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A Critical Review of Literature on Social Media and Developmental Communication Disability: Implications for Future  Social Media and Generative AI Research
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe widespread use of social media and recent development and use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has implications for the advancement of inclusive communication technologies to benefit people with developmental communication disability. This paper synthesises and critiques recent research on social media use in populations with developmental communication disability, discusses the intersection of social media and GenAI that could impact this population, and provides directions for future research.Recent FindingsThere is encouraging growth in the use of innovative methods to gather th...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - March 22, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Interrogating Neurotypical Bias in Facilitated Communication, Rapid Prompting Method, and Spelling 2 Communicate Through a Humanistic Lens
AbstractPurpose of ReviewMinimally-speaking autistic individuals can be effectively supported through evidence-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Instead, some families/clinicians rely on facilitator-dependent techniques such as Facilitated Communication (FC), Rapid Prompting Method (RPM), and Spelling 2 Communicate (S2C). Research evidence unequivocally demonstrates that FC messages are generated by the neurotypical facilitator rather than the autistic individual. Although it is empirically unknown who is authoring messages generated with RPM or S2C, the technique has been compared along many dimensio...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - February 27, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Low Motor Competence or Developmental Coordination Disorder? An Overview and Framework to Understand Motor Difficulties in Children
AbstractPurpose of reviewDevelopmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a condition defined by poor motor proficiency in children in the absence of neurological conditions or other diseases. This review provides an overview of low motor competence (LMC) and DCD in children and a framework to understand the differences and similarities between LMC and DCD.Recent FindingsWhile the prevalence of DCD is fairly high (up to 5 –6% of school-age children), research in the last few decades has documented a significant level of low motor competence (LMC) in the school-age children (~ 30–77%). These numbers represent an epidemic ...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - February 10, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Spelling and Autism: a Narrative Review of Recent Developments and Directions for New Research Priorities
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review provides a critical overview of recent research on spelling and autism, highlighting developments and future research priorities.Recent FindingsIt has long been known that some children with autism have difficulty learning to spell. Recent studies have explored the reasons why these children have difficulty learning to spell and how they are best supported to learn to spell.SummarySpelling development has been linked to various factors in groups of autistic children, with language skills and intellectual functioning identified as key contributors to spelling achievement. Autistic and no...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - February 1, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Lessons From the COVID-19 Unplanned Transition to Online Learning at Home for Students With Disability: Socialisation, Technology, Education and Future Research Opportunities
AbstractPurpose of ReviewPeriods of transition for children and adolescents with disability are complex but usually anticipated. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an unexpected transition to online learning at home for students. This review examines the literature on the transition to online learning at home for students with disabilities in K –12 education during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies the challenges and perceived benefits that emerged for these students to inform future planned or unplanned transitions to online learning.Recent FindingsThirty-one articles met the inclusion criteria. Overall, the transitio...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - February 1, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Fostering Hope and Acknowledging Uncertainty: Meeting Parents ’ Needs and Preferences When Communicating Prognosis in Genetic Neurodevelopmental Conditions
AbstractPurpose of ReviewWe sought to summarise recent research on prognostication in genetic neurodevelopmental conditions, focusing on parent preferences for prognostic conversations. We further aimed to explore recommendations about communicating children ’s prognoses with parents at the time of diagnosis and beyond.Recent FindingsOur review revealed growing research on prognostic conversations in oncology settings and for conditions that are life-limiting; however, there remains little research in the context of genetic neurodevelopmental conditions. The literature indicates a shift from censoring prognosis towards o...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - January 31, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

A Systematic Review of the CO-OP Approach for Children and Adults With Developmental Coordination Disorder
AbstractPurpose of ReviewSupport for the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Approach exists, but its specific evidence base for children and adults with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is unclear. Accordingly, the objective of this study was to synthesize and critically assess the evidence regarding the use of the CO-OP approach with children and adults with DCD. A systematic review of four health-related databases was conducted to identify studies, published from 1998 to 2023, which reported on the effectiveness of the CO-OP approach or explored its components. Following data extract...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - January 6, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Correction to: Early Interplay of Smell and Sight in Human Development: Insights for Early Intervention With High-Risk Infants
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Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - December 8, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Sensory-Based Interventions for Managing Difficulties of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at School
AbstractPurpose of ReviewStudents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) always experience significant challenges in school, mainly because of the underlying sensory processing difficulties. Recent evidence queried the efficacy of sensory-based intervention for this group of students. This review aims to enhance the understanding of sensory-based intervention implemented in the school context.Recent FindingsSixteen articles met the inclusion criteria, which covered four types of intervention: (a) Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI)-based interventions, (b) weighted vests or blankets, (c) alternative seating and (d) environmental ...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - December 6, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

ELearning Sensory Approaches Used by Caregivers of People with Developmental Disorders: a Rapid Review
This study reviewed the evidence on the effectiveness of eLearning sensory approaches used by caregivers of people with developmental disorders from published peer-reviewed literature using Cochrane ’s rapid review methodology.Recent FindingsThe initial search yielded 3101 articles after which 35 articles were included for full text review. We inferred from the reviewed full texts that the common barriers were lack of internet connectivity, lack of skills to use the technology, lack of finances to purchase the equipment, negative perceptions on safety and confidentiality. The facilitators were flexible session timings, d...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - December 5, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

I Am What I Can Do: Self-Identity Among Adolescents with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to explore how daily participation difficulties among adolescents with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) may affect their development of a positive sense of self-identity.Recent FindingsAdolescents with DCD experience participation difficulties in various areas of their lives, such as physical activities, self-care activities, and academic performance. These difficulties can be accompanied by social isolation, parental overprotectiveness, and reduced opportunities for experience and self-exploration, which may hinder the development of a positive sense of self-...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - December 4, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Obsessive –Compulsive Disorder and Tourette’s Disorder Symptom Presentations: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Considerations
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review summarizes the shared and distinct clinical features of obsessive-compulsive disorder Tourette ’s disorder (TD), and their comorbidity, in addition to state of the literature on differential diagnosis of these disorders, and best-practice treatment guidelines for their comorbid presentation.Recent FindingsOCD and TD are each marked by recurrent behaviors and maintained via alleviation of adverse internal processes. They also share clinical features, comorbidities, and etiology, complicating diagnosis. Differential diagnosis draws on consideration of the nature of repetitive behaviors...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - November 29, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Early Interplay of Smell and Sight in Human Development: Insights for Early Intervention With High-Risk Infants
AbstractPurpose of ReviewIn this narrative review, the early interplay between olfaction and vision is analysed, highlighting clinical effects of its manipulation in typical subjects and in presence of visual disorders. In addition, new methods of early intervention, based on this multisensory interaction, and their applications on different infant populations at risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities are discussed.Recent FindingsMultisensory processes permit combinations of several inputs, coming from different sensory systems, playing a key role in human neurodevelopment, and permitting an adequate and efficient interac...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - November 27, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

The Iron Triangle of Familiarity for Severe Mental Illness, Developmental Coordination Disorder and Risk of Psychosis: Recognize to Prevent
AbstractPurpose of ReviewDespite increasing evidence on the association between childhood motor problems and the subsequent risk of psychosis, at least in offspring of patients with severe mental illness, this possible heterotypic outcome of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) remains undervalued and poorly acknowledged. This review therefore aims to examine this possible longitudinal association and its possible neurophysiological bases.Recent FindingsOffspring of individuals with schizophrenia who exhibit motor dyscoordination are more likely to subsequently develop psychosis, according to prospective...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - November 27, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Recommendations for Assessing and Managing Sleep Problems in Children with Neurodevelopmental Conditions
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review draws upon the authors ’ practical experience of assessing sleep in children with neurodevelopmental conditions alongside empirical evidence of recommendations for clinicians and researchers to support assessment of sleep problems and strategies to promote healthy sleep in children with specific neurodevelopmental condi tions. These include communication about sleep, mental health/behavioural considerations, pain, sensory profile, epilepsy, melatonin secretion profiles, sleep-disordered breathing and restless leg syndrome.Recent FindingsThis review has a particular focus on children w...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - November 24, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research