scholarly journals Clinical profile of children with autism spectrum disorder in tertiary care centre

2016 ◽  
pp. 334-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alpana Kondekar ◽  
Surekha Joshi ◽  
Himani Shah ◽  
Alka Subramanyam
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre

scholarly journals Predictors of Caregivers’ Satisfaction with the Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Study at Multiple Levels of Health Care

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 1684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nik Aida Nik Adib ◽  
Mohd Ismail Ibrahim ◽  
Azriani Ab Rahman ◽  
Raishan Shafini Bakar ◽  
Nor Azni Yahaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Care Level ◽  
Sleeping Problems

Background: Caregivers are the initial gatekeepers in the health care management of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the factors associated with caregivers’ satisfaction with different levels of health care services in managing children with ASD in Kelantan. The satisfaction scores of 227 main caregivers of confirmed ASD children were assessed with a modified Parent Satisfaction Scale (PSS) questionnaire. Results: The analysis showed that caregivers who waited longer for a doctor’s consultation in primary care had a reduced PSS score, whereas caregivers who were satisfied with the waiting time in primary care had higher PSS scores. At the secondary care level, caregivers who possessed at least a diploma had reduced PSS scores, whereas caregivers who were satisfied with both doctors’ consultation times and occupational therapy appointments had higher PSS scores. At the tertiary care level, caregivers with an underlying medical problem and who had children undergoing occupational therapy for two months or more had reduced PSS scores. Nevertheless, the analysis showed that caregivers who were concerned with their children’s sleeping problems, who had been informed about parental support, who were satisfied with speech and occupational therapy appointments, who were satisfied with waiting times at tertiary care clinics, and who were satisfied with their doctor’s knowledge and experience had higher PSS scores. Conclusions: This study elucidated the importance of understanding caregivers’ satisfaction in attaining care for their ASD children and highlighted the need to promote factors that would increase caregivers’ satisfaction with current ASD services.

Immune aberrations in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a case-control study from a tertiary care neuropsychiatric hospital in India

2018 ◽  
Vol 94 ◽  
pp. 162-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salah Basheer ◽  
Manjunatha M. Venkataswamy ◽  
Rita Christopher ◽  
Therese Van Amelsvoort ◽  
Shoba Srinath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Language Problem in Bangladeshi Children with Autism spectrum disorder : Observation through a Neurolinguistics Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 295-299
Author(s):  
Fahmida Ferdous ◽  
BH Nazma Yasmeen ◽  
Md Faruq Alam ◽  
Md Mahsukur Rahman Chisty ◽  
Md Mohit Kamal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Speech Development ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Language Problem ◽  
History Of

Background : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a set of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges.Objective : It was aimed to find out the language problem in Bangladeshi children with Autism spectrum disorder following the neurolinguistics approach.Methodology : A descriptive observational study conducted during the period of April 2014 to December 2014 in the department of Linguistics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh among the Bangladeshi children aged between 3–12 years. A total of 10 children with normal hearing ability who were diagnosed as ASD according to the diagnostic criteria (DSM- 5 or ICD 10) were enrolled in the study purposively from two tertiary care hospitals of Dhaka city.Results : In this study total 10 children were included and their age range was 3 to 12 years. Male was predominant (90%).Consanguinity of parents was not present in most (90%) cases,60% had positive family history of mental illness, 70% had history of delivery by lower uterine section, 80% of them were term baby. 100% children had delayed speech development, 90% was unable to indicate with index finger, 90% was unable to use noun and pronoun, 90% had repetitive words, 100% had inability to take part in rhymes, 90% was unable to play with symbols, 70% had no eye to eye contact, and 90% had no reciprocal social smile.Conclusion : Language problem in the children with ASD is an under attended problem in Bangladesh. To the authors’ best knowledge this is the first neurolinguistics approach to ASD children in Bangladesh. Further large scale extensive studies would be necessary for better visualization of the extent of the issue.Northern International Medical College Journal Vol.9(2) Jan 2018: 295-299

Instruction Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Supports: Description of Current Practices by Speech-Language Pathologists Who Work With Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 586-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlyn A. Clarke ◽  
Diane L. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Diagnostic Category ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Processing Differences

Purpose The aim of this research study was to examine common practices of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who work with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with respect to whether or not SLPs consider processing differences in ASD or the effects of input during their instruction. Method Following a qualitative research method, how SLPs instruct and present augmentative and alternative communication systems to individuals with ASD, their rationale for method selection, and their perception of the efficacy of selected interventions were probed. Semistructured interviews were conducted as part of an in-depth case report with content analysis. Results Based on completed interviews, 4 primary themes were identified: (a) instructional method , (b) input provided , (c) decision-making process , and (d) perceived efficacy of treatment . Additionally, one secondary theme, training and education received , was identified . Conclusions Clinicians reported making decisions based on the needs of the child; however, they also reported making decisions based on the diagnostic category that characterized the child (i.e., ASD). The use of modeling when teaching augmentative and alternative communication to individuals with ASD emerged as a theme, but variations in the method of modeling were noted. SLPs did not report regularly considering processing differences in ASD, nor did they consider the effects of input during instruction.

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