Evidence-Based Practices in Autism: Where We Started

Reichow, Brian; Volkmar, Fred R.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-6975-0_1

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“…Having informed consumers is a cornerstone of evidencebased practice (Reichow and Volkmar 2011;Straus et al 2005). The World Wide Web has the potential to be a great resource for increasing consumer knowledge, especially given the finding suggesting that searching for healthrelated information is one of the most common uses of the World Wide Web (Fox and Fallows 2003).…”

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Characteristics and Quality of Autism Websites

Reichow¹,

Halpern

Steinhoff

et al. 2011

J Autism Dev Disord

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The World Wide Web is a common method for obtaining information on autism spectrum disorders, however, there are no guidelines for finding websites with high quality. We conducted two studies examining the characteristics and/or quality of autism websites in 2009 and 2010. We found websites with a .gov top-level domain had a statistically significant association with high quality websites and websites offering a product or service and websites promoting a non-evidence-based practice had a statistically significant association with poor quality websites. Based on our work we concluded that online information should not replace the information consumers obtain from professionals. Further implications for practice, overview of study limitations and future directions are provided.

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confidence: 98%

Characteristics and Quality of Autism Websites

Reichow¹,

Halpern

Steinhoff

et al. 2011

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…With respect to study design standards, robotics researchers face a long tradition and deeply ingrained methodology and must adapt to the practices of the clinical community. Clinical standards are also not negotiable within the space of collaboration with roboticists because such standards impact legal, educational, and medical decisions regarding the provision of care to affected individuals (Reichow & Volkmar, 2011). Studies with larger, statistically valid, comparisons are beginning to be conducted (e.g., Feil-Seifer & Matarić, 2011) and the reporting mechanisms for single subject, or case study, designs (which require specific design considerations to have traction within the clinical community; see Kazdin, 2011;Reichow et al, 2008) have also begun to gain acceptance within the robotics community.…”

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Bridging the Research Gap: Making HRI Useful to Individuals with Autism

Kim

Paul

Shic

et al. 2012

JHRI

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While there is a rich history of studies involving robots and individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), few of these studies have made substantial impact in the clinical research community. In this paper we first examine how differences in approach, study design, evaluation, and publication practices have hindered uptake of these research results. Based on ten years of collaboration, we suggest a set of design principles that satisfy the needs (both academic and cultural) of both the robotics and clinical autism research communities. Using these principles, we present a study that demonstrates a quantitatively measured improvement in human-human social interaction for children with ASD, effected by interaction with a robot.

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“…Even with these specialised fields, the level of knowledge is still low [ 14 ]. Reichow, as well as Newton both, listed limited knowledge among health care providers and a dearth of specialist care services as some of the main issues facing autism in Africa [ 30 , 31 ]. The situation is quite different from other regions.…”

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Comparative Study on Knowledge About Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Paediatric and Psychiatric Nurses in Public Hospitals in Kumasi, Ghana

Wireko-Gyebi¹,

Sandra

2018

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Background:Despite the existence of autism spectrum disorder in Ghana, few studies have provided the necessary information on the phenomenon. These studies have mostly focused on speech and language therapy for children and modification of classroom environment for children with autism spectrum disorder. This approach has resulted in a paucity of knowledge on nurse’s knowledge of autism spectrum disorder in Ghana.Objective:The study sought to assess the knowledge of paediatric and psychiatric on autism spectrum disorder.Method:In this study, 130 paediatric and 93 psychiatric nurses sampled from five public hospitals in the Kumasi Metropolis participated in the survey. The Knowledge about Childhood Autism among Health Workers (KCAHW) questionnaire was employed to assess their knowledge of autism spectrum disorder.Results:It emerged from the study that psychiatric nurses were more knowledgeable on autism spectrum disorder than paediatric nurses in general and specifically on each of the four domains on the KCAHW questionnaire. However, the level of knowledge on autism spectrum disorder among both groups of nurses remains low. Apart from the previous encounter, there were no significant differences between paediatric and psychiatric nurses’ gender, age, marital status, working experience and their knowledge.Conclusion:In view of the findings, it will be appropriate for autism spectrum disorder to be included in the clinical training curriculum as well as the continuous professional education for both paediatric and psychiatric nurses. This will go a long way in helping paediatric and psychiatric nurses to increase their knowledge of autism spectrum disorder.

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Evidence-Based Practices in Autism: Where We Started

Cited by 32 publications

References 102 publications

Characteristics and Quality of Autism Websites

Characteristics and Quality of Autism Websites

Bridging the Research Gap: Making HRI Useful to Individuals with Autism

Comparative Study on Knowledge About Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Paediatric and Psychiatric Nurses in Public Hospitals in Kumasi, Ghana

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