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The Role of Parents in Reducing Academic, Health, and Behavioral Problems for Native American, African American, and Latinx Adolescents
Conclusion: Native American, African American, and Latinx adolescents often face a multitude of risks, including poverty and discrimination. As a consequence, adolescents from these 3 racial/ethnic groups frequently display problems pertaining to health, competence, and adaptive behavior. The results from this study suggest that adolescents from such demographic groups are less likely to manifest developmental problems if their parents model mature behavior and encourage the adolescent to act in thoughtful ways. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - November 29, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Psychometric Comparison of the English and Spanish Western-Hemisphere Versions of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers—Revised
Conclusion: Traditional translation methods seemed to affect select psychometric properties between translations of the M-CHAT-R. A more rigorous cultural adaptation approach may be necessary to maintain equivalence with the original instrument. Until new rigorous translations are available, it is recommended that language-specific screening tools continue to be used, along with recommended follow-up interviews, to avoid exacerbating existing health disparities. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - November 29, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Exploring the Experiences of Families of Latino Children Newly Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conclusion: Parents of young Latino children identified several barriers throughout the process of ASD identification and diagnosis that have important implications for improving clinician communication with families. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - November 29, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Assessing Ease of Delivering Emergency Care for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders
ABSTRACT: Objective: The aim of this study was to develop a method for objectively assessing the delivery of care to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the emergency department (ED). Methods: A case-control study of patients ages 2 to 18 years admitted to the hospital from January 2016 to January 2018. Cases were defined as patients with an International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision diagnosis of ASD or other pervasive developmental disorder (F84) in their medical record and were matched 1:1 with neurotypical controls. The primary outcome was ability to complete several core tasks c...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - November 29, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Adherence to Child Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment Guidelines in Medical Homes—Results from a National Survey
Conclusion: Having a PPMH was associated with children's receipt of ADHD medications alone, but not behavioral treatments. Our findings suggest that medical homes may need further improvement to ensure that children with ADHD receive treatments as recommended by clinical guidelines. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - November 29, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Importance of Trauma-Informed Practice in Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
CASE: As part of a multidisciplinary adoption support clinic, Erin, a 5-year-old girl, adopted approximately 6 months before the clinic visit, presents for postadoption evaluation. Erin was born at full term. Her birth history was significant for reported maternal treatment for liver failure during pregnancy. Her previous medical history included hospitalization for a viral illness at age 2 months, recurrent ear infections, and a fractured forearm. Family history was significant for a maternal history of bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and concern for substance abuse; a paternal ...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Challenging Case Source Type: research

Racial, Ethnic, and Sociodemographic Disparities in Diagnosis of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABSTRACT: This special article uses a biosocial-ecological framework to discuss findings in the literature on racial, ethnic, and sociodemographic diagnostic disparities in autism spectrum disorder. We draw explanations from this framework on the complex and cumulative influences of social injustices across interpersonal and systemic levels. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Special Article Source Type: research

Treatment of Typically Developing Toddlers with Hair-Pulling Behavior and Concurrent Poor Sleep Hygiene: A Case Series
ABSTRACT: Objective: Hair-pulling disorder is a rare condition with onset most commonly in adolescence and a well-documented association with comorbid psychiatric disorders. Minimal literature currently exists detailing the occurrence and treatment of this condition in young children, particularly less than 5 years old. Method: This case report describes 2 cases of children ( (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Media Use Among Kindergarteners From Low-Income Households During the COVID-19 Shutdown
Conclusion: These findings provide reason for both concern and optimism for the impacts of pandemic closures on low-income children. High levels of media use seem to be prevalent in this population. However, the diverse purposes for media use suggest that caregivers relied on media to supplement children's academic and social growth at a time when school and socializing were not safe in their typical forms. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Effect of Brief Training to Identify Autism Spectrum Disorder During Toddler Well-Child Care Visits
Conclusion: Provider training had limited impact on ASD surveillance, indicating the importance of using formal screening instruments that rely on parent report during well-child visits to complement developmental surveillance. Future research should examine whether providers who indicate specific concerns are more likely to accurately refer children for ASD evaluations. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Parent-Reported Social Skills in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Longitudinal Patterns and Relations with Attention and Cognitive Functioning
Conclusion: Parent-reported social skills difficulties are evident during early childhood. This work adds to the literature by describing the frequency and stability of social skills challenges in early childhood and in the school-age period in NF1. Research about interventions to support social skills when difficulties are present is needed. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A Longitudinal Study of Assisted Infant Toilet Training During the First Year of Life
ABSTRACT: Objective: Previous retrospective studies have examined elimination signals, stool toileting refusal, and completion age in Assisted Infant Toilet Training (AITT). The aim of this longitudinal cohort study was to describe the practice of AITT and caregiver satisfaction in a primarily Western setting during the first year of life. Methods: Families who started AITT before 4 months of age were recruited. Standardized interviews of caregivers were conducted at 1- to 2-month intervals. To identify trends over time, data were fitted to a linear mixed-effect model. Data were analyzed according to five 2-...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Sluggish Cognitive Tempo and Daytime Sleepiness Mediate Relationships Between Sleep and Academic Performance
Conclusion: SCT symptoms are important for understanding how sleep difficulties affect academic performance in children. Sleep, daytime sleepiness, and SCT are interrelated but distinct factors that affect children's academic performance. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Examining the Bidirectional Association Between Body Esteem and Body Mass Index During Adolescence
Conclusion: Results suggest that changes in BMI and body esteem are co-occurring (rather than predictive) throughout adolescence. The decreasing trajectory of body esteem over time suggests the need for prevention efforts to improve body esteem throughout adolescence. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Peer Relationship Trajectories in Very Preterm and Term Individuals from Childhood to Early Adulthood
ABSTRACT: Objective: To identify trajectories of peer relationships in very preterm and term-born individuals from 6 to 26 years of age and test early-life predictors of these trajectories. Method: As part of the Bavarian Longitudinal Study, 218 very preterm/very low birth weight (VP/VLBW; (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - October 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research