A Case Report of Asperger Syndrom with Associated Visuo-Attentional Disorders

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
A. Tanet ◽  
A. Philippe ◽  
C. Cavezian ◽  
S. Chokron
Keyword(s):  
Visual Field ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Pervasive Developmental Disorders ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Visual Recognition ◽  
Occipital Lobe ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Cortical Atrophy ◽  
Motor Impairments

In Pervasive Developmental Disorders, visual perception deficits, such as impaired face and object recognition, have been previously described. More particularly, Kracke (1994) as well as Pietz and colleagues (2003) reported prosopagnosia in individuals fulfilling criteria for Asperger Syndrome (AS). Moreover, anatomical or functional anomalies in the temporo-occipital areas have been observed in neuroimaging studies in autistic patients. Besides, this region is known to underlie visuo-attentional functions. Yet, the examination of such cognitive functions in autistic disorders is scarce, even in clinical practice.This poster presents the case study of a teenager (male, 14 years) diagnosed with AS on the basis of his developmental history and current presentation: marked social abnormalities, lack of ocular contact, good language although with verbal and non-verbal communication difficulties, circumscribed special interests and motor impairments.A neuropsychological and neuroophtalmological assessment of visuo-attentional cognitive functions revealed a visual field concentric reduction, signs of left unilateral spatial neglect, impaired visual pursuit, visuo-constructive apraxia and visual extinction. The anatomical MRI showed a mild enlargement of the left posterior ventricular horn (facing the occipital lobe), probably consecutive to a cortical atrophy (in the occipito-parietal parenchyma).This case study emphasizes that visuo-attentional cognitive difficulties such as visual recognition deficit, visual field defect and attentional bias may be associated to behavioural signs of AS. In addition to previous descriptions in the literature, our case study leads us to consider that neuropsychological assessments of visuo-attentional functions in children with autistic symptoms may provide invaluable clinical and theoretical information.

scholarly journals A case study of temporal lobe development in familial schizophrenia

1996 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. G. Honer ◽  
A. S. Bassett ◽  
P. Falkai ◽  
T. G. Beach ◽  
J. S. Lapointe
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Neuronal Migration ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Cortical Atrophy ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Linkage Studies ◽  
Temporal Lobes ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities

SynopsisCase studies of patients with familial schizophrenia may help to define the pathophysiology of this illness and indicate potential candidate genes for genetic linkage studies. In this regard, the clinical, radiological and pathological assessments of a 39-year-old affected man from a pedigree with familial schizophrenia are presented. Brain imaging with CT indicated moderate cortical atrophy, particularly of the temporal lobes. Neuropathological examination revealed granular ependymitis, indicating possible past ventricular pathology. Granular ependymitis was reported to occur in genetic developmental disorders with neuronal migration abnormalities. In the present case, heterotopic clusters of neurons were visualized in the entorhinal cortex, suggesting that temporal lobe development was not entirely normal. This case study suggests that genetic factors could be investigated further as one possible aetiology of certain neurodevelopmental abnormalities observed in schizophrenia.

Virtual Reality-assisted awake brain mapping. (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Bernard ◽  
Morgane Casanova ◽  
Anne Clavreul ◽  
Ghislaine Aubin ◽  
Gwenaelle Soulard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Visual Field ◽  
Brain Mapping ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Brain Surgery ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
The Mean

BACKGROUND Preserving major cognitive functions, such as visuo-spatial and social cognition in the surgical management of brain tumors could be decisive for the postoperative quality of life. Using virtual reality during awake brain surgery appears to be interesting for preserving complex cognitive functions. Developing neuropsychological tasks appropriate for use during awake brain surgery using virtual reality technology is challenging. OBJECTIVE In this paper, we describe our preliminary experience of extending progressively complex cognitive paradigms via dynamic VR environments during 68 peri-operative brain mapping. METHODS This is a single center, retrospective longitudinal study, concerning two cohorts. RESULTS A total of 65 patients (30 women, mean age 49.7, range 23-75) operated with VR-assisted Brain mapping were included. At least one VR task (VR-DO 80, VR Estermann or VR-TANGO task) during DES were done for all the patients. The mean duration of surgery was 4 h 30 min, the mean duration of the awake phase was 2 h 15 min. The mean intensity used for DES was 3 mA (Intensity from 0,5 to 8 mA). Mean total duration of VRH use per patient at 16 min (from 10 to 37 min). VR task allowed to preserve language, visual field, visuospatial and social cognition in our serie. CONCLUSIONS We show through illustrative cases how VR opens new possibilities for the mapping of complex cognitive functions within the operating theater. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03010943Virtual reality; awake neurosurgery; visual field; social cognition; visuospatial cognition; unilateral spatial neglect. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-10.2196/10332.

Handedness and cognitive functions in Pervasive Developmental disorders

1985 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Fein ◽  
Lynn Waterhouse ◽  
Dorothy Lucci ◽  
Bruce Pennington ◽  
Margaret Humes
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Pervasive Developmental Disorders ◽  
Developmental Disorders

Developing Friendship Skills with Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders: A Case Study

Dramatherapy ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Miller
Keyword(s):  
Pervasive Developmental Disorders ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Goldenhar Syndrome ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Cognitive Delay ◽  
Key Skills ◽  
Group Members ◽  
To Come

This is a case study of a group run over ten sessions with a class of children, aged between ten and twelve, in a special school. All of the children had a diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder, which included Rett's disorder, Autism, and Asperger's Syndrome. In addition two children had a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), one had some loss of vision, two had dyspraxia on fine motor skills, one had Tourette's disorder, and one had Goldenhar Syndrome with an associated disorder of expressive speech. The children were from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The factors they had in common were cognitive delay and low skill levels with the kind of communication skills needed to initiate and develop friendships. The therapy focussed on social skills involved in making and maintaining friendships. The aim of the programme was to improve key skills, and to encourage the group members to telephone peers to have a conversation or to invite them to come and play. All of the children had previous experience of dramatherapy.

Trends, perinatal characteristics, and medical conditions in pervasive developmental disorders

2006 ◽  
Vol 48 (11) ◽  
pp. 896 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pascale Guillem ◽  
Christine Cans ◽  
Vincent Guinchat ◽  
Marc Ratel ◽  
Pierre-Simon Jouk
Keyword(s):  
Pervasive Developmental Disorders ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Medical Conditions

Consideraciones para la atención odontológica en un paciente con síndrome de Asperger. reporte de un caso

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Butrón-Téllez Girón
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Asperger Syndrome ◽  
Pervasive Developmental Disorders ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Systematic Desensitization ◽  
Behaviour Management ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Behavioral Techniques

El Síndrome de Asperger es una enfermedad del neurodesarrollo caracterizado por deficiencias en la interacción social y la comunicación,sin retraso en el desarrollo cognitivo y del lenguaje, considerado dentro de los Trastornos Generalizados del Desarrollo y de las Condiciones del Espectro Autista. Debido a las características de este síndrome estos pacientes requieren atención y técnicas conductuales específicas, parapoder realizar el tratamiento dental. El objetivo de este reporte es dar a conocer los cuidados y el manejo de conducta para el tratamiento dental en pacientes con Síndrome de Asperger. Palabras clave: Síndrome de Asperger, desensibilización sistemática, cuidado dental, salud bucal, prevención primaria, comportamiento.  AbstractAsperger syndrome is a disease of the neurodevelopmental characterized by deficiencies in social interaction and communication, without delay in cognitive development and language, and is considered within pervasive developmental disorders and the autism spectrumconditions. Due to the characteristics these patients require care and specific behavioral techniques, to perform dental treatment. The objective of this report is to present the care and behaviour management for dental treatment in patients with Asperger syndrome. Key words: Asperger syndrome, systematic desensitization, dental care, oral health, primary prevention, behaviour.

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