The Progress of Speech Production in People with Autism (Case Study on a Girl Named Aliya Salsabila Ramadhani)

This study is titled the progress of speech production in people with autism (case study in a girl named Aliya Salsabila Ramadhani). The study was conducted by Mu'thia Mubasyira, Zainal Rafli and Endry Boeriswati. To correspond the email used is [email protected] and the orchid number is 0000-0002-4084-3382. This study was conducted with the aim to find out how the progress of speech production in people with autism with the object of research on a girl named Aliya Salsabila Ramadhani who is now 9 years old. This study tried to analyze the primary data obtained by explaining the progress of language and Aliya speech production from the age of 3 months old until now. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods that seek to describe the progress of Aliya language and speech production with a short narrative and exposure to data retrieval techniques used through observation of video documentation of activities carried out and through questionnaires and interviews. In addition, this study also uses relevant references as study materials so that holistic and thorough discussion results are obtained. From the characteristics that seem to be known that Aliya is classified as experiencing mild austism. It is also obtained through the analysis of language development and how Aliya interacts with the environment and the surrounding people. Aliya also has abstinence from certain foods to suppress so that her behavior is not too hyper or excessive. Aliya's language progress and speech production made significant increasement after she received developmental therapy and speech therapy and attended a special needs school. This research is expected to add to the treasures of science, especially those related to psycholinguistics with the study of language development and speech production in people with autism.

Primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic – observations and challenges identified through a survey and interviews with community paediatricians: the calm before the storm

BackgroundGlobally, the COVID-19 pandemic has a major impact on healthcare provision. The effects in primary care are understudied.AimTo document changes in consultation numbers and patient management during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify challenges for patient care.MethodsSurvey of 44 paediatric primary care practices on consultation numbers and patient management changes (response rate 50%), and semi-structured interviews to identify challenges for patient care.ResultsNumbers of consultations for scheduled developmental examinations remained unchanged compared to the previous year while emergency visits were strongly reduced (mean 87.3 less/week in March–May 2020 compared to 2019, median reduction 55.0%). Children dependent on developmental therapy and with chronic health conditions were identified as patient groups receiving deteriorated care. High patient numbers, including of mildly symptomatic children presenting for health certificates, in combination with increased organisational demands and expected staff outages are priority concerns for the winter.ConclusionPrimary care paediatricians offered stable service through the early pandemic but expect strained resources for the upcoming winter. Unambiguous guidance on which children should present to primary care and who should be tested would help to allocate resources appropriately, and this guidance needs to consider age group specific issues including high prevalence of respiratory symptoms, dependency on carers and high contact rates.

Effect of Developmental Therapy on the Psychomotor Development in Preterm Infant

Background: Preterm brain is prone to hypoxia and other insults that result in psychomotor delay. Early intervention in the form of developmental therapy in preterm babies reduces the subsequent psychomotor delay. A study was conducted to evaluate the psychomotor developmental outcome of preterm infant who got developmental therapy.Objective: To evaluate the psychomotor developmental outcome of preterm infant who will be getting developmental therapy.Methods: It was a quasi experimental study (single group pretest/post test design). It was carried out among the preterm babies who attended within 6-12 weeks of age for developmental assessment at the Centre for Neuro Development & Autism in Children (CNAC) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) during the period of July 2010 to September 2011. Forty five preterm infants were assessed for their motor, mental & behavior score by Bayley Scale of Infant Development II, (BSID) (1993) Bengali version). All of them got Developmental therapy regularly as per demonstration in both home and Hospital. Their base line assessment was done at 6-12 weeks of age and reassessed at 3 months and 6 months after developmental therapy.Results: Thirty seven (82.2%) infants have completed the two follow up session. At 6 months of developmental therapy 54.1% had motor skill improvement, 40.5% had mental skill improvement and 48.6% had behavior skill improvement. Socio economic status and illness in neonatal period had some influence on developmental out come.Conclusion: Developmental Therapy improved the psychomotor development in preterm infant.Bangladesh J Child Health 2016; VOL 40 (3) :149-153