Christine K Syriopoulou-Delli

University of Macedonia | UOM · Department of Educational and Social Policy

Due to adaptations in legislation and policy higher education has become more available to people with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorders. Currently, students with intellectual and developmental disabilities are enrolled in universities. Innovations and measures are necessary at institutions of higher education in order to cre...

In this paper we aim to review papers that have investigated the effects and the impact of the use of Distance Learning in students with ASD Formulation of research questions Inclusion/exclusion criteria Literature search (Scopus, ERIC, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Google Scholar) Keywords: Distance Learning, E-Learning, ASD, Autism Methodology designed...

Employment is one of the major problems faced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during their transition to independent living. Unemployment and underemploymentare very common in this population, indicating a gap in vocational rehabilitation. Effective vocational instruction is therefore very important for individuals with ASD, and...

Η Χριστίνα Συριοπούλου - Δελλή, Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια του Τμήματος Εκπαιδευτικής και Κοινωνικής Πολιτικής, Διευθύντρια του Εργαστηρίου Αναπτυξιακών Διαταραχών - Αυτισμού (https://labautism.uom.gr/) του Πανεπιστημίου Μακεδονίας, με την ευκαιρία της Παγκόσμιας Ημέρας Ατόμων με Αναπηρία στις 3 Δεκεμβρίου, διοργανώνει Ημερίδα την Πέμπτη 1/12/2022 ώρα...

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Background: Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience symptoms of various mental disorders along with the characteristics that define ASD. High rates of several psychiatric disorders have been reported in people with ASD such as anxiety, depression, cognitive problems, emotional regulation difficulties and relate...

The debate over autism and the research efforts to study, understand and confront the phenomenon more than often encounters theoretical and interpretive impasses that also reflect our inability to provide a coherent definition. This seems to be confirmed because we currently refer it to as a Spectrum. Dealing with the phenomenon is a challenge that...

Countries seek to implement sustainable policies for supporting professionals working with students with an autism spectrum disorder. These policies can advance more slowly in developing states like Romania and Greece. As such, this study aimed to investigate the reported knowledge and training needs of professionals working with ASD students to in...

Asperger, ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα. Abstract Ι ndividuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are characterised by difficulties in social communication and social interaction alongside unusually restricted, repetitive behaviour and interests. High-functioning individuals with autism have average or higher intelligence. The lack of intellectual disabili...

The aim of the project is the creation of a European -level strategic partnership and know-how exchange network for vocational training of professionals. In addition, aim of the project is the preparation, development and implementation of a large-scale training program on the use of alternative systems of communication for individuals with Autism...

Play is an essential activity for all children and it is linked with the development of many aspects of their social skills. Despite gaining satisfaction, children with ASD face problems when engaging in different types of play. The current review focuses on the use of educational robots that can work as mediators for play activities for children w...

The chapter examines the representation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Greek cinema and its possible pedagogical effect. The qualitative method of discourse analysis was applied to investigate these issues in four short Greek films, two of which were documentaries in each of which the protagonist was a child or young person with ASD. Prelimin...

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder are characterised by difficulties in social communication, by restricted, repetitive behaviour and interests. Autism is a highly heterogeneous disorder; high-functioning individuals with autism have average or higher intelligence and superficially normal language skills. The lack of intellectual disability...

Employment appears to be one of the greatest problems individuals with ASD have to deal with during their transition to adult life. In particular, unemployment or underemployment appears to be common among them, which suggests a gap in employment theory and practice focusing on the needs of this population. Tech-aided interventions appear to be pro...

Play is an essential activity for all children and it is linked with the development of many aspects of their social skills. Despite gaining satisfaction, children with ASD face problems when engaging in different types of play. The current review focuses on the use of educational robots that can work as mediators for play activities for children w...

Early and objective autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment, as well as early intervention are particularly important and may have long term benefits in the lives of ASD people. ASD assessment relies on subjective rather on objective criteria, whereas advances in research point to up-to-date procedures for early ASD assessment comprising eye-trac...

This is an observational study using descriptive methods and following the guidelines of cross-sectional studies. Taking into account that the children’s needs and abilities are continuously changing, the authors proposed robot-based interventions to enhance independent living skills. Social robots as intervention and therapy agents for children wi...

This is a review of studies from the years 2010 to 2020 on the use of robotics to improve the independent living skills of adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Individuals with ASD experience a wide range of challenges, including difficulties in social functioning, one of the core features of the disorder. Rapid progres...

This review identified 8 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated early intervention (EI) programs for infants in the age-group 18-48 months who either had been diagnosed with, or were considered at risk for, autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The studies were summarized in terms of participant characteristics, intervention characteristics,...

Parents of children with a recently ASD diagnosis face elevated distress and mental health problems like stress, depression, and anxiety. Lately, few interventions which target directly parents’ of preschool children well-being have been implemented in some researches. It was conducted a review of studies that empirically tested the effects of diff...

Repetitive and stereotyped behaviors (RSBs) are core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and they affect the functionality of individuals with ASD. Robot assisted therapy can be beneficial for children with ASD in various ways, but relevant research focusing specifically on robot enhanced interventions (REIs) for RSBs in children with ASD h...

The presence of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has impact on members of the family. This study explored social, behavioral, and emotional characteristics and perceptions of parents and typically developing (TD) siblings of children with ASD, sibling relationship, and family satisfaction of parents. Of 21 families who participated in st...

Abstract The purpose of this systematic review was to present, through a critical approach, interpretation and evaluation, the current assistive technology research directions, and the range, capabilities and efficiency of mobile devices and their respective software applications and the virtual reality and augmented reality environments used for...

Due to the heterogeneity of ASD population, many difficulties emerge when it comes to diagnosis of the disorder and even more difficulties regarding early detection. Specifically, early detection enables diagnosis to be made before the span of 24-30 months, the age where the official diagnosis is usually made. As it is known, earlier diagnosis is v...

ADOS-2 is considered the gold standard observational instrument for use in the diagnosis and/or classification of autism and ASD. In this chapter, the process of assessment will be described, which involves direct observation and engagement of children and adults for whom an ASD is suspected. Specifically, an emphasis will be put on ADOS structure,...

Introduction According to DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by reduced social interaction and communication, and by restricted, repetitive and stereotyped behaviour (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Autism is a developmental disorder and signs start before the age of three in a child. In cases of people with High Functi...

This study investigated the effectiveness on social skills development of an educational intervention program for schoolchildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using an educational robot. Over the period of a month, four boys with ASD, ranging in age from 7 to 14 years, participated in structured educational scenarios involving the robot “Edis...

This study investigated the effectiveness on social skills development of an educational intervention program for schoolchildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using an educational robot. Over the period of a month, four boys with ASD, ranging in age from 7 to 14 years, participated in structured educational scenarios involving the robot “Edis...

Abstract The concept of inclusion and inclusive education for children and adolescents with disabilities has been a topic of research for many countries over the last decades. Among the different methods and practices that have been implemented for interventions, the use of novel technologies and especially educational robotics has been proven to b...

The concept of inclusion and inclusive education for children and adolescents with disabilities has been a topic of research for many countries over the last decades. Among the different methods and practices that have been implemented for interventions, the use of novel technologies and especially educational robotics has been proven to be a valua...

Legislation and good practices regarding learning difficulties are different from one country to another, and the differences are noticeable starting with the way they are defined. From an educational perspective, learning difficulties are a disability. Instead, in the clinical approach, learning difficulties are considered a disorder (learning dis...

Communication deficits are one of the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems are utilized to facilitate the communication and language development of children with ASD. This review examines the research literature on the use of aided and unaided AAC systems in interventions for...

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) deal with impairments in functional living skills. Video-based instruction (VBI) has been used for teaching and enhancing functional living skills for adolescents and young adults with ASD. This literature review of 19 relevant reports investigates various different types of VBI used in the studies. I...

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are characterised by difficulties in social communication and social interaction alongside unusually restricted, repetitive behaviour and interests. IQ. High-functioning individuals with autism have average or higher intelligence. The lack of intellectual disability does not mean, though, that they ca...

Η μετάβαση από το σχολείο γενικής κατεύθυνσης στο «ένα σχολείο για όλους», αποτελεί διαδικασία σύνθετη και γεμάτη προκλήσεις, ιδιαίτερα για τον εκπαιδευτικό που καλείται να εργασθεί για την εφαρμογή της πολιτικής αυτής. Η συνειδητοποίηση, ότι η αποτυχία του μαθητή οφείλεται, εν πολλοίς, στο εκπαιδευτικό σύστημα και στις μεθόδους διδασκαλίας, μεταφέ...

The study examines the effect and types of representations of the Autism Spectrum Disorders in cinema. To investigate this issuesthe qualitative method of discourse analysis in four Greek short documentary and films with protagonists belonging to the ASDwas applied. The results of the analysis show that ASD is a relatively unknown disorder for the...

Η σύμβαση του ΟΗΕ περί δικαιωμάτων των ατόμων με αναπηρία δεσμεύει τα κράτη στην προστασία και διαφύλαξη των δικαιωμάτων των ατόμων με αναπηρία, συμπεριλαμβάνοντας μεταξύ άλλων και το δικαίωμα στην εργασία με το άρθρο 27. Τα άτομα με Διαταραχή Φάσματος Αυτισμού (ΔΦΑ) είναι σε δυσμενή θέση σε ότι αφορά την εργασία, τις κοινωνικές σχέσεις, τη σωματικ...

Η αξιοσημείωτη τεχνολογική πρόοδος, τις τελευταίες δεκαετίες, στις Τεχνολογίες Πληροφορίας και Επικοινωνιών (ΤΠΕ) έχει επηρεάσει και το πεδίο των παρεμβάσεων που αφορούν σε άτομα με Διαταραχή Φάσματος Αυτισμού (ΔΦΑ), καθώς τα εργαλεία υποστηρικτικής τεχνολογίας και οι σύγχρονες ψηφιακές τεχνολογίες δύνανται να συμβάλλουν θετικά στην εκπαίδευση και...

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by qualitative deficiencies in social interaction and communication, repetitive behaviors and stereotypic interests as well as sensory sensitivities. Causes of autism are unknown. Contemporary research is oriented towards genetic, biological, environmental factors. Assessment is based upon subjective...

The Book covers issues on Counseling Parents. Aim is parents' support and training on Toddlers' and Children's developmental fields, in order to cultivate skills from early stage. Such approaches in Counseling contribute to the inclusion of children in educational environment, their adaptation in the education process, the development of their pote...

The Book is refered on issues of Assistive Technology on the Education, Vocational Training and Social Inclusion of People with characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders. The sharp increase of digital technology made possible the creation of virtual environments and offered opportunities for the doubting of stereotypes. It can support people tha...

BACKGROUND: Anxiety is one of the most common accompanying symptoms in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and may compound the difficulties they experience in social inclusion. OBJECTIVE: Review of methods and programs that have been developed for the management of anxiety symptoms in individuals with ASD, to help them cope with their soci...

The use of socially assistive robotics (SARs) is a promising method for improving the social skills of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Studies conducted in this field in recent years show that the use of robots as collaborators may have positive effects on the development of social skills in children with ASD, especially in those area...

Η πλειοψηφία των ανθρώπων είναι σε θέση να επεξεργαστούν αποτελεσματικά τις αισθητηριακές πληροφορίες-ερεθίσματα που δέχονται μέσω των αισθήσεων τους. Διαπιστώθηκε ότι πολλά παιδιά στο φάσμα του αυτισμού παρουσιάζουν δυσκολίες στην επεξεργασία των αισθητηριακών ερεθισμάτων (Cascio, 2010). Οι ασυνήθιστες συμπεριφορές και αντιδράσεις στις αισθητηριακ...

Abstract Purpose: This research investigates both the perceptions of teachers about the acceptance of students with ASD in the general school framework, as well as their knowledge of – internationally applied - educational programs and strategies for enhancing inclusive education. The survey was conducted with a questionnaire examining the percepti...

The Psychosocial Adjustment of the Siblings and the Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Research Review Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has an impact not only on the person with the disorder but also on his / her family members. The present article is a critical review of representative studies - mainly from 2000 until 201...

EXPERIENCES AND VIEWS OF EDUCATORS OF GENERAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AND EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS Abstract The present study investigates the sexual behaviors of students with ASD, as these are pointed out through the observations of teachers of both general and special education, as well as their t...

The representations of Autism Spectrum Disorders in cinema ABSTRACT The study examines the effect and types of representations of the Autism Spectrum Disorders in cinema. To investigate this issues the qualitative method of discourse analysis in four Greek short documentary and films with protagonists belonging to the ASD was applied. The results...

Abstract Background: Review of the criteria of anxiety and its types and subtypes and the instruments and methods used to assess anxiety in people with ASD. Method: A literature search was made in PubMed and PsychINFO for clinically relevant articles and book chapters published between the 1980s and 2017. In addition, research papers were found th...

Abstract People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exhibit comorbidity with anxiety. In anxiety management programs, parents take on the role of the supporter, trainer, and friend. This study investigated the views of parents on anxiety symptoms in schoolchildren with ASD using the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders - Parent Version (SCAR...

Objective: The current educational intervention investigates how the use of the educational robot as an assistive tool can aid young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder helping them strengthen relationships and improving their interaction with typically developing children. Method: For this purpose an interdisciplinary road safety program was i...

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit comorbidity with anxiety. The aim of this study was the investigation of the perception of teachers on anxiety in school children with ASD. The Scale Teacher Response (SAS-TR) questionnaire was completed by 291 special education and 118 general education teachers, providing data on students in thei...

Background: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) form a heterogeneous group, posing a challenge for clinical definition. Additional problems regarding the diverse clinical presentation arise from changes in diagnostic criteria according to the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), with exclusion of individ...

Abstract Background Anxiety is a common accompanying symptom in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Objectives To investigate interventions available for the management of anxiety in children with ASD internationally. Methods Review was made of relevant studies found through PubMed, the National Institute of Health (NIH) publications and re...

Aim: The current study investigates the outcomes of the interactio between four elementary school pupils with autism spectrum disorders and a robot called Daisy. Method: During structured and prepeared activities which were conducted by the social robot, as well as by a human partner. Results: Results indicate positive outcomes during the interacti...

Individuals with ASD present characteristics that are challenges for educationists. The education of these children may lead teachers to feelings of low self- efficacy and to high levels of anxiety and vocational burnout. Aim of this study is the investigation of self-efficacy, anxiety and vocational burnout of teachers of individuals with ASD. 15...

Objective: This study concerns the assessment of anxiety in students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and recommendations for psycho-pedagogical intervention in order to support their inclusion into mainstream or special school. Methods: The survey was conducted using the School Anxiety Scale - Teacher Report (SAS-TR) and the Screen for Child An...

Objectives:This study empirically investigates critical issues relating to prevailing views and perceptions of teachers and parents with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) towards the organisation and management of approaches to their efficient collaboration and communication. Methods:A total sample of 171 teachers and 50 parents with ch...

Η διεύρυνση των εκπαιδευτικών συστημάτων και η συμπερίληψη ατόμων με αναπηρία και ειδικές εκπαιδευτικές ανάγκες καθώς και άλλων κοινωνικά ευάλωτων ομάδων καθιστά τη Συμβουλευτική επίκαιρη και απαραίτητη. Σκοπός της Συμβουλευτικής στην Ειδική Αγωγή είναι η καθοδήγηση και η διευκόλυνση των ατόμων με αναπηρία και ειδικές εκπαιδευτικές ανάγκες και του...

The present study examined the application of three cognitive theories—the Theory of Mind (ToM) deficit, the Theory of Executive Functions (EF) and Weak Central Coherence Theory (WCC)—in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). 9 children with ASD and 18 children of Typical Development (TD) participated in the study. According to the results,...

p>This study examines sleep problems of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as reported by their parents. To investigate this issue a total of 35 children with ASD and 35 children of Typical Development (TD) were selected from northern Greece. A structured questionnaire (Williams et al., 2004) was used, a modified version of the questionn...

p>Organizations have developed programs for the vocational training of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Some programs reflect trends in the labor market. The interest of policy planning is focused on social perceptions and successful social and vocational inclusion. Aim is the review of programs for vocational training and education-to-...

Objectives: This study examines differences in social skills among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In order to investigate these differences, social skills were associated with variables like gender, age, intellectual disability, language development and school type. Methods: For the purposes of the study a total of 63 students with A...

Objectives: This study examines differences in social skills among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In order to investigate these differences, social skills were associated with variables like gender, age, intellectual disability, language development and school type. Methods: For the purposes of the study a total of 63 students with A...

Ο ραγδαίος επιπολασμός της ΔΦΑ κατά τις τελευταίες δύο δεκαετίες έδωσε ώθηση στην οργάνωση της εκπαίδευσης και της επαγγελματικής κατάρτισης των ατόμων με διαταραχές στο φάσμα του αυτισμού. Τα χαρακτηριστικά των ατόμων με ΔΦΑ ποικίλουν ως προς τη φύση και το βαθμό για αυτό δεν έχει οργανωθεί ένα πρόγραμμα εκπαίδευσης των παιδιών με ΔΦΑ. Συνήθως εφα...

Children with ASD face nutrition problems that influence their behavior and daily life. Aim of this research is the investigation of nutrition problems of children with ASD, their preferences, their attitudes and the role of their parents This research was implemented with the distribution of a questionnaire to 64 children with ASD and typical deve...

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by deficits in social skills and communication, restricted interests, stereotypical repetitive patterns and, in many cases, reduced physical activity. Physical activity levels gets influenced by various factors, such as sensory sensitivity, mobility difficulties, or behavioural problems, which compl...

Children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) become victims of bullying (Schroeder et al., 2014). Aim of the study is to investigate parents' and teachers' views on bullying of children with ASD, as well as differences between bullying on ASD and typically developing (TD) children. The sample includes 32 parents of children with ASD and their 32...

Individuals with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) cannot discriminate properly environmental sensory stimuli and they react in an unsuitable manner (Willis, 2009). Aim of this research is the investigation of sensory problems faced by ASD children at school and home. 50 questionnaires from parents and 50 from teachers were collected. Results show t...

Objectives:This study examines several perinatal and parental risk factors in an epidemiological study of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).Methods:Based on a sample of 273 children with ASD who have been followed up at a General Hospital of North Greece, an additional sample of 273 healthy children, matched for age, is also recruited a...

Ο αυτισμός αποτελεί μια διάχυτη αναπτυξιακή διαταραχή με ποικιλία και διαφορετικότητα όσον αφορά τα συμπτώματα και τη βαρύτητα. Η διάγνωση του αυτισμού είναι κλινική και βασίζεται στα ιδιαίτερα χαρακτηριστικά αυτών των παιδιών. Ο σκοπός αυτής της μελέτης είναι να προσδιοριστούν τα συχνότερα χαρακτηριστικά και συμπτώματα των παιδιών με διάχυτες ανα...

Α key issue of the field of education is the inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs in the general classroom (Agaliotis, 2002; Michailidis, 2009). The term inclusive education refers to the placing of a person with disabilities in the educational context, and also to the active participation of this person in both the learning pr...

Objectives: To investigate the views and attitudes of Greek teachers on educational and vocational integration of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Methods: A statistically reliable sample of questionnaires distributed towards a diversified teacher population is evaluated. The mean values of teachers' responses are analyzed with res...

Οι διάχυτες αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές αποτελούν ένα θέμα έντονου προβληματισμού, διαμάχης και αμφισβητήσεων ανάμεσα στους επιστήμονες διαφορετικών ειδικοτήτων. Κάποιοι δεν παραδέχονται την ύπαρξή τους αφού θεωρούν μια εκδήλωση ψυχολογικής, συμπεριφορικής ή κοινωνικής διαταραχής άλλων ασθενειών, ενώ όσοι ασχολούνται με τη διερεύνηση των πτυχών του αυτ...

This study examines Greek teachers' perceptions related to the nature and management of autistic children. To investigate these issues, a statistically reliable number of questionnaires (n = 228) was distributed to a diversified teacher population. The questionnaire responses were analyzed statistically to identify the explanatory power of critical...

Observation is considered a reliable method for the recognition of behavioural, communicative, cognitive, sensory and motor difficulties. However, the assessment of children with pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) should not be confined to the application of one method (Kroustalakis 1994, Polychronopoulou 1995, Vosniadou, 1995). This article a...

Η μελέτη παρουσίαζει τα αποτελέσματα εμπειρικής έρευνας με σκοπό τη συσχέτιση των χαρακτηριστικών των γονέων όπως ηλικία, μορφωτικό, οικονομικό επίπεδο, τόπος διαμονής και των παιδιών τους με αυτισμό ή άλλες διάχυτες αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, όπως φύλο, σειρά γέννησης, με τη μορφή προσχολικής εκπαίδευσης που έλαβαν. Το δείγμα περιλαμβάνει 273 παιδι...

Η προσχολική εκπαίδευση έχει αλλάξει σημαντικά τις προοπτικές των παιδιών με διάχυτες αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές (ΔΑΔ). Η παρούσα μελέτη είχε ως σκοπό την διερεύνηση επιδημιολογικών χαρακτηριστικών παιδιών με ΔΑΔ και των γονέων τους σχετικά με την συμμετοχή τους σε εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα. Το δείγμα περιελάμβανε 273 παιδιά και τους γονείς/κηδεμόνες τ...

This research aims to investigate the characteristics of teachers of the special education population, their training, the available training programs, the necessary qualifications the possibility of their cooperation with bodies and individuals (like school counselor) and their motivations as regards this field of employmen. The results show that:...