Brief Report: Speech and Language Therapy in Children with ASD in an Aquatic Environment: the ASLT (Aquatic Speech and Language Therapy) Program

Evidence-based information is essential for effective mental health care, yet the extent and accessibility of the scientific literature are critical barriers for professionals and policymakers. To map the necessities and make validated resources accessible, we undertook a systematic review of scientific evidence on child and adolescent mental health in Greece encompassing three research topics: prevalence estimates, assessment instruments, and interventions. We searched Pubmed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, and IATPOTEK from inception to December 16th, 2021. We included studies assessing the prevalence of conditions, reporting data on assessment tools, and experimental interventions. For each area, manuals informed data extraction and the methodological quality were ascertained using validated tools. This review was registered in protocols.io [68583]. We included 104 studies reporting 533 prevalence estimates, 223 studies informing data on 261 assessment instruments, and 34 intervention studies. We report the prevalence of conditions according to regions within the country. A repository of locally validated instruments and their psychometrics was compiled. An overview of interventions provided data on their effectiveness. The outcomes are made available in an interactive resource online [https://rpubs.com/camhi/sysrev_table]. Scientific evidence on child and adolescent mental health in Greece has now been cataloged and appraised. This timely and accessible compendium of up-to-date evidence offers valuable resources for clinical practice and policymaking in Greece and may encourage similar assessments in other countries.

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The science of child and adolescent mental health in Greece: a nationwide systematic review

Koumoula

Marchionatti

Caye

et al. 2023

Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry

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Language Skill Differences Further Distinguish Social Sub-types in Children with Autism

Zhao

Zhang

et al. 2022

J Autism Dev Disord

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History of swimming and aquatic exercise intervention studies for autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

HOSOKAWA,

YANO,

SUMIMOTO

2023

Suiei Suichu Undo Kagaku

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History of swimming and aquatic exercise intervention studies for autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder -Process leading to intervention studies aimed at improving core symptoms -〔abstract〕 This study reviewed the history of swimming and aquatic exercise intervention studies for ASD and AD/HD with the aim of contribute to the development of more effective instructional methods. 40 intervention studies screened by eligibility criteria were included in the analysis. The history of swimming and aquatic exercise for ASD and AD/HD was divided into two periods:from 1900 to 2000, before intervention studies began in earnest, and from 2000 to the present, after intervention studies began in earnest. Intervention studies were initially dominated by behavioral studies with physical functions as the outcome. Subsequently, instructional methods diversified as outcomes expanded to cognitive and socio-emotional functions, and high-quality study designs were adopted.In the future, it is necessary to clarify the effect mechanisms of swimming and aquatic exercise and to discuss their therapeutic-educational significance.

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Brief Report: Speech and Language Therapy in Children with ASD in an Aquatic Environment: the ASLT (Aquatic Speech and Language Therapy) Program

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The science of child and adolescent mental health in Greece: a nationwide systematic review

The science of child and adolescent mental health in Greece: a nationwide systematic review

Language Skill Differences Further Distinguish Social Sub-types in Children with Autism

History of swimming and aquatic exercise intervention studies for autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

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