The Association Between Children's Autism Spectrum Disorders and Central Nervous System Infections: Using a Nationwide Claims Database
This study aimed to examine this issue using an extensive national database. Utilizing JMDC medical claims database, we conducted a retrospective cohort study of children with at least three years of follow-up from birth, ensuring the mother's information was available. The focus was on the relationship between ASD incidence and exposures like viral meningitis/encephalitis, bacterial meningitis, and intrauterine infections. Cox proportional hazards was used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) with covariates such as presence of maternal history of mental illness, preterm, low birth weight, respiratory and cardiac disorder, ep...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Takanori Yanai Satomi Yoshida Koji Kawakami Source Type: research
The effectiveness and safety of dialectical behavior therapy for suicidal ideation and behavior in autistic adults: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSIONS: DBT is an acceptable, safe, and short-term effective intervention to reduce suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in autistic adults with suicidal behavior.PMID:38606582 | DOI:10.1017/S0033291724000825 (Source: Psychological Medicine)
Source: Psychological Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Anne Huntjens L M C Wies van den Bosch Bram Sizoo Ad Kerkhof Filip Smit Mark van der Gaag Source Type: research
Cannabidiol improves maternal obesity-induced behavioral, neuroinflammatory and neurochemical dysfunctions in the juvenile offspring
Brain Behav Immun. 2024 Apr 10;119:301-316. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2024.04.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMaternal obesity is associated with an increased risk of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder in the offspring. While numerous studies focus on preventive measures targeting the mothers, only a limited number provide practical approaches for addressing the damages once they are already established. We have recently demonstrated the interplay between maternal obesity and treatment with cannabidiol (CBD) on hypothalamic inflammation and metabolic disturbances, howe...
Source: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - April 12, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Fernanda da Silva Rodrigues Jeferson Jantsch Gabriel de Farias Fraga Vit ória Luiza de Camargo Milczarski Victor Silva Dias Camila Scheid Josias de Oliveira Merib Marcia Giovernardi Renata Padilha Guedes Source Type: research
The effectiveness and safety of dialectical behavior therapy for suicidal ideation and behavior in autistic adults: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSIONS: DBT is an acceptable, safe, and short-term effective intervention to reduce suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in autistic adults with suicidal behavior.PMID:38606582 | DOI:10.1017/S0033291724000825 (Source: Psychological Medicine)
Source: Psychological Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Anne Huntjens L M C Wies van den Bosch Bram Sizoo Ad Kerkhof Filip Smit Mark van der Gaag Source Type: research
Cannabidiol improves maternal obesity-induced behavioral, neuroinflammatory and neurochemical dysfunctions in the juvenile offspring
Brain Behav Immun. 2024 Apr 10;119:301-316. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2024.04.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMaternal obesity is associated with an increased risk of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder in the offspring. While numerous studies focus on preventive measures targeting the mothers, only a limited number provide practical approaches for addressing the damages once they are already established. We have recently demonstrated the interplay between maternal obesity and treatment with cannabidiol (CBD) on hypothalamic inflammation and metabolic disturbances, howe...
Source: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - April 12, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Fernanda da Silva Rodrigues Jeferson Jantsch Gabriel de Farias Fraga Vit ória Luiza de Camargo Milczarski Victor Silva Dias Camila Scheid Josias de Oliveira Merib Marcia Giovernardi Renata Padilha Guedes Source Type: research
Cannabidiol improves maternal obesity-induced behavioral, neuroinflammatory and neurochemical dysfunctions in the juvenile offspring
Brain Behav Immun. 2024 Apr 10;119:301-316. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2024.04.010. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMaternal obesity is associated with an increased risk of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder in the offspring. While numerous studies focus on preventive measures targeting the mothers, only a limited number provide practical approaches for addressing the damages once they are already established. We have recently demonstrated the interplay between maternal obesity and treatment with cannabidiol (CBD) on hypothalamic inflammation and metabolic disturbances, howe...
Source: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - April 12, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Fernanda da Silva Rodrigues Jeferson Jantsch Gabriel de Farias Fraga Vit ória Luiza de Camargo Milczarski Victor Silva Dias Camila Scheid Josias de Oliveira Merib Marcia Giovernardi Renata Padilha Guedes Source Type: research
Acute intestinal obstruction secondary to ingested foreign body in an adult with autism spectrum disorder: A rare case report and review of literature
Key Clinical MessageForeign body ingestion is common in pediatric age group however can be found in any age group with intellectual disability and neurodevelopmental delay. There is usually a delay in presentation and interventions following foreign body ingestion in patients with neurodevelopmental delay, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and complications owing to inability of such patients giving relevant history. Most ingested foreign bodies naturally pass through the digestive tract without untoward effects. Only a few patients may require surgical interventions. Principle of management should be to reduce an...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - April 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Suraj KC,
Rakesh Kumar Gupta,
Abhijeet Kumar,
Bhawani Khanal,
Samiksha Lamichhane,
Amrit Buhusal,
Vijay Pratap Sah,
Sanjok Bartaula,
Injmamul Haque Raki,
Raghav Jindal Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Improving Outcomes for Adults with ASD by Targeting Meaningful Skill Acquisition Goals: A Review of the Literature and Available Assessments and Curricula
AbstractOutcomes in adulthood for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are poor in every area assessed (e.g., postsecondary education, employment, living arrangements, health and safety). As such, it is critical that interventions target the best outcomes across the lifespan and improve the overall quality of life. Given that targeting meaningful skill-acquisition goals can help affect positive changes in these outcomes, the intention of this paper was to conduct a systematic literature review of the research examining what has been done to improve the quality of goals written by educational and behavi...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 12, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Broad Perspectives of the Experience of Romantic Relationships and Sexual Education in Neurodivergent Adolescents and Young Adults
AbstractNeurodivergent young people tend to struggle with building and maintaining their romantic relationships. Despite this, there appears to be a lack of appropriate sexuality education delivered to them. This review aims to present and discuss the most current literature (conducted between 2015 and current) on romantic relationships and sexuality education in young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and ASD co-occurring with ADHD. Six internet-based bibliographic databases were used for the present review that followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemati...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - April 12, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
A Framework for RDN and SLP Collaboration: a Missing Piece in Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment
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Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - April 12, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Martha Blaess, Kathrin Eliot Source Type: research
Antipsychotic prescribing: national findings of children and adolescents attending mental health services in Ireland
We described the frequency of antipsychotic medication, medication type, target condition, target symptom and medication doses. We used multivariable logistic regression, adjusted with available co-variates to assess the association of being presc ribed an antipsychotic medication. Twelve percentage (n = 437) were prescribed an antipsychotic and 16–17-years (n = 211, 48.3%) was the most common age category. The commonest reason for prescribing an antipsychotic was target symptoms (i.e., off-label use) (n = 329; 75.%) and of thes e symptoms, agitation (n = 77/329; 25%) and irritability (56/239; 25%) were t...
Source: European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - April 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Identification and support of autistic individuals within the UK Criminal Justice System: a practical approach based upon professional consensus with input from lived experience
Autism spectrum disorder (hereafter referred to as autism) is characterised by difficulties with (i) social communication, social interaction, and (ii) restricted and repetitive interests and behaviours. Estim... (Source: BMC Medicine)
Source: BMC Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Emma Woodhouse, Jack Hollingdale, Lisa Davies, Zainab Al-Attar, Susan Young, Luke P. Vinter, Kwaku Agyemang, Carla Bartlett, Colleen Berryessa, Eddie Chaplin, Quinton Deeley, Ian Freckelton, Felicity Gerry, Gisli Gudjonsson, Katie Maras, Michelle Mattison Tags: Guideline Source Type: research
Brief Report: Single-Session Interventions for Mental Health Challenges in Autistic People: An (Almost) Empty Systematic Review
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Apr 11. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06313-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSingle-session interventions (specific, structured programs that intentionally involve just one visit or encounter with a clinic, provider, or program) have been proven to prevent or reduce mental health challenges and reduce barriers to access. This review aimed to identify and synthesise literature on the acceptability, feasibility, effectiveness, or efficacy of (non-pharmacological) single-session interventions for autistic people. Four databases (Scopus, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and ProQuest) were searched in 12.7.2023, with no d...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 11, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dawn Adams Source Type: research
Relationship Between Directly Observed Sensory Reactivity Differences and Classroom Behaviors of Autistic Children
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Results suggest a link between sensory reactivity differences and classroom behaviors, highlighting a need for further research using observational measures in special education settings. Plain-Language Summary: Differences in hyporeactivity for children with autism may play a bigger role in classroom behavior and learning than previous literature has suggested. This has implications in occupational therapy practice for how to tailor support for children with hyporeactivity differences.PMID:38602860 | DOI:10.5014/ajot.2024.050345 (Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - April 11, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Hannah Marcham Teresa Tavassoli Source Type: research
Brief Report: Single-Session Interventions for Mental Health Challenges in Autistic People: An (Almost) Empty Systematic Review
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Apr 11. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06313-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSingle-session interventions (specific, structured programs that intentionally involve just one visit or encounter with a clinic, provider, or program) have been proven to prevent or reduce mental health challenges and reduce barriers to access. This review aimed to identify and synthesise literature on the acceptability, feasibility, effectiveness, or efficacy of (non-pharmacological) single-session interventions for autistic people. Four databases (Scopus, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and ProQuest) were searched in 12.7.2023, with no d...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 11, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dawn Adams Source Type: research
