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Analysis of Dietary Intake in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Kelly BARNHILL in Autism - Open Access, 5-3 ([01/06/2015])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 5 p. Titre : Analysis of Dietary Intake in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kelly BARNHILL, Auteur ; Alan GUTIERREZ, Auteur ; S. Nathan MARTI, Auteur ; Laura HEWITSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Nutrition  Diet  Macronutrient  Micronutrient  Vitamin Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often report that their children are picky, restricted, and problem eaters. Additionally, it has been reported that children with ASD often experience gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, and cramping, bloating, and diffuse pain. These factors raise concern for nutritional status of children with ASD, given that the refusal to consume particular foods coupled with the inability to tolerate, digest, and absorb these foods can compromise an individual’s overall nutrition status. The aim of our study was to evaluate dietary intake in a group of 120 children aged 2-14 years who were served in an outpatient clinic over 18 months’ time. Anthropometric data and 3-day food diaries were collected and evaluated by a licensed, registered dietician. The results indicate that the majority of participants consumed adequate calories, protein, fats, and carbohydrates. However, the majority of participants were deficient in vitamins A, D, B1, and folate, as well as calcium, magnesium, iodine, and potassium. Essential fatty acid intake was insufficient for all but 6 of the participants. Overall, the study revealed deficits in several key nutrients for the majority of participants. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000154 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Analysis of Dietary Intake in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kelly BARNHILL, Auteur ; Alan GUTIERREZ, Auteur ; S. Nathan MARTI, Auteur ; Laura HEWITSON, Auteur . - 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 5 p. Mots-clés : Autism  Nutrition  Diet  Macronutrient  Micronutrient  Vitamin Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often report that their children are picky, restricted, and problem eaters. Additionally, it has been reported that children with ASD often experience gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, and cramping, bloating, and diffuse pain. These factors raise concern for nutritional status of children with ASD, given that the refusal to consume particular foods coupled with the inability to tolerate, digest, and absorb these foods can compromise an individual’s overall nutrition status. The aim of our study was to evaluate dietary intake in a group of 120 children aged 2-14 years who were served in an outpatient clinic over 18 months’ time. Anthropometric data and 3-day food diaries were collected and evaluated by a licensed, registered dietician. The results indicate that the majority of participants consumed adequate calories, protein, fats, and carbohydrates. However, the majority of participants were deficient in vitamins A, D, B1, and folate, as well as calcium, magnesium, iodine, and potassium. Essential fatty acid intake was insufficient for all but 6 of the participants. Overall, the study revealed deficits in several key nutrients for the majority of participants. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000154 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Emotional Face Perception: Event-Related Potentials (ERPS) Contribution to Differentiate Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adolescents / Valérie BONNARD-COUTON in Autism - Open Access, 5-3 ([01/06/2015])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 8 p. Titre : Emotional Face Perception: Event-Related Potentials (ERPS) Contribution to Differentiate Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adolescents Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Valérie BONNARD-COUTON, Auteur ; Emmanuelle DOR, Auteur ; Andreia SANTOS, Auteur ; Michel BENOIT, Auteur ; Florence ASKENAZY, Auteur Article en page(s) : 8 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Event related potentials  Schizophrenia Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Early onset schizophrenia (EOS) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) share similarities in the area of social cognition and emotion processing. It remains unclear whether these similarities come from shared or disorder-specific mechanisms and pathways. This study compared three groups of adolescents matched for age and verbal IQ: 18 adolescents with EOS (mean age=15 ± 1.6), 19 adolescents with ASD (mean age=15 ± 2.1) and 20 typically developing (TD) adolescents (mean age=14 ± 1.7). All groups completed an implicit emotional face perception task while visual ERPs (P100 and N170 components) were recorded. Both EOS and ASD adolescents showed impairments in emotion processing, but distinct patterns emerged in each disorder. These findings support the need for distinct early intervention approaches. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000156 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Emotional Face Perception: Event-Related Potentials (ERPS) Contribution to Differentiate Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adolescents [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Valérie BONNARD-COUTON, Auteur ; Emmanuelle DOR, Auteur ; Andreia SANTOS, Auteur ; Michel BENOIT, Auteur ; Florence ASKENAZY, Auteur . - 8 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 8 p. Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Event related potentials  Schizophrenia Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Early onset schizophrenia (EOS) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) share similarities in the area of social cognition and emotion processing. It remains unclear whether these similarities come from shared or disorder-specific mechanisms and pathways. This study compared three groups of adolescents matched for age and verbal IQ: 18 adolescents with EOS (mean age=15 ± 1.6), 19 adolescents with ASD (mean age=15 ± 2.1) and 20 typically developing (TD) adolescents (mean age=14 ± 1.7). All groups completed an implicit emotional face perception task while visual ERPs (P100 and N170 components) were recorded. Both EOS and ASD adolescents showed impairments in emotion processing, but distinct patterns emerged in each disorder. These findings support the need for distinct early intervention approaches. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000156 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Adherence of ASD Children and Adolescents to Language Therapy / Fernanda DREUX MIRANDA FERNANDES in Autism - Open Access, 5-3 ([01/06/2015])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 4 p. Titre : Adherence of ASD Children and Adolescents to Language Therapy Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Fernanda DREUX MIRANDA FERNANDES, Auteur ; Cibelle A.H. AMATO, Auteur ; Daniela R. MOLINI AVEJONAS, Auteur Article en page(s) : 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of the present research is to optimize the use of the data available at the Speech-and-Language in Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Laboratory, after 25 years of assessment and intervention with children and adolescents with ASD. The data about over 400 individuals regarding their social demographic characteristics, and adherence to speech-language therapy may provide important data to guarantee the provision of SLP services to children with autism spectrum disorders. The fact that boys seem to get to the service earlier and stay longer than girls must be addressed, in order to guarantee to the female population the same kind of opportunities provided to males. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000150 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Adherence of ASD Children and Adolescents to Language Therapy [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Fernanda DREUX MIRANDA FERNANDES, Auteur ; Cibelle A.H. AMATO, Auteur ; Daniela R. MOLINI AVEJONAS, Auteur . - 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 4 p. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of the present research is to optimize the use of the data available at the Speech-and-Language in Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Laboratory, after 25 years of assessment and intervention with children and adolescents with ASD. The data about over 400 individuals regarding their social demographic characteristics, and adherence to speech-language therapy may provide important data to guarantee the provision of SLP services to children with autism spectrum disorders. The fact that boys seem to get to the service earlier and stay longer than girls must be addressed, in order to guarantee to the female population the same kind of opportunities provided to males. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000150 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism (MITA) - An Early Intervention Computerized Brain Training Program for Children with ASD / Rita DUNN in Autism - Open Access, 5-3 ([01/06/2015])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 8 p. Titre : Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism (MITA) - An Early Intervention Computerized Brain Training Program for Children with ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Rita DUNN, Auteur ; Andrey VYSHEDSKIY, Auteur Article en page(s) : 8 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Behavioral therapy  PRT  Pivotal response treatment  Multiple cue responding  Stimulus overselectivity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a broad consensus that early intervention has the greatest chance of positive impact on an individual with ASD. In this paper, we describe the development of an innovative computerized brain-training program for toddlers and preschoolers that has the potential to completely change their developmental trajectory. We describe the design of iPad-based game-like exercises that train a child to notice and respond to multiple cues. This ability is typically impaired in individuals with autism, leading to what is commonly described as stimulus overselectivity, or "tunnel vision." Improving the capacity to discern and to respond to multiple cues has been shown to reduce stimulus overselectivity subsequently leading to vast improvements in general learning. Our hypothesis is that regular, prolonged practice with such exercises will result not only in a greater ability to attend to multiple cues, but also in vast improvements in transfer tasks measuring visuospatial as well as communicative skills. We also aim to show that computerized brain-training that is based on evidence based therapies could be used to reduce the gap between the amount of therapy recommended for children with ASD and the amount they actually receive. Finally, we describe early indicators of game engagement and outline planned future work to test the games’ efficacy as a therapeutic tool. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000153 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism (MITA) - An Early Intervention Computerized Brain Training Program for Children with ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Rita DUNN, Auteur ; Andrey VYSHEDSKIY, Auteur . - 8 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 8 p. Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Behavioral therapy  PRT  Pivotal response treatment  Multiple cue responding  Stimulus overselectivity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a broad consensus that early intervention has the greatest chance of positive impact on an individual with ASD. In this paper, we describe the development of an innovative computerized brain-training program for toddlers and preschoolers that has the potential to completely change their developmental trajectory. We describe the design of iPad-based game-like exercises that train a child to notice and respond to multiple cues. This ability is typically impaired in individuals with autism, leading to what is commonly described as stimulus overselectivity, or "tunnel vision." Improving the capacity to discern and to respond to multiple cues has been shown to reduce stimulus overselectivity subsequently leading to vast improvements in general learning. Our hypothesis is that regular, prolonged practice with such exercises will result not only in a greater ability to attend to multiple cues, but also in vast improvements in transfer tasks measuring visuospatial as well as communicative skills. We also aim to show that computerized brain-training that is based on evidence based therapies could be used to reduce the gap between the amount of therapy recommended for children with ASD and the amount they actually receive. Finally, we describe early indicators of game engagement and outline planned future work to test the games’ efficacy as a therapeutic tool. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000153 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Fish Oil Supplementation Ameliorated Brain Lesions Induced by Diabetes and Hypercholesterolemia in Male Wistar Albino Rats / Hassan I.H. EL SAYYAD in Autism - Open Access, 5-3 ([01/06/2015])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 6 p. Titre : Fish Oil Supplementation Ameliorated Brain Lesions Induced by Diabetes and Hypercholesterolemia in Male Wistar Albino Rats Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hassan I.H. EL SAYYAD, Auteur ; Iman H.M. BAKR, Auteur ; Ahmed A. EL MANSI, Auteur ; Ali H. AMIN, Auteur ; Mohamed E. EL BEEH, Auteur ; Adel M.A. ASIRI, Auteur Article en page(s) : 6 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Cerebral Hemisphere  Cerebellum  Brain Function  Diabetes  Hypercholesterolemia  Fish Oil Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Diabetes and hypercholesterolemia are dyslipidemic diseases and have certain role in brain dysfunction, but little of works are concerning with it. In the present study we used eighty male Wistar rats weighing approximately 100 ±15 gram. The animals were arranged into 8 groups; Control (C), fish oil-treatment, hypercholesterolemic group (H), hypercholesterolemic & fish oil-treatment (HF), diabetic- group (D), diabetic and fish oil-treatment (DF), combined hypercholesterolemic and diabetic group (HD) and combined hypercholesterolemic and diabetic group and fish-oil-treatment (HDF). Diabetes was induced by streptozotocin (40mg/kg single dose in citrate buffer pH4.6). Hypercholesterolemia was carried out by feeding rats on diet containin3% cholesterol. Fish oil (Menhaden, Sigma-aldrich, highest purity) was supplemented orally every other day at 100mg/kg body weight. Treatment was carried out for 16 weeks. At the end of treatment, brain tissues were subjected for histological investigation and biochemical assessments of dopamine, serotonin, vascular endothelial growth factor, 8-deoxyhydroxy-guanosine, adhesion molecules and phospholipids beside histological investigation of cerebral hemisphere and cerebellum. The present finding revealed marked depletion of the assayed neurotransmitters and phospholipids and increased of vascular endothelial growth factor, adhesion molecules and 8-deoxy hydroxy-guanosine. Histological observations of cerebral hemisphere revealed widespread of hemorrhagic spots in hypercholesterolemia, neovascualarization in combined diabetes and hypercholesterolemia and dense lymphocytic infiltration in diabetic group. All the experimental groups possessed edematous lesions in the inner plexiform layer. Cerebellar cortex exhibited massive degeneration of Purkinje cells and granular cell layer in diabetic and or hypercholesterolemia. Fish oil supplementation improved the brain function and histological picture. The authors concluded that fish oil contain short and long chain omega-3 fatty acids fatty acid which support the brain function and scavenge the free radicals damaging brain cells. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000148 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Fish Oil Supplementation Ameliorated Brain Lesions Induced by Diabetes and Hypercholesterolemia in Male Wistar Albino Rats [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hassan I.H. EL SAYYAD, Auteur ; Iman H.M. BAKR, Auteur ; Ahmed A. EL MANSI, Auteur ; Ali H. AMIN, Auteur ; Mohamed E. EL BEEH, Auteur ; Adel M.A. ASIRI, Auteur . - 6 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 6 p. Mots-clés : Cerebral Hemisphere  Cerebellum  Brain Function  Diabetes  Hypercholesterolemia  Fish Oil Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Diabetes and hypercholesterolemia are dyslipidemic diseases and have certain role in brain dysfunction, but little of works are concerning with it. In the present study we used eighty male Wistar rats weighing approximately 100 ±15 gram. The animals were arranged into 8 groups; Control (C), fish oil-treatment, hypercholesterolemic group (H), hypercholesterolemic & fish oil-treatment (HF), diabetic- group (D), diabetic and fish oil-treatment (DF), combined hypercholesterolemic and diabetic group (HD) and combined hypercholesterolemic and diabetic group and fish-oil-treatment (HDF). Diabetes was induced by streptozotocin (40mg/kg single dose in citrate buffer pH4.6). Hypercholesterolemia was carried out by feeding rats on diet containin3% cholesterol. Fish oil (Menhaden, Sigma-aldrich, highest purity) was supplemented orally every other day at 100mg/kg body weight. Treatment was carried out for 16 weeks. At the end of treatment, brain tissues were subjected for histological investigation and biochemical assessments of dopamine, serotonin, vascular endothelial growth factor, 8-deoxyhydroxy-guanosine, adhesion molecules and phospholipids beside histological investigation of cerebral hemisphere and cerebellum. The present finding revealed marked depletion of the assayed neurotransmitters and phospholipids and increased of vascular endothelial growth factor, adhesion molecules and 8-deoxy hydroxy-guanosine. Histological observations of cerebral hemisphere revealed widespread of hemorrhagic spots in hypercholesterolemia, neovascualarization in combined diabetes and hypercholesterolemia and dense lymphocytic infiltration in diabetic group. All the experimental groups possessed edematous lesions in the inner plexiform layer. Cerebellar cortex exhibited massive degeneration of Purkinje cells and granular cell layer in diabetic and or hypercholesterolemia. Fish oil supplementation improved the brain function and histological picture. The authors concluded that fish oil contain short and long chain omega-3 fatty acids fatty acid which support the brain function and scavenge the free radicals damaging brain cells. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000148 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

A Scientific Research Review on the Pattern of Psychopathological Comorbidity in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities / Showkat Ahmad GANAIE in Autism - Open Access, 5-3 ([01/06/2015])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 7 p. Titre : A Scientific Research Review on the Pattern of Psychopathological Comorbidity in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Showkat Ahmad GANAIE, Auteur Article en page(s) : 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Intellectual Disability  Psychopathology  Psychiatric Disorders  Diagnostic Issues and Prevalence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Intellectual disability is an alternate term which is currently preferred for the disability historically known as mental retardation. Intellectual disability also called intellectual developmental disorder is a neuro-developmental disorder that typically occurs before the age of 18 years. It is characterized by impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning which is defined by an IQ score below 70 as well as a delay in general daily living skills. According to AAID (2010) intellectual disability is a disability characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning which includes reasoning, learning and problem solving, and adaptive behavior which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills. The prevalence rate of intellectual disability based on overall general population is approximately 1%and prevalence rates vary by age. Prevalence for severe intellectual disability is approximately 6 per 1000.According to National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) under the department of Statistics Government of India the current prevalence rate of intellectual disability is about 20 (3%) per 1000 from general population. Intellectual disability is a complex type of disability; however the problem is compounded significantly when complicated by emotional and behavior problems. Psychopathology is not only the most common complication associated with intellectual but it also carries the most critical consequences. Persons with intellectual disability do experience with full spectrum of psychiatric disorders like psychosis, depression, anxiety, epilepsy, schizophrenia etc. Persons with intellectual disability seem to be more vulnerable to emotional disorders, behavioral disorders and psychopathologyas compared to general population. The present study has been undertaken with a view to understand the pattern of psychopathology present in persons with intellectual disability. An attempt was made to study the diagnostic issues, socio-demographic and clinical variables associated with psychopathology of persons with intellectual disability through a research review. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000147 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] A Scientific Research Review on the Pattern of Psychopathological Comorbidity in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Showkat Ahmad GANAIE, Auteur . - 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 7 p. Mots-clés : Intellectual Disability  Psychopathology  Psychiatric Disorders  Diagnostic Issues and Prevalence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Intellectual disability is an alternate term which is currently preferred for the disability historically known as mental retardation. Intellectual disability also called intellectual developmental disorder is a neuro-developmental disorder that typically occurs before the age of 18 years. It is characterized by impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning which is defined by an IQ score below 70 as well as a delay in general daily living skills. According to AAID (2010) intellectual disability is a disability characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning which includes reasoning, learning and problem solving, and adaptive behavior which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills. The prevalence rate of intellectual disability based on overall general population is approximately 1%and prevalence rates vary by age. Prevalence for severe intellectual disability is approximately 6 per 1000.According to National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) under the department of Statistics Government of India the current prevalence rate of intellectual disability is about 20 (3%) per 1000 from general population. Intellectual disability is a complex type of disability; however the problem is compounded significantly when complicated by emotional and behavior problems. Psychopathology is not only the most common complication associated with intellectual but it also carries the most critical consequences. Persons with intellectual disability do experience with full spectrum of psychiatric disorders like psychosis, depression, anxiety, epilepsy, schizophrenia etc. Persons with intellectual disability seem to be more vulnerable to emotional disorders, behavioral disorders and psychopathologyas compared to general population. The present study has been undertaken with a view to understand the pattern of psychopathology present in persons with intellectual disability. An attempt was made to study the diagnostic issues, socio-demographic and clinical variables associated with psychopathology of persons with intellectual disability through a research review. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000147 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Yoga as an Intervention for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of the Evidence and Future Directions / Gwynette F. MCLEOD in Autism - Open Access, 5-3 ([01/06/2015])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 7 p. Titre : Yoga as an Intervention for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of the Evidence and Future Directions Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Gwynette F. MCLEOD, Auteur ; Nancy J. WARREN, Auteur ; Jennifer WARTHEN, Auteur ; James S. TRULEOVE, Auteur ; Charles P. ROSS, Auteur ; Charlotte A. SNOOK, Auteur Article en page(s) : 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Yoga  Treatment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: The increase in prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has led to a corresponding surge in demand for novel, effective, and safe clinical interventions. Evidence-based treatment options for ASD are limited, resulting in a high utilization rate of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments in the ASD population. Yoga is a CAM practiced by over 20 million people in the United States, and multiple studies have investigated yoga as a possible effective treatment intervention for patients with ASD. Patients with ASD could potentially benefit from yoga either directly, through the targeting of core ASD symptoms, or indirectly through the improvement of commonly occurring co-morbid psychiatric conditions. Objective: To review the evidence for yoga as an effective treatment option for patients with ASD. Method: Using a variety of online databases, including PubMed, PsychINFO, Scopus, CINAHL, and Google Scholar, published studies meeting the authors' selection criteria were reviewed for evidence of improvement in core ASD and related symptoms in patients with ASD. Results: There is a paucity of studies published in peer-reviewed journals that met the search criteria. While each of the studies investigated the use of yoga with ASD subjects, they targeted a broad range of symptom clusters, and varied greatly in overall quality, methods, outcome measures, and results. Conclusion: Based on published studies, there is little current evidence that yoga improves core autism symptoms and co-morbid psychiatric symptoms in patients with ASD. However, there is a clear need for additional, larger randomized trials targeting both core ASD symptoms and co-morbid psychiatric conditions. Future clinical trials should utilize more uniform intervention methods, a standardized set of outcome measures, and blinded raters in order to determine whether yoga is indeed an evidence-based treatment option for patients with ASD. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000155 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Yoga as an Intervention for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of the Evidence and Future Directions [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Gwynette F. MCLEOD, Auteur ; Nancy J. WARREN, Auteur ; Jennifer WARTHEN, Auteur ; James S. TRULEOVE, Auteur ; Charles P. ROSS, Auteur ; Charlotte A. SNOOK, Auteur . - 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 7 p. Mots-clés : Autism  Yoga  Treatment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: The increase in prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has led to a corresponding surge in demand for novel, effective, and safe clinical interventions. Evidence-based treatment options for ASD are limited, resulting in a high utilization rate of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments in the ASD population. Yoga is a CAM practiced by over 20 million people in the United States, and multiple studies have investigated yoga as a possible effective treatment intervention for patients with ASD. Patients with ASD could potentially benefit from yoga either directly, through the targeting of core ASD symptoms, or indirectly through the improvement of commonly occurring co-morbid psychiatric conditions. Objective: To review the evidence for yoga as an effective treatment option for patients with ASD. Method: Using a variety of online databases, including PubMed, PsychINFO, Scopus, CINAHL, and Google Scholar, published studies meeting the authors' selection criteria were reviewed for evidence of improvement in core ASD and related symptoms in patients with ASD. Results: There is a paucity of studies published in peer-reviewed journals that met the search criteria. While each of the studies investigated the use of yoga with ASD subjects, they targeted a broad range of symptom clusters, and varied greatly in overall quality, methods, outcome measures, and results. Conclusion: Based on published studies, there is little current evidence that yoga improves core autism symptoms and co-morbid psychiatric symptoms in patients with ASD. However, there is a clear need for additional, larger randomized trials targeting both core ASD symptoms and co-morbid psychiatric conditions. Future clinical trials should utilize more uniform intervention methods, a standardized set of outcome measures, and blinded raters in order to determine whether yoga is indeed an evidence-based treatment option for patients with ASD. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000155 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Autism and Relationships: The Myth of Cultivating Relationships and the Truth about Energetic Families / Kandaswamy RAJALAKSHMI in Autism - Open Access, 5-3 ([01/06/2015])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 2 p. Titre : Autism and Relationships: The Myth of Cultivating Relationships and the Truth about Energetic Families Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kandaswamy RAJALAKSHMI, Auteur Article en page(s) : 2 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e136 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Autism and Relationships: The Myth of Cultivating Relationships and the Truth about Energetic Families [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kandaswamy RAJALAKSHMI, Auteur . - 2 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 2 p. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e136 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Do the Stem Cells Really Work with Autism Spectrum Disorders Associated with Neuro-Immune Interaction? / Gao SHANE in Autism - Open Access, 5-3 ([01/06/2015])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 7 p. Titre : Do the Stem Cells Really Work with Autism Spectrum Disorders Associated with Neuro-Immune Interaction? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Gao SHANE, Auteur ; Xu JUN, Auteur ; Wang JUAN, Auteur ; Wu ZEYANG, Auteur ; Yuan PING, Auteur ; Gao FENGJUAN, Auteur ; Cao LIMEI, Auteur ; Chen XU, Auteur ; Zhou FEI, Auteur ; Zhu HONGWEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Stem cells  Mesenchymal stem cells (Mscs)  Autism spectrum disorders (Asds)  Neuro-immune interaction Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), namely neurodevelopmental disorders encompassing impairments in communication, social interactions and restricted stereotypical behaviors, induces a relatively high morbidity and mortality ratio (1/166) in modern children's life. One of the serious factors accounting for ASDs is the failure of the appropriate neuro-immune interaction. Although a relationship between altered immune responses and ASDs was firstly recognized nearly 40 years ago, only recently has new evidence started to shed light on the complex multifaceted communication between neuro-immune dysfunction and behavior in ASDs. Extensive alterations in immune function have now been described in both children and adults with ASDs, including ongoing inflammation in brain specimens, elevated pro-inflammatory cytokine profiles in the Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (CSF) and blood, increased presence of brain-specific auto-antibodies and altered immune cell function. Accumulated data both from clinical and lab research proposed the essential role of neuro-immune interaction during the pathogenesis of ASDs. Stem cells, which account for normal turnover and injury repair, might do great favors on ASDs due to their ability to give rise to new functional cells as a cell replacement source, paracrine secretion as trophic and cytokine contributor, immune modulator to balance the pro-inflammation and anti-inflammation as well as the inhibitor of chronic inflammation in ASDs brain, etc. Here in this review, we focus on the current development of stem cell administration in ASDs especially on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which proved to be the most plastic and efficient to interfere with ASDs neuro-immune interaction, moreover summarize the propbable mechanism and efficient therapeutic methods to treat ASDs with MSCs. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000151 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Do the Stem Cells Really Work with Autism Spectrum Disorders Associated with Neuro-Immune Interaction? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Gao SHANE, Auteur ; Xu JUN, Auteur ; Wang JUAN, Auteur ; Wu ZEYANG, Auteur ; Yuan PING, Auteur ; Gao FENGJUAN, Auteur ; Cao LIMEI, Auteur ; Chen XU, Auteur ; Zhou FEI, Auteur ; Zhu HONGWEN, Auteur . - 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 7 p. Mots-clés : Stem cells  Mesenchymal stem cells (Mscs)  Autism spectrum disorders (Asds)  Neuro-immune interaction Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), namely neurodevelopmental disorders encompassing impairments in communication, social interactions and restricted stereotypical behaviors, induces a relatively high morbidity and mortality ratio (1/166) in modern children's life. One of the serious factors accounting for ASDs is the failure of the appropriate neuro-immune interaction. Although a relationship between altered immune responses and ASDs was firstly recognized nearly 40 years ago, only recently has new evidence started to shed light on the complex multifaceted communication between neuro-immune dysfunction and behavior in ASDs. Extensive alterations in immune function have now been described in both children and adults with ASDs, including ongoing inflammation in brain specimens, elevated pro-inflammatory cytokine profiles in the Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (CSF) and blood, increased presence of brain-specific auto-antibodies and altered immune cell function. Accumulated data both from clinical and lab research proposed the essential role of neuro-immune interaction during the pathogenesis of ASDs. Stem cells, which account for normal turnover and injury repair, might do great favors on ASDs due to their ability to give rise to new functional cells as a cell replacement source, paracrine secretion as trophic and cytokine contributor, immune modulator to balance the pro-inflammation and anti-inflammation as well as the inhibitor of chronic inflammation in ASDs brain, etc. Here in this review, we focus on the current development of stem cell administration in ASDs especially on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which proved to be the most plastic and efficient to interfere with ASDs neuro-immune interaction, moreover summarize the propbable mechanism and efficient therapeutic methods to treat ASDs with MSCs. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000151 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children: The Disparities between the Developed and Developing Countries / Samuel N. UWAEZUOKE in Autism - Open Access, 5-3 ([01/06/2015])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 5 p. Titre : Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children: The Disparities between the Developed and Developing Countries Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Samuel N. UWAEZUOKE, Auteur Article en page(s) : 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Children  Developed countries  Developing countries  Epidemiologic gaps  Management gaps  Advocacy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This review aims to appraise the disparities in the prevalence and management of childhood autism in developed and developing countries, and to discuss strategies that will possibly close the gaps. Autism is one of the pervasive developmental disorders or autism spectrum disorders which are characterized by developmental delays in socialization and communication. Following the revised definition by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders, Fifth edition (DSM-V), the term ‘autism spectrum disorder’ (ASD) is now used as the nomenclature to identify children with autism and other related disorders. Unlike in developing countries, more research work has been conducted in the developed world where advanced support services and use of standardized screening and diagnostic instruments are the norm. Thus, disparities exist in the prevalence rates as high figures are reported from developed countries while the rates from developing countries are low. Furthermore, wide therapeutic options are available for children with ASD in the developed world. In developing countries, treatment interventions are largely unavailable coupled with dearth of the requisite health care professionals. To close the huge gaps in epidemiologic data and management of ASD between the developed and developing nations, there is need for international bodies such as ‘Autism speaks’ to increasingly drive the global advocacy action for children with ASD. It is also recommended that the governments of these developing nations should prioritize the funding of autism research, undertake massive public enlightenment and build the capacity of health professionals in synergy with international advocacy groups. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000152 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children: The Disparities between the Developed and Developing Countries [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Samuel N. UWAEZUOKE, Auteur . - 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 5-3 [01/06/2015] . - 5 p. Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Children  Developed countries  Developing countries  Epidemiologic gaps  Management gaps  Advocacy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This review aims to appraise the disparities in the prevalence and management of childhood autism in developed and developing countries, and to discuss strategies that will possibly close the gaps. Autism is one of the pervasive developmental disorders or autism spectrum disorders which are characterized by developmental delays in socialization and communication. Following the revised definition by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders, Fifth edition (DSM-V), the term ‘autism spectrum disorder’ (ASD) is now used as the nomenclature to identify children with autism and other related disorders. Unlike in developing countries, more research work has been conducted in the developed world where advanced support services and use of standardized screening and diagnostic instruments are the norm. Thus, disparities exist in the prevalence rates as high figures are reported from developed countries while the rates from developing countries are low. Furthermore, wide therapeutic options are available for children with ASD in the developed world. In developing countries, treatment interventions are largely unavailable coupled with dearth of the requisite health care professionals. To close the huge gaps in epidemiologic data and management of ASD between the developed and developing nations, there is need for international bodies such as ‘Autism speaks’ to increasingly drive the global advocacy action for children with ASD. It is also recommended that the governments of these developing nations should prioritize the funding of autism research, undertake massive public enlightenment and build the capacity of health professionals in synergy with international advocacy groups. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000152 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409