scholarly journals PARENTAL PERCEPTION OF LOW IQ FACTS OR FICTION: RETROSPECTIVE DATA FROM CLINIC IN SEMI RURAL MAHARASHTRA

2019 ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Suchit Suresh Tamboli ◽  
Charudatt Joglekar ◽  
Vasant Desle ◽  
Anvesh Tamboli
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Physical Problem ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Parental Perception ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Child Development Center ◽  
Low Iq ◽  
Development Center ◽  
Problem Data

Objective: To study the association between physical and psychological problems perceived by parents and the IQ of their children. Methods: We studied 981 children in the child development center at Ahmednagar. Median age at followup was 7.8y (Q25=5.6y and Q75=10.4y, Babies underwent IQ evaluation by Binet Kamat scale (n=981); also their physical and psychological problems perceived by parents were documented. We categorized children into 4 categories using a number of problems (physical and psychological separately) viz 1 (no problem), 2 (1 problem), 3 (2 problems), 4 (>2 problems). When we looked at physical problem data, 555 (56.6%) had no problem, 251 (25.6%) had 1, 117 (11.9%) had 2, and the remaining 58 (5.9%) had more than 2. For psychological problems like not interested in studies, speech problems don't remember, don't understand, cannot concentrate, fears, etc. The distribution was 221 (22.5%), 212 (21.6%), 222 (22.6%) and 326 (33.3%) respectively. Result: The increasing trend of mean IQ for physical problem parameters from nil to >2 categories and decreasing prevalence of low IQ using the Binet Kamat scale were not significant. However, for psychological problems, the decreasing and statistically significant trend (p=0.000) was present for mean IQ, and a significant increasing trend (p=0.029) for the prevalence of low IQ was observed. Conclusion: Psychological problems were associated with IQ. Numbers of problems were inversely correlated with IQ. Keywords: Parental Perception; Low IQ; Behavioral Problems; Physical Problems.

scholarly journals Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Lockdown and Quarantine Measures for COVID-19 Pandemic on Children, Adolescents and Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prateek Kumar Panda ◽  
Juhi Gupta ◽  
Sayoni Roy Chowdhury ◽  
Rishi Kumar ◽  
Ankit Kumar Meena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Behavioral Abnormalities ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Abstract Background During the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, psychological problems like anxiety, depression, irritability, mood swings, inattention and sleep disturbance are fairly common among quarantined children in several studies. A systematic review of these publications to provide an accurate burden of these psychiatric/behavioral problems is needed for planning mitigating measures by the health authorities. Methods Different electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, CENTRAL, medRxiv and bioRxiv) were searched for articles describing psychological/behavioral complications in children/adolescents with/without pre-existing behavioral abnormalities and their caregivers related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only original articles with/without comparator arms and a minimum sample size of 50 were included in the analysis. The pooled estimate of various psychological/behavioral problems was calculated using a random-effect meta-analysis. Results Fifteen studies describing 22 996 children/adolescents fulfilled the eligibility criteria from a total of 219 records. Overall, 34.5%, 41.7%, 42.3% and 30.8% of children were found to be suffering from anxiety, depression, irritability and inattention. Although the behavior/psychological state of a total of 79.4% of children was affected negatively by the pandemic and quarantine, at least 22.5% of children had a significant fear of COVID-19, and 35.2% and 21.3% of children had boredom and sleep disturbance. Similarly, 52.3% and 27.4% of caregivers developed anxiety and depression, respectively, while being in isolation with children. Conclusion Anxiety, depression, irritability, boredom, inattention and fear of COVID-19 are predominant new-onset psychological problems in children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children with pre-existing behavioral problems like autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have a high probability of worsening of their behavioral symptoms.

Using narrative therapy with children experiencing developmental disabilities and their families in India: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. 136749352110147
Author(s):  
Jehanzeb Baldiwala ◽  
Trishala Kanakia
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Mental Health Practitioners ◽  
International Context ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Child Development Center ◽  
Development Center

Narrative therapy is a respectful and culturally relevant form of psychotherapy. Internationally, there is an increasing use of narrative therapy with diverse populations; however, there is limited documentation within the Indian context. The intention of the study was to understand experiences of children and their families during their participation in narrative therapy at Ummeed Child Development Center in Mumbai, India. Twelve participants were recruited for individual interviews: four children, who received counseling at Ummeed Child Development Center for a minimum of 6 months, and eight family members. Thematic analysis of data revealed three themes: Working In Partnership reflected the value of therapy being a collaborative process; Practices That Open Up Possibilities highlighted skills of children and their families that became visible through counseling; and Taking Control And Advocacy revealed how families experienced a sense of control over their own lives and an interest in advocating for others with similar lived experiences. The study has brought to light how narrative therapy can make possible change in lives of children and their families and wider society. In an international context, these findings serve to document narrative therapy as a beneficial modality for mental health practitioners to use with children experiencing developmental disabilities and their families.

A Longitudinal Study of Atlanto-Dens Relationships in Asymptomatic Individuals with Down Syndrome

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 89 (6) ◽  
pp. 1194-1198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siegfried M. Pueschel ◽  
Francis H. Scola ◽  
John C. Pezzullo
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Atlantoaxial Instability ◽  
History Of ◽  
Child Development Center ◽  
Asymptomatic Individuals ◽  
Development Center ◽  
Over Time

This study was designed to investigate the natural history of atlantoaxial instability in individuals with Down syndrome and to determine whether significant changes in C1-C2 relationship are taking place over time. Although more than 400 patients with Down syndrome who are presently followed at the Child Development Center had cervical spine radiographic examinations in the past, only 141 patients who had serial radiological examinations and whose radiographs were available for reevaluation participated in this study. The results of our investigations revealed that there were only minor changes (1 to 1.5 mm) of atlanto-dens interval measurements over time in 130 (92%) patients with Down syndrome. Eleven patients (8%) had changes of atlanto-dens interval measurements between 2 and 4 mm over time; however, none of these patients had any clinical symptoms. The analyses of data obtained from several subgroups (males and females, various age groups, and patients with and without atlantoaxial instability) did not show any significant changes of atlanto-dens interval measurements of successively obtained radiographs. Our recommendations for and rationale of routine screening for atlantoaxial instability and follow-up examinations are discussed in detail.

Mathematical Physics Problem Solving Skills for Secondary School physics Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Mathematical Physics ◽  
Physical Problem ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Physics Teachers ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Secondary School Physics

The aim of the current research is to identify the extent to which secondary school physics teachers possess the skills to solve physical problems and to identify the differences in their physical problem solving skills according to the gender variables. The research identified physics teachers in secondary schools affiliated with the Directorate of Education in Al-Diwaniyah, for the academic year 2020-2021, and the sample size was (160) teachers who were randomly selected, and by reviewing some studies that dealt with physical problem solving skills, such as the study of (Islami et al., 2018). and study (Prasetyo, 2020). It was found that these studies share a number of points with the current research, but they did not provide a tool for measuring physical problem solving skills. Therefore, the researcher designed a scale of physical problem solving skills, which consisted of (32) items. After the exploratory application, the validity and stability of the study tool was confirmed by appropriate methods, and the correlation of the item’s degree with the total score was calculated, and after applying the test to the sample, the data was processed statistically, as the researcher used the equation of the t-test for one sample to verify that physics teachers possess the skills of solving Physical problems, and the results showed that teachers of physics possess the skills to solve physical problems, and the statistical method was used to verify the differences in the skills of solving physical problems according to gender variables (male and female), and the results showed that there are differences in favor of (male) and the researcher recommended in the light of Results Preparing special training programs by the Ministry of Education to develop physical problem solving skills among physics teachers, and suggested the need to focus on the diversity of solving processes based on physical problem solving skills.

Maternal Guilt, Prenatal and Perinatal Insults, and Psychiatric Guidance

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1972 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 342-342
Author(s):  
H. E. Thelander
Keyword(s):  
Child Development ◽  
Emotionally Disturbed ◽  
Child Development Center ◽  
Abnormal Condition ◽  
Development Center ◽  
Emotionally Disturbed Children

The article "Indices of the Child's Earliest Attachment . . . etc." in the April 1972 issue of Pediatrics calls for comment. During 20 years of work with handicapped, retarded, and emotionally disturbed children at the Child Development Center, it was distressing to find how many of the mothers who had sought help from psychiatrists came in very depressed because the psychiatrist had made them feel that they were the cause of their child's abnormal condition.

Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Cunniff ◽  
Raoul C. Hennekam
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Postnatal Growth ◽  
Clinical Severity ◽  
Metabolic Disturbances ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Associated Malformations ◽  
Opitz Syndrome ◽  
Cholesterol Supplementation ◽  
Sun Sensitivity ◽  
And Behavior

Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) is characterized by prenatal and postnatal growth retardation, characteristic face, genital and distal limb anomalies, and intellectual disability. There is a weak correlation between the metabolic disturbances with clinical severity and with genotype, but wide ranges exist within each group. SLOS is infrequently described in adults. The associated malformations are usually treated in infancy and childhood and have only limited influences in adulthood. Main physical problems are scoliosis and pectus formation, sun sensitivity, and disturbed hearing and vision. Rarely adrenal insufficiency is present. Marked cognitive impairment and behavioral problems including self-harm and aggressive outbursts may have a significant impact on quality of life. Cholesterol supplementation decreases sun sensitivity, but cognition and behavior seem to respond less well.

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