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This is an RSS file. You can use it to subscribe to this data in your favourite RSS reader or to display this data on your own website or blog.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
Evaluated Interventions Addressing Developmental Transitions for Youth with Mental Health Disorders: an Updated Scoping Review
ConclusionsThe current review further summarizes how these interventions are being delivered to youth during their transition into emerging adulthood, with the aim of helping practitioners and policymakers develop improved evidence-based programs related to developmental transitions. (Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports)
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - January 3, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
An Umbrella Review of the Impact of Environment on the Productive Lives of Individuals with Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
AbstractPurpose of ReviewEngagement in productive roles such as employment and volunteering provide opportunities for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD) to improve their well-being. Individuals with NDD, such as autism spectrum disorder, face substantial barriers to participate in productive activities, and supportive environments may enhance their engagement. This umbrella review examines environmental factors and conceptualizes the impact of a supportive ecosystem on the productivity of youth and adults with NDD.Recent FindingsFive databases were searched. Reviews that met the inclusion criteria were ...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - October 19, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Blink and You Will Miss It: a Core Role for Fast and Dynamic Visual Processing in Social Impairments in Autism Spectrum Disorder
AbstractPurpose of ReviewIndividuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have often been reported to demonstrate a range of anomalies in visual perceptual function. Rather than reflecting an epiphenomenon to core social communication difficulties in ASD, a visual disturbance in early development could provide a causal mechanism for some aspects of impaired social communication. An overview of key visual pathways and cortical/subcortical regions of the visual system is provided, to aid the reader in appreciating the subsequent discussion of the relationship between visual processing and social communication.Recent FindingsW...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - October 15, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Current Trends in Telehealth Applications to Deliver Social Communication Interventions for Young Children with or at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder
This article highlights the current trends in social communication intervention via telehealth used in early intervention practices for children with ASD over the past 5 years, including a brief review of studies (from 2014 to January 2020) and our team’s experiences in this area.Recent FindingsBased on our experience and the 22 studies we identified in this area, we describe the current trends in telehealth applications used and how interventions were delivered. We also provide recommendations, limitations, and future directions on this topic.SummaryTelehealth offers innovative intervention delivery options by increas...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - October 12, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Coping with Tics in School and with Peers
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTics often draw negative attention and may interfere with social and academic performance. When enduring a year or longer ( “persistent”), tic disorders are usually associated with one or more nontic coexisting conditions that can exacerbate tic severity and pose their own social and academic interferences. This review examines the range of these vulnerabilities and explores strategies and interventions to help affec ted children and youth cope with tics in school and with peers.Recent FindingsStigma and bullying are frequent outcomes, which contribute to coping challenges that emerge from the ...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - October 5, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Prescribing Trends in Adult ADHD and Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders
AbstractPurpose of ReviewIllicit substance use overlapping with mental illness has always been a huge clinical concern. The same extends true for ADHD and substance use overlap as both these conditions alone and together can negatively affect the individual ’s quality of life. It is important to understand and identify any potential gaps in-regards to the need vs receiving the treatment for these co-occurring disorders. The data was collected from Board certified, USA based adult psychiatrist.Recent FindingsNo recent data available that studies the prescribing trends among physicians who treat adult ADHD and substance us...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - October 4, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Associations between Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Attachment Patterns in Preschool-Aged Children: Systematic Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewAttachment is a biological evolutionary system contributing to infant survival. In neurotypical children, secure attachment is critical to healthy brain and organ-system development. Attachment patterns in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) have not been extensively explored. The purpose of this review is to appraise and summarize the literature examining attachment in children with NDDs.Recent FindingsChildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability (ID) or developmental language disorder (DLD) displayed behavior indicative of secure attachments. Approximately 4...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - October 3, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Prenatal Risk Factors for Tourette Syndrome: a Systematic Review Update
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTourette ’s syndrome (TS), a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent motor and vocal tics, is understood to be a genetic disorder with a complex pattern of inheritance and a high degree of heritability. Nonetheless, adversity during pregnancy and early life has been associated with the onse t of TS. Understanding these associations may reveal more about the pathogenesis and disease processes of TS.Recent FindingsAll of the studies included in the review found at least one association between a peri-/prenatal risk factor and TS, although inconsistencies were present. Maternal prena...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 29, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Handwriting Difficulties in Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
AbstractPurpose of ReviewHandwriting is a particular difficulty in DCD. Children who struggle to produce legible and sufficiently fast handwriting may under-achieve at school. Using van Galen ’s model, this review examines recent research to describe the nature of handwriting difficulties in DCD. The range of assessment tools is highlighted and recommendations for intervention provided.Recent FindingsEmbedded in the broader skill of writing, handwriting involves more than motor skill. Children with DCD tend to produce less writing than their peers. Their slow rate of production is characterised by frequent pauses. Errors...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 26, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Novel Pharmacological Approaches for Tourette Syndrome
AbstractPurpose of the ReviewThe need to develop novel pharmacological approaches for TS is balanced by the necessity for interventions to be safe and tolerable. This review provides an overview of studies of medications for TS over the last 3 years.Recent FindingsFour studies of deutetrabenazine and valbenazine in TS failed in their primary outcomes. Ecopipam was more effective than placebo in reducing tics in children. Preliminary evidence suggests that a new endocannabinoid modulator (ABX-1431) has an acute effect on tics in adults. Intravenous valproic acid was more effective than oral aripiprazole in children with s...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 14, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Diverse Patterns of Autonomic Nervous System Response to Sensory Stimuli Among Children with Autism
AbstractPurpose of ReviewChildren with autism have been found to exhibit sensory modulation difficulties related to atypical autonomic nervous system responses to sensory stimuli. Most studies mainly differentiate their autonomic response to sensory stimuli from their typically developing peers. The patterns of autonomic response may provide a compelling explanation of the regulatory capabilities among these populations. The purpose of this review is to characterize the patterns of autonomic nervous response to sensory stimulation among children with autism.Recent FindingsThere is emerging evidence from the recent literatu...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - September 13, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
What Can We Do to Promote Mental Health Among Individuals With Developmental Coordination Disorder?
We present and discuss options based on a societal perspective (awareness and understanding), parental perspective (access to services and resources), and child perspective (participation).SummaryIn order to improve mental health, interventions must take into account multiple levels in a complex framework that includes community, family, and the individual. While more research on intervention effectiveness is necessary, researchers, practitioners, and community advocates can use existing initiatives as a starting point to address the urgent need for improving mental health in DCD. (Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports)
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - August 18, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Key Considerations for Providing Self-Management Support to Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe aim of this review is to identify key considerations for health providers delivering self-management support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living with chronic health conditions.Recent FindingsThere is an emerging body of evidence to inform the delivery of self-management support for adults with IDD living with chronic health conditions. The most extensive research on this topic relates to diabetes self-management, with a small number of studies on general chronic disease self-management. Three over-arching themes were identified: (1) acknowledging autonomy, re...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - July 12, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Communication in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: a Brief Overview of the Profile, Intervention Approaches, and Future Considerations
AbstractPurpose of Brief Review22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) is a micro-deletion disorder with a heterogenous complex presentation including significant communication difficulties. This brief review discusses the communication profile and potential approaches to enhancing communication skills for these learners.Recent FindingsThe communication profile of 22q11.2DS has been described in several studies identifying early assessment, monitoring, and on-going language interventions as best practice for those with 22q11.2DS. However, few studies have reported on empirical findings of specific interventions to enhance th...
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - July 5, 2020 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
