Citation: Hill, J., Ziviani, J., Driscoll, C., & Cawdell-Smith, J. (2019). Can canine-assisted interventions affect the social behaviours of children on the autism spectrum? A systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 6(1), 13-25. Link to publisher’s article.
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Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on quality of life of patients with schizophrenia and related disorders: A systematic review
Citation: Puolakka, K. & Pitkanen, A. (2019). Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on quality of life of patients with schizophrenia and related disorders: A systematic review. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 33, 73-82. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of dog assisted therapy for adults with autism spectrum disorder: An exploratory randomized controlled trial
Citation: Wijker, C., Leontjevas, R., Spek, A., & Enders-Slegers, M. (2019). Effects of dog assisted therapy for adults with autism spectrum disorder: An exploratory randomized controlled trial. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Advanced Online Publication. Link to publisher’s article.
The effect of strengthening executive functions through group games on the social skills of preschool children
Citation: Amani, M., Koruzhdeh, E., & Taiyari, S. (2019). The effect of strengthening executive functions through group games on the social skills of preschool children. Games for Health Journal, 8(3), 213-219. Link to publisher’s article.
Scoping review: Physical activity and social functioning in young people with autism spectrum disorder
Citation: Reinders, N., Branco, A., Wright, K., Fletcher, P., & Bryden, P. (2019). Scoping review: Physical activity and social functioning in young people with autism spectrum disorder. Frontiers in Psychology, 10(120), 1-17. Link to publisher’s article.
Effectiveness of community-based early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis
Citation: Nahmias, A., Pellecchia, M., Stahmer, C., & Mandell, D. (2019). Effectiveness of community-based early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 60(11), 1200-1209. Link to publisher’s article.
Parent-mediated interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review
Citation: Athoff, C., Dammann, C., Hope, S., & Ausderau, K. (2019). Parent-mediated interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(3), NL. Link to publisher’s article.
Studying the effects of computer serious games on people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder: A systematic literature review
Citation: Tsikinas, S. & Xinogalos, S. (2018). Studying the effects of computer serious games on people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder: A systematic literature review. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 35(NL), 61-73. Link to publisher’s article.
Efficacy of group-based organised physical activity participation for social outcomes in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Howells, K., Sivaratnam, C., May, T., Lindor, E., McGillivray, J., & Rinehart, N. (2019). Efficacy of group-based organised physical activity participation for social outcomes in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49(8), 3290-3308. doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-04050-9. Link to publisher’s article.
Psychological interventions to reduce positive symptoms in schizophrenia: Systematic review and network meta-analysis
Citation: Bighelli, I., Huhn, M., Schneider-Thoma, J., Krause, M., Reitmeir, C.,…& Leucht, S. (2018). Psychological interventions to reduce positive symptoms in schizophrenia: Systematic review and network meta-analysis. World Psychiatry, 17(3), 316-329. doi: 10.1002/wps.20577. Link to publisher’s article.