Toddlers With Autism

Watson, Linda R.; Baranek, Grace T.; DiLavore, Pamela C.

doi:10.1097/00001163-200307000-00003

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“…Deficits in imitation are one of the earliest social functioning impairments noted for children with autism (Rogers, 1999;Stone, Lemanek, Fishel, Fernandez, & Altemeier, 1990;Watson, Baranek, & Delavore, 2003;Williams, Whiten & Singh, 2004). This deficit in imitative behaviour can have many social, communicative and cognitive implications (Smith & Bryson, 1994) and, as it is considered to be a key part of caregiver-infant social interaction, it may also be important in the development of awareness of self and others (Smith & Bryson, 1994;Meltzoff, 1990).…”

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Perceptual Control Theory and the Phenomenological Analysis of the Experience of Autism: A Case Study

Brown¹,

Carey²

2012

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Autism is defined as a developmental disorder that is often characterized by deficits in a broad range of social functioning. The present qualitative study attempts to begin to understand the subjective and functional nature of these apparent deficits in one boy diagnosed with autism. Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis and the framework of Perceptual Control Theory the child's behaviours were considered to be attempts to control his perceptual experience of his environment. Understanding autistic behaviour in this way might allow for a greater understanding of the capabilities of a child with autism rather than focusing on deficits. Stimulation, certainty, and self-interest were identified as possible perceptual themes controlled by the participant. The implications of these findings are discussed in reference to current literature.

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Perceptual Control Theory and the Phenomenological Analysis of the Experience of Autism: A Case Study

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Carey²

2012

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“…Because the literature shows that individuals with ASD may have difficulties in areas of occupation such as self-care; IADLs; sleep; functional and pretend play; leisure pursuits; social participation; education and work performance; and performance skills, performance patterns, and client factors such as sensory integration and modulation, self-regulation, praxis, and motor imitation, occupational therapy evaluations conducted at the individual level should assess these areas (Baranek, 2002;Case-Smith & Bryan, 1999;Foster & Cox, 2013;Johnson & Myers, 2007;Kientz & Dunn, 1997;Libby, Powell, Messer, & Jordan, 1998;Rutherford & Rogers, 2003;Shattuck et al, 2007;Tomchek & Case-Smith, 2009;Watson, Baranek, & DiLavore, 2003;Zaks, 2006). At the group level, the evaluation process may focus on analyzing the program structure, resources, and services that support individuals on the autism spectrum to engage in desired occupations.…”

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