Individuals with FOXP1 syndrome present with a complex neurobehavioral profile with high rates of ADHD, anxiety, repetitive behaviors, and sensory symptoms / M. P. TRELLES in Molecular Autism, 12 (2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inMolecular Autism > 12 (2021) . - 61 p. Titre : Individuals with FOXP1 syndrome present with a complex neurobehavioral profile with high rates of ADHD, anxiety, repetitive behaviors, and sensory symptoms Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : M. P. TRELLES, Auteur ; T. LEVY, Auteur ; B. LERMAN, Auteur ; P. SIPER, Auteur ; R. LOZANO, Auteur ; Danielle B. HALPERN, Auteur ; H. WALKER, Auteur ; J. ZWEIFACH, Auteur ; Y. FRANK, Auteur ; J. FOSS-FEIG, Auteur ; A. KOLEVZON, Auteur ; Joseph D. BUXBAUM, Auteur Article en page(s) : 61 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Anxiety  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder  Autism spectrum disorder  FOXP1 gene  FOXP1 syndrome  Intellectual disability  Neurodevelopment  Therapeutics, Acadia, Alkermes, Sema4, and Ritrova. PMS and Mount Sinai licensed the  Sensory Assessment for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SAND) developed by PMS to  Stoelting, Co. No other competing interests to declare. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: FOXP1 syndrome is an autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by intellectual disability, developmental delay, speech and language delays, and externalizing behaviors. We previously evaluated nine children and adolescents with FOXP1 syndrome to better characterize its phenotype. We identified specific areas of interest to be further explored, namely autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and internalizing and externalizing behaviors. METHODS: Here, we assess a prospective cohort of additional 17 individuals to expand our initial analyses and focus on these areas of interest. An interdisciplinary group of clinicians evaluated neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and medical features in participants. We report results from this cohort both alone, and in combination with the previous cohort, where possible. RESULTS: Previous observations of intellectual disability, motor delays, and language deficits were confirmed. In addition, 24% of the cohort met criteria for ASD. Seventy-five percent of individuals met DSM-5 criteria for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and 38% for an anxiety disorder. Repetitive behaviors were almost universally present (95%) even without a diagnosis of ASD. Sensory symptoms, in particular sensory seeking, were common. LIMITATIONS: As FOXP1 syndrome is a rare disorder, sample size is limited. CONCLUSIONS: These findings have important implications for the treatment and care of individuals with FOXP1 syndrome. Notably, standardized testing for ASD showed high sensitivity, but low specificity, when compared to expert consensus diagnosis. Furthermore, many individuals in our cohort who received diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or anxiety disorder were not being treated for these symptoms; therefore, our findings suggest that there may be immediate areas for improvements in treatment for some individuals. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-021-00469-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=459 [article] Individuals with FOXP1 syndrome present with a complex neurobehavioral profile with high rates of ADHD, anxiety, repetitive behaviors, and sensory symptoms [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / M. P. TRELLES, Auteur ; T. LEVY, Auteur ; B. LERMAN, Auteur ; P. SIPER, Auteur ; R. LOZANO, Auteur ; Danielle B. HALPERN, Auteur ; H. WALKER, Auteur ; J. ZWEIFACH, Auteur ; Y. FRANK, Auteur ; J. FOSS-FEIG, Auteur ; A. KOLEVZON, Auteur ; Joseph D. BUXBAUM, Auteur . - 61 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Molecular Autism > 12 (2021) . - 61 p. Mots-clés : Anxiety  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder  Autism spectrum disorder  FOXP1 gene  FOXP1 syndrome  Intellectual disability  Neurodevelopment  Therapeutics, Acadia, Alkermes, Sema4, and Ritrova. PMS and Mount Sinai licensed the  Sensory Assessment for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SAND) developed by PMS to  Stoelting, Co. No other competing interests to declare. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: FOXP1 syndrome is an autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by intellectual disability, developmental delay, speech and language delays, and externalizing behaviors. We previously evaluated nine children and adolescents with FOXP1 syndrome to better characterize its phenotype. We identified specific areas of interest to be further explored, namely autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and internalizing and externalizing behaviors. METHODS: Here, we assess a prospective cohort of additional 17 individuals to expand our initial analyses and focus on these areas of interest. An interdisciplinary group of clinicians evaluated neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and medical features in participants. We report results from this cohort both alone, and in combination with the previous cohort, where possible. RESULTS: Previous observations of intellectual disability, motor delays, and language deficits were confirmed. In addition, 24% of the cohort met criteria for ASD. Seventy-five percent of individuals met DSM-5 criteria for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and 38% for an anxiety disorder. Repetitive behaviors were almost universally present (95%) even without a diagnosis of ASD. Sensory symptoms, in particular sensory seeking, were common. LIMITATIONS: As FOXP1 syndrome is a rare disorder, sample size is limited. CONCLUSIONS: These findings have important implications for the treatment and care of individuals with FOXP1 syndrome. Notably, standardized testing for ASD showed high sensitivity, but low specificity, when compared to expert consensus diagnosis. Furthermore, many individuals in our cohort who received diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or anxiety disorder were not being treated for these symptoms; therefore, our findings suggest that there may be immediate areas for improvements in treatment for some individuals. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-021-00469-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=459

A proof-of-concept study of growth hormone in children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome / S. SETHURAM in Molecular Autism, 13 (2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inMolecular Autism > 13 (2022) . - 6p. Titre : A proof-of-concept study of growth hormone in children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : S. SETHURAM, Auteur ; T. LEVY, Auteur ; J. FOSS-FEIG, Auteur ; Danielle B. HALPERN, Auteur ; S. SANDIN, Auteur ; P. M. SIPER, Auteur ; H. WALKER, Auteur ; Joseph D. BUXBAUM, Auteur ; R. RAPAPORT, Auteur ; A. KOLEVZON, Auteur Article en page(s) : 6p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Asd  Autism spectrum disorder  Growth hormone  Igf-1  Insulin-like growth factor-1  Pms  Phelan–McDermid syndrome  Shank3  Jaguar, Neuren, GW Pharma, and Ovid Therapeutics. JDB has a shared patent with Mount  Sinai for IGF-1 in Phelan–McDermid syndrome. No other authors have competing  interests to disclose. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) is caused by 22q13 deletions including SHANK3 or pathogenic sequence variants in SHANK3 and is among the more common rare genetic findings in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). SHANK3 is critical for synaptic function, and preclinical and clinical studies suggest that insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) can reverse a range of deficits in PMS. IGF-1 release is stimulated by growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland, and this study sought to assess the feasibility of increasing IGF-1 levels through recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) treatment, in addition to establishing safety and exploring efficacy of rhGH in children with PMS. METHODS: rhGH was administered once daily for 12 weeks to six children with PMS using an open-label design. IGF-1 levels, safety, and efficacy assessments were measured every 4 weeks throughout the study. RESULTS: rhGH administration increased levels of IGF-1 by at least 2 standard deviations and was well tolerated without serious adverse events. rhGH treatment was also associated with clinical improvement in social withdrawal, hyperactivity, and sensory symptoms. LIMITATIONS: Results should be interpreted with caution given the small sample size and lack of a placebo control. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, findings are promising and indicate the need for larger studies with rhGH in PMS. Trial registration NCT04003207. Registered July 1, 2019, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04003207 . En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-022-00485-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=459 [article] A proof-of-concept study of growth hormone in children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / S. SETHURAM, Auteur ; T. LEVY, Auteur ; J. FOSS-FEIG, Auteur ; Danielle B. HALPERN, Auteur ; S. SANDIN, Auteur ; P. M. SIPER, Auteur ; H. WALKER, Auteur ; Joseph D. BUXBAUM, Auteur ; R. RAPAPORT, Auteur ; A. KOLEVZON, Auteur . - 6p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Molecular Autism > 13 (2022) . - 6p. Mots-clés : Asd  Autism spectrum disorder  Growth hormone  Igf-1  Insulin-like growth factor-1  Pms  Phelan–McDermid syndrome  Shank3  Jaguar, Neuren, GW Pharma, and Ovid Therapeutics. JDB has a shared patent with Mount  Sinai for IGF-1 in Phelan–McDermid syndrome. No other authors have competing  interests to disclose. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) is caused by 22q13 deletions including SHANK3 or pathogenic sequence variants in SHANK3 and is among the more common rare genetic findings in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). SHANK3 is critical for synaptic function, and preclinical and clinical studies suggest that insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) can reverse a range of deficits in PMS. IGF-1 release is stimulated by growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland, and this study sought to assess the feasibility of increasing IGF-1 levels through recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) treatment, in addition to establishing safety and exploring efficacy of rhGH in children with PMS. METHODS: rhGH was administered once daily for 12 weeks to six children with PMS using an open-label design. IGF-1 levels, safety, and efficacy assessments were measured every 4 weeks throughout the study. RESULTS: rhGH administration increased levels of IGF-1 by at least 2 standard deviations and was well tolerated without serious adverse events. rhGH treatment was also associated with clinical improvement in social withdrawal, hyperactivity, and sensory symptoms. LIMITATIONS: Results should be interpreted with caution given the small sample size and lack of a placebo control. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, findings are promising and indicate the need for larger studies with rhGH in PMS. Trial registration NCT04003207. Registered July 1, 2019, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04003207 . En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-022-00485-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=459

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Video Gaming-Based Social Skills Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum / Renae BEAUMONT in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51-10 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-10 (October 2021) . - p.3637-3650 Titre : Randomized Controlled Trial of a Video Gaming-Based Social Skills Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Renae BEAUMONT, Auteur ; H. WALKER, Auteur ; J. WEISS, Auteur ; K. SOFRONOFF, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3637-3650 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/therapy  Autistic Disorder  Covid-19  Child  Female  Humans  Male  SARS-CoV-2  Social Skills  Video Games  Autism  Children  Online  Parent-supported  Social skills training  Video game  payments on all program materials and practitioner training courses sold. All other  authors of this paper declare that they have no conflict of interest. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Families often face financial and geographical barriers to services for children with autism. The current study explored the effectiveness of a parent-supported adaptation of the computer game-based social skills program Secret Agent Society (SAS). Seventy child-parent dyads were randomized to SAS (n?=?35) or a caregiver-supported cognitive skills training game (CIA-control comparison; n?=?35), both completed over 10 weeks. Child participants were on the autism spectrum and aged seven to 12 years (60 boys, 10 girls). SAS participants improved more than CIA participants on parent-rated social skills and problem behaviors and teacher-rated social skills. Findings suggest the intervention may be a convenient, cost-effective therapeutic approach, especially during times of restricted face-to-face service access, such as COVID-19. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04801-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=453 [article] Randomized Controlled Trial of a Video Gaming-Based Social Skills Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Renae BEAUMONT, Auteur ; H. WALKER, Auteur ; J. WEISS, Auteur ; K. SOFRONOFF, Auteur . - p.3637-3650. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-10 (October 2021) . - p.3637-3650 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/therapy  Autistic Disorder  Covid-19  Child  Female  Humans  Male  SARS-CoV-2  Social Skills  Video Games  Autism  Children  Online  Parent-supported  Social skills training  Video game  payments on all program materials and practitioner training courses sold. All other  authors of this paper declare that they have no conflict of interest. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Families often face financial and geographical barriers to services for children with autism. The current study explored the effectiveness of a parent-supported adaptation of the computer game-based social skills program Secret Agent Society (SAS). Seventy child-parent dyads were randomized to SAS (n?=?35) or a caregiver-supported cognitive skills training game (CIA-control comparison; n?=?35), both completed over 10 weeks. Child participants were on the autism spectrum and aged seven to 12 years (60 boys, 10 girls). SAS participants improved more than CIA participants on parent-rated social skills and problem behaviors and teacher-rated social skills. Findings suggest the intervention may be a convenient, cost-effective therapeutic approach, especially during times of restricted face-to-face service access, such as COVID-19. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04801-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=453

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