Current Developmental Disorders Reports 
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AbstractPurpose of ReviewBehavior therapy is the recommended first-line treatment for Tourette ’s disorder and other tic disorders (TD). Despite its therapeutic benefit, not all patients exhibit a positive treatment response. Understanding the mechanisms underlying behavior therapy for TD (i.e.,how behavior therapy reduces symptoms) can help identify strategies to optimize treatment outcomes. This review examines evidence for three proposed mechanisms —habituation, associative learning, and cognitive control—across laboratory studies and clinical trials.Recent FindingsEvidence shows that mechanisms likely differ in youth a...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
ADHD and Its Therapeutics
AbstractPurpose of ReviewAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurobehavioral disorder that is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity along with a troubled functioning in family, social, occupational, and academic settings. A brief discussion of the management of ADHD including pharmacotherapy, behavioral interventions, multidisciplinary approach, and new advances in treatment is described.Recent FindingsNew developments in the management of ADHD including atypical drugs, neurostimulation, and druggable genomes.SummaryThe outline of the article includes dynamic advances in the ...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - July 31, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Developmental Disorders
AbstractPurpose of Review(1) To give an overview of what is currently known about health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in three common and co-occurring developmental disorders: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and (2) to provide directions for future research.Recent FindingsHRQoL is compromised in all three developmental disorders, affecting various domains of HRQoL. However, some domains are more affected than others depending on the nature of the core deficits of the disorder. Overall, parents ’ rate HRQoL of their childre...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - April 23, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Caregivers of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: a Systematic Review
AbstractPurpose of reviewThis systematic review examined research on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs). Specifically, we examined ACT delivery format, inclusion of treatment fidelity, facilitator/intervention acceptability measures, and effectiveness of the intervention immediately after ACT and at follow-up. We also summarized the type of outcome measures most commonly used.Recent findingsACT has been shown to increase psychological flexibility and decrease stress in caregivers of children with NDDs, which is important because this population oft...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - April 15, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Prelinguistic Interventions
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo review studies evaluating interventions for developing the prelinguistic communication skills of young children with developmental disorders and complex communication conditions.Recent FindingsEvidence supports the use of naturalistic behavioral interventions for improving the prelinguistic communication skills of young children with developmental disorders provided that the interventions are implemented in relatively high doses.SummaryEarly intervention to replace or enhance a child ’s prelinguistic behavior may help to prevent communicative breakdowns and the emergence of problematic forms o...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - April 14, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Course of Tic Disorders Over the Lifespan
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo summarize and update information on the course of tic disorders from childhood through later life.Recent FindingsTics tend to improve substantially over the first year after they appear. However, contrary to widespread opinion, tics usually last longer than 1 year, though usually at minimal severity. Tics often wane to clinical insignificance over the teen years, possibly resurging occasionally over the lifespan. However, in an important minority of patients, tics remain clinically relevant throughout life. Tics rarely first come to clinical attention later in adulthood, but new reports describe...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - April 10, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Persistence of Primitive Reflexes in Developmental Disorders
AbstractPurpose of ReviewNeonates present with a number of primitive reflexes that typically dissipate in later infancy. Persistence of such reflexes past infancy could indicate some type of developmental problem or compromised neurology and therefore might be predictably associated with various types of developmental disorders. The present review sought to summarize key studies investigating the persistence of primitive reflexes in individuals with cerebral palsy, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and other developmental disorders.Recent FindingsSeveral studies have shown persistence of p...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - April 9, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Inclusive Practices for Neurodevelopmental Research
AbstractPurpose of ReviewInclusive research practice is both a moral obligation and a practical imperative. Here we review its relevance to the study of neurodevelopmental diversity in particular, briefly describing a range of inclusive research models and justifying their use. The review itself is inclusively co-authored with three autistic collaborators and community leaders who all have extensive experience of research involvement.Recent FindingsDrawing on theoretical arguments and specific exemplar projects, we describe six key considerations in the delivery of inclusive research. These are the following: taking the fi...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - April 9, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
A Scoping Review of the Contextual Factors Impacting Employment in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
This article examines the contextual factors —environmental and personal—impacting employment procurement for individuals with NDD to aid in the understanding of current facilitators and barriers. Employing the Arksey& O ’Malley framework, a scoping review of the literature was conducted. Findings were categorised based on the ICF’s contextual domains and were further classified as facilitators or barriers toward employment procurement.Recent FindingsForty-one articles met the inclusion criteria. The environmental factors ‘Support and relationships’, ‘Attitudes’ and ‘Services, systems and policies’ ...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - April 8, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Correlates and Clinical Implications of Tic Suppressibility
This article highlights clinical phenomenology and neuronal correlates of tic suppressibility.Recent FindingsRecent studies suggest that tic suppressibility exists in children shortly after onset of their tics. Moreover, those who are better able to suppress their tics have better tic outcomes. Interoceptive awareness and automatic action inhibition may be involved in tic suppression.SummaryWe illustrate a possible underlying mechanism of tic suppressibility and its clinical correlations and implications. New concepts such as interoceptive awareness and action inhibition may help explain tic disorders. Further study will b...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - April 4, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Evaluating Augmentative and Alternative Communication Modalities for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities: a Brief Review of the Last 5 Years
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review is to extend our analysis of comparative AAC modality studies by evaluating the literature within the last 5 years as related to individuals with developmental disabilities.Recent FindingsThe findings are consistent with previous reviews of this topic and indicate that a variety of AAC modalities may be effective for individuals with developmental disabilities. Furthermore, these findings highlight the need to assess learner prerequisite skills and learner preference over time.SummaryThis review confirms the need for assessments across a variety of variables and data-based decision maki...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - March 11, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Operationalizing Social Communication in Autism and Related Neurodevelopmental Research: a Scoping Review Over 20 Years
AbstractPurpose of ReviewAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication/interaction and restricted set of interests, activities, and/or repetitive patterns of behaviour. Although a deficit in social communication is a hallmark characteristic of ASD, it is inconsistently defined in research. This review examined research over 20 years to report how studies have defined/operationalized social communication in ASD and the related disorders.Recent FindingsSearches of key databases (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Educational...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - March 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Mechanisms Underlying Behavior Therapy for Tourette ’s Disorder
AbstractPurpose of ReviewBehavior therapy is the recommended first-line treatment for Tourette ’s disorder and other tic disorders (TD). Despite its therapeutic benefit, not all patients exhibit a positive treatment response. Understanding the mechanisms underlying behavior therapy for TD (i.e.,how behavior therapy reduces symptoms) can help identify strategies to optimize treatment outcomes. This review examines evidence for three proposed mechanisms —habituation, associative learning, and cognitive control—across laboratory studies and clinical trials.Recent FindingsEvidence shows that mechanisms likely differ in y...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - February 24, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
An Integrative Systems Approach to Enhancing Service Delivery for Individuals with Complex Needs
We present findings from a literature scan to guide service delivery for individuals and families affected by FASD and other complex needs: four overarching guiding principles for policy decision-makers, seven guiding practices for organizations, and 23 guiding practices for service providers.SummaryThese identified principles and practices bridge diverse perspectives, with potential for their implementation to provide consistent, evidence-based services to underserved populations with complex needs. (Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports)
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - February 20, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
The Strengths and Limitations of DCD-Related Screening Questionnaires
AbstractPurpose of ReviewWith the emergence of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) inquiry, there has been much debate concerning the methods to assess the condition. The purpose of this review is to present the strengths and limitations of screening questionnaires to assess individuals who are suspected of having DCD.Recent FindingsWhereas there have been positive reports of the use of screening questionnaires to assess DCD, other sources note caution in the extent of use and their interpretation.SummaryThere are practical and impactful reasons for administering screening questionnaires. However, their use should ta...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - January 7, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
