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Dietary and Micronutrient Treatments for Children with Neurodevelopment Disorders
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThere is an increased use of dietary and nutritional treatments among families of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. With unclear and sometimes contradictory information regarding the effectiveness and safety of such treatments, this review critically reviews available research.Recent FindingsThis review identified treatments with promising and increasing levels of evidence including the few foods diet, PUFAs, probiotic treatments, and broad spectrum micronutrients; treatments with inconclusive or inconsistent fi...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 13, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Wellness Efforts for Autistic Women
AbstractPurpose of ReviewAlthough awareness of the substantial need for appropriate wellness efforts for adults with autism is growing, females with autism may have been under-identified in the past, and consequently, the research to date is largely based in a male-centric conceptualization of autism. The purpose of this narrative review was to ascertain what is known about wellness efforts for women with autism.Recent FindingsBeyond the shared challenges as experienced by autistic men, autistic women may have unique and differing social, physical, and psychological wellness needs; however, there remains limited research t...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 5, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Health Promotion and Wellness Initiatives Targeting Chronic Disease Prevention and Management for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Recent Advancements in Type 2 Diabetes
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe aim of this paper was to review the recent international developments in health promotion and wellness initiatives targeting chronic disease prevention and management for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) targeting type 2 diabetes (T2D).Recent FindingsThere has been one diabetes prevention program (STOP) and two self-management T2D education programs (DESMOND-ID; OK diabetes) adapted for this population. All three programs have been adapted from other theoretically informed and tested programs developed for the general population. Each program has employed co-design ...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 1, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Melatonin and Comorbidities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
AbstractPurpose of ReviewMelatonin is used to treat sleep difficulties associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There are growing evidence that melatonin could have an effect on other symptoms than sleep, such as anxiety, depression, pain, and gastrointestinal dysfunctions. Interestingly, these symptoms frequently are found as comorbid conditions in individuals with ASD. We aimed to highlight the potential effect of melatonin on these symptoms.Recent FindingsAnimal and human studies show that melatonin reduces anxiety. Regarding the effect of melatonin on pain, animal studies are promising, but results remain hetero...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 1, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Examining Wellness in Children and Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: a Scoping Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review explored the literature on wellness in children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We asked the following: (1) how is wellness conceptualized?; (2) what contributes to a sense of wellness?; (3) what is the current state of wellness research for this population?; and (4) what recommendations are there for clinical practice?Recent FindingsWellness has been conceptualized as having multiple, overlapping dimensions (e.g., physical, psychological), which can contribute to an overarching sense of wellness when combined and balanced. Most of the wellness literatu...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 1, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Family Wellness in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: a Balanced Approach
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe current review explores the state of the literature on wellness among families living with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD).Recent FindingsThough wellness is often defined as a process of striving for and achieving positive health, quality of life and subjective wellbeing, much of the literature on wellness in IDD has centred on struggle and negative outcomes, including experiences of stress, crisis, and mental health problems. More recent work reveals that families living with IDD are not simply fraught with negativity, and that positive experiences, such as hope, optimism, and c...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 1, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Promoting Wellness in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Through Relationships
AbstractPurpose of ReviewSocial ties are essential to the health and wellness of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD); however, a better understanding of factors that promote and support the development of social relationships is needed to develop effective policies and interventions to promote wellness.Recent FindingsThree factors that influence the formation and maintenance of social ties for people with IDD are individual capacity, interpersonal supports, and organizational or community supports.SummaryThe benefits of a strong social network and the dangers of isolation have been well establishe...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 1, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Intellectual Disability and Homelessness: a Synthesis of the Literature and Discussion of How Supportive Housing Can Support Wellness for People with Intellectual Disability
AbstractRecent FindingsAlthough rates of intellectual disabilities (ID) may be elevated in homeless populations, there is little research on homeless adults with ID whose cognitive and adaptive functioning deficits may affect how they respond to usual supports.Purpose of ReviewThis literature synthesis describes the prevalence of ID among homeless adults, the needs of adults experiencing homelessness who have ID, and discusses implications for providing Housing First to people with ID. Housing First is an evidence-based intervention commonly delivered to homeless populations.SummaryPeople with ID are vastly overrepresented...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 1, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Caregiving Experiences and Outcomes: Wellness of Adult Siblings of People with Intellectual Disabilities
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe goal of this paper is to explore the wellness of adult siblings of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) related to caregiving experiences and outcomes, supports for siblings, gaps in the literature, and future directions to advance research in this area.Recent FindingsFindings are shared from the literature on caregiver experiences of adult siblings of people with ID with a specific focus on outcomes related to wellness. Overall, siblings of people with IDD have positive outcomes in childhood while increased anxiety may happen in adolescence; outcomes for adults are mixed and need greater...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 1, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Melatonin and Comorbidities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
AbstractPurpose of ReviewMelatonin is used to treat sleep difficulties associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There are growing evidence that melatonin could have an effect on other symptoms than sleep, such as anxiety, depression, pain, and gastrointestinal dysfunctions. Interestingly, these symptoms frequently are found as comorbid conditions in individuals with ASD. We aimed to highlight the potential effect of melatonin on these symptoms.Recent FindingsAnimal and human studies show that melatonin reduces anxiety. Regarding the effect of melatonin on pain, animal studies are promising, but results remain hetero...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - August 9, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Family Wellness in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: a Balanced Approach
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe current review explores the state of the literature on wellness among families living with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD).Recent FindingsThough wellness is often defined as a process of striving for and achieving positive health, quality of life and subjective wellbeing, much of the literature on wellness in IDD has centred on struggle and negative outcomes, including experiences of stress, crisis, and mental health problems. More recent work reveals that families living with IDD are not simply fraught with negativity, and that positive experiences, such as hope, optimism, and c...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - July 13, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Examining Wellness in Children and Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: a Scoping Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review explored the literature on wellness in children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We asked the following: (1) how is wellness conceptualized?; (2) what contributes to a sense of wellness?; (3) what is the current state of wellness research for this population?; and (4) what recommendations are there for clinical practice?Recent FindingsWellness has been conceptualized as having multiple, overlapping dimensions (e.g., physical, psychological), which can contribute to an overarching sense of wellness when combined and balanced. Most of the wellness literatu...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - July 11, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Promoting Wellness in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Through Relationships
AbstractPurpose of ReviewSocial ties are essential to the health and wellness of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD); however, a better understanding of factors that promote and support the development of social relationships is needed to develop effective policies and interventions to promote wellness.Recent FindingsThree factors that influence the formation and maintenance of social ties for people with IDD are individual capacity, interpersonal supports, and organizational or community supports.SummaryThe benefits of a strong social network and the dangers of isolation have been well establishe...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - July 5, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research