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Association of verbal and non-verbal theory of mind abilities with non-coding variants of OXTR in youth with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing individuals: a case-control study
BackgroundThe ability to attribute mental states to others is called theory of mind (ToM) and is a substantial component of social cognition. This...
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Verbal and non-verbal recognition memory assessment: validation of a computerized version of the Recognition Memory Test
BackgroundThe use of computerized devices for neuropsychological assessment (CNADs) as an effective alternative to the traditional pencil-and-paper...
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The effect of non-verbal music on anxiety in hospitalized children
BackgroundIn recent years, the positive effect of non-pharmacological methods such as listening to music in reducing the level of anxiety of...
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Autism and intention attribution test: a non-verbal evaluation with comic strips
BackgroundDespite autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and mentalization being two words often associated in the literature, the assessment of this ability...
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Behavioral pain scale may not be reliable in awake non-verbal intensive care patients: a case control study
BackgroundThe evaluation of pain in patients, unable of oral communication, often relies on behavioral assessment. However, some critically ill...
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Psychometrics and diagnostics of the Italian version of the Alternate Verbal Fluency Battery (AVFB) in non-demented Parkinson’s disease patients
BackgroundVerbal fluency (VF) tasks are known as suitable for detecting cognitive impairment (CI) in Parkinson’s disease (PD). This study thus aimed...
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Verbalizing spiritual needs in palliative care: a qualitative interview study on verbal and non-verbal communication in two Danish hospices
Denmark is considered one of the World’s most secular societies, and spiritual matters are rarely verbalized in public. Patients report that their...
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Sedation, sleep-promotion, and non-verbal and verbal communication techniques in critically ill intubated or tracheostomized patients: results of a survey
BackgroundThe aim of this survey was to describe, on a patient basis, the current practice of sedation, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic measures...
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Non-verbal social communication in individuals with eating disorders: an ethological analysis in experimental setting
PurposeEvidence that social difficulties promote the development and the maintenance of eating disorders (EDs) derive from self-reported data and...
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Mortality from non-communicable diseases and associated risk factors in Zambia; analysis of the sample vital registration with verbal autopsy 2015/2016
BackgroundNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the world’s growing cause of preventable illness, disability, morbidity, and mortality which account...
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Discrepancy between high non-verbal intelligence and low accuracy at reading emotional expressions in the eyes reflects the magnitude of social–emotional difficulties in autism
Many so-called “high functioning” autistic individuals struggle with daily living skills, and have poorer than expected adult outcomes in employment,...
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Children’s autistic traits and peer relationships: do non-verbal IQ and externalizing problems play a role?
BackgroundChildren with autism have difficulties in understanding relationships, yet little is known about the levels of autistic traits with regard...
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Heart rate monitoring to detect acute pain in non-verbal patients: a study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial
BackgroundAutism entails reduced communicative abilities. Approximately 30% of individuals with autism have intellectual disability (ID). Some people...
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Validation of physician certified verbal autopsy using conventional autopsy: a large study of adult non-external causes of death in a metropolitan area in Brazil
BackgroundReliable mortality data are essential for the development of public health policies. In Brazil, although there is a well-consolidated...
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Non-verbal cognitive development, learning, and symptoms of PTSD in 3- to 6-year-old refugee children
As IQ tests are commonly used as key assessment method, we address the question whether our commonly used standardized IQ tests are appropriate for...
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Insomniacs show greater prefrontal activation during verbal fluency task compared to non-insomniacs: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy investigation of depression in patients
BackgroundPrevious studies have shown that insomnia affects human prefrontal function and that there are specific patterns of brain activation to...
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Non-verbal IQ and change in restricted and repetitive behavior throughout childhood in autism: a longitudinal study using the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised
BackgroundRestricted and repetitive behavior (RRB) is one of the characteristic features of Autism Spectrum Disorder. This domain of symptoms...
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Role of verbal and non-verbal communication of health care providers in general satisfaction with birth care: a cross-sectional study in government health settings of Erbil City, Iraq
BackgroundEffective communication by maternity care staff can help a woman during labor and birth have a positive birth experience. Due to limited...
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Improving Online Presentations A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
This books offers a detailed overview of the key skills needed to make impactful online presentations. The book opens with a chapter on...
