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Fall 2015
Background The therapeutic relationship (TR) in physiotherapy, sometimes described as the rapport or the alliance between physiotherapist and patient, is an important aspect of clinical interactions. Physiotherapists are expected attend to the TR as a standard of patient-centred practice. Recent...
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CLINICAL UTILITY OF THE AUTISM OBSERVATION SCALE FOR INFANTS (AOSI) FOR PREDICTING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD) IN 12-MONTH- OLD INFANTS AT INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF ASD
CLINICAL UTILITY OF THE AUTISM OBSERVATION SCALE FOR INFANTS (AOSI) FOR PREDICTING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD) IN 12-MONTH- OLD INFANTS AT INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF ASD
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Background: The Autism Observation Scale for Infants (AOSI) has been used to investigate early features of children with an increased likelihood (IL) of a later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Though independent research groups have evaluated its use in IL infant siblings (younger...
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Effects of hippotherapy on the motivation and social interaction/social communication for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Engagement in purposeful activities is essential for development and is difficult for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who also have impairments of social interaction and communication. In hippotherapy, riding and other horse related activities can be used to promote children’s...
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Efficacy of CBT-based social skills intervention for school-aged boys with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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School-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience significant difficulty with peer interaction (Lord & Bishop, 2010), an important aspect of childhood. Unresolved social skills difficulties lead to continued dysfunction in relationships which influence long term success....
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Spring 2011
This study researches student engagement with issues related to the interaction between science and religion. The researcher’s background in teaching both science classes and religion classes and as a chaplain became part of the context for researching student tension between science and religion...
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Fall 2012
Many rural Alberta communities face critical issues of sustainability including rural-urban migration by youth and young adults. Drawing on research in Alberta, this thesis identifies the factors influencing rural-urban migration and discusses ways of empowering communities. A survey of youth...
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Fall 2011
This research was designed to determine what conceptual changes occur when students use computer simulations, and whether simulations with characteristics defined as engaging by Adams et al. (2008a; 2008b), Granlund, Berglund, and Eriksson (2000), Kali and Linn (2008), Kim, Yoon, Whang, Tversky,...
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Processes of participant engagement with the Edmonton Drug Treatment Court: A grounded theory
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The Edmonton Drug Treatment and Community Restoration Court (EDTC) diverts substance-addicted offenders from the criminal justice system and provides intensive court supervision, case management, and links to social, employment and education support. This thesis aimed to generate a grounded...
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Fall 2015
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by impairments in social-communication, and restricted, repetitive and stereotypical patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. There is a paucity of research about the adult population as the vast majority of research into ASD has focused...