Minor tactics of the chalk stream and kindred studies

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Loneliness and social media: A qualitative investigation of young people's motivations for use and perceptions of social networking sites

The democratisation of Internet access has incrementally changed every domain of activity and has created new business and economic models. From answering work emails to learning a new language, shopping, booking medical appointments or managing one’s finances, almost everything is attainable at the click of a button. The added implications of the rapid rise of social networking websites (SNSs), such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat, have further contributed to changing the way we communicate and build new friendships. Indeed most of our social relationships are now being ‘increasingly developed and maintained online’ (Nowland, Necka & Cacioppo, 2017: 1). Ostensibly, despite improved Internet access and enhanced social connectedness, modern societies are struggling to combat loneliness. It is reported to affect people of all ages, especially young adults (16-24 and 25-34 years old) who are avid Internet and social media users (see Office for National Statistics, 2018)

Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention for Autism in School Psychology

With the increasing prevalence of children and young people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Australia, school psychologists need to be aware of what constitutes best practice in assessment, diagnosis and intervention. This chapter focuses on defining ASD and the role of the Diagnostics and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the early signs and symptoms of ASD and screening tools used during infancy and early childhood as well as the important contribution that psychologists make within a multidisciplinary team to the diagnostic process and funding eligibility for children during the school years. Early intervention for ASD and evidence-based educational practices, individual interventions and group-based interventions for ASD are also discussed in the context of cultural, geographic and systemic issues