scholarly journals Exploring Art Therapy as a Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Junhyeong Jeong ◽  
Paul Shim
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Art Therapy ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Positive Energy ◽  
Practical Case

The purpose of this study is to understand the various therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to discover a more effective method in connection with the research results in other fields. Art therapy was initially used at British mental hospitals to help frequently inhibited patients release creative and positive energy. As art therapy gained more attention, its usage expanded t­­­o help cure patients not only with mental disorders, but also developmental disorders like ASD. Actively used in social facilities and psychiatric treatment, art therapy is one of the most used methods to interact and understand individuals with ASD.  Substantial number of papers have been published based on these various practical case studies, which proves the effectiveness of art therapy. Art therapy for children with ASD includes the following: clay, corrugated cardboard work and color mix work, drawing with crayon, paint, and pastel. These materials are frequently used to draw or create body parts, emotions, motions, and specific objects given by the instructor. From the data from research papers, clay and other tactile materials are one of the most effective materials to use to improve the condition of individuals with ASD, major depressive disorder, anxiety, and other mental disorders. Clay-based methods use the sense of touch and vision to create an abstraction process. As the usage of art therapy continues to increase in various fields, integrating effective methods among other disorders is necessary and further investigation is needed for a more effective therapy method for individuals with ASD.

scholarly journals Assessment of Nutritional Status between Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Normal Children of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Md Ibrahim Sohel ◽  
- Md Ashrafuzzaman ◽  
Panchanan Acharjee ◽  
Effat Zerin Epsi ◽  
Hadi Md Habib Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Skin Fold Thickness ◽  
Skin Fold

Background : Autism is one of the fastest spreading neuro-developmental disorders in the worldwide.Children with Autism spectrum disorder may be risk of suboptimal development which leads to increases morbidity, poor physical activity and performances. The aim of present study was to compare nutritional status between children with Autism spectrum disorder and normal children of Bangladesh. Materials and methods: It was cross-sectional and observational study. The study population was Group A consists of 100 normal Bangladeshi children and Group B consists of 100 Bangladeshi children with Autism spectrum disorder, aged between 02 and 18 years collected by convenient sampling. Height, weight, triceps skin fold thickness, suprailiac skin fold thickness and Body Mass Index (BMI) were analyzed. Results: Children with autism spectrum disorder had statistically significant lower height and weight; thicker triceps and suprailiac skin fold, were mostly under weight as compared to normal children. Conclusion: The results of this study provide the baseline information about nutritional status of normal children and children with autism spectrum disorder in Bangladesh which will help to monitor nutritional growth of children. Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.20 (2); July 2021; Page 55-59

DSM-5 symptom expression in toddlers

Autism ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136236132110001
Author(s):  
Kirsty L Coulter ◽  
Marianne L Barton ◽  
Diana L Robins ◽  
Wendy L Stone ◽  
Deborah A Fein
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Developmental Delays ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Repetitive Behaviors ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Typical Development ◽  
Insistence On Sameness ◽  
Dsm 5

Although the early behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorder have been well characterized, many behaviors are also commonly observed in young children with other developmental delays and even in those with typical development. Therefore, consideration must be given to whether a child demonstrates sufficient autism spectrum disorder symptoms to warrant this diagnosis. Using the Toddler Autism Symptom Inventory, we examined caregiver endorsement of specific behaviors in three groups of toddlers referred for autism spectrum disorder risk: those who received a best-estimate diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, those with another developmental disorder, and those who showed slight or no developmental delays and did not meet criteria for any disorder. The results revealed significant differences in symptoms among the three diagnostic groups, as well as low frequency of some DSM-5, ASD criteria, especially insistence on sameness, for those with ASD. These findings have important implications for applying the DSM-5, diagnostic criteria to toddlers. Lay abstract Children with autism show more social-communication symptoms and repetitive behaviors than children with typical development or those diagnosed with other developmental disorders; however, non-autistic children often show some behaviors that are associated with autism. We compared the behavioral reports from caregivers of children in these three groups to identify the behaviors that were specific to autism. Children with autism were found to show more of these behaviors, and behaviors that are particularly indicative of autism were identified. These behaviors included social symptoms (approaching others to interact, showing things, looking back while showing, responding to an approaching child, spontaneous imitation) and repetitive behavior symptoms (specific, inflexible play, unusual body movements, strong specific interest, carrying around an unusual object, sensory seeking, and sensory hyper-reactivity). These findings may aid professionals in determining the most appropriate diagnosis for a child between the ages of 12 and 36 months.

scholarly journals Karawitan Art as Local Cultural Wisdom in the Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
Sukinah Sukinah
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Inner Life ◽  
Long Time

To arrange all life to be in harmony in worldly and spiritual / inner life is the viewof life and daily life of the Javanese people in general, for example how to dressproperly, harmony in speaking even though they are in an explosive inneremotion, still trying to be polite in expressing their hearts. Children with specialneeds are part of the nation's children who have the same rights in all aspects oflife in this country, including one of which is preserving local culture that hasexisted for a long time. One of the children with special needs is an autistic childwho has complex developmental disorders including barriers in social interaction,deficient or excessive behavior and language barriers, so they need variousalternative management. This literature review aims to discuss the use of musicalarts as an effort to rehabilitate children with autism spectrum disorder.

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