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Treating Autistic Patients in the Dental Office: A Common Sense Protocol / Marvin H. BERMAN in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 4 p. Titre : Treating Autistic Patients in the Dental Office: A Common Sense Protocol Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Marvin H. BERMAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000157 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Treating Autistic Patients in the Dental Office: A Common Sense Protocol [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Marvin H. BERMAN, Auteur . - 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 4 p. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000157 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Autism Spectrum Disorder-A Paediatric Dentist’s Perspective / Marvin H. BERMAN in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 6 p. Titre : Autism Spectrum Disorder-A Paediatric Dentist’s Perspective Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Marvin H. BERMAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 6 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000158 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Autism Spectrum Disorder-A Paediatric Dentist’s Perspective [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Marvin H. BERMAN, Auteur . - 6 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 6 p. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000158 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

From the Emotional Integration to the Cognitive Construction: The Developmental Approach of Turtle Project in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Magda DI RENZO in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 9 p. Titre : From the Emotional Integration to the Cognitive Construction: The Developmental Approach of Turtle Project in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Magda DI RENZO, Auteur ; Federico BIANCHI DI CASTELBIANCO, Auteur ; Elena VANADIA, Auteur ; Massimiliano PETRILLO, Auteur ; Lidia RACINARO, Auteur ; Monica REA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 9 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Autism spectrum  ADOS  Therapeutic efficacy  Developmental approach Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder show a deficit in neurobiological processes. This deficit hinders the development of intentional behavior and appropriate problem-solving, leading the child to implement repetitive and stereotyped behaviors and to have difficulties in reciprocal interactions, empathy and in the development of a theory of mind. The objective of this research is to verify the effectiveness of a relationship-based approach on the positive evolution of autistic symptoms. Method: A sample of 80 children with autism spectrum disorder was monitored during the first four years of therapy, through a clinical diagnostic assessment at the time of intake and then in two follow-up. Results: The results showed that through the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule it is possible to assess the socio-relational key elements on which the therapy is based. There was evidence, in fact, of significant improvements after two and four years of therapy, both for children with severe autistic symptoms and for those in autistic spectrum. Conclusions: Socio-relational aspects represent the primary element on which work in therapy with autistic children and can be considered as indicators of a positive evolution and prognosis that will produce improvements even in the cognitive area. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000160 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] From the Emotional Integration to the Cognitive Construction: The Developmental Approach of Turtle Project in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Magda DI RENZO, Auteur ; Federico BIANCHI DI CASTELBIANCO, Auteur ; Elena VANADIA, Auteur ; Massimiliano PETRILLO, Auteur ; Lidia RACINARO, Auteur ; Monica REA, Auteur . - 9 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 9 p. Mots-clés : Autism  Autism spectrum  ADOS  Therapeutic efficacy  Developmental approach Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder show a deficit in neurobiological processes. This deficit hinders the development of intentional behavior and appropriate problem-solving, leading the child to implement repetitive and stereotyped behaviors and to have difficulties in reciprocal interactions, empathy and in the development of a theory of mind. The objective of this research is to verify the effectiveness of a relationship-based approach on the positive evolution of autistic symptoms. Method: A sample of 80 children with autism spectrum disorder was monitored during the first four years of therapy, through a clinical diagnostic assessment at the time of intake and then in two follow-up. Results: The results showed that through the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule it is possible to assess the socio-relational key elements on which the therapy is based. There was evidence, in fact, of significant improvements after two and four years of therapy, both for children with severe autistic symptoms and for those in autistic spectrum. Conclusions: Socio-relational aspects represent the primary element on which work in therapy with autistic children and can be considered as indicators of a positive evolution and prognosis that will produce improvements even in the cognitive area. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000160 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

There are Gains, But can we Tell for Whom and Why? Predictors of Treatment Response Following Group Early Start Denver Model Intervention in Preschool - Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Valsamma EAPEN in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 11 p. Titre : There are Gains, But can we Tell for Whom and Why? Predictors of Treatment Response Following Group Early Start Denver Model Intervention in Preschool - Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Valsamma EAPEN, Auteur ; Rudi CRNCEC, Auteur ; Amelia WALTER, Auteur Article en page(s) : 11 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Early intensive behavioural intervention  Early Start Denver model  Communication  Receptive language Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is significant variability in treatment outcomes across different interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) and between individuals receiving the same intervention. This is likely related to the considerable phenotypic variability in ASD, which is posited to arise from a developmental cascade whereby a primary deficit in attention to social stimuli leads ultimately to widespread and diverse behavioural and functional difficulties. Purpose: To provide data on predictors of treatment outcome in a cohort of preschool - aged children with ASD receiving a group Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) intervention. Methodology: Forty-nine children (mean age 52 months) with ASD receiving group ESDM over 10 months were assessed pre - and post-intervention for ASD symptoms, developmental level, and adaptive functioning; together with measures of parental stress and coping. Results: Lower initial ASD symptomatology, particularly higher social affect and play skills, and younger age at entry to intervention predicted better outcomes. Conclusion: Reflective of hypotheses from the developmental cascade theory, younger age at entry predicted treatment gains, supporting efforts to include children in comprehensive treatment promptly. Moreover, greater initial social impairments led to relatively poorer outcomes, potentially suggesting that children with greater social affect difficulties may require a higher dose, or modified intervention, to that used in this study. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000168 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] There are Gains, But can we Tell for Whom and Why? Predictors of Treatment Response Following Group Early Start Denver Model Intervention in Preschool - Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Valsamma EAPEN, Auteur ; Rudi CRNCEC, Auteur ; Amelia WALTER, Auteur . - 11 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 11 p. Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Early intensive behavioural intervention  Early Start Denver model  Communication  Receptive language Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is significant variability in treatment outcomes across different interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) and between individuals receiving the same intervention. This is likely related to the considerable phenotypic variability in ASD, which is posited to arise from a developmental cascade whereby a primary deficit in attention to social stimuli leads ultimately to widespread and diverse behavioural and functional difficulties. Purpose: To provide data on predictors of treatment outcome in a cohort of preschool - aged children with ASD receiving a group Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) intervention. Methodology: Forty-nine children (mean age 52 months) with ASD receiving group ESDM over 10 months were assessed pre - and post-intervention for ASD symptoms, developmental level, and adaptive functioning; together with measures of parental stress and coping. Results: Lower initial ASD symptomatology, particularly higher social affect and play skills, and younger age at entry to intervention predicted better outcomes. Conclusion: Reflective of hypotheses from the developmental cascade theory, younger age at entry predicted treatment gains, supporting efforts to include children in comprehensive treatment promptly. Moreover, greater initial social impairments led to relatively poorer outcomes, potentially suggesting that children with greater social affect difficulties may require a higher dose, or modified intervention, to that used in this study. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000168 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Emerging Clues and Altered Metabolic Findings in Autism: Breakthroughs and Prospects from Omics Studies / Abdalla M. EL MOWAFY in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 8 p. Titre : Emerging Clues and Altered Metabolic Findings in Autism: Breakthroughs and Prospects from Omics Studies Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Abdalla M. EL MOWAFY, Auteur Article en page(s) : 8 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism (ASD)  Emerging clues  Etiology  Biomarkers  Altered metabolism  Hypertestosteronemia  Management Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a pervasive broad-spectrum disorder that involves multifaceted delays in the development of many basic, social, and communication skills. The etiology of ASD is multifactorial and involves interplay among genetic, neurologic, hormonal, metabolic, immune-inflammatory, and environmental factors; which further complicate both the diagnosis and management in affected individuals. This review delineates the underpinnings of clinical challenges posed by ASD, like clinical heterogeneity of patient presentation, unresolved ASD genomic map and deficient drug therapy. Besides, it addresses the emerging pathogenic, etiologic, and diagnostic clues of diverse origins, encompassing genetic-, neurotransmitter-, androgenic- and immune inflammatory-anomalies in ASD patients, as availed by advances in Omics technologies (like genomics and proteomics). Moreover, as unravelled by metabolomics studies, metabolic flaws that pertain to amino acids, fatty acids, mitochondrial anomalies, and oxidative-stress are highlighted and further correlated with the extent of clinical picture and mal behaviors coherent with ASD patients. Lastly, future directions are underlined to promote and rationalize ASD research so as to help translate its findings into remedy. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000166 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Emerging Clues and Altered Metabolic Findings in Autism: Breakthroughs and Prospects from Omics Studies [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Abdalla M. EL MOWAFY, Auteur . - 8 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 8 p. Mots-clés : Autism (ASD)  Emerging clues  Etiology  Biomarkers  Altered metabolism  Hypertestosteronemia  Management Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a pervasive broad-spectrum disorder that involves multifaceted delays in the development of many basic, social, and communication skills. The etiology of ASD is multifactorial and involves interplay among genetic, neurologic, hormonal, metabolic, immune-inflammatory, and environmental factors; which further complicate both the diagnosis and management in affected individuals. This review delineates the underpinnings of clinical challenges posed by ASD, like clinical heterogeneity of patient presentation, unresolved ASD genomic map and deficient drug therapy. Besides, it addresses the emerging pathogenic, etiologic, and diagnostic clues of diverse origins, encompassing genetic-, neurotransmitter-, androgenic- and immune inflammatory-anomalies in ASD patients, as availed by advances in Omics technologies (like genomics and proteomics). Moreover, as unravelled by metabolomics studies, metabolic flaws that pertain to amino acids, fatty acids, mitochondrial anomalies, and oxidative-stress are highlighted and further correlated with the extent of clinical picture and mal behaviors coherent with ASD patients. Lastly, future directions are underlined to promote and rationalize ASD research so as to help translate its findings into remedy. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000166 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Diagnostic Characteristics of Psychosis and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adolescence and Adulthood. A Case Series / Roberto KELLER in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 4 p. Titre : Diagnostic Characteristics of Psychosis and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adolescence and Adulthood. A Case Series Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Roberto KELLER, Auteur ; Alessandro PIEDIMONTE, Auteur ; Francesca BIANCO, Auteur ; Stefania BARI, Auteur ; Franco CAUDA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000159 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Diagnostic Characteristics of Psychosis and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adolescence and Adulthood. A Case Series [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Roberto KELLER, Auteur ; Alessandro PIEDIMONTE, Auteur ; Francesca BIANCO, Auteur ; Stefania BARI, Auteur ; Franco CAUDA, Auteur . - 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 4 p. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000159 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

An Innovative Approach to Development of Social Abilities in Individuals with Autism: A Pilot Study / Monica MAZZA in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 5 p. Titre : An Innovative Approach to Development of Social Abilities in Individuals with Autism: A Pilot Study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Monica MAZZA, Auteur ; Maria Chiara PINO, Auteur ; Melania MARIANO, Auteur ; Marco VALENTI, Auteur Article en page(s) : 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)  Empathy  Rehabilitation intervention  Social competences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent evidence suggests that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) show a significant impairment in social abilities. There are no treatments that have demonstrated evidence of being effective at improving social skills and promoting independence. The transition to adulthood, which often involves loss of school support and child and adolescent mental health services, is a challenge in the rehabilitation field. Our pilot study is the first that describes a novel approach to involving young adults with ASD in metacognitive exercise focused on social cognition. In treatment proposed, participants with ASD help each other to create software aimed at improving children with ASD’s understanding of emotions. Our results showed an qualitative and quantitative improvement of their cognitive empathic abilities, as witnessed by parents and of the post- treatment assessment. This pilot study highlights the importance to help individuals with ASD to fulfil their potential in areas of strength. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000163 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] An Innovative Approach to Development of Social Abilities in Individuals with Autism: A Pilot Study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Monica MAZZA, Auteur ; Maria Chiara PINO, Auteur ; Melania MARIANO, Auteur ; Marco VALENTI, Auteur . - 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 5 p. Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)  Empathy  Rehabilitation intervention  Social competences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent evidence suggests that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) show a significant impairment in social abilities. There are no treatments that have demonstrated evidence of being effective at improving social skills and promoting independence. The transition to adulthood, which often involves loss of school support and child and adolescent mental health services, is a challenge in the rehabilitation field. Our pilot study is the first that describes a novel approach to involving young adults with ASD in metacognitive exercise focused on social cognition. In treatment proposed, participants with ASD help each other to create software aimed at improving children with ASD’s understanding of emotions. Our results showed an qualitative and quantitative improvement of their cognitive empathic abilities, as witnessed by parents and of the post- treatment assessment. This pilot study highlights the importance to help individuals with ASD to fulfil their potential in areas of strength. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000163 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Occupational Therapy using Rapid Prompting Method: A Case Report / Victoria MCQUIDDY in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 4 p. Titre : Occupational Therapy using Rapid Prompting Method: A Case Report Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Victoria MCQUIDDY, Auteur ; Amy MOORE BRENNAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Occupational therapy  Rapid prompting method Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Individuals with autism spectrum disorders that are nonverbal or have significantly limited verbal ability often demonstrate difficulties with learning and communication that impact their ability to participate in everyday, functional activities. Healthcare providers and educators that provide intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorders utilize a variety of interventions and treatment techniques while tailoring their interventions to consider the unique needs of the individual with autism. This case report reviews how incorporating Rapid Prompting Method, a relatively new teaching technique for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, into occupational therapy treatment for a young adult male with autism with significantly limited verbal ability improved his functional participation, including communication, behavior, and engagement in routine activities of daily living. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000165 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] Occupational Therapy using Rapid Prompting Method: A Case Report [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Victoria MCQUIDDY, Auteur ; Amy MOORE BRENNAN, Auteur . - 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 4 p. Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Occupational therapy  Rapid prompting method Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Individuals with autism spectrum disorders that are nonverbal or have significantly limited verbal ability often demonstrate difficulties with learning and communication that impact their ability to participate in everyday, functional activities. Healthcare providers and educators that provide intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorders utilize a variety of interventions and treatment techniques while tailoring their interventions to consider the unique needs of the individual with autism. This case report reviews how incorporating Rapid Prompting Method, a relatively new teaching technique for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, into occupational therapy treatment for a young adult male with autism with significantly limited verbal ability improved his functional participation, including communication, behavior, and engagement in routine activities of daily living. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000165 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

The Utility of MRI in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Xue MING in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 4 p. Titre : The Utility of MRI in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Xue MING, Auteur ; Mary O’CONNOR, Auteur ; Savitra BANDARI, Auteur ; Wenzhuan HE, Auteur ; Gretchen BREWER, Auteur Article en page(s) : 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Magnetic resonance imaging  Autism spectrum disorders  Parenchymal brain abnormalities  Epilepsy  Neuroimaging Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of brain based disorders associated with co-occurring medical conditions, such as epilepsy. With highly specialized imaging technology revealing functional and structural abnormalities in the brains of patients with ASD, the role of routine structural conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is controversial and may not be a useful tool for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment. This study evaluated the utility of conventional routine MRI in ASD with and without co-occurring epilepsy. We reviewed the records of children with ASD ages 8-17 years and performed statistical analysis comparing MRI brain abnormalities and epilepsy. Seventy-seven of 253 subjects underwent brain imaging, 55 had MRI results available and, of these, 8had brain parenchymal abnormalities. These abnormalities included two subjects with Chiari I malformation, one each with hamartoma, enlarged vascular space, venous angioma, and three with abnormal white matter signals. Brain MRI parenchymal abnormalities were not associated with the presence of epilepsy in children with ASD. In our cohort, conventional routine MRI was not useful as a tool that could lead to immediate diagnosis or treatment. The benefit and risks of conventional brain MRI for children with ASD should be carefully weighed. If an imaging study is highly suggested, some of the clinically available advanced imaging technologies should be considered in place of conventional MRI. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000164 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] The Utility of MRI in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Xue MING, Auteur ; Mary O’CONNOR, Auteur ; Savitra BANDARI, Auteur ; Wenzhuan HE, Auteur ; Gretchen BREWER, Auteur . - 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 4 p. Mots-clés : Magnetic resonance imaging  Autism spectrum disorders  Parenchymal brain abnormalities  Epilepsy  Neuroimaging Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of brain based disorders associated with co-occurring medical conditions, such as epilepsy. With highly specialized imaging technology revealing functional and structural abnormalities in the brains of patients with ASD, the role of routine structural conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is controversial and may not be a useful tool for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment. This study evaluated the utility of conventional routine MRI in ASD with and without co-occurring epilepsy. We reviewed the records of children with ASD ages 8-17 years and performed statistical analysis comparing MRI brain abnormalities and epilepsy. Seventy-seven of 253 subjects underwent brain imaging, 55 had MRI results available and, of these, 8had brain parenchymal abnormalities. These abnormalities included two subjects with Chiari I malformation, one each with hamartoma, enlarged vascular space, venous angioma, and three with abnormal white matter signals. Brain MRI parenchymal abnormalities were not associated with the presence of epilepsy in children with ASD. In our cohort, conventional routine MRI was not useful as a tool that could lead to immediate diagnosis or treatment. The benefit and risks of conventional brain MRI for children with ASD should be carefully weighed. If an imaging study is highly suggested, some of the clinically available advanced imaging technologies should be considered in place of conventional MRI. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000164 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

Triple Trouble: A Case Report of an Unusual Combination of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Epilepsy, and Autism / L. MRAZOVA in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 3 p. Titre : Triple Trouble: A Case Report of an Unusual Combination of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Epilepsy, and Autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : L. MRAZOVA, Auteur ; P. VONDRACEK, Auteur ; P. DANHOFER, Auteur ; J. PEJCOCHOVA, Auteur ; Z. JURIKOVA, Auteur ; T. HONZIK, Auteur ; J. ZAMECNIK, Auteur ; H. OSLEJSKOVA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 3 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Duchene muscular dystrophy  DMD  Dystrophin  Dystrophinopathy  Neuromuscular disorders  Epilepsy  Autism  Autism spectrum disorder Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We present a 4 year-old boy with an unusual combination of an inherited neuromuscular disorder-Duchenne muscular dystrophy, epilepsy and autism. The patient underwent an extensive clinical, biochemistry, molecular genetics, electrophysiological, and psychological examinations. We discuss a role of dystrophin expression and deficiency in both muscle and brain tissues in the pathophysiology of these disorders. An association between Duchenne muscular dystrophy and autism spectrum disorders has already been described, but this unusual phenotype, including DMD, epilepsy, and autism, has not been reported as yet. We postulate that this “triple trouble” is not a coincidence, but more likely a result of the same underlying process–the dystrophin deficiency. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000162 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] Triple Trouble: A Case Report of an Unusual Combination of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Epilepsy, and Autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / L. MRAZOVA, Auteur ; P. VONDRACEK, Auteur ; P. DANHOFER, Auteur ; J. PEJCOCHOVA, Auteur ; Z. JURIKOVA, Auteur ; T. HONZIK, Auteur ; J. ZAMECNIK, Auteur ; H. OSLEJSKOVA, Auteur . - 3 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 3 p. Mots-clés : Duchene muscular dystrophy  DMD  Dystrophin  Dystrophinopathy  Neuromuscular disorders  Epilepsy  Autism  Autism spectrum disorder Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We present a 4 year-old boy with an unusual combination of an inherited neuromuscular disorder-Duchenne muscular dystrophy, epilepsy and autism. The patient underwent an extensive clinical, biochemistry, molecular genetics, electrophysiological, and psychological examinations. We discuss a role of dystrophin expression and deficiency in both muscle and brain tissues in the pathophysiology of these disorders. An association between Duchenne muscular dystrophy and autism spectrum disorders has already been described, but this unusual phenotype, including DMD, epilepsy, and autism, has not been reported as yet. We postulate that this “triple trouble” is not a coincidence, but more likely a result of the same underlying process–the dystrophin deficiency. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000162 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

Dental Care and Treatment of Children with Emotional Disorders – An Overview / S. NIRMALA in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 6 p. Titre : Dental Care and Treatment of Children with Emotional Disorders – An Overview Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : S. NIRMALA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 6 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Emotional disorders  Children  Treatment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This article reports a dental management of children with emotional problems. The dental treatment difficulty is more often due to behavior disorders and is prone to tears or temper tantrums. A very important cause of uncooperation is fear of an unknown experience. These children are parent dependent and presence of parent during dental treatment is mandatory. Care must be taken of any casual remarks to the parent or assistant in front of child, the waiting room should have play objects, after one or two social visits treatment procedures can be introduced. They must be simple at first and are usually confined to the prophylactic polishing. The traditional method is to ask the patient to raise his hand if he wishes the dentist to pause. Toothpaste is produced and discussed as a familiar topic, dentist’s finger nail are then polished first, the parent’s and then finally child’s. From here it may be possible to polish the anterior teeth then followed by bur by introducing special small brush for posterior teeth, care should be taken to make no unexpected movements. Initially, simple restorations should be done followed by multiple restorations. If the child is not cooperative for the treatment, it has to be done under sedation. Along with dental causes and management have been also discussed. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000167 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] Dental Care and Treatment of Children with Emotional Disorders – An Overview [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / S. NIRMALA, Auteur . - 6 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 6 p. Mots-clés : Autism  Emotional disorders  Children  Treatment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This article reports a dental management of children with emotional problems. The dental treatment difficulty is more often due to behavior disorders and is prone to tears or temper tantrums. A very important cause of uncooperation is fear of an unknown experience. These children are parent dependent and presence of parent during dental treatment is mandatory. Care must be taken of any casual remarks to the parent or assistant in front of child, the waiting room should have play objects, after one or two social visits treatment procedures can be introduced. They must be simple at first and are usually confined to the prophylactic polishing. The traditional method is to ask the patient to raise his hand if he wishes the dentist to pause. Toothpaste is produced and discussed as a familiar topic, dentist’s finger nail are then polished first, the parent’s and then finally child’s. From here it may be possible to polish the anterior teeth then followed by bur by introducing special small brush for posterior teeth, care should be taken to make no unexpected movements. Initially, simple restorations should be done followed by multiple restorations. If the child is not cooperative for the treatment, it has to be done under sedation. Along with dental causes and management have been also discussed. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000167 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

Brain Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Volumetric Analysis: Grey and White Matter Changes in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Anna PICHIECCHIO in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 7 p. Titre : Brain Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Volumetric Analysis: Grey and White Matter Changes in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Anna PICHIECCHIO, Auteur ; Tiziana CARIGI, Auteur ; Niels BERGSLAND, Auteur ; Sara GIANFELICE, Auteur ; Fulvia PALESI, Auteur ; Matteo ALESSIO CHIAPPEDI, Auteur ; Giorgio ROSSI, Auteur ; Stefano BASTIANELLO, Auteur ; Umberto BALOTTIN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : DTI  Brain MRI  Autism spectrum disorders  Early childhood  Volumetric analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We aimed to investigate whether DTI metrics and volumetric analysis could detect regional abnormalities in young Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children. A sample of 22 pre-school children affected by ASD and a group of 10 age-matched controls underwent a conventional and advanced MRI protocol, including DTI and 3D T1-weighted imaging. Volumetric analysis revealed no significant differences between the ASD children and the controls, while the DTI results suggested an early involvement of both the cerebellum and the supratentorial grey matter (GM) in young ASD children, with fractional anisotropy (FA) emerging the most sensitive parameter.GM-FA changes correlated with Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic (ADOS-G) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). Further investigation in a larger sample is warranted in order to confirm a potential primary role of GM versus WM changes in the complex aetiopathogenesis of ASD. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000161 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] Brain Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Volumetric Analysis: Grey and White Matter Changes in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Anna PICHIECCHIO, Auteur ; Tiziana CARIGI, Auteur ; Niels BERGSLAND, Auteur ; Sara GIANFELICE, Auteur ; Fulvia PALESI, Auteur ; Matteo ALESSIO CHIAPPEDI, Auteur ; Giorgio ROSSI, Auteur ; Stefano BASTIANELLO, Auteur ; Umberto BALOTTIN, Auteur . - 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 7 p. Mots-clés : DTI  Brain MRI  Autism spectrum disorders  Early childhood  Volumetric analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We aimed to investigate whether DTI metrics and volumetric analysis could detect regional abnormalities in young Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children. A sample of 22 pre-school children affected by ASD and a group of 10 age-matched controls underwent a conventional and advanced MRI protocol, including DTI and 3D T1-weighted imaging. Volumetric analysis revealed no significant differences between the ASD children and the controls, while the DTI results suggested an early involvement of both the cerebellum and the supratentorial grey matter (GM) in young ASD children, with fractional anisotropy (FA) emerging the most sensitive parameter.GM-FA changes correlated with Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic (ADOS-G) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). Further investigation in a larger sample is warranted in order to confirm a potential primary role of GM versus WM changes in the complex aetiopathogenesis of ASD. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000161 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

The Truth about Using Medical Marijuana and Cannabis in Treating Autism / Kandaswamy RAJALAKSHMI in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 2 p. Titre : The Truth about Using Medical Marijuana and Cannabis in Treating Autism 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/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e138 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] The Truth about Using Medical Marijuana and Cannabis in Treating Autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kandaswamy RAJALAKSHMI, Auteur . - 2 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 2 p. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e138 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

The Truth about Using Medical Marijuana and Cannabis in Treating Autism / Kandaswamy RAJALAKSHMI in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 2 p. Titre : The Truth about Using Medical Marijuana and Cannabis in Treating Autism 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/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e138 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] The Truth about Using Medical Marijuana and Cannabis in Treating Autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kandaswamy RAJALAKSHMI, Auteur . - 2 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 2 p. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e138 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

A Step Forward for Autism: The New Declaration by European Union / Dario SINISCALCO in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 1 p. Titre : A Step Forward for Autism: The New Declaration by European Union Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Dario SINISCALCO, Auteur ; Giovanna GALLONE, Auteur Article en page(s) : 1 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e137 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] A Step Forward for Autism: The New Declaration by European Union [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Dario SINISCALCO, Auteur ; Giovanna GALLONE, Auteur . - 1 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 1 p. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e137 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410