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Tse, Andy CY, CCW Yu, and Paul H. Lee. "Comparing sleep patterns between children with autism spectrum disorder and children with typical development: A matched case–control study." Autism 24, no. 8 (July 7, 2020): 2298–303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320936827.
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Children with autism spectrum disorder are often reported to have more sleep deficits and poorer sleep quality compared with children with typical development. However, most previous studies have serious methodological limitations, such as varying sample sizes in the comparison groups, wide age range of participants, and body mass index not matched between participants. This study investigated whether sleep patterns differed between children with autism spectrum disorder and those with typical development using a carefully matched case–control design and incorporating both actigraphy and sleep log assessments. A total of 78 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder were matched with 78 typical development controls in this study. The matched variables included age, gender, and body mass index. The results showed that children with autism spectrum disorder had shorter sleep duration, reduced sleep efficiency, longer sleep-onset latency, and longer wake after sleep onset than children with typical development ( ps < 0.05). Further studies are needed to explore the mechanisms underlying these sleep deficits in children with autism spectrum disorder. Lay abstract This study compared the sleep pattern between children with autism spectrum disorders and children with typical development using a matched case–control design (matched age, gender, and body mass index). Significant differences were found in night-time sleep duration (total amount of sleep at night), sleep efficiency (percentage of time spent asleep), sleep-onset latency (length of time that it takes to transit from awake to asleep), and wake after sleep onset (total amount of time spent awake after defined sleep onset). Findings showed that children with autism spectrum disorder had poorer sleep quality than children with typical development. Mechanisms underlying the differences should be further explored in order to develop an effective treatment intervention.
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Neysmith-Roy, Joan M. "The Tomatis Method with Severely Autistic Boys: Individual Case Studies of Behavioral Changes." South African Journal of Psychology 31, no. 1 (March 2001): 19–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/008124630103100105.
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Six severely autistic males ranging in age from 4 years to 11 years received the Tomatis Method to assist in alleviating the severity of behaviours contributing to the diagnosis of autism. Ten minute video samples were taken of each boy, under two conditions of play, every time he completed one section of the treatment programme. As measured by the Children's Autism Rating Scale (CARS) all of the boys were severely autistic at the beginning of treatment. Three (50%) of the boys demonstrated positive behavioural changes by the end of the treatment. One boy was no longer considered to be autistic, two boys showed mild symptoms of autism and three boys remained within the severely autistic range. Of particular interest were the changes that occurred in pre-linguistic areas for five of the six boys. These included Adaptation to Change, Listening Response, Non Verbal Communication, Emotional Response and Activity Level. These behaviours are considered prerequisites for successful verbal communication. The children who demonstrated behavioural change were 6 years of age or younger at the beginning of treatment. The author suggests that the Tomatis Method may be helpful in making prelinguistic behaviours manageable and thus help prepare the child to learn basic skills necessary for the development of language and learning.
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Beiting, Molly, and Edwin Maas. "Autism-Centered Therapy for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (ACT4CAS): A Single-Case Experimental Design Study." American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology 30, no. 3S (June 18, 2021): 1525–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00131.
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Purpose A subset of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has speech sound disorders, including childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). To date, virtually all speech treatment studies consider ASD an exclusionary criterion, resulting in little scientific evidence for treatment of CAS for children who also have ASD. This study proposes and tests a novel approach, Autism-Centered Therapy for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (ACT4CAS), as a theoretically and clinically informed speech treatment option for this population. Method Using a multiple-baseline design within and across participants, three children with co-occurring ASD and CAS received 11–18 treatment sessions. Treatment targets were individually designed and matched with untreated control words. Probes were administered at the start of each session to assess speech production accuracy perceptually. Changes in production accuracy were examined through visual inspection and quantified with effect sizes. Results Findings were mixed, with one child showing significant gains for half of the treated targets at follow-up and two children showing no clear improvement. Conclusions Preliminary evidence suggests potentially positive treatment effects for ACT4CAS when implemented as intended, although treatment intensity and disorder severity likely influence treatment outcome. Replication and comparison of ACT4CAS to other speech treatments is needed. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.14110445
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Lozada, Luis E., Cade M. Nylund, Gregory H. Gorman, Elizabeth Hisle-Gorman, Christine R. Erdie-Lalena, and Devon Kuehn. "Association of Autism Spectrum Disorders With Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia." Global Pediatric Health 2 (January 1, 2015): 2333794X1559651. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2333794x15596518.
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Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a common neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown etiology. Studies suggest a link between autism and neonatal jaundice. A 1:3 matched case–control study was conducted with children enrolled in the Military Health System born between October 2002 and September 2009. Diagnostic and procedure codes were used for identifying ASD and hyperbilirubinemia. Two definitions for hyperbilirubinemia were evaluated: an inpatient admission with a diagnosis of jaundice and treatment with phototherapy. A total of 2917 children with ASD and 8751 matched controls were included in the study. After adjustment, there remained an association between ASD in children and an admission with a diagnosis of jaundice (odds ratio = 1.18; 95% confidence interval = 1.06-1.31; P = .001) and phototherapy treatment (odds ratio = 1.33; 95% confidence interval = 1.04-1.69; P = .008). Children who develop ASD are more likely to have an admission with a diagnosis of jaundice in the neonatal period and more likely to require treatment for this jaundice.
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Sulaj, Migen. "ABA Based Intervention Implemented by a Mother of a Child with ASD." European Journal of Social Sciences Education and Research 4, no. 1 (August 30, 2015): 180. http://dx.doi.org/10.26417/ejser.v4i1.p180-185.
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Over the past 15 years there has been a dramatic increase in the incidence of autism. In 2014 the American Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network reported estimated prevalence rates for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to be 1 in 68. At the same time, the number of professionals qualified to coordinate effective behavioral interventions has been limited and often prohibitively expensive. Several recent studies that include randomized trials have shown very promising results for involving parents of very young children with autism to integrate evidence-based strategies into daily routines with positive effects on core symptoms of the disorder. The present article shows that additional to staff treatment outcomes, positive treatment outcomes provided by parent involved in therapy are possible. The purpose of this case study article is to promote parent involvement in early intervention programs for children with autism. The objective is to open a new discussion on potential ways for better treatment outcomes hoping to propose a more economic model for a poor country like Albania.
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Levin, Darren S., Valerie M. Volkert, and Cathleen C. Piazza. "A Multi-Component Treatment to Reduce Packing in Children With Feeding and Autism Spectrum Disorders." Behavior Modification 38, no. 6 (September 29, 2014): 940–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0145445514550683.
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Despite the high prevalence and potential negative consequences of feeding disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there are surprisingly few studies that examine the efficacy of treatment exclusively with these children. Children with feeding disorders also frequently exhibit packing (holding or pocketing food without swallowing). Investigators have evaluated procedures in the general pediatric population to treat packing, and some have shown that procedures need to be combined to form an effective treatment. Although investigators have evaluated the efficacy of re-distribution, swallow facilitation, and a chaser, these procedures have not been evaluated specifically with children with ASD. Prior to the current investigation, we successfully used nonremoval procedures to increase acceptance of pureed foods and liquids and decrease the inappropriate mealtime behavior of two children diagnosed with ASD and feeding problems; however, in each case, packing emerged during initial treatment. We then used different combinations of re-distribution, swallow facilitation, and chaser treatments to decrease packing for both children.
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Baraskewich, Jessica, Kristin M. von Ranson, Adam McCrimmon, and Carly A. McMorris. "Feeding and eating problems in children and adolescents with autism: A scoping review." Autism 25, no. 6 (March 2, 2021): 1505–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361321995631.
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Feeding problems, such as picky eating and food avoidance, are common in youth with autism. Other feeding and eating problems (e.g. disordered eating, fear of trying new foods, and insistence on specific food presentation) are also common in this population. This scoping review describes the nature and extent of feeding and eating problems in autistic youth and reports characteristics of autistic youth who experience such issues. Thirty-four studies were included in the current review, with almost all studies (91%) investigating feeding problems. Only 9% of studies examined concern with weight, shape, and/or body image, but several authors noted that disordered eating attitudes and behaviors may occur more frequently in those with autism than their peers without autism. No common individual characteristics (e.g. cognitive functioning and autism symptom severity) were identified for youth who experience feeding or eating problems. Although differentiating “feeding” from “eating” problems is critical for accurate identification and treatment of these issues, the existing literature has failed to do so. We propose that in future research “eating problems” be used when behaviors involve preoccupation with food, eating, or body image, and “feeding problems” be used when such preoccupation is absent. Lay abstract Feeding problems, such as picky eating and food avoidance, are common in youth with autism. Other, broader difficulties with feeding and eating (eating disorder symptoms such as restricting food intake or preoccupation with body shape or weight and insistence on specific food presentation) are also common in autistic individuals. Here, we describe the nature and extent of feeding and eating problems in youth with autism. We found no common characteristics (such as severity of autism symptoms) that best describe autistic youth who experience problems with feeding or eating. Almost all studies we reviewed focused on problems with feeding (selective or picky eating), and only a few studies focused on eating disorder symptoms (concern with weight, shape, and/or body image). However, some researchers reported that eating disorder symptoms may occur more often in autistic individuals compared to their peers without autism. Many studies used the terms “feeding” and “eating” problems interchangeably, but understanding the difference between these problems is important for researchers to be consistent, as well as for proper identification and treatment. We suggest future researchers use “eating problems” when behaviors involve preoccupation with food, eating, or body image, and “feeding problems” when this preoccupation is absent. We highlight the importance of understanding whether feeding or eating problems are separate from autism traits, and the role of caregivers and other adults in the child’s treatment. Considerations for health-care providers to assist with diagnosis and treatment are also provided.
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Stachoń, Małgorzata, Milena Sierocka, Piotr Poniewierski, Anna Kostiukow, and Włodzimierz Samborski. "Cannabinoids in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder." Aktualności Neurologiczne 20, no. 3 (November 30, 2020): 119–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.15557/an.2020.0015.
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Introduction: Isolation of two compounds, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), contributed to an increased interest in the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. It was then that research on the effects of marijuana on the course of different diseases began. Aim: The aim of this paper was to analyse the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder. Results: There are different methods for cannabinoid administration. Researchers use various preparations with doses ranging between 0.04 mg to 900 mg. Preliminary studies are conducted on animal models, usually in genetically modified mice. Cannabinoids have been found to have a positive effect on social and emotional behaviours of children, as well as to show anxiolytic and antipsychotic effects. Cannabidiol plays an important role in the secretion of vasopressin and oxytocin. Some patients experience adverse effects. Antidepressant and anticonvulsant effects have been observed in patients with neurological and mental disorders. Conclusions: Cannabinoid therapy is not the standard of care in children with autism spectrum disorders, and the doses used vary significantly. There is evidence for the positive effects of cannabinoids in patients with comorbidities. It is possible that cannabinoids have an anxiolytic effect and allow for a reduced use of antipsychotics in the analysed group of patients. Antidepressant and anticonvulsant effects have also been observed. Furthermore, it was shown that CBDs administered in mice with Dravet syndrome improve social behaviour, dysfunction of which is one of the central symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.
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Ramani, Pooja, and Regina Sala. "Can probiotics benefit young people with autism spectrum disorders?" BJPsych Open 7, S1 (June 2021): S282. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2021.752.
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AimsThe aims are to evaluate the effectiveness of Probiotics on young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.We hypothesized that there will be an improvement of the comorbid gastrointestinal symptoms that can accompany Autism Spectrum Disorder.We believe that the use of probiotics can exert bidirectional effects on the gut-brain axis which may result in improvements in core Autism symptoms.MethodA literature search was performed in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We used databases including OVID MEDLINE, Pubmed, EMBASE, AMED and the Cochrane register of controlled trials. Studies using Probiotics as a treatment for children with ASD were identified by key search terms; Child*, young person*, adoles*, teenagers, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Pervasive developmental disorder, PDD, Probiotics, Supplements, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium. Inclusion criteria: Children of age range 2-18 with a diagnosis of ASD and having at least one gastrointestinal symptom were included. Exclusion criteria: The following were excluded: studies looking at Autism with interventions aside from Probiotics; studies where Probiotics were tested in conjunction with other interventions; studies where there were additional neurodevelopmental disorders.ResultTwelve studies identified all utilized probiotics. This included 7 Randomised Control Trials, 2 Open-Label studies, 1 pre and post-intervention design and 1 Case study. All RCTs gave probiotics or placebo to children.Ten studies showed an improvement in gastrointestinal symptoms. Six studies showed improvements in various behavioral measures. Four studies showed improvements in core autism symptoms. However, the sample sizes in these studies were not large enough to prove statistical significance.ConclusionNo studies showed an adverse reaction which indicates probiotics can be considered a safe treatment.The improvements in a variety of parameters imply probiotics a suitable adjunctive intervention that may help improve ASD core symptoms in young people as well as improving physical and behavioural comorbidities which in some cases was noted by parents.However, due to high dropout rates and generally small sample sizes, larger-scale trials are needed to critically confirm the efficacy of probiotics for children with ASD.
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Erturk, Buket, Wendy Machalicek, and Christine Drew. "Self-Injurious Behavior in Children With Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Behavioral Intervention Literature." Behavior Modification 42, no. 4 (November 27, 2017): 498–542. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0145445517741474.
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We reviewed single-case research studies examining the effects of behavioral interventions for self-injurious behavior (SIB) in young children with autism and developmental disabilities. Systematic searches of electronic databases, journals, and reference lists identified 46 studies (66 participants younger than the age of 12) meeting inclusion criteria. Studies were examined based on (a) participant demographics, (b) topography and function of SIB, (c) type of functional behavior assessment (FBA), (d) intervention procedures and outcomes, and (e) experimental design and measurement. Intervention strategies were categorized as antecedent manipulations, teaching behavior, consequence-based procedures, and/or extinction procedures. Positive outcomes were reported for 78% of participants in the reviewed studies and 88% of the participants were diagnosed with autism. Results suggest the effectiveness of behavioral interventions to decrease SIB for young children with disabilities; however, the frequent use of packaged interventions without component analysis limits the conclusiveness of any treatment recommendation. Suggestions for future research are discussed.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Autism in children – Treatment – Case studies"
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Hagen, Prudence (Prudence Bennett). "Programming Common Stimuli to Promote Generalized Question-Asking in a Child with Autism." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1997. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278184/.
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A 5-year-old child with autism was taught to: (a) ask "What is that?" in the presence of unknown objects and (b) name the objects he did know. Generalization in the presence of the experimenter was probed across four new tasks. The child's performance generalized to the first 3 tasks without additional training. The fourth task required programming of common stimuli before generalization occurred.
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Motiejunas, Kristina M. "The Effects of the Density of Reinforcement on the Maladaptive Behaviors of a Child With Autism." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2000. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2707/.
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The present study consists of two experiments that analyze the effects of high and low densities of reinforcemnt on the maladaptive behaviors of a 9 year old girl with autism. The first experiment investigates the isolated effects of density of reinforcement on the frequency of maladaptive behaviors during a motor imitation teaching task. High densities of reinforcement produced fewer occurrences of maladaptive behavior than low densities of reinforcement. Experiment 2 analyzes the effects of density of reinforcement during the same teaching tasks as in experiment 1 on maladaptive behavior, task accuracy, prompt resistance, and language. Maladaptive behavior did not recur during experiment 2. High density of reinforcement conditions during the second experiment showed a positive effect on the accuracy of responding and compliance with prompts.
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Vidosevic, Tania A. "Using a Behavioral Treatment Package to Teach Tolerance to Skin Care Products to a Child with Autism: A Systematic Replication." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2009. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9913/.
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a treatment package to teach a child with autism to willingly accept skin care products conducive to health and normal everyday living. The current study uses graduated exposure, modeling and contingent social attention to teach the child to accept the application of skin care products previously avoided. Results of the study showed that the participant tolerated criterion amounts of all target stimuli with both experimenter and parent. Follow-up probes revealed maintenance of the behaviors with only two out of the three target skin care products.
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Mutlu, Bihter. "A trial application of the TEACCH program with Turkish children with autism." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1998. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1517.
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Zeug, Nicole M. "Increasing activities and interests in a child dually diagnosed with PDD-NOS and DS." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2008. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9003/.
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Expanding interests may be a behavioral cusp, resulting in widespread changes across skills, and therefore is particularly relevant in intervention programs for children with autism. Little research has addressed directly increasing the diversity of activities and interests for this population. This study describes a program developed to increase activities and interests in a girl dually-diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD-NOS) and Downs syndrome (DS). A multiple-baseline design across stimuli was employed to evaluate the program. The results show that the program increased number of total and different toy interactions. No effects were observed for overall duration of toy interactions. Results are discussed in relation to play skill instruction and preference assessment literature, the cusp, and autism intervention programs.
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Dempsey, Donna Jean. "An experimental analysis of opportunity and communication response form in a child with autism and hearing impairments." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2007. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc5188/.
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An alternating treatment design was used to systematically evaluate the communication response forms, picture exchange communication system (PECS) or sign language, selection for a child with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified, profound hearing loss, and cochlear implants. The child had a limited pool of high preference items and very few functional skills. Key factors for this child included a structured environment that created a verbal community and contingent access to high preference items. No preference in communication response form was observed. The child successfully used four response forms to communicate: gestures, PECS, sign language, and vocalization. The results are discussed in terms of decision making factors in the selection of response forms.
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LaBrie, Monica. "The Experience of Parents of Children with Autism Participating in ABA Treatment." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/7105.
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Having a child with autism results in a unique set of challenges for both parents and siblings. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) has significant empirical support demonstrating its effectiveness as a treatment for children with autism. However, effective behavioral interventions should also consider how the family is affected. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of 8 parents of children with autism who have received ABA treatment and their perceptions of how the family system is impacted by ABA outcomes, specifically focusing on parental well-being and sibling relationship quality. A family systems theoretical framework and phenomenological research method were used. Data were analyzed using content analysis to find the common themes that emerged, which were: parents of children with autism face a high level of stress, but ABA treatment results in a decrease of some sources of stress. Having a child with autism produces strains in family relationships; however, ABA treatment outcomes can help with improved communication between spouses and interactions between siblings. Parents acknowledge challenges associated with ABA treatment but believe that the benefits are worth it. Insights gained from this study were meaningful and practical for professionals who provide ABA treatment to children with autism, as well as for parents of children with autism who may be interested in seeking ABA treatment. Positive social change resulted from the identification of perceived benefits of ABA treatment, such as reduced parental stress and improved relationships amongst all members of the family.
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Lam, Yan Grace, and 林茵. "Exploring the cluster of cognitive deficits in autism." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1998. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31221129.
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Nedelcu, Roxana I. "Imitation and its reciprocity in the treatment of autism." [Tampa, Fla.] : University of South Florida, 2004. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/SFE0000582.
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Ware, Jenifer N. "Play Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Single-case Design." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2014. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700000/.
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The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of child-centered play therapy (CCPT) on the social competence, empathy, and self-regulation of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The constructs of social competence, empathy, and self-regulation were measured using the Social-Emotional Assets Rating Scale (SEARS). This study utilized a single-case design; the researcher collected data throughout the duration of the study, including baseline, treatment, and follow-up phases. The sample included 5 children ranging from ages 6 to 8 years old: 3 Caucasian males, 1 African-American female, and 1 Latin-American female. Mothers of the participants completed the parent form of the SEARS once per week throughout all phases of the study. During the treatment phase of the study, the children participated in CCPT approximately 2 times per week for 30 minutes each time. Visual analysis of the data indicated play therapy was beneficial for three participants, as they demonstrated improvements in social competence, empathy, and self-regulation. Two participants responded to the intervention with mixed results. Discussion includes implications for clinical practice and future research as well as limitations of the study.
Books on the topic "Autism in children – Treatment – Case studies"
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Stories of triumph and hope: A proven treatment for children with autism. New York: Demos Medical Pub., 2011.
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1995-, Fleischmann Carly, ed. Carly's voice: Breaking through autism. New York: Touchstone/Simon & Schuster, 2012.
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Ribas, Denys. Un cri obscur: L'énigme des enfants autistes. Paris: Calmann-Lévy, 1992.
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Isaacson, Rupert. El nino de los caballos / The Horse Boy. Argentina: Ediciones Urano, 2012.
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Isaacson, Rupert. The horse boy: A memoir of healing. New York: Back Bay Books, 2010.
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Live company: Psychoanalytic psychotherapy with autistic, borderline, deprived, and abused children. London: Tavistock/Routledge, 1992.
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Case studies in autism: A young child and two adolescents. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1990.
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Aranson, Judy, and Steve King. "Case Management in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children: A Social Work Perspective." In Social Work Case Management: Case Studies From the Frontlines, 213–22. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks California 91320: SAGE Publications, Inc., 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483396910.n20.
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Wiebusch, Christopher P. "Beyond Diagnosis: Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder." In Pediatric Neuropsychology Case Studies, 217–29. New York, NY: Springer New York, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78965-1_22.
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Agazzi, Heather, Sim Yin Tan, Kimberly Knap, and Kathleen Armstrong. "A Case Study of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with Adaptations for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood." In Handbook of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Children on the Autism Spectrum, 619–32. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03213-5_35.
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Huang, Yu-Chen, and I.-Jui Lee. "A Study on the Development of a Mixed Reality System Applied to the Practice of Socially Interactive Behaviors of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder." In Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality. Applications and Case Studies, 283–96. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21565-1_19.
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Rodrigues, Kamila R. H., Daniel B. F. Conrado, and Vânia P. A. Neris. "Lessons Learned in Designing a Digital Therapeutic Game to Support the Treatment and Well-Being of Children with Cancer." In Design, User Experience, and Usability: Users, Contexts and Case Studies, 231–43. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91806-8_18.
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Frønes, Tove Stjern, Andreas Pettersen, Jelena Radišić, and Nils Buchholtz. "Equity, Equality and Diversity in the Nordic Model of Education—Contributions from Large-Scale Studies." In Equity, Equality and Diversity in the Nordic Model of Education, 1–10. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61648-9_1.
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AbstractIn education, the ‘Nordic model’ refers to the similarities and shared aims of the education systems developed in the five Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway—after World War II. Traditionally, there have always been many similarities and links between the Nordic countries through their historical connections and geographical proximity. The common experience of solidarity and political oppression during World War II also created the basis for a common political orientation in the postwar period, which was also reflected in the education systems during the development of the countries’ economies and their establishment of welfare states. At the same time, this very process has been strongly supported by social-democratic governance in these countries in the 1960s and 1970s (Blossing, Imsen, & Moos, 2014). The model is based on a concept ofEducation for All, where equity, equal opportunities and inclusion are consistently cited as the goal of schooling and orientation (Blossing et al., 2014; Telhaug, Mediås, & Aasen, 2006). This corresponds to the egalitarian idea of a classless society, which is characterised by individual democratic participation, solidarity and mutual respect and appreciation for all. This idea was manifested in, for example, major reallocations of economic resources through the tax systems and free schooling for all, which arose out of the principle that parents’ lack of economic resources should not prevent children from obtaining a good quality education. The equalisation of structural inequalities and creation of equity was—and still is—the task of the education system in the Nordic countries. Worldwide, especially within the Nordic countries, the view is being shared that the education system should be fair and provide access and opportunities for further education, regardless of where someone lives, the status of the parental home, where someone comes from, what ethnic background someone has, what age or gender someone is, what skills one has or whether someone has physical disabilities (Blossing et al., 2014; Quaiser-Pohl, 2013). Some special features of the Nordic system are therefore deeply embedded in the school culture in the countries, for example, through the fact that access to free and public local schools and adapted education is statutory, which is in contrast to many other countries, even other European ones (further developed and discussed in Chap.10.1007/978-3-030-61648-9_2). The Nordic model is widely considered a good example of educational systems that provide equal learning opportunities for all students. Achieving equity, here meaning the creation of fairness, is expressed concretely in political measures to distribute resources equally and strengthen the equality of marginalised groups by removing the barriers to seize educational opportunities, for example, when mixed-ability comprehensive schools are created or the educational system is made inclusive regarding students with special needs (UNESCO, 1994; Wiborg, 2009). Equality is roughly connoted with ‘sameness in treatment’ (Espinoza, 2007), while equity takes further in consideration also the question of how well the requirements of individual needs are met. Thus, the goal of equity is always linked to the concept of justice, provided that an equality of opportunities is created. If, however, one looks at individual educational policy decisions on the creation of educational justice in isolation, one must weigh which concept of equity or equality is present in each case. For example, it is not enough to formally grant equal rights in the education system to disadvantaged groups, but something must also be done actively to ensure that marginalised groups can use and realise this equality. The complexity of the terms becomes even greater when one considers that to achieve equality, measures can be taken that presuppose an unequal distribution of resources or unequal treatment and, therefore, are not fair e.g., when resources are bundled especially for disadvantaged groups and these are given preferential treatment (will be further developed and discussed in Chap.10.1007/978-3-030-61648-9_2). Thus, equality and equity rely on each other and are in a field of tension comprising multiple ideas (Espinoza, 2007).
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Ellis, Michael. "What Causes Autism?" In Caring for Autism. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190259358.003.0008.
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The amount of research being done in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has grown exponentially in recent years, leading to rapidly changing data and statistics. As a result, our understanding of autism is constantly evolving. This makes it difficult for professionals and families to keep up. However, the ever-increasing pace of new developments offers us all hope. There is hope for better understanding of ASD by professionals and for more effective treatments. And there is always hope for a “cure” or at least a plan for the prevention of autism in the generations to come. The most recent statistics speak to the urgency in solving the autism “puzzle.” There have been dramatic rises in autism since at least the late 1980s. Based on the latest available data, which are from the year 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 68 children in the United States has ASD, with the biggest increase in cases being among the higher-functioning patients, African Americans, and Hispanics. However, based on the data from the year 2000, the prevalence was 1 in 150. This is certainly a frightening jump in prevalence over a 10-year period. Some postulate that this is simply due to better diagnosis, although many studies do not support this. In a previous year, when the data showed that 1 in 88 children had ASD, the CDC noted that ASD was more prevalent than the childhood diseases of AIDS, cancer, and diabetes combined. Typically childhood cancer and diabetes have gotten more attention than autism, at least until recently. But this statistic helps to put the number of children and families affected by autism into perspective (1). A surprising government survey conducted in 2014 suggests that 1 in 45 U.S. children ages 3 to 17 have been diagnosed with ASD. This is quite a bit higher than the CDC’s 1-in-68 figure, but because the new data came from a parent survey, the 1-in-45 figure has not replaced the CDC’s number.
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McKnight, Rebecca, Jonathan Price, and John Geddes. "Child and adolescent psychiatry: specific disorders." In Psychiatry. Oxford University Press, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198754008.003.0040.
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This chapter describes common and/ or important mental health disorders seen in children and adolescents. More general information about classification, aetiology, assessment, and management is discussed in Chapter 17. Many of the psychiatric problems seen in adolescence are the common disorders of adulthood; in the latter part of the chapter, these are briefly covered, identifying adolescent- specific presentation or treatment with reference to the general information in relevant chapters on adults. Mental disorders are very common in childhood and adolescence; meta- analysis data from international studies suggest a prevalence of 10 per cent in 5– 15- year- olds. It is difficult to get accurate epidemiology data for preschool- age children— partly as fewer studies have been done, but also because many behavioural and emotional problems are short- lived and the child ‘grows out’ of them. Boys tend to be more prone to hyperactive, disruptive, and autistic spectrum disorders, while girls predominant the emotional disorders. Table 32.1 gives an overview of epidemiology of common mental health disorders. Common problems in preschoolers are shown in Table 32.2. Most problems are short- lived and whether they are reported to doctors depends on the attitudes of the parents as well as on the severity of the issue. The aetiology of these conditions is primarily related to individual variations in development and temperament, but family problems can play a role in certain situations. In the UK, a health visitor is uniquely placed to assess the child and provide advice and support. Neurodevelopmental disorders are conditions that arise due to abnormalities in growth or development of the central nervous system. Some of these disorders cause emotional and behavioural difficulties or are highly associated with other mental disorders; it is these conditions that tend to present to psychiatry. A summary is shown in Table 32.3. They tend to present in early to mid childhood. Autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by deficits and delays in social and communicative development, which are associated with restricted patterns of interest and behaviour. As the name suggests, ASD are a spectrum of conditions, with individuals varying both in severity and form of the disorder. Due to this heterogeneity, the nomenclature and classification of ASD have been through various incarnations. Until recently they have been known as pervasive developmental disorders, with subtypes of childhood autism, atypical autism, Rett’s syndrome, and Asperger’s syndrome.
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Silverman, Chloe. "Expert Amateurs: Raising and Treating Children with Autism." In Understanding Autism. Princeton University Press, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.23943/princeton/9780691150468.003.0004.
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This chapter focuses on parents emerging from the experience of wide-ranging psychogenic theorizing about autism during the 1950s and 1960s, of which Bruno Bettelheim's work was but one well-known example. Parents' accounts of their work during a period when the diagnostic category of autism was in flux highlight their unique authority as caregivers and “amateur” therapists. These accounts of parents' treatment activities make clear that expert knowledge and private life have continually intersected in the families of autistic children. The chapter examines how love, through parental efforts to help their children by training themselves in treatment practices, has functioned as a form of practice or technique in interventions to address the syndrome of autism. In both the case of the Orthogenic School's milieu therapy and parental work in behavior modification techniques, the affective involvement of “semiprofessionals” was key to what was experienced as the success of the interventions.
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Williams, W. Larry, Ashley E. Greenwald, and Holly A. Seniuk. "Behavior Analytic Treatment of Behavioral Excesses and Deficits of Autism: The Case of Jorge." In Case Studies in Clinical Psychological Science, 54–76. Oxford University Press, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med:psych/9780199733668.003.0003.
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Chapter 3 discusses a case of behavioral analytic treatment in relation to behavioral excesses and deficits of autism, including the case history, epidemiological considerations, applied behavior analysis (ABA), early childhood behavior intervention, assessment, case formulation, intervention planning, addressing nonspecifics within the therapy module, potential treatment obstacles, ethical considerations, and common treatment mistakes to avoid.
Conference papers on the topic "Autism in children – Treatment – Case studies"
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Georgoulas, Nikolaos. "Importance of game in special education and its use in the treatment of children with autism." In 4th International e-Conference on Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences. Center for Open Access in Science, Belgrade, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.32591/coas.e-conf.04.18205g.
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Chávez, Raquel, and Martha Sabelli. "Information behaviour of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a case study." In ISIC: the Information Behaviour Conference. University of Borås, Borås, Sweden, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.47989/irisic2014.
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Introduction. This investigation focuses on the information behaviour of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) inside an organisation (Aletea) located in Montevideo-Uruguay. This study aims to make visible the information needs these parents experience when making decisions for their children’s welfare. It is the first phase of an investigation to provide an indepth comparison with other countries. Method. A literature review, database analyses and web searches were done to standardise the current work with the methodology of the field. Also, with a convenience sample, 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted among parents of this organisation. Analysis. Qualitative analyses were carried out as all the interviews were recorded on audio with prior consent of the interviewees. The questions were classified into categories and sub-categories for a better understanding of the results. Results. Parents' information practices demonstrate obstacles and difficulties in seeking and accessing available and reliable sources regarding autism spectrum disorder. The lack of information generated at local levels leads to consulting and sharing information with their closest contacts and social networks, especially their peers in parent groups. Conclusion. It is considered necessary to continue with this line of research both in Uruguay and around the world since there is a lack of studies on this subject.
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Zalys, Vytautas. "Interactive Multi-Sensory Environments for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders." In ATEE 2020 - Winter Conference. Teacher Education for Promoting Well-Being in School. LUMEN Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.18662/lumproc/atee2020/39.
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The emerging of digital technology not only encourages the development of new tools but also changes traditional approaches to solving emerging problems. The sound, music, art, colors, etc. that prevailed in the 20th-century forms of therapy are being replaced by integrated systems that overcome many of these forms, thanks to digital technology. With the increasing number of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the world, such systems provide new opportunities for the treatment of these disorders. In this research, the creation of such a system has been chosen as the object of work. The article presents an interactive tool for the education of children with ASD created by audio, video, and computer technologies and assesses its potential impact. The experimental research and its results are presented. This study aims to evaluate an interactive instrument developed for the education of such children. Following the objectives of ensuring the interactivity of the process, provoking all the perceptions of the subject, and developing the subject's ability to respond to the environment, a personalized audiovisual environment was created. For interactivity, the virtual program EyeCon, Webcam and camcorders, video projector, and speaker system were used. The study was conducted with one subject and a case study method was used. The impact of the instrument was established based on a survey of the parents of the child and the findings of childcare experts. The results of the study demonstrated the positive benefits for this child such as increased eye-to-hand coordination, concentration duration, improved communication, and emotional expression. The results obtained show that such interactive multi-sensory environments in special and general education schools can be a supplemental tool for traditional methods.
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SCHLEGEL, N., J. MOAKE, C. LOIRAT, M. F. HURTAUD, S. LEVY-TOLEDANO, and H. MATHIEU. "CHILDHOOD HEMOLYTIC UREMIC SYNDROME (HUS) : VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR (vWF) AND PLATELET AGGREGATING ACTIVITY (PAA) STUDIES." In XIth International Congress on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Schattauer GmbH, 1987. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1643475.
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It has been suggested that a vWF High Molecular Weight Multi-mers (HMWM) decrease or a PAA were involved in the pathogenesis of HUS. We have studied 8 children (6 girls,_2 boys; 7 months-8_1/2 years old) with HUS : plasma creatinine /μmol/l; mean(range)/=306 (105-524), hemoglobin (g/100ml)-7(6.3-7.8), schistocytes (%)=8(1-18), platelets (x103/mm3)-57(10-115). The vWF was studied quantitatively (antigen ; vWF RAg assay) and qualitatively (multimeric pattern : immunoblotting and autoradiography). PAA studied by incubating the patient's platelet poor plasma (RPR) with washed normal platelets (aggregometer, % light transmission) and confirmed by Thromboxane B2 (TXB2) assay and [14C] Serotonine release study. The PAA was characterized by studying the in vitro effect of several platelet aggregation inhibitors, Immunoglobulins (Igs) and Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) on the platelet aggregation.An increase of vWF RAg (%) was observed in 6 cases : mean:330, and possibly related with renal failure. A vWF HMWM decrease was found in 3 patients : 2/3 with associated infection(E.Coli, Pneumococcus), 1/3 with severe hemolysis. Two of these 3 patients had a favourable renal outcome and 1 a severe course (chronic hemodialysis, Arterial Thrombotic MicroAngiopathy at renal histology).An important PAA was evidenced only in 1 patient : post bone-marrow graft HUS during neuroblastoma(NB),arterial hypertension and chronic renal failure. This PAA was Ca++, TXB2 and cAMP dependent; it was moderately inhibited in vitro by Igs and FFP, but persisted after 5 days of Igs infusion (0.3g/Kg/day). Treatment with aspirin and dipyridamole (10mg/Kg/day each) suppressed the patient platelet auto-aggregation although the PAA persisted (follow up:10months). The PAA did not seem to be related with the NB (absence of GD2 ganglioside, specific marker of NB); it could be related with anti platelet antibodies. The coexistence of the two abnormalities could not be demonstrated in our patients.In conclusion, a vWF HMWM decrease was found in 3 out of 8 children patients with HUS. Its presence was not correlated with the severity of the disease. We could demonstrate the presence of PAA during childhood HUS in only 1 post bone-marrow graft case. The PAA characterization is useful for therapeutic decisions and contributes to a better pathogenetic understanding.
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Gritskevich, Olga, and Dmitriy Kadochnikov. "Analysis and assessment of forensic medical examinations and studies of living individuals who have experienced acute intestinal infections for 2018–2019 according to the BSME of the subject of the Russian Federation." In Issues of determining the severity of harm caused to human health as a result of the impact of a biological factor. ru: Publishing Center RIOR, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.29039/conferencearticle_5fdcb03a5e7205.96483327.
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To assess the modern approach in determining the severity of harm to human health in acute intestinal infections, an analysis of the acts of the forensic medical examination of living persons who have suffered acute intestinal infections was carried out on the basis of the forensic medical examination bureau of the southern region for 2018–2019. The analysis showed that today, children are more susceptible to acute intestinal infections, and according to the standards for assessing the degree of harm to human health, the main factor is taken into account, the number of days spent on inpatient or outpatient treatment, regardless of the severity of the infection. In this case, no attention is paid to the long-term consequences of the infection, which, in turn, lead to chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and significantly reduce the quality of life. The findings indicate the need to develop criteria for assessing the severity of harm to health in acute intestinal infections. This will make it possible to systematize the approach and objectively assess the degree of harm caused to health.
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Jugl, Sebastian, Aimalohi Okpeku, Brianna Costales, Earl Morris, Golnoosh Alipour-Harris, Juan Hincapie-Castillo, Nichole Stetten, et al. "A Mapping Literature Review of Medical Cannabis Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Evidence in Approved Conditions in the United States, from 2016 to 2019." In 2020 Virtual Scientific Meeting of the Research Society on Marijuana. Research Society on Marijuana, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.26828/cannabis.2021.01.000.25.
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Background: Medical cannabis is available to patients by physician order in two-thirds of the United States (U.S.) as of 2020, but remains classified as an illicit substance by federal law. States that permit medical cannabis ordered by a physician typically require a diagnosed medical condition that is considered qualifying by respective state law. Objectives: To identify and map the most recently (2016-2019) published clinical and scientific literature across approved conditions for medical cannabis, and to evaluate the quality of identified recent systematic reviews. Methods: Literature search was conducted from five databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, and ClinicalTrials.gov), with expansion and update from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s (NASEM) comprehensive evidence review through 2016 of the health effects of cannabis on several conditions. Following consultation with experts and stakeholders, 11 conditions were identified for evidence evaluation: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), autism, cancer, chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The following exclusion criteria were imposed: preclinical focus, non-English language, abstracts only, editorials/commentary, case studies/series, and non-U.S. study setting. Data extracted from studies included: study design type, outcome, intervention, sample size, study setting, and reported effect size. Studies classified as systematic reviews with or without meta-analysis were graded using the AMSTAR-2 tool by two raters to evaluate the quality of evidence, with additional raters to resolve cases of evidence grade disagreement. Results: A total of 438 studies were included after screening. Five completed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were identified, and an additional 11 trials were ongoing, and 1 terminated. Cancer, chronic pain, and epilepsy were the most researched topic areas, representing more than two-thirds of all reviewed studies. The quality of evidence assessment for each condition suggests that few high-quality systematic reviews are available for most conditions, with the exceptions of MS, epilepsy, and chronic pain. In those areas, findings on chronic pain are mostly in alignment with the previous literature, suggesting that cannabis or cannabinoids are potentially beneficial in treating chronic neuropathic pain. In epilepsy, findings suggest that cannabidiol is potentially effective in reducing seizures in pediatric patients with drug-resistant Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes. In MS, recent high-quality systematic reviews did not include new RCTs, and are therefore not substantially expanding the evidence base. In sum, the most recent clinical evidence suggests that for most of the conditions assessed, we identified few studies of substantial rigor and quality to contribute to the evidence base. However, there are some conditions for which significant evidence suggests that select dosage forms and routes of administration likely have favorable risk-benefit ratios (i.e., epilepsy and chronic pain), with the higher quality of evidence for epilepsy driven by FDA-approved formulations for cannabis-based seizure treatments. Conclusion: The body of evidence for medical cannabis requires more rigorous evaluation before consideration as a treatment option for many conditions and evidence necessary to inform policy and treatment guidelines is currently insufficient for many conditions.
Reports on the topic "Autism in children – Treatment – Case studies"
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Viswanathan, Meera, Jennifer Cook Middleton, Alison Stuebe, Nancy Berkman, Alison N. Goulding, Skyler McLaurin-Jiang, Andrea B. Dotson, et al. Maternal, Fetal, and Child Outcomes of Mental Health Treatments in Women: A Systematic Review of Perinatal Pharmacologic Interventions. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), April 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.23970/ahrqepccer236.
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Background. Untreated maternal mental health disorders can have devastating sequelae for the mother and child. For women who are currently or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, a critical question is whether the benefits of treating psychiatric illness with pharmacologic interventions outweigh the harms for mother and child. Methods. We conducted a systematic review to assess the benefits and harms of pharmacologic interventions compared with placebo, no treatment, or other pharmacologic interventions for pregnant and postpartum women with mental health disorders. We searched four databases and other sources for evidence available from inception through June 5, 2020 and surveilled the literature through March 2, 2021; dually screened the results; and analyzed eligible studies. We included studies of pregnant, postpartum, or reproductive-age women with a new or preexisting diagnosis of a mental health disorder treated with pharmacotherapy; we excluded psychotherapy. Eligible comparators included women with the disorder but no pharmacotherapy or women who discontinued the pharmacotherapy before pregnancy. Results. A total of 164 studies (168 articles) met eligibility criteria. Brexanolone for depression onset in the third trimester or in the postpartum period probably improves depressive symptoms at 30 days (least square mean difference in the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, -2.6; p=0.02; N=209) when compared with placebo. Sertraline for postpartum depression may improve response (calculated relative risk [RR], 2.24; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.95 to 5.24; N=36), remission (calculated RR, 2.51; 95% CI, 0.94 to 6.70; N=36), and depressive symptoms (p-values ranging from 0.01 to 0.05) when compared with placebo. Discontinuing use of mood stabilizers during pregnancy may increase recurrence (adjusted hazard ratio [AHR], 2.2; 95% CI, 1.2 to 4.2; N=89) and reduce time to recurrence of mood disorders (2 vs. 28 weeks, AHR, 12.1; 95% CI, 1.6 to 91; N=26) for bipolar disorder when compared with continued use. Brexanolone for depression onset in the third trimester or in the postpartum period may increase the risk of sedation or somnolence, leading to dose interruption or reduction when compared with placebo (5% vs. 0%). More than 95 percent of studies reporting on harms were observational in design and unable to fully account for confounding. These studies suggested some associations between benzodiazepine exposure before conception and ectopic pregnancy; between specific antidepressants during pregnancy and adverse maternal outcomes such as postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, and spontaneous abortion, and child outcomes such as respiratory issues, low Apgar scores, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, depression in children, and autism spectrum disorder; between quetiapine or olanzapine and gestational diabetes; and between benzodiazepine and neonatal intensive care admissions. Causality cannot be inferred from these studies. We found insufficient evidence on benefits and harms from comparative effectiveness studies, with one exception: one study suggested a higher risk of overall congenital anomalies (adjusted RR [ARR], 1.85; 95% CI, 1.23 to 2.78; N=2,608) and cardiac anomalies (ARR, 2.25; 95% CI, 1.17 to 4.34; N=2,608) for lithium compared with lamotrigine during first- trimester exposure. Conclusions. Few studies have been conducted in pregnant and postpartum women on the benefits of pharmacotherapy; many studies report on harms but are of low quality. The limited evidence available is consistent with some benefit, and some studies suggested increased adverse events. However, because these studies could not rule out underlying disease severity as the cause of the association, the causal link between the exposure and adverse events is unclear. Patients and clinicians need to make an informed, collaborative decision on treatment choices.