Effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction occupational therapy program in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: An interventional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
SushantD Sarang ◽  
ArthiG Karnam ◽  
BhaktiA Vanmali ◽  
PallaviR Phulpagar
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Interventional Study ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

scholarly journals The Role of Occupational Therapy in Managing Food Selectivity of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1024
Author(s):  
Laura Reche-Olmedo ◽  
Laura Torres-Collado ◽  
Laura María Compañ-Gabucio ◽  
Manuela Garcia-de-la-Hera
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Food Selectivity ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Journal Citation Reports ◽  
Children With Asd

Food selectivity is common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It can be defined as the unwillingness to eat common or new foods, resulting in a lack of variety in the diet or limited food consumption for multiple reasons, such as inflexibility or sensory alterations. We conducted a peer scoping review to describe the interventions that are carried out from occupational therapy (OT) in children with ASD with food selectivity. Two authors independently searched the databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and EMBASE, as well as the OT journals indexed in Journal Citation Reports. Articles exploring OT interventions in children (≤12 years) with ASD and food selectivity, published in Spanish or English, with experimental design, and with full text available were included. Of the 1445 articles identified, 8 articles met the inclusion criteria. Three main intervention categories were identified: sensory–behavioral, family focused, and other interventions. Most of the interventions from OT were aimed at treating sensory–behavioral aspects. Only three articles described interventions led exclusively by occupational therapists, and the rest were led by a multidisciplinary team. Finally, although these interventions are not exclusive to OT, occupational therapists can participate together with other professionals as an essential component in the treatment of food selectivity in children with ASD.

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.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Feasibility and Estimated Effects

Mindfulness ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1286-1297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly B. Beck ◽  
Carol M. Greco ◽  
Lauren A. Terhorst ◽  
Elizabeth R. Skidmore ◽  
Jamie L. Kulzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

scholarly journals Nature as a Healer for Autistic Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Hadeer Barakat ◽  
Ali Foaad Bakr ◽  
Zeyad El-sayad
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Sensory Integration ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Scientific Conference ◽  
Children With Asd

According to estimates from the Center for Disease Control (CDC's) in 2008 and the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network in 2010, about 1 in 88 children had Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in 2008 and about 1 in 68 children had Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in (2010). The eighth Scientific Conference for Autism held by the College of Education in conjunction with the Egyptian Society for Hydration Capacities of Children with Special Needs revealed that 1 out of every 80 children in Egypt are suffering from autism and this number in Egypt was expected to rise from 2.3 million in 2001 to 2.9 million in 2017. The reason for many of autistic children’s symptoms is sensory integration; it is the power to understand, organize, and feel sensory data from the environment and body. The issues surrounding sensory integration are presented in hyposensitive and hypersensitive reactions by children with autism to the vestibular, proprioception, tactile, audio, visual, and olfactory senses. A great deal of research has been conducted on gardens and their effect on health outcomes and how a garden may provide benefit: 1. Relief from physical symptoms or awareness of those symptoms. 2. Stress reduction. 3. Improvement in overall sense of well-being. The aim of this paper is to establish a group of guidelines for designing a therapeutic garden for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to treat the sensory integration problems of children with ASD by designing a sensory garden which should focus on therapeutic interference. By using the elements and principles of design, the guidelines for this garden are focused on producing calming effects for hyper reactive children with ASD and stimulating effects for hypo reactions.

scholarly journals Case study assessing the feasibility of using a wearable haptic device or humanoid robot to facilitate transitions in occupational therapy sessions for children with autism spectrum disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 205566832110490
Author(s):  
Audrée Jeanne Beaudoin ◽  
Frédérique Pedneault ◽  
Marina Houle ◽  
Cynthia Bilodeau ◽  
Marie-Pier Gauvin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Haptic Device ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Therapy Sessions

Introduction Some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulties with transitions that may lead to problem behaviours. Although the use of technologies with children with ASD is receiving increasing attention, no study has looked at their effect on transitions in activities of daily living. This study aimed to document the feasibility of (1) using two intervention technologies (NAO humanoid robot or wearable haptic device) separately to facilitate transitions in occupational therapy sessions for children with ASD and (2) the method used to document changes. Methods Using a single case reversal (ABA) design, two children with ASD were randomly assigned to one of the intervention technologies (humanoid robot or haptic bracelet). Each technology was used as an antecedent to stimulate the start of transitions in eight intervention sessions at a private occupational therapy clinic. Data concerning the time required for transitions, child’s behaviours during transitions at the clinic and mother’s perception of the child’s performance in transitions at home were analysed graphically. Results When using technology, both children’s behaviours were appropriate, quick and relatively stable. Also, both mothers reported improved perceptions of their child’s performance in transitions. Conclusions This exploratory study suggests no detrimental effect of using these technologies.

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