Changes in social functioning and engagement during canine-assisted intervention for children with neurodevelopmental disorders in the context of an early intervention service

Ávila-Álvarez, Adriana; Alonso-Bidegain, Miguel; Ramos-Veiguela, Daniel; Iglesias-Jove, Elba; De-Rosende-Celeiro, Iván

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104216

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“…Moreover, in a real-world occupational study of 50 working adults with ASD, positive associations between job satisfaction and physical comfort, as well as supportive social environments, were found [55]. An occupational training model designed to teach self-regulated problem-solving skills proved helpful for 25 autistic individuals as they transitioned to employment through improving their occupational performance and goal attainment [37]. Assessing the sensory burden of various orthopaedic care settings could help guide implementation of accommodations for autistic patients in the form of sensoryfriendly changes to the physical environment or making sensory-based therapeutic devices and activities available.…”

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confidence: 98%

The Healthcare Experience of Autistic Patients in Orthopaedic Surgery and Closely Related Fields: A Scoping Review

Criss,

Kakulamarri,

et al. 2023

Children

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Orthopaedic and related care has the potential to present unique obstacles for patients with a range of autism manifestations. In this review, we aim to describe and analyze the literature on autistic patients’ experience within orthopaedics and closely related fields. This literature search utilized the PubMed, Embase, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases. Three major concepts were built into the search terms: (1) patients on the autism spectrum; (2) patient experience; and (3) movement sciences, including orthopaedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), occupational therapy (OT), and physical therapy (PT). Our search yielded 35 topical publications, with the major topic areas addressed as follows: (1) clinical and perioperative management, (2) therapy interventions, (3) participation in exercise and social play, (4) sensory management and accommodations, (5) caregiver/parent training and involvement in care, (6) healthcare needs and barriers to care, and (7) utilization of technology. In the current literature, there are no studies that attempt to directly assess autistic patient experience with care practices and clinical environments in orthopaedics. Rigorous, direct examination of the experience of autistic patients within clinical orthopaedic settings is urgently needed to address this gap.

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confidence: 98%

The Healthcare Experience of Autistic Patients in Orthopaedic Surgery and Closely Related Fields: A Scoping Review

Criss,

Kakulamarri,

et al. 2023

Children

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The role of physical activity in animal-assisted interventions for autism: A systematic review

Sylvia,

Alhassan,

Potter

2024

Neurodiversity

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Purpose: Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) may have therapeutic effects for autism. Physical activity (PA) has many established benefits for autism. AAIs appear to involve PA, which may drive some of their beneficial effects. The purpose of this review was to quantify the extent to which AAIs involve PA and to describe the PA dose. Methods: A systematic search was conducted for relevant articles published between January 2015 and May 2022. A total of 1,949 articles were identified with 38 articles eligible for inclusion. PA involvement and dose were determined by matching the intervention description to PA values in the Compendium of Physical Activities. Results: PA was involved in 31 of the studies. Animal species included horses ( n = 17), dogs ( n = 17), dolphins ( n = 3), and cats ( n = 1). All horse, 70% of dog and 67% of dolphin studies included PA. PA dose varied; however, horse and dolphin studies involved moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA and dog studies involved light-intensity PA. PA was assessed in only one study. Conclusion: AAIs for autism involve PA but are not designed as PA interventions nor is PA measured. AAIs could be designed as animal-assisted PA interventions to capitalize on the benefits of PA for both overall health and characteristics of autism.

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Automated Detection of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Using Face-to-Face Mobile Technology Among Typically Developing Greek Children: Randomized Controlled Trial

Toki,

Zakopoulou,

Tatsis

et al. 2024

JMIR Form Res

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Background: Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDs) are characterized by heterogeneity, complexity, and interactions among multiple domains with long-lasting effects in adulthood. Identifying and assessing children at risk for NDs is crucial. However, many children remain misdiagnosed, missing out on opportunities for effective interventions. Digital tools can help clinicians assist and identify NDs. The concept of using serious games to enhance healthcare has gained attention among a growing group of scientists, entrepreneurs, and clinicians.Objective: This study aims to define the main principles of automated mobile NDs detection. Methods:In this study, 229 children aged 4 to 12 participated after responding to an open call. Children with neurodevelopmental disorders, other conditions, or those taking medication were not included in the study. Parents provided consent for their children to participate. Children interacted face-to-face with a mobile serious game called 'Apsou'. The game was designed to measure 18 primary domains including speech, language, psychomotor, cognitive, psychoemotional, and hearing abilities. The measurements were based on the children's performance in specific tasks such as gameplay and verbal responses. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Principal Component Analysis (PCA).Results: A sample of 229 typically developing preschoolers and early school-aged children played the Apsou mobile serious game for automated detection of NDs. Performing a PCA, the findings identified five main components accounting for about 80% of the data variability that potentially have significant prognostic implications for a safe diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders. Varimax rotation explained 61.44% of the total variance. The results underscore key theoretical principles crucial for the automated detection of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. These principles encompass communication skills, speech and language development, vocal processing, cognitive and sensory functions, and visual-spatial skills. The components identified in this study align with the theoretical principles of typically developmental domains described in other studies, further validating the robustness of our findings. Conclusions:The findings of this study underscore the core developmental domains, crucial for a comprehensive model leading to highly accurate predictions and classifications for automated screening, diagnosis, prognosis, or intervention planning in NDs. Importantly, these findings offer valuable insights for creating machine learning applications to support clinical decision-making. Clinical Trial: 18435-15.05.2020 approved by the

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Changes in social functioning and engagement during canine-assisted intervention for children with neurodevelopmental disorders in the context of an early intervention service

Cited by 6 publications

References 29 publications

The Healthcare Experience of Autistic Patients in Orthopaedic Surgery and Closely Related Fields: A Scoping Review

The Healthcare Experience of Autistic Patients in Orthopaedic Surgery and Closely Related Fields: A Scoping Review

The role of physical activity in animal-assisted interventions for autism: A systematic review

Automated Detection of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Using Face-to-Face Mobile Technology Among Typically Developing Greek Children: Randomized Controlled Trial

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