sustained Drug Release, Vomiting}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The circadian rhythm of pineal melatonin secretion, which is controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), is reflective of mechanisms that are involved in the control of the sleep/wake cycle. Melatonin can influence sleep-promoting and sleep/wake rhythm-regulating actions through the specific activation of MT1 (melatonin 1a) and MT2 (melatonin 1b) receptors, the two major melatonin receptor subtypes found in mammals. Both receptors are highly concentrated in the SCN. In diurnal animals, exogenous melatonin induces sleep over a wide range of doses. In healthy humans, melatonin also induces sleep, although its maximum hypnotic effectiveness, as shown by studies of the timing of dose administration, is influenced by the circadian phase. In both young and elderly individuals with primary insomnia, nocturnal plasma melatonin levels tend to be lower than those in healthy controls. There are data indicating that, in affected individuals, melatonin therapy may be beneficial for ameliorating insomnia symptoms. Melatonin has been successfully used to treat insomnia in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism, as well as in other neurodevelopmental disorders in which sleep disturbance is commonly reported. In circadian rhythm sleep disorders, such as delayed sleep-phase syndrome, melatonin can significantly advance the phase of the sleep/wake rhythm. Similarly, among shift workers or individuals experiencing jet lag, melatonin is beneficial for promoting adjustment to work schedules and improving sleep quality. The hypnotic and rhythm-regulating properties of melatonin and its agonists (ramelteon, agomelatine) make them an important addition to the armamentarium of drugs for treating primary and secondary insomnia and circadian rhythm sleep disorders. © 2007 Adis Data Information BV. All rights reserved. |
2006 |
Blum, J D; Talib, N Balancing individual rights versus collective good in public health enforcement Journal Article Medicine and Law, 25 (2), pp. 273-281, 2006, ISSN: 07231393, (cited By 6). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Article, Autism, Childhood, Court, Freedom, Government, Harm Reduction, Human, Human Rights, Immunization, Infection Control, Infection Prevention, Jurisprudence, Mercury, Parental Behavior, Public Health Service, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Vaccine, Social Isolation, Treatment Refusal, United States, Vaccination @article{Blum2006273, title = {Balancing individual rights versus collective good in public health enforcement}, author = {J D Blum and N Talib}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33746936600&partnerID=40&md5=a2c4c6236febc643356d94b27241a893}, issn = {07231393}, year = {2006}, date = {2006-01-01}, journal = {Medicine and Law}, volume = {25}, number = {2}, pages = {273-281}, publisher = {Yozmot Heiliger Ltd}, abstract = {This paper explores the balance between common good and individual liberty in the context of public health regulation. The issues are explored in reference to two areas of regulation, isolation and quarantine in the case of SARS, and the rights of parents to refuse mandatory childhood immunizations. In the case of SARS, the analysis explores the age old practice of isolation and quarantine, an important preventive measure with clear civil liberty implications. In reference to childhood immunization the paper considers the American controversy involving the refusal of parents to have their children vaccinated, fearing that mercury in vaccines will lead to autism. The analysis explores the US Supreme Court case of Jacobson v. Massachusetts which 100 years ago established a four part test for evaluating claims of individuals that government public health authorities were infringing on their liberty interests. The paper endorses the four elements of necessity, reasonableness, proportionality, and harm avoidance identified in Jacobson, but calls for a more rigorous scientific evaluation to accompany this traditional test. © YOZMOT 2006.}, note = {cited By 6}, keywords = {Article, Autism, Childhood, Court, Freedom, Government, Harm Reduction, Human, Human Rights, Immunization, Infection Control, Infection Prevention, Jurisprudence, Mercury, Parental Behavior, Public Health Service, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Vaccine, Social Isolation, Treatment Refusal, United States, Vaccination}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This paper explores the balance between common good and individual liberty in the context of public health regulation. The issues are explored in reference to two areas of regulation, isolation and quarantine in the case of SARS, and the rights of parents to refuse mandatory childhood immunizations. In the case of SARS, the analysis explores the age old practice of isolation and quarantine, an important preventive measure with clear civil liberty implications. In reference to childhood immunization the paper considers the American controversy involving the refusal of parents to have their children vaccinated, fearing that mercury in vaccines will lead to autism. The analysis explores the US Supreme Court case of Jacobson v. Massachusetts which 100 years ago established a four part test for evaluating claims of individuals that government public health authorities were infringing on their liberty interests. The paper endorses the four elements of necessity, reasonableness, proportionality, and harm avoidance identified in Jacobson, but calls for a more rigorous scientific evaluation to accompany this traditional test. © YOZMOT 2006. |
2005 |
Jayachandra, S Is secretin effective in treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)? Journal Article International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, 35 (1), pp. 99-101, 2005, ISSN: 00912174, (cited By 2). Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Clinical Trial, Drug Effect, Drug Efficacy, Drug Mechanism, Gastrointestinal Symptom, Human, Hypersensitivity, Injections, Intravenous, Letter, Secretin, Treatment Outcome @article{Jayachandra200599, title = {Is secretin effective in treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)?}, author = {S Jayachandra}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-23044481281&doi=10.2190%2fQ1D2-5DNB-V4FJ-J9M5&partnerID=40&md5=791bd90c9cdaa7b82bc5d7e8b8c5a7de}, doi = {10.2190/Q1D2-5DNB-V4FJ-J9M5}, issn = {00912174}, year = {2005}, date = {2005-01-01}, journal = {International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine}, volume = {35}, number = {1}, pages = {99-101}, note = {cited By 2}, keywords = {Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Clinical Trial, Drug Effect, Drug Efficacy, Drug Mechanism, Gastrointestinal Symptom, Human, Hypersensitivity, Injections, Intravenous, Letter, Secretin, Treatment Outcome}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Jayachandra, S Need for internet based scoring system for autism treatment evaluation [2] Journal Article Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 35 (5), pp. 685, 2005, ISSN: 01623257, (cited By 1). Links | BibTeX | Tags: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Evaluation, Health Service, Health Services Needs and Demand, Human, Infant, Infantile Autism, Instrumentation, Internet, Letter, Priority Journal, Psychoeducation, Psychotherapy, Reliability, Scoring System, Treatment Outcome @article{Jayachandra2005685, title = {Need for internet based scoring system for autism treatment evaluation [2]}, author = {S Jayachandra}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33644946467&doi=10.1007%2fs10803-005-0016-7&partnerID=40&md5=6d3e95280dce87a6ec735d67e27fe5bc}, doi = {10.1007/s10803-005-0016-7}, issn = {01623257}, year = {2005}, date = {2005-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders}, volume = {35}, number = {5}, pages = {685}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Evaluation, Health Service, Health Services Needs and Demand, Human, Infant, Infantile Autism, Instrumentation, Internet, Letter, Priority Journal, Psychoeducation, Psychotherapy, Reliability, Scoring System, Treatment Outcome}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
1995 |
Kasmini, K; Zasmani, S Asperger's syndrome: a report of two cases from Malaysia. Journal Article Singapore medical journal, 36 (6), pp. 641-643, 1995, ISSN: 00375675, (cited By 2). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Article, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Case Report, Child Development Disorders, Children, Classification (of information), Human, Language Development Disorders, Language Disability, Malaysia, Male, Pervasive, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychological Aspect, Psychological Rating Scale, Social Behaviour, Stereotyped Behaviour, Stereotypy, Syndrome @article{Kasmini1995641, title = {Asperger's syndrome: a report of two cases from Malaysia.}, author = {K Kasmini and S Zasmani}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0029445569&partnerID=40&md5=6280382e5c679f84eea178a916b2e19f}, issn = {00375675}, year = {1995}, date = {1995-01-01}, journal = {Singapore medical journal}, volume = {36}, number = {6}, pages = {641-643}, abstract = {Asperger's Syndrome is a distinct variant of autism, with a prevalence rate of 10 to 26 per 10,000 of normal intelligence, and 0.4 per 10,000 in those with mild mental retardation. The syndrome now has its own clinical entity and diagnostic criteria. It is being officially listed in the ICD-10 under pervasive developmental disorder. Two such cases are described in this article. Case One lacked the ability to relate to others, was excessively preoccupied with the late actor P. Ramlee and demonstrated a peculiar behaviour of holding on to toothbrushes in his early childhood. Cognitively, he was unable to synthesise words into meaningful sentences. Similarly, Case Two was unable to relate well to others and was preoccupied with the planets and its constellations. Though he appeared intelligent with an IQ score of 101, he was unable to follow instructions at school. Both children had motor clumsiness and fulfilled the criteria for the diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome.}, note = {cited By 2}, keywords = {Article, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Case Report, Child Development Disorders, Children, Classification (of information), Human, Language Development Disorders, Language Disability, Malaysia, Male, Pervasive, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychological Aspect, Psychological Rating Scale, Social Behaviour, Stereotyped Behaviour, Stereotypy, Syndrome}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Asperger's Syndrome is a distinct variant of autism, with a prevalence rate of 10 to 26 per 10,000 of normal intelligence, and 0.4 per 10,000 in those with mild mental retardation. The syndrome now has its own clinical entity and diagnostic criteria. It is being officially listed in the ICD-10 under pervasive developmental disorder. Two such cases are described in this article. Case One lacked the ability to relate to others, was excessively preoccupied with the late actor P. Ramlee and demonstrated a peculiar behaviour of holding on to toothbrushes in his early childhood. Cognitively, he was unable to synthesise words into meaningful sentences. Similarly, Case Two was unable to relate well to others and was preoccupied with the planets and its constellations. Though he appeared intelligent with an IQ score of 101, he was unable to follow instructions at school. Both children had motor clumsiness and fulfilled the criteria for the diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome. |