scholarly journals Comparing the results of DAADD and ABC of children included in Autism Spectrum Disorders

CoDAS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 208-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milene Rossi Pereira Barbosa ◽  
Fernanda Dreux Miranda Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Older Children ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Autism Behavior Checklist ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Abc Method ◽  
Rett’S Syndrome ◽  
Autism Behavior

PURPOSE: To verify if there are characteristic behaviors of the different diagnosis included in the autism spectrum according to the Differential Assessment of Autism and Other Developmental Disorders (DAADD) and to the Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC). METHOD: Participants were 45 individuals and their respective speech-language therapists. All therapists are graduate students working with the children for at least 1 year. This time was considered sufficient to the therapists to have the information required by the DAADD questionnaire. It is comprised by 3 protocols specifically designed to children with 2 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years and 6 to 8 years, the same criteria used to separate the research groups, G1, G2 and G3, respectively. Data referring to the ABC were retrieved from the subject's files at the Laboratório de Investigação Fonoaudiológica nos Distúrbios do Espectro do Autismo (Research Laboratory on Language Disorders in the Autism Spectrum) of the School of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, where it is routinely applied during the annual assessment. RESULTS: Answers to the different areas of DAADD are similar to the different areas of ABC. These data show data the diagnosis by DAADD is easier in older children. Although there is no significant difference, the large occurrence of Rett's syndrome diagnosis according to the DAADD was associated to higher risk for autism according to the ABC in G1. With increasing age this tendency decreases and either in G2 and G3 Autism is the most frequent diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Although the results of both questionnaires tend to agree more with increasing age, the DAADD is more sensitive in the different ages while the ABC if more specific only to older children.

scholarly journals Administration of the Autism Behavior Checklist: agreement between parents and professionals' observations in two intervention contexts

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márcia Regina Fumagalli Marteleto ◽  
Camila Gioconda de Lima e Menezes ◽  
Ana Carina Tamanaha ◽  
Brasília Maria Chiari ◽  
Jacy Perissinoto
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Kappa Index ◽  
The Public ◽  
Autism Behavior Checklist ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Autism Behavior

OBJECTIVE: To determine the agreement between responses on the Autism Behavior Checklist by mothers and healthcare professionals. METHOD: Twenty-three mothers of children from the autism spectrum (DSM-IV-TR, 2002) were interviewed. The children were part of an educational program of the Autistic Friends Association-SP. The healthcare professionals in charge of the children at the institution filled out a questionnaire regarding the method for observing behavior. For comparison purposes, an additional 15 mothers of children from the autism spectrum were interviewed at the speech therapy clinic of Universidade Federal de São Paulo, and the speech therapists responsible for the children filled out the questionnaire on the observation method. The Kappa index was employed to obtain the frequency of agreement between mothers and healthcare professionals' observations on the overall Autism Behavior Checklist, as well as its individual components. The Student's t-test was used to assess differences or similarities between the Kappa results. RESULTS: The agreement index was low for the total score, with a statistically significant difference between both groups (p < 0.001). Agreement was also low for each Autism Behavior Checklist components, but there was greater agreement in the group treated at the public service in the Language, Body and Use of Objects components (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: There was disagreement between the observations in both intervention contexts, but agreement was better at the public service than at Autistic Friends Association.

AUTMINER: A SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING ASD-RELATED GENES USING TEXT MINING

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 113-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
LEJUN GONG ◽  
XIAO SUN ◽  
DONGKE JIANG ◽  
SHENGTAO GONG
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Text Mining ◽  
Genetic Screening ◽  
Gene Network ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Major Focus ◽  
Genetic Complexity ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Reference Tool

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) represent a group of developmental disorders with strong genetic underpinnings. To explore the genetic complexity of ASD, we developed AutMiner (), a public web-portal for the collection of genes linked to ASD, and the implementation of an autism-centre network. AutMiner extracts candidate genes associated with ASD using text mining from 9276 abstracts. Compared to other recent systems, gene entries are richer to provide a reference for clinical geneticists. AutMiner also constructs ASD-related network consisting of autism-gene network and gene-gene network. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first web example of ASD-related network. The major focus of AutMiner is to offer a valuable reference tool for clinical geneticists in establishing and implementing effective genetic screening programmes for those patients with ASD.

scholarly journals Socioemotional profiles of autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and disinhibited and reactive attachment disorders: a symptom comparison and network approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Barry Coughlan ◽  
Matt Woolgar ◽  
Marinus H. van IJzendoorn ◽  
Robbie Duschinsky
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Attachment Disorders ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Reactive Attachment ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Abstract Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and disinhibited and reactive attachment disorders (RAD/DAD) often experience socioemotional problems. Elucidating a clear picture of these profiles is essential. Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires (SDQs) were analysed from cohort of children with ASD (n = 1430), ADHD (n = 1193), and RAD/DAD (n = 39). Kruskal–Wallis Tests and network analytic techniques were used to investigate symptom profiles. Children with ASD experienced more emotional problems, peer problems and fewer prosocial behaviours. Children with ADHD and RAD/DAD had higher levels of hyperactivity and conduct problems. Overall, ASD and ADHD networks were highly correlated (rs = 0.82), and we did not observe a statistically significant difference in terms of global Strength.

scholarly journals Preparation for Independent Life of People with ASD and Other Developmental Disorders in The Autonomous Noncommercial Organization «Adain Lo» (ANO «Adain Lo»).

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
A.A. Ginsburg ◽  
M.E. Gitshabash ◽  
Ya.L. Ivanova
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Saint Petersburg ◽  
Independent Life ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Self Service ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Commercial Organization

The problems of preparation of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities for independent life, modern ways of development of their independence are considered. The role of parents in this process and parent-specialist interaction are stressed. The techniques of tutor support, parents and other specialists are described. Presented techniques are realized in autonomous non-commercial organization «Adain Lo» (Saint-Petersburg) and aimed for maintenance of independent life, self-service, game, communication and education of people with special needs.

scholarly journals LA ACTUACION SANITARIA EN ATENCIÓN TEMPRANA PARA PERSONAS CON TRASTORNO DE ESPECTRO AUTISTA (TEA): UNA EXPERIENCIA EN ANDALUCÍA

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 463
Author(s):  
Mª Araceli Sánchez Raya
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Theoretical Interest ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Abstract.It is undeniable the importance of early detection in all developmental disorders, in children with ASD as well, for an early intervention in children and their families. An early intervention is a very important predictor in their functional recovery. That, put together with the growing incidence and prevalence of this kind of disorders, makes of our study field a matter of an increasing scientific and theoretical interest. In the current paper we deal with earlydetection, evaluation and intervention in children between 0 and 6 years with autism spectrum disorders in andalusian health care system.Resumen.Es innegable la importancia que tiene la detección precoz de cualquier trastorno del desarrollo –y por ende del TEA- para la intervención temprana con los menores y sus familias. Una intervención temprana constituye un importante predictor en la recuperación funcional de estos menores, y esto unido a la creciente incidencia y prevalencia de estos trastornos, hace de nuestro objeto de estudio un tema creciente de gran interés científico y teórico. En la presente comunicación abordamos el circuito de detección, evaluación e intervención temprana en niñas y niños de 0 a 6 años con trastorno del espectro autista en la sanidad andaluza.

Experience in the use of transcranial micro polarization in children with autism spectrum disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
Ludmila M. Kuzenkova ◽  
Anna V. Lashkova ◽  
Olga M. Konova ◽  
Tatyana G. Petelguzova
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Clinical Diagnoses ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Autistic Disorders ◽  
Positive Effect

Introduction. Autism is a disorder characterized by social interaction disorders, social-emotional reciprocity, responses to other people’s emotions, social use of speech skills, lack of modulations of behavior under the social situation, and limited interest stereotypes. The comprehensive approach using medical and psychological correction with physical methods of influence provides the best result in treating and rehabilitating children with autism. The original study examined the effects of transcranial micro polarization (TCMP) on the dynamics of autistic disorders. TCMP is a modern treatment method consisting of a directed polarizing impact of a low-power DC on specific brain areas. Materials and methods. There were observed 25 children aged from 2 years five months to 6 years with varying degrees of severity of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). For the study, three groups were identified according to the corresponding clinical diagnoses: Childhood autism, Atypical autism, and Other general developmental disorders. The vast majority of children from the first two groups had an intellectual disability of varying severity. The TCMP method was used to assess the technique’s effectiveness, the CARS diagnostic scale and the ATEK test. Results. At the end of the course, with the use of TCMP in all the analyzed groups, there was a shift towards a milder degree of autistic disorders. The most significant positive effect was recorded in children with mild forms of autism in the group of other general developmental disorders due to the initially higher level of development in this group. Conclusion. The results obtained demonstrate the effectiveness of TCMP in ASD children. According to the results of the study, the positive effect of this method was revealed in the form of reducing the severity of autistic disorders.

scholarly journals Communication difficulties perceived by parents of children with developmental disorders

CoDAS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-275
Author(s):  
Ingrid Ya I Sun ◽  
Fernanda Dreux Miranda Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Language Impairment ◽  
Specific Language Impairment ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Communication Difficulties ◽  
Communicating With Children

INTRODUCTION: The child's inclusion in his/her social-cultural context is very important to his/her adaptation and well-being. The family has a major role as a facilitator of this process. Therefore the difficulties of these families in communicating with children with communication disorders are an important issue to be assessed in order to support orientations to families.PURPOSE: The present study aimed to identify and compare communication difficulties perceived by parents of children with Down Syndrome (DS), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Specific Language Impairment (SLI).METHODS: Information was gathered with the use of a questionnaire with 24 questions regarding the perception of parents about their child communication disorders and the difficulties they identify. The questions were divided into four domains: 1 - Parents' personal difficulties; 2 - Parents' impression about themselves regarding their child; 3 - Parents' impressions about other persons' reactions to their child and 4 - Parents' impression about their child. Sixty parents were the subjects of this study: 20 had children with DS, 20 with SLI and 20 with ASD. All children had ages between 6 and 12 years.RESULTS: It was possible to observe that there was significant difference between the parents of ASD children with those of DS and SLI on the second, third and fourth domains.CONCLUSION: The questionnaire is effective to the identification of the communication disorders of ASD children based on their parents' reports but not to other developmental disorders.

scholarly journals Current Approaches to Differential Diagnostics of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Similar Conditions

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Elena A. Chereneva ◽  
Irina Ya. Stoyanova ◽  
Olga L. Belyaeva
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Pervasive Developmental Disorders ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Stereotyped Behavior ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Differential Diagnostics ◽  
Formation Mechanisms ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Autism spectrum disorders ASD is a group of pervasive developmental disorders, manifested mainly through the lack of ability to social interaction, communication disruption and stereotyped behavior. Despite of generally recognized practical and theoretical significance of studying the mechanisms of formation, it still has got little attention. The article represents some approaches to differential diagnosis of autism and similar conditions. The authors make an attempt to find out the main reasons for such sharp increase in the number of patients suffering from this disease. The article aims analysis of existing research and contains the results of complex diagnostics and the mechanisms of disorders formation. In solving the problem of ASD formation mechanisms, clinical data, medical history data, genetic confounding factors and course of prenatal, natal and postnatal periods are used. In their findings, the authors develop the technology for ASD and similar conditions differential diagnostics; diagnostic markers and algorithm for the development of psychological and pedagogical treatment programs are suggested

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