scholarly journals Effect of homeopathic medication on the cognitive and motor performance of autistic children

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (23) ◽  
pp. 63-71
Author(s):  
Georgia Regina Macedo de Menezes Fonseca ◽  
Fabio Almeida Bolognani ◽  
Fabiane Ferreira Durão ◽  
Krishna Maio Souza ◽  
Mônica de Castro e Costa Accioly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Repetitive Behavior ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Homeopathic Treatment ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
And Behavior

Autism is an infantile disorder of development characterized by deficits in social interaction, communication and unusual and repetitive behavior. Diagnosis is essentially grounded on behavioral tests and there is no pharmacological specific treatment, treatment is merely symptomatic. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the effect of homeopathic remedies on the cognitive and motor development in children with infantile autism. It is presented the evolution of 7 out of 30 children that already were evaluated twice with Psychoeducational Profile Revised (PEP-R), the first was performed before and the second 4-10 months after the onset of homeopathic treatment. Remedies were selected according to similarity between pathogenetic and repertory data and the general symptoms of autism, as well as specific individualization of symptoms in each case, and included organotherapics chosen according to studies related to the brain areas affected by autism. Results showed a positive interference of homeopathic treatment on development and behavior. These results encourage us to continue the study with a larger number of patients. Keywords: Autism; Homeopathy; Cognitive skills; Motor skills.   Resumo O autismo é um distúrbio do desenvolvimento caracterizado por deficiências na interação social, comunicação e conduta inusual e repetitiva. O diagnóstico está essencialmente baseado em testes de conduta; não há tratamento farmacológico específico; o tratamento é meramente sintomático. O objetivo do presente estudo consiste em demonstrar o efeito dos medicamentos homeopáticos no desempenho cognitivo e motor de crianças com autismo infantil. Apresenta-se a evolução de 7 das 30 crianças incluídas no estudo, já testadas 2 vezes através do Perfil Psicoeducativo Revisado (PEP-R), o primeiro teste foi aplicado antes do início de tratamento, e o segundo 4 a 10 meses após. Os medicamentos foram escolhidos de acordo com a semelhança entre os dados patogenéticos e repertoriais e os sintomas gerais do autismo, assim como também os sintomas especificamente individualizados de cada caso. Foram também utilizados organoterápicos, escolhidos em função de estudos que apontam para as áreas cerebrais afetadas no autismo. Os resultados mostram uma interferéncia positiva do tratamento homeopático no desenvolvimento e a conduta. Esses resultados nos encorajam a continuar este estudo numa população maior de pacientes. Palavras-chave: Autismo; Homeopatia; habilidades cognitivas, habilidades motoras.   Resumen El autismo es un trastorno del desarrollo caracterizado por deficiencias en la interacción social, comunicacion y conducta inusual y repetitiva. El diagnóstico está esencialmente basado en tests de conducta; no hay tratamiento farmacológico específico; el tratamiento es meramente sintomático. El objetivo de este estudio consiste en demostrar el efecto de los remedios homeopáticos en el desempeño cognitivo y motor de niños con autismo infantil. Se presenta la evolución de 7 de 30 niños que ya fueron testados dos veces mediante Perfil Psicoeducativo Revisado (PEP-R), el primer test aplicado antes del inicio del tratamiento y el segundo 4 a 10 meses despues. Los medicamentos fueron elegidos según la similaridad entre los datos patogenéticos y repertoriales y los síntomas generales del autismo, así como también los síntomas específicamente individualizados de cada caso. Fueron utilizados también organoterápicos seleccionados en función de estudios que apuntam para las áreas cerebrales afectadas en el autismo. Los resultados muestran una interferencia positiva del tratamiento homeopático sobre el desarrollo y la conducta. Estos resultados son animadores en el sentido de continuar nuestro estudio en una población mayor de pacientes. Palabras-clave: Autismo; Homeopatía; habilidades cognitivas, habilidades motoras.   Correspondence author: Georgia Regina Macedo de Meneses Fonseca. [email protected] How to cite this article: Fonseca GRMM, Bolognani FA, Durão FF, Souza KM, Accioly MCC, Bagarollo, MF. Effect of homoepathic medication on the congnitive and motor performance of autistic children (pilot study). Int J High Dilution Res [online]. 2008 [cited YYYY Mmm DD]; 7(23) 63-71. Available from: http://journal.giri-society.org/index.php/ijhdr/article/view/285/353.

Practicing Academic Independence: Self-Regulation Strategies for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

2021 ◽  
pp. 107429562110206
Author(s):  
Michele L. Moohr ◽  
Kinga Balint-Langel ◽  
Jonté C. Taylor ◽  
Karen L. Rizzo
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Strategy Instruction ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Regulation Strategies ◽  
And Behavior

The term self-regulation (SR) refers to a set of specific cognitive skills necessary for students to independently manage, monitor, and assess their own academic learning and behavior. Students with and at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) often lack these skills. This article provides educators with step-by-step procedures and information on three research- or evidence-based SR strategies they can implement in their classrooms: self-regulated strategy development, self-monitoring, and strategy instruction.

scholarly journals Maternal toxoplasmosis and the risk of childhood autism: serological and molecular small-scale studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamila S. Al Malki ◽  
Nahed Ahmed Hussien ◽  
Fuad Al Malki
Keyword(s):  
Neurodevelopmental Disorders ◽  
Repetitive Behavior ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Childhood Autism ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Delayed Language Development

Abstract Background Toxoplasmosis resulting from infection with the Toxoplasma parasite has become an endemic disease worldwide. Recently, a few studies have reported a high prevalence of Toxoplasmosis infections among Saudi Arabian women. This disease could become life threatening for pregnant women and for immunodeficient people. There is evidence that infections during pregnancy, especially in the early stages, are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. Autism disorder represents one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders worldwide; it is associated with delayed language development, weak communication interaction, and repetitive behavior. The relationship between prenatal toxoplasmosis and autism in childhood remains unclear. The present study aims to report a link between maternal toxoplasmosis and autistic offspring among Saudi Arabian women. Method Blood samples (36 maternal, 36 from their non-autistic children, and 36 from their autistic children) were collected for serological and molecular evaluation. Results A toxoplasmosis infection was reported for 33.34% of participants using an ELISA assay (5.56% IgG+/IgM+, 11.11% IgG−/IgM+, and 16.67% IgG+/IgM-); however, a nested PCR assay targeting B1 toxoplasmosis specific genes recorded positive tests for 80.56% of the samples. In addition, the present study detected several points of mutation of mtDNA including NADH dehydrogenase (ND1, ND4) and Cyt B genes and the nDNA pyruvate kinase (PK) gene for autistic children infected with toxoplasmosis. Conclusion Considering previous assumptions, we suggest that a maternal toxoplasmosis infection could have a role in the development of childhood autism linked to mtDNA and nDNA impairment.

Motor Performance in the Third, Not the Second Month, Predicts Further Motor Development

2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Gajewska ◽  
Ewa Barańska ◽  
Magdalena Sobieska ◽  
Jerzy Moczko
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
The Third

scholarly journals Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts in Breast Cancer Treatment Response and Metastasis

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 3146
Author(s):  
Patricia Fernández-Nogueira ◽  
Gemma Fuster ◽  
Álvaro Gutierrez-Uzquiza ◽  
Pere Gascón ◽  
Neus Carbó ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Hormone Receptors ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Cancer Associated Fibroblasts ◽  
Luminal A ◽  
Luminal B ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Current Therapies

Breast cancer (BrCa) is the leading cause of death among women worldwide, with about one million new cases diagnosed each year. In spite of the improvements in diagnosis, early detection and treatment, there is still a high incidence of mortality and failure to respond to current therapies. With the use of several well-established biomarkers, such as hormone receptors and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2), as well as genetic analysis, BrCa patients can be categorized into multiple subgroups: Luminal A, Luminal B, HER2-enriched, and Basal-like, with specific treatment strategies. Although chemotherapy and targeted therapies have greatly improved the survival of patients with BrCa, there is still a large number of patients who relapse or who fail to respond. The role of the tumor microenvironment in BrCa progression is becoming increasingly understood. Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are the principal population of stromal cells in breast tumors. In this review, we discuss the current understanding of CAFs’ role in altering the tumor response to therapeutic agents as well as in fostering metastasis in BrCa. In addition, we also review the available CAFs-directed molecular therapies and their potential implications for BrCa management.

scholarly journals Effects of an attachment-based intervention on the cortisol production of infants and toddlers in foster care

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 845-859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Dozier ◽  
Elizabeth Peloso ◽  
Erin Lewis ◽  
Jean-Philippe Laurenceau ◽  
Seymour Levine
Keyword(s):  
Foster Care ◽  
Developmental Education ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Strange Situation ◽  
Initial Values ◽  
Children In Foster Care ◽  
Control Intervention ◽  
And Behavior

AbstractStudies with nonhuman primates and rodents, as well as with human children, have suggested that early separations from caregivers are often associated with changes in the functioning of the hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis. On the basis of these findings, we designed a relational intervention that was intended to normalize HPA functioning among children in foster care. This paper presents findings from a randomized clinical trial that assessed the effectiveness of a relational intervention (Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up [ABC]) with regard to HPA functioning. The ABC intervention was intended to enhance children's ability to regulate physiology and behavior. The control intervention (Developmental Education for Families) was intended to enhance children's cognitive skills. A comparison group of children who had never been in foster care was also included. Children's cortisol production was assessed upon arrival at the lab, and 15 and 30 min following the Strange Situation. Random effects analyses of variance were performed to assess differences in initial values and change between children in the two intervention groups. Children in the ABC intervention and comparison group children showed lower initial values of cortisol than children in the treatment control group, considering arrival at lab as initial values (p < .05). Groups did not differ significantly in change over time. These results suggest that the ABC intervention is effective in helping children regulate biology in ways more characteristic of children who have not experienced early adversity.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Perkembangan Motorik Bayi Pasca Pemberian Stimulasi Pijatan dan Berenang

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-44
Author(s):  
Aryunani Aryunani ◽  
Pipit Festi Wilianarti
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Growth Disorders ◽  
Data Sampling ◽  
Developmental Growth ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Developmental growth disorders in children under five will result in a decrease in the formation of attitudes and behavior of children in the future. These disorders can be prevented by stimulating development. This study used a quasy experimental design. This research was carried out for 4 months in Privately Practising Midwives in Sidotopo village of Semampir sub-district of North Surabaya with a sample of infants aged 6 to 12 months. Data sampling used consecutive sampling collected through observation using the observation sheet. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon test to see the difference in gross motor before and after treatment in  the treatment group. In  the treatment group 40% infant experienced an increase of 1-2 segment of motor development and 60% had an increase of 3-4 segments.  

scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS OF VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION IN AUTISTIC CHILDREN

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Weny Anita Febriantini ◽  
Rahima Fitriati ◽  
Lulud Oktaviani
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Developmental Disorder ◽  
Repetitive Behavior ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Verbal Communication ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Restricted And Repetitive Behavior

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.  Autistic is a person affected by autism. The level of autism of each individual is varied. It can range from mild to severe. Due to this condition, the person shares some symptoms of the difficulties with social interaction. To make them involved in social interaction, it needs special effort to make them be able to speech or communicate first. For this reason, there should be the use of the combination between verbal and non-verbal communication. Thus, this study attempted to investigate the process of using both kinds of communication in teaching children with autism since children are easier to be threated than adults. To make the distinct result, the participants were from different level of autism. Then, based on the observation and interview, the findings showed that the verbal and non-verbal communication used by the therapist in teaching the autistic children can enhance their social interaction and communication skills.

scholarly journals The Profile of Fine Motor Development Achievement in Children of Island (5-6 Years Old) in Teulaga Tujuh Langsa Village

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-132
Author(s):  
Adinda Purnama ◽  
Anita Yus ◽  
Anita Yus ◽  
Yasaratodo Wau
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Fine Motor Performance ◽  
The Village

This study aims to: to analyze the profile of fine motor development achievement in children of island (5-6 years old) in teulaga tujuh langsa village. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis. The data analyzed are the results of interviews by parents, and the results of observations of children in Teulaga Tujuh Langsa Village. The results of research conducted on the profile of fine motor performance of island children aged 5-6 years can be concluded that the achievement of fine motor development of children in the village of Teulaga Tujuh has developed in accordance with the 6 stages of achievement of fine motor development of children aged 5-6 years. His accomplishments include drawing according to patterns, imitating shapes, using stationery, cutting, sticking and expressing something with movement.

scholarly journals A brief review on motor development: fundamental motor skills as a basis for motor skill learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 342-355
Author(s):  
Rodolfo N. Benda ◽  
Nádia F. S. Marinho ◽  
Marcelo G. Duarte ◽  
Patrick C. Ribeiro-Silva ◽  
Paloma R. Ortigas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Skill Learning ◽  
Motor Skill Learning ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Fundamental Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Activities ◽  
The Relationship

In this study, we review the relationship between motor development and motor learning, and present a new metaphor that represents the sequence of motor development, which highlights fundamental motor skills as an important phase in the process. As one of the most relevant phases of motor development, several studies that analyzed fundamental motor skills were reviewed in typical developing children as well as in children with disabilities. Most studies revealed motor performance levels below expected since proficiency was not observed. We discuss these results considering fundamental motor skills as essential for the motor development process. Such results raise the awareness of the need to offer children conditions to explore and experience motor activities in order to enhance motor competence.

scholarly journals The influence of a motor skill intervention on the motor performance and perceived competence of children with motor delays

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Cristina Valentini
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Motor Skill Intervention

Fundamentado em teorias de motivação (Ames, 1987, 1992a, b; Epstein, 1988, 1989; Nicholls, 1984) o objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a influência de uma intervenção motora, com técnica de motivação orientada para a maestria (TMOM), no desenvolvimento motor e na percepção de competência física de crianças com idades entre seis e 10 anos que demonstraram atrasos motores previamente identificados. Noventa e uma crianças com atrasos motores foram aleatoriamente distribuídas em dois grupos: intervenção (N = 41) e controle (N = 50). Os participantes do grupo de intervenção foram submetidos a 12 semanas (duas sessões semanais). Ao início e término da intervenção, todos os participantes realizaram o Test o f Gross Motor Development - TGMD organizado por Ulrich (1985). Os participantes que experienciaram a intervenção também responderam a Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance - PSPCSA (Harter & Pike, 1984) no início e no término da intervenção. A influência da intervenção na percepção de competência física foi avaliada através de ANOVA com medidas repetidas. Os resultados evidenciaram que a intervenção promoveu mudanças significantes e positivas em relação à percepção de competência física de meninos e meninas com atrasos no desenvolvimento motor. A ênfase na TMOM propicia ao professor oportunidades para criar experiências motoras que suprem as necessidades de todas as crianças, indiferentes de suas experiências prévias e diferentes níveis de habilidades, promovendo a autonomia das crianças colocando-as como sujeitos de suas conquistas. Em outras palavras, permite as crianças explorarem seu próprio processo de aprendizagem

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