1. Garrido D, Carballo G, Ortega E, García-Retamero R. {{[Psychological adaptation in children with autism spectrum disorder and its effect on family quality of life]}}. {Rev Neurol};2020 (Aug 16);71(4):127-133.
INTRODUCTION: In most children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), other difficulties that do not fall within the diagnostic criteria arose, and could have an impact on family quality of life. Previous research has shown several relationships among these variables and family quality of life, however results are contradictories. AIM: To examine the role of psychological adaptation (including emotional symptoms, behavioral problems, hyperactivity, problems with peers, and prosocial behavior) in children with ASD and typical development, and its impact on family quality of life. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Twenty-four families of children with ASD (level 1 of support) and 25 families of children with typical development between 6 and 13 years old. We have considered diagnosis of Asperger syndrome (following DSM-IV-TR) with ASD-level 1 of support (following DSM-5). We have evaluated intelligence, vocabulary, adaptive behavior, and family quality of life. RESULTS: We have found significant differences in those variables related to psychological adaptation, and in some components of the family quality of life (family interaction, physical and emotional wellbeing). In our regression model, prosocial behaviors and the group were the main predictors of satisfaction on family quality of life. CONCLUSION: It is important to pay attention to the prosocial behaviors in ASD due to its potential protective effect.
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2. Natale R, Weerakoon S, Woody MT, Kolomeyer E, Pena K, Schladant M, Bulotsky-Shearer RJ, Messiah SE. {{Parent Concerns Regarding Pediatric Obesity in Community-Based Programs Serving Children with Developmental Disabilities}}. {Child Care Health Dev};2020 (Aug 16)
BACKGROUND: Previous studies show a higher prevalence of obesity among preschool-age children with developmental disabilities (DD) versus children who are typically developing (TD). Little is known about parent concerns about obesity in young children with DD. The purpose of this study was to examine concerns regarding pediatric obesity among parents who had a preschool-age child with DD compared to parents with a child who is TD. METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis occurred at baseline entry into one of three community-based programs. Parents of a child with DD (n=815) or TD (n=563) were asked obesity-related questions about their child and in general. Multinomial and logistic regression unadjusted and adjusted models were run to generate the odds of obesity concerns based on disability status. RESULTS: The average child age was 38 months. Parent concerns about pediatric obesity differed by disability status. Unadjusted odds of parents ‘doing anything to control their child’s weight’ was 38% lower among parents of a child with DD versus TD (OR: 0.62, 95% CI: 0.48, 0.82). The adjusted odds of perceiving that their child was underweight was 83% higher among parents of a child with DD compared to parents of a child who is TD (aOR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.27, 2.64). Parents of a child with DD were 179% more likely to believe that childhood obesity is a public health problem (aOR: 2.79, 95% CI: 1.88, 3.96). The models were adjusted for age, sex, and race/ethnicity. CONCLUSIONS: Findings indicate that parents of preschool age children with DD are more likely to acknowledge that obesity is a public health concern. Since some parents of children with DD are concerned about their child’s weight, families of preschool-age children with DD may be receptive to the delivery of healthy weight strategies in community-based programs.
