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Health Service Utilization by Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Versus Global Developmental Delay at a Tertiary Center in a Resource-Limited Setting
ABSTRACT: Objective: We investigated patterns and predictors of health service utilization (HSU) among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and global developmental delays (GDD, non-ASD) attending tertiary services in a resource-constrained setting. Method: Caregivers and children (diagnosed with either ASD or GDD) attending the developmental service were enrolled into a retrospective cohort study. Sociodemographic factors, clinical factors, and service use over the preceding year were collected using structured questionnaires and medical record reviews. Results: We enrolled 240 households (11...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

School Readiness in Children Born
The objective of this study was to determine whether school readiness differs between children born (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Disparities in Kangaroo Care for Premature Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
ABSTRACT: Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether preterm infants whose families have lower socioeconomic status (SES) or communicate with clinical staff in a language other than English experience differences in the rate, frequency, and duration of kangaroo care (KC) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) compared with preterm infants of higher SES or primarily English-speaking families. Methods: Participants were infants born (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Mental Health and Developmental Disorder Diagnoses of Foster and Nonfoster Children Enrolled in Medicaid
Conclusion: Children in foster care had significantly higher rates of mental health and DD diagnoses compared with children not in foster care. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Remote and Hybrid Schooling During COVID-19: Associations with Child Behavior and Sleep
Conclusion: Children receiving remote and hybrid instruction were reported to have more difficulties compared with children receiving in-person instruction. Children with material hardships showed more behavior challenges overall but less associated with school format. Therefore, planning for a return to in-person learning should also include consideration of family supports. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Opening Up: The Parenting Journey
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

Safeguarding Your Child with Autism: Strategies and Tools to Reduce Risks
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

Raising an Organized Child: 5 Steps to Boost Independence, Ease Frustration, and Promote Confidence
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

Let Me Spell It Out: The Impact of Microaggression on the Health Care Professional
CASE: Rachel is a 10-year-old White girl with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and a history of trauma who presented for evaluation by Dr. Narayanaswamy, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician. A pediatric resident observed the visit with permission from Rachel's parents. During the visit, Dr. Narayanaswamy spoke to Rachel's case manager over the phone to advocate for a trauma-based day treatment program at her school. At the end of the call, the case manager asked the physician for her full name. Dr. Narayanaswamy responded with her name and asked the case manager, “Would you like me to spell it?” At t...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Challenging Case Source Type: research

Telehealth Utilization and Follow-Up Visits in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020
ABSTRACT: Objective: The goal of this study was to understand the effect of transition to telehealth care on follow-up visit attendance in a developmental-behavioral pediatric (DBP) practice in 2020 versus in-person care in 2019. Methods: This was a retrospective observational cohort study of follow-up visits occurring in a large DBP practice during a 6-week period in March/April of 2019 and 2020. The primary outcome was follow-up visit adherence, defined as completion of scheduled follow-up visit. The primary exposure was telehealth visit in 2020 versus in-person visit in 2019. Covariates included patient d...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Parents' Preferences for Behavioral Services in Primary Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusion: Parents generally endorse similar priorities for behavioral topics in primary care during the pandemic as they did before the pandemic. However, there is a clear preference for more remote and media-based services during the pandemic. Pediatric practices may consider augmenting behavioral health services with multimedia resources during and after the COVID-19 pandemic to meet parents' needs. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Health Service Utilization Among Children and Adolescents with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Case-Control Study
Conclusion: Our findings suggest that children and adolescents diagnosed with PTSD may have unmet mental health needs. They are high utilizers of health services overall, but lower utilizers of the sectors that may be most helpful in resolving their symptoms. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Perspectives of Rural Primary Care Clinicians on Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Care
Conclusion: Future research to identify implementation strategies to help rural PCCs adopt innovations are needed given the increased responsibility for managing ADHD care and intractable gaps in access to behavioral health care in rural regions. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Telehealth Evaluation of Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Clinician and Caregiver Perspectives
Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly transformed service delivery for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and provided an unprecedented opportunity to evaluate the deployment of telehealth evaluation to meet the need for ongoing diagnostic care. Our findings suggest that telehealth holds significant promise for neurodevelopmental assessment both within the context of a global pandemic and beyond. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Psychotropic Medication Use by Children with Autism Served in Publicly Funded Mental Health Settings
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to characterize patterns of and factors associated with psychotropic medication use in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) receiving publicly funded mental health services. Method: Data were extracted from 202 children with ASD participating in a cluster randomized trial of An Individualized Mental Health Intervention for ASD conducted in 29 publicly funded mental health programs. Children with ASD were aged 5 to 13 years (M = 9.1 years, SD = 2.4), and were 84.2% male and 59.9% Latinx. Child ASD and cognitive functioning were determined by standardized ...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - June 1, 2022 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research