Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) serves as the primary classification system for mental health disorders, providing standardized diagnostic criteria for clinicians and researchers. First published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 1952, the DSM has undergone several revisions to reflect evolving psychiatric understanding. The fifth edition, DSM-5, released in 2013, introduced key updates that expanded diagnostic categories and modified diagnostic...

Modeling in Therapy

Modeling in Therapy

Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...

Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia

Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia, a complex psychiatric disorder, has been historically misunderstood. Early psychological theories attributed its origins to childhood trauma and unresponsive parenting. However, contemporary research largely rejects these notions, favoring the vulnerability-stress hypothesis. This model proposes that individuals with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may develop the disorder following exposure to significant environmental stressors. Notably, studies on high-risk...

Intellectual Disability

Intellectual Disability

Intellectual disability (ID) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by deficits in intellectual and adaptive functioning that manifest during the developmental period. This condition encompasses challenges in reasoning, memory, problem-solving, and learning, accompanied by impairments in everyday life skills, such as communication, self-care, and social interactions. Intellectual disability affects approximately 1% of the population in the United States, impacting an estimated 5...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Intervention Effects on Phonological Processing in Children With Developmental Speech and/or Language Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies With Group Design.

International journal of language & communication disorders·2026

Same author

Delivery of Pediatric Student-Led Speech and Language Therapy Services at a University Rehabilitation Clinic in Cyprus: Children Accessing Services.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)·2025

Same author

Intervention studies with group design targeting expressive phonology for children with developmental speech and language disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

International journal of language & communication disorders·2024

Same author

What is in a name: Taxonomy of speech sound disorders from a cross-linguistic perspective.

International journal of language & communication disorders·2024

Same author

Language and Speech Characteristics in Autism.

Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment·2022

Same author

Recent Advances of Telepractice for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Speech and Language Pathology.

Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment·2022

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 4, 2025

Strategies for Assessing Autistic-Like Behaviors in Mice

Strategies for Assessing Autistic-Like Behaviors in Mice

Published on: September 20, 2024

Autism Prevalence Information And Diagnosis Processes In Cyprus, Greece And Malta.

Kakia Petinou¹, Ioannis Vogindroukas², Maria Christopoulou³

¹Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, 3036, Cyprus.

Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment

|December 17, 2024

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This study examined Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) prevalence and diagnosis in Cyprus, Malta, and Greece. Findings show similar diagnostic tools but varied prevalence rates due to differing methods.

Keywords:

ASD diagnosis geographical regions prevalence

More Related Videos

Conscious and Non-conscious Representations of Emotional Faces in Asperger's Syndrome

Conscious and Non-conscious Representations of Emotional Faces in Asperger's Syndrome

Published on: July 31, 2016

Rapid Detection of Neurodevelopmental Phenotypes in Human Neural Precursor Cells NPCs

Rapid Detection of Neurodevelopmental Phenotypes in Human Neural Precursor Cells NPCs

Published on: March 2, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 4, 2025

Strategies for Assessing Autistic-Like Behaviors in Mice

Strategies for Assessing Autistic-Like Behaviors in Mice

Published on: September 20, 2024

Conscious and Non-conscious Representations of Emotional Faces in Asperger's Syndrome

Conscious and Non-conscious Representations of Emotional Faces in Asperger's Syndrome

Published on: July 31, 2016

Rapid Detection of Neurodevelopmental Phenotypes in Human Neural Precursor Cells NPCs

Rapid Detection of Neurodevelopmental Phenotypes in Human Neural Precursor Cells NPCs

Published on: March 2, 2018

Area of Science:

Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Cross-Cultural Psychiatry
Global Health

Background:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique diagnostic and prevalence challenges globally.
Understanding these challenges requires a cross-cultural and geopolitical perspective.
Previous research has not sufficiently explored these aspects in Cyprus, Malta, and Greece.

Purpose of the Study:

To document Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) prevalence and diagnostic processes in Cyprus, Malta, and Greece.
To identify similarities and differences in ASD prevalence and diagnosis across these nations.
To inform future research and policy development for ASD.

Main Methods:

Thematic review of existing literature and data on ASD prevalence and diagnosis.
Comparative analysis of diagnostic tools and clinical observation methods used in Cyprus, Malta, and Greece.
Examination of methodological heterogeneity in prevalence rate documentation.

Main Results:

Consistent use of standardized diagnostic tools and clinical observations for ASD assessment was found across the studied countries.
Variations in reported prevalence rates were attributed to methodological differences in data collection and documentation.
Preliminary findings highlight the need for harmonized methodologies in ASD research.

Conclusions:

Despite methodological variations, a common approach to ASD diagnosis exists in Cyprus, Malta, and Greece.
Addressing methodological heterogeneity is crucial for accurate cross-cultural ASD prevalence comparisons.
Further research is essential to support evidence-based policy and stakeholder engagement in ASD management.