The experiences of African immigrant mothers living in the United Kingdom with a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder: an interpretive phenomenological analysis

Interpretive phenomenological analysis was used to investigate the experiences of six African immigrant mothers living in the United Kingdom with a child diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The mothers took part in one-off, semi-structured interviews. Four themes were identified: caring for a child we did not expect, the pain of stigma and rejection, frameworks of meaning, and negotiating conflicting cultural beliefs. Many aspects of the mothers’ experiences appear related to their position as immigrants from cultures with contrasting belief systems regarding child development and disability. Conflicts between African cultural beliefs and a western, medical understanding of ASD appeared to create a feeling of cognitive dissonance for the mothers. The strategies used to negotiate this appear to map onto Berry’s acculturation strategies, suggesting that the experience of having a child with ASD impacts upon the acculturation process. Implications for clinical practice and policy are discussed.     

A qualitative investigation of risk and protective factors for interpersonal violence in adults on the autism spectrum

Abstract

Individuals on the autism spectrum are at an increased risk of experiencing violence. This study sought to understand the opinions of adults on the spectrum regarding potential risk and protective factors for interpersonal violence. Twenty-two adults (12 men; 18 to 53 years of age) participated in semi-structured qualitative interviews. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed. The results of the qualitative analysis identified individual and contextual risk and protective factors. Protective themes focused on individual needs (awareness of the self and the environment, interpersonal knowledge/skills, skill building strategies) and supportive contexts (benefits of a trusted person, advocates, fostering acceptance and inclusion). There is a need for strategies to decrease the vulnerability to, and the impact of, interpersonal violence. Individuals on the spectrum have the capacity to provide important information regarding safety promotion and risk factors for interpersonal violence, and their expertise should play a role in guiding efforts that promote safety.     

‘My Parents told us that they will always Treat my Brother Differently Because he is Autistic’ – Are Siblings of Autistic Children the Forgotten Ones?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) does not only affect the child alone, but the family unit as well. This qualitative study explored the impacts of ASD on the relationship between parents and their neuro-typical children and how the neuro-typical children cope with the impacts of having an autistic sibling in the family. Utilising principles of the social relations theory, five Singaporean families (n = 10) consisting of five mothers and five neuro-typical children were interviewed. Both the mothers and the neuro-typical children were seen to be equal agents in influencing the interactions with each other, and contributed in maintaining the close relationship through various strategies. Findings revealed that having an autistic child in the family imposed certain constraints and additional responsibilities for the family members. Despite so, the neuro-typical children coped well with such constraints. The in-depth data highlight the value of considering both the agency of mothers and the neuro-typical children and how they bidirectionally influence each other while sharing the caregiving roles for the autistic child in the family. It is strongly recommended for practitioners to incorporate elements of child's agency when expanding their scope of psychosocial intervention work with the neuro-typical children.     

Krashen与Bialystok二语习得理论比较研究

Krashen和Bialystok的模式是第二语言习得领域提出较早,至今仍有很大影响的理论。在概述其内容后,本文重点分析了两个理论模式的相似、相异之处。相似性分析使两理论得到相互阐释和互相证明,相异分析找出了互补之处,使其有了更强的阐释力,最后探讨了对我国外语教学的启示。     

基于三角形分布的无线电频谱拍卖竞价策略研究

在频谱拍卖中,电信运营企业的竞价策略非常重要。以为电信运营企业提供最优竞价策略为思路,根据频谱对企业的价值分布特点,以及现阶段我国电信行业的市场特征和无线电运营企业频谱拍卖竞价的风险态度和偏好特点,运用不完全信息静态博弈理论,构建基于三角形分布的无线电频谱使用权拍卖竞价博弈模型,并对其均衡结果进行了分析,提出了一种综合考虑风险偏好和集中趋势的竞价策略。通过均衡分析还发现,企业估价的集中趋势或风险偏好度同向激励其均衡出价。     

Fiscal Mapping Autism Spectrum Disorder Funds: A Case Study of Ohio

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have complex needs requiring regular service utilization. Policymakers, administrators, and community leaders are looking for ways to finance ASD services and systems. Understanding the fiscal resources that support ASD services is essential. This article uses fiscal mapping to explore ASD funding streams in Ohio. Fiscal mapping steps are overviewed to assist ASD stakeholders in identifying and examining ASD-related funding. Implications are drawn related to how fiscal mapping could be used to identify and leverage funding for ASD services. The resulting information is critical to utilizing existing resources, advocating for resources, and leveraging available funds.     

反周期J-自伴Hill算子的谱

给出了带有复值周期系数q（x）=^∞Σk=1ake^ikx（其中^∞Σk=1∣ak∣〈∞）的常型J-自伴Hill算子在反周期边界条件下的Floquet判别式及其谱.     

Factors That May Influence Parent Treatment Decision Making for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

ABSTRACT

The number of interventions available for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has expanded greatly in recent years, although relatively little is known about the factors that influence family caregivers as they make treatment decisions for their children. This study involved a statewide survey of parents of young children with ASD to examine the relative weights of the factors that influenced their treatment decisions. Results suggested that caregivers rely on their own intuition for much decision making, although selected professionals are also influential. Implications for professionals working with children with ASD and their families are discussed.     

人民公社失败的制度经济学解理 ——一个分析框架及其应用

本文通过构建一个"产权结构-计量能力-环境特性-经济绩效"的制度分析框架,揭示了人民公社组织制度低效率的根源,并引入"柠檬市场"模型从监督成本的维度解析了败德行为造成人民公社失败的生成机理.     

譜分析和滤波兼容的模拟系統

本文利用序列的双重性原理对移动傅立叶变换作了深入的研究.根据频率采样理论,将模拟系统的传递函数H(ω)分解为若干子系统之和,并画出其结构框图,这个系统可以用来测量模拟信号的移动离散谱,也可用作低通、带通或梳状滤波器.最后还给出实现该系统的具体方框图.