4 results on '"Pecchini, Edoardo"'
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2. Our Mythical Hope. The Ancient Myths as Medicine for the Hardships of Life in Children's and Young Adults' Culture
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Marciniak, Katarzyna, Dasen, Véronique, Bryant Davies, Rachel, Jerzak, Katarzyna, Johnson, Marguerite, Kieniewicz, Jan, Burton, Simon J.G., Burton, Marilyn E., Lowe, N.J., Sucharski, Robert A., Stierstorfer, Michael, Janka, Markus, Deacy, Susan, Pecchini, Edoardo, Burns, Krishni, Murnaghan, Sheila, Roberts, Deborah H., Hall, Edith, Paulouskaya, Hanna, Neba, Divine Che, Nkemleke, Daniel A., Kümmerling-Meibauer, Bettina, Hale, Elizabeth, Puetz, Babette, Lovatt, Helen, Maurice, Lisa, Volioti, Katerina, Peer, Ayelet, Mik, Anna, Olechowska, Elżbieta, Axer, Jerzy, Rybak, Krzysztof, Hodkinson, Owen, and Marciniak, Katarzyna
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youth ,life difficulties ,OurMythicalChildhood ,mythology ,hope ,childhood - Abstract
Classical Antiquity is a particularly important field in terms of “Hope studies” […]. For centuries, the ancient tradition, and classical mythology in particular, has been a common reference point for whole hosts of creators of culture, across many parts of the world, and with the new media and globalization only increasing its impact. Thus, in our research at this stage, we have decided to study how the authors of literary and audiovisual texts for youth make use of the ancient myths to support their young protagonists (and readers or viewers) in crucial moments of their existence, on their road into adulthood, and in those dark hours when it seems that life is about to shatter and fade away. However, if Hope is summoned in time, the crisis can be overcome and the protagonist grows stronger, with a powerful uplifting message for the public. […] Owing to this, we get a chance to remain true to our ideas, to keep faith in our dreams, and, when the decisive moment comes, to choose not hatred but love, not darkness but light. Katarzyna Marciniak, University of Warsaw, From the introductory chapter
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3. Early Sensory Profile in Autism Spectrum Disorders Predicts Emotional and Behavioral Issues.
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Fabbri-Destro, Maddalena, Maugeri, Federica, Ianni, Carolina, Corsini, Sofia, Di Stefano, Erica, Scatigna, Stefano, Crifaci, Giulia, Bruzzi, Gianina, Berloffa, Stefano, Fantozzi, Pamela, Prato, Adriana, Muccio, Rosy, Valente, Elena, Pelagatti, Susanna, Pecchini, Edoardo, Zulli, Filippo, Rizzo, Renata, Milone, Annarita, Viglione, Valentina, and Barone, Rita
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AUTISM spectrum disorders ,CHILD Behavior Checklist ,EMOTIONAL problems of children ,SOCIAL impact ,SOCIAL participation - Abstract
Background: Abnormal sensory reactivity is considered one of the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and has been associated with autism severity, poorer functional outcomes, and behavioral difficulties across the lifespan. Its early characterization could provide valuable insights into the processes favoring the instantiation of maladaptive behaviors. Objectives: The present study has two aims: (1) to describe the sensory profile of preschool children with ASD compared with an age-matched population of children with a diagnosis of language disorder (DLD) and typically developing (TD) control peers; (2) to explore within each group whether the sensory alterations play a predictive role in the instantiation of emotional and behavioral issues. Methods: The parents of 42 ASD, 18 DLD, and 56 TD filled out the Sensory Processing Measure—Preschool (SPM-P). To gather information on competencies, behaviors, and emotional problems of children, the Child Behavior Checklist 1½-5 (CBCL 1½-5) was also administered. Results: On the SPM-P, ASD and DLD samples generally had scores more compromised than control peers. The contrast between ASD and DLD was reflected in a higher (and highly significant) impairment on the social participation and hearing subscales, suggesting a greater sensitivity and a possible specificity of these scores for ASD. More importantly, linear regression analyses revealed a strong and predictive association for ASD children with SPM total scores explaining more than 50% of the variance of the CBCL 1½-5 total scores (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Our findings reinforce the need to detect the abnormal sensory profiles of ASD already at an early stage and during clinical evaluations. Due to the impact on the emotional and behavioral manifestations, such a procedure has significant clinical and social implications, potentially guiding the development of new interventions relying on multisensory strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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4. Sensory Profiles in School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Descriptive Study Using the Sensory Processing Measure-2 (SPM-2).
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Narzisi, Antonio, Fabbri-Destro, Maddalena, Crifaci, Giulia, Scatigna, Stefano, Maugeri, Federica, Berloffa, Stefano, Fantozzi, Pamela, Prato, Adriana, Muccio, Rosy, Valente, Elena, Viglione, Valentina, Pecchini, Edoardo, Pelagatti, Susanna, Rizzo, Renata, Milone, Annarita, Barone, Rita, and Masi, Gabriele
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CHILDREN with autism spectrum disorders ,SCHOOL children ,SENSORIMOTOR integration ,AUTISM spectrum disorders ,PSYCHOEDUCATION ,AUTONOMY (Psychology) - Abstract
Background: Sensory reactivity is considered one of the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and has been associated with poorer functional outcomes, behavioral difficulties, and autism severity across the lifespan. The characterization of the sensory processing in ASD has thus become crucial to identify the sensory and motor features influencing the development of personal autonomy. Objectives: The present study has two aims: (1) to compare the sensory processing between school-aged children with ASD and typically developing peers (TD); (2) to evaluate whether, within the ASD sample, the cognitive level and reported sensory symptoms explain the scores exhibited at the Sensory Processing Measure (SPM-2). Methods: The SPM-2 test was administered to the parents of 105 children with ASD and 70 TD. The ASD group was further subdivided into two groups, namely high and low functioning based on their cognitive level (High Functioning (HF), IQ > 80; Low Functioning (LF), IQ < 80). Results: ASD children exhibited higher scores throughout the SPM-2 total score and its multiple subscales. Within ASD, while HF and LF children did not differ in terms of the SPM-2 total score, a significant difference was found for the hearing, social participation, and balance and motion subscales. Conclusions: Aside from classical knowledge that the ASD population suffers from sensory processing disorders, we revealed that different sensory patterns are associated with high or low cognitive functioning. Beyond its neurobiological interest, such knowledge may be of fundamental importance for individualizing psychoeducational interventions in preschool- and school-aged children and later developmental stages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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