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Children with Autism Appear to Benefit from Parent-Administered Computerized Cognitive and Language Exercises Independent of the Child’s Age or Autism Severity / Rita DUNN in Autism - Open Access, 7-5 ([01/10/2017])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 12 p. Titre : Children with Autism Appear to Benefit from Parent-Administered Computerized Cognitive and Language Exercises Independent of the Child’s Age or Autism Severity Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Rita DUNN, Auteur ; Jonah ELGART, Auteur ; Lisa LOKSHINA, Auteur ; Alexander FAISMAN, Auteur ; Edward KHOKHLOVICH, Auteur ; Yuriy GANKIN, Auteur ; Andrey VYSHEDSKIY, Auteur Article en page(s) : 12 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Behavioral therapy  PRT  Pivotal response treatment  Multiple cue responding  Stimulus overselectivity  Tunnel vision  Mental synthesis  Cognitive therapy  Language therapy  Early intervention  ABA Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We describe data from 1,514 young children with ASD who over the course of 4 to 12 months useda parent-administered tablet-based therapeutic application designed by the authors. Older children and children with milder forms of ASD performed better and progressed faster in cognitive and language exercises. However, most children were able to engage with and learn from exercises independent of their age or ASD severity. These data suggest that tablet-based cognitive and language exercises can be successfully administered by parents to children as young as two years of age over the course of many months, relatively independent of ASD severity. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000217 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] Children with Autism Appear to Benefit from Parent-Administered Computerized Cognitive and Language Exercises Independent of the Child’s Age or Autism Severity [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Rita DUNN, Auteur ; Jonah ELGART, Auteur ; Lisa LOKSHINA, Auteur ; Alexander FAISMAN, Auteur ; Edward KHOKHLOVICH, Auteur ; Yuriy GANKIN, Auteur ; Andrey VYSHEDSKIY, Auteur . - 12 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 12 p. Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Behavioral therapy  PRT  Pivotal response treatment  Multiple cue responding  Stimulus overselectivity  Tunnel vision  Mental synthesis  Cognitive therapy  Language therapy  Early intervention  ABA Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We describe data from 1,514 young children with ASD who over the course of 4 to 12 months useda parent-administered tablet-based therapeutic application designed by the authors. Older children and children with milder forms of ASD performed better and progressed faster in cognitive and language exercises. However, most children were able to engage with and learn from exercises independent of their age or ASD severity. These data suggest that tablet-based cognitive and language exercises can be successfully administered by parents to children as young as two years of age over the course of many months, relatively independent of ASD severity. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000217 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

Novel Treatment for Improvement of Sensory-Motor, Function and Emotional Behavior of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A History Case Report / Yael HAREL in Autism - Open Access, 7-5 ([01/10/2017])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 7 p. Titre : Novel Treatment for Improvement of Sensory-Motor, Function and Emotional Behavior of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A History Case Report Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Yael HAREL, Auteur ; Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Meir LOTAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Sensory-motor function  Emotional behavior  Orthotic under-garment (OUG) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Tailored interventions. One potential novel intervention is orthotic under-garments (OUG Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent neuro-developmental disorder frequently presenting sensory-motor impairments. The complexity and diversity of ASD typically calls for individualized).Aim: To explore the feasibility and effect of OUG as a supplementary therapeutic modality on motor, sensory capabilities and behavior of a child with ASD. Participant: A five years and eight months old child with ASD that presents hypotonia, poor postural control and coordination, a significant motor delay, severe sensory modulation problems, and unusual behaviors. Procedure: Motor, sensory and behavioral evaluations were performed pre (Pre-I) and after (Post-I) a four months intervention: Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2), The Short Sensory Profile (SSP),therapists’ reports and parental interviews served as a behavior and emotion evaluation. Results: Motor function has improved (PDMS-2 percentile <1 Pre-I vs. Post-I 3). Sensory function has improved (Total SSP score 136 Pre-I vs. Post-I 102). Therapeutic and parental reports indicated a decrease of atypical behaviors, improvement in self-confidence and better social participation. Conclusion: According to the current case report, the OUG was found to be useful in improving sensory-motor functions and emotional behaviors of a child with ASD. Our findings provide a possible support to the introduction of orthotic undergarment as a part of individually tailored physical therapy interventions for the child with ASD. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000220 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] Novel Treatment for Improvement of Sensory-Motor, Function and Emotional Behavior of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A History Case Report [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Yael HAREL, Auteur ; Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Meir LOTAN, Auteur . - 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 7 p. Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Sensory-motor function  Emotional behavior  Orthotic under-garment (OUG) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Tailored interventions. One potential novel intervention is orthotic under-garments (OUG Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent neuro-developmental disorder frequently presenting sensory-motor impairments. The complexity and diversity of ASD typically calls for individualized).Aim: To explore the feasibility and effect of OUG as a supplementary therapeutic modality on motor, sensory capabilities and behavior of a child with ASD. Participant: A five years and eight months old child with ASD that presents hypotonia, poor postural control and coordination, a significant motor delay, severe sensory modulation problems, and unusual behaviors. Procedure: Motor, sensory and behavioral evaluations were performed pre (Pre-I) and after (Post-I) a four months intervention: Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2), The Short Sensory Profile (SSP),therapists’ reports and parental interviews served as a behavior and emotion evaluation. Results: Motor function has improved (PDMS-2 percentile <1 Pre-I vs. Post-I 3). Sensory function has improved (Total SSP score 136 Pre-I vs. Post-I 102). Therapeutic and parental reports indicated a decrease of atypical behaviors, improvement in self-confidence and better social participation. Conclusion: According to the current case report, the OUG was found to be useful in improving sensory-motor functions and emotional behaviors of a child with ASD. Our findings provide a possible support to the introduction of orthotic undergarment as a part of individually tailored physical therapy interventions for the child with ASD. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000220 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

Shakespeare and Autism: A Pilot Study Examining the Treatment Effects and Predictors of Treatment Response of the Hunter Heartbeat Method / Margaret H. MEHLING in Autism - Open Access, 7-5 ([01/10/2017])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 9 p. Titre : Shakespeare and Autism: A Pilot Study Examining the Treatment Effects and Predictors of Treatment Response of the Hunter Heartbeat Method Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Margaret H. MEHLING, Auteur ; Marc J. TASSE, Auteur ; Rebecca R. ANDRIDGE, Auteur Article en page(s) : 9 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Intervention  Social skills  Drama-based  Hunter heartbeat method  Shakespeare Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This pilot study was designed to explore the potential impact of participation in the Hunter Heartbeat Method, adrama-based social skills intervention, on the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A sample of 10children with ASD participated in this study. Children were assessed at three time-points: before the start of the intervention (T1), after 14 weeks of participation (T2) and after 42 weeks of participation (T3). Findings from this pilot study indicated that the Hunter Heartbeat Method (HHM) is an intervention that shows promise in impacting social, communication and facial emotion recognition deficits associated with ASD. We also identified the individual characteristics of the participants who were responders and non-responders to the HHM intervention. The results of these findings are discussed. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000222 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] Shakespeare and Autism: A Pilot Study Examining the Treatment Effects and Predictors of Treatment Response of the Hunter Heartbeat Method [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Margaret H. MEHLING, Auteur ; Marc J. TASSE, Auteur ; Rebecca R. ANDRIDGE, Auteur . - 9 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 9 p. Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Intervention  Social skills  Drama-based  Hunter heartbeat method  Shakespeare Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This pilot study was designed to explore the potential impact of participation in the Hunter Heartbeat Method, adrama-based social skills intervention, on the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A sample of 10children with ASD participated in this study. Children were assessed at three time-points: before the start of the intervention (T1), after 14 weeks of participation (T2) and after 42 weeks of participation (T3). Findings from this pilot study indicated that the Hunter Heartbeat Method (HHM) is an intervention that shows promise in impacting social, communication and facial emotion recognition deficits associated with ASD. We also identified the individual characteristics of the participants who were responders and non-responders to the HHM intervention. The results of these findings are discussed. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000222 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

Can Fortified Bifidobacterium with Mycosporin-like Amino Acid be a New Insight for Neurological Disease' s Treatment? / Hüseyin SANCAR BOZKURT in Autism - Open Access, 7-5 ([01/10/2017])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 3 p. Titre : Can Fortified Bifidobacterium with Mycosporin-like Amino Acid be a New Insight for Neurological Disease' s Treatment? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hüseyin SANCAR BOZKURT, Auteur ; Banu KARA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 3 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Mycosporin-like amino acids  Bifidobacteria  Neurological diseases Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Gastrointestinal microbiota includes bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi and other eukaryotes. The genus Bifidobacterium is considered the dominant once; it has an important role on immunologic, hormonal and metabolic homeostasis of the host. Recent studies demonstrated that the Mycosporin-like Amino Acids (MAAs) had prebiotic effects and they modulated host immunity by regulating the proliferation and differentiation of intestinal epithelial cells, macrophage and lymphocytes. Also MAAs modulate NF-?B and tryptophan metabolism. Modulation NF-?Band tryptophan metabolism induced a beneficial effect on central nervous cascade. The safety of Bifidobacterium species is known; although they do not produce MAAs, their presence is required for immunological response continuity of intestine. Thereby we hypothesize that if we could create Bifidobacteria species producing MAAs via genetic engineering; they might have stronger immuno-stimulatory properties and might be used as more potent pharmacological agents in neurological diseases secondary to impaired microbiota. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000219 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] Can Fortified Bifidobacterium with Mycosporin-like Amino Acid be a New Insight for Neurological Disease' s Treatment? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hüseyin SANCAR BOZKURT, Auteur ; Banu KARA, Auteur . - 3 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 3 p. Mots-clés : Mycosporin-like amino acids  Bifidobacteria  Neurological diseases Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Gastrointestinal microbiota includes bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi and other eukaryotes. The genus Bifidobacterium is considered the dominant once; it has an important role on immunologic, hormonal and metabolic homeostasis of the host. Recent studies demonstrated that the Mycosporin-like Amino Acids (MAAs) had prebiotic effects and they modulated host immunity by regulating the proliferation and differentiation of intestinal epithelial cells, macrophage and lymphocytes. Also MAAs modulate NF-?B and tryptophan metabolism. Modulation NF-?Band tryptophan metabolism induced a beneficial effect on central nervous cascade. The safety of Bifidobacterium species is known; although they do not produce MAAs, their presence is required for immunological response continuity of intestine. Thereby we hypothesize that if we could create Bifidobacteria species producing MAAs via genetic engineering; they might have stronger immuno-stimulatory properties and might be used as more potent pharmacological agents in neurological diseases secondary to impaired microbiota. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000219 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

Comparison of Performance on Verbal and Nonverbal Multiple-Cue Responding Tasks in Children with ASD / Andrey VYSHEDSKIY in Autism - Open Access, 7-5 ([01/10/2017])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 9 p. Titre : Comparison of Performance on Verbal and Nonverbal Multiple-Cue Responding Tasks in Children with ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Andrey VYSHEDSKIY, Auteur ; Rita DUNN, Auteur ; Lisa LOKSHINA, Auteur ; Alexander FAISMAN, Auteur ; Jonah ELGART, Auteur ; Edward KHOKHLOVICH, Auteur ; Yuriy GANKIN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 9 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Behavioral therapy  PRT  Pivotal response treatment  Multiple-cue responding  Conditional discrimination  Stimulus over selectivity  Tunnel vision  Mental synthesis  Cognitive therapy  Language therapy  Early intervention  ABA Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In this manuscript, we present data from an ongoing study of a tablet-based therapeutic application designed for newly diagnosed children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and modeled on language therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), techniques known to be effective in educating children with ASD. We describe the creation of a variety of analogous tasks that were presented both verbally and nonverbally within the application. This work presents our hypothesis that children with ASD perform better when a command is presented nonverbally. This approach may have important implication for the most effective way of delivering early therapeutic interventions to children with ASD. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000218 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] Comparison of Performance on Verbal and Nonverbal Multiple-Cue Responding Tasks in Children with ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Andrey VYSHEDSKIY, Auteur ; Rita DUNN, Auteur ; Lisa LOKSHINA, Auteur ; Alexander FAISMAN, Auteur ; Jonah ELGART, Auteur ; Edward KHOKHLOVICH, Auteur ; Yuriy GANKIN, Auteur . - 9 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 9 p. Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Behavioral therapy  PRT  Pivotal response treatment  Multiple-cue responding  Conditional discrimination  Stimulus over selectivity  Tunnel vision  Mental synthesis  Cognitive therapy  Language therapy  Early intervention  ABA Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In this manuscript, we present data from an ongoing study of a tablet-based therapeutic application designed for newly diagnosed children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and modeled on language therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), techniques known to be effective in educating children with ASD. We describe the creation of a variety of analogous tasks that were presented both verbally and nonverbally within the application. This work presents our hypothesis that children with ASD perform better when a command is presented nonverbally. This approach may have important implication for the most effective way of delivering early therapeutic interventions to children with ASD. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000218 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

The Effectiveness of Animal Assisted Therapy in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial / Carolien WIJKER in Autism - Open Access, 7-5 ([01/10/2017])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 8 p. Titre : The Effectiveness of Animal Assisted Therapy in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Carolien WIJKER, Auteur ; Annelies SPEK, Auteur ; Roeslan LEONTJEVAS, Auteur ; Theo VERHEGGEN, Auteur ; Marie-Jose ENDERS-SLEGERS, Auteur Article en page(s) : 8 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Animal assisted therapy  Service dog  Adults Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Introduction: Comorbid problems are common in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The number of studies on the effects of behavioural interventions in adults with ASD is limited, the needs of adults with ASD differ from individual to individual, and the numbers of ASD diagnoses are on the rise worldwide. For this reason, it is of great importance to develop new interventions for adults with ASD and to examine the effectiveness of those interventions on reducing comorbid symptoms. In children with ASD, preliminary positive results are found in interaction with an animal. The effects of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) have not yet been studied in adults with ASD. Therefore, this study is focused on the effects of AAT in adults with ASD, without intellectual disability. Methods: The explorative study will be conducted in adults with ASD and aims to provide insight into the effects and feasibility of AAT. The intervention consists of ten weekly one- on-one sessions conducted in the presence of a dog. Participants in this study will be randomized after the baseline measurement and equally distributed towards the AAT or waiting-list control condition. The study outcome measures are self-reported stress, psychological distress, self-confidence, levels of autistic traits, heart rate variability, salivary cortisol, and ?-amylase. Data will be analysed with mixed models. A comprehensive process evaluation will be conducted for more insight into barriers and facilitators and into feasibility of the intervention. The medical ethics committee CMO region Arnhem-Nijmegen, the Netherlands, approves this study. Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants before enrolment. Discussion: This study protocol describes a research designed to explore the effects and feasibility of Animal Assisted Therapy in adults with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000221 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] The Effectiveness of Animal Assisted Therapy in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Carolien WIJKER, Auteur ; Annelies SPEK, Auteur ; Roeslan LEONTJEVAS, Auteur ; Theo VERHEGGEN, Auteur ; Marie-Jose ENDERS-SLEGERS, Auteur . - 8 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 8 p. Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Animal assisted therapy  Service dog  Adults Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Introduction: Comorbid problems are common in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The number of studies on the effects of behavioural interventions in adults with ASD is limited, the needs of adults with ASD differ from individual to individual, and the numbers of ASD diagnoses are on the rise worldwide. For this reason, it is of great importance to develop new interventions for adults with ASD and to examine the effectiveness of those interventions on reducing comorbid symptoms. In children with ASD, preliminary positive results are found in interaction with an animal. The effects of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) have not yet been studied in adults with ASD. Therefore, this study is focused on the effects of AAT in adults with ASD, without intellectual disability. Methods: The explorative study will be conducted in adults with ASD and aims to provide insight into the effects and feasibility of AAT. The intervention consists of ten weekly one- on-one sessions conducted in the presence of a dog. Participants in this study will be randomized after the baseline measurement and equally distributed towards the AAT or waiting-list control condition. The study outcome measures are self-reported stress, psychological distress, self-confidence, levels of autistic traits, heart rate variability, salivary cortisol, and ?-amylase. Data will be analysed with mixed models. A comprehensive process evaluation will be conducted for more insight into barriers and facilitators and into feasibility of the intervention. The medical ethics committee CMO region Arnhem-Nijmegen, the Netherlands, approves this study. Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants before enrolment. Discussion: This study protocol describes a research designed to explore the effects and feasibility of Animal Assisted Therapy in adults with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000221 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410