How relevant is the framework being used with autism spectrum disorders today?

Brignell, Amanda; Morgan, Angela; Woolfenden, Susan; Williams, Katrina

doi:10.3109/17549507.2013.861870

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“…As Brignell et al . ( 2014 ) note when discussing ASD, those advocating early intervention typically make several key assumptions that may not be warranted:…”

Section: Issues For Debatementioning

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Terminological debate over language impairment in children: forward movement and sticking points

Reilly

Bishop

Tomblin

2014

Intl J Lang & Comm Disor

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BackgroundThere is no agreed terminology for describing childhood language problems. In this special issue Reilly et al. and Bishop review the history of the most widely used label, ‘specific language impairment’ (SLI), and discuss the pros and cons of various terms. Commentators from a range of backgrounds, in terms of both discipline and geographical background, were then invited to respond to each lead article.AimsTo summarize the main points made by the commentators and identify (1) points of consensus and disagreement, (2) issues for debate including the drivers for change and diagnostic criteria, and (3) the way forward.Conclusions & ImplicationsThere was some common ground, namely that the current situation is not tenable because it impedes clinical and research progress and impacts on access to services. There were also wide-ranging disagreements about which term should be adopted. However, before debating the broad diagnostic label it is essential to consider the diagnostic criteria and the systems used to classify childhood language problems. This is critical in order to facilitate communication between and among clinicians and researchers, across sectors (in particular health and education), with the media and policy-makers and with families and individuals who have language problems. We suggest four criteria be taken into account when establishing diagnostic criteria, including: (1) the features of language, (2) the impact on functioning and participation, (3) the presence/absence of other impairments, and (4) the language trajectory or pathway and age of onset. In future, these criteria may expand to include the genetic and neural markers for language problems. Finally, there was overarching agreement about the need for an international and multidisciplinary forum to move this debate forward. The purpose would be to develop consensus regarding the diagnostic criteria and diagnostic label for children with language problems. This process should include canvassing the views of families and people with language problems as well as the views of policy-makers.

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“…As Brignell et al . ( 2014 ) note when discussing ASD, those advocating early intervention typically make several key assumptions that may not be warranted:…”

Section: Issues For Debatementioning

confidence: 99%

“…As noted by Baird ( 2014 ), similar challenges occur in many other developmental conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (Brignell et al . 2014 ), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Batstra et al . 2014 ), and developmental dyslexia (Elliott and Grigorenko 2014 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Terminological debate over language impairment in children: forward movement and sticking points

Reilly

Bishop

Tomblin

2014

Intl J Lang & Comm Disor

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“…Findings from different sources also suggest that the effectiveness of HT may depend on environmental context (the setting), whether sessions are individual or conducted in a group, the instructor's sensitivity, the duration of the intervention, as well as individual characteristics of participants, such as IQ level, behavioral profile, cooperation, and other factors. Notably, the heterogeneity of the participants in the reviewed studies is typical of the heterogeneity of individuals with ASD, a fact that underscores the need for individually tailored interventions [68]. While considerable research on the effects of HT for ASD individuals has been recently conducted, few studies [26,32,33] meet high scientific standards that would validate certainty and reliability regarding the benefits of HT.…”

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A Systematic Review of Hippotherapy (horseback riding) for Individuals with Autism is the Cognitive Level Considered?

Atun-Einy¹,

Lotan²

2017

Autism Open Access

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Background: Hippotherapy (HT) or horseback riding is a therapeutic modality that is suggested to improve function in children with cerebral palsy (CP), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Aim: The aim of this review was to evaluate HT in children with ASD and to assess the feasibility to conclude on this effect, considering the cognitive level of participants. Method:Articles describing HT intervention with individuals with ASD were methodically collected and evaluated. Strength of evidence was graded according to the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine.Results: Most of the 17 articles found supported evidence of positive outcome across a broad range of ASD challenges. Only 5 studies reported participants' IQ level so that the effect of cognitive ability on outcome could not be fully ascertained. Only one study was rated at evidence level I (highest level), two studies were rated at evidence level II, and the remainder were rated at evidence levels III-V. Conclusion:The findings suggest that HT benefits children with ASD. Nevertheless, the evidence supporting HT for individuals with ASD and IDD is limited due to methodological limitations of past research, highlighting the need for further study.

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Validity of early identification and early intervention in autism spectrum disorders: Future directions

Camarata

2014

International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

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How relevant is the framework being used with autism spectrum disorders today?

Cited by 3 publications

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Terminological debate over language impairment in children: forward movement and sticking points

Terminological debate over language impairment in children: forward movement and sticking points

A Systematic Review of Hippotherapy (horseback riding) for Individuals with Autism is the Cognitive Level Considered?

Validity of early identification and early intervention in autism spectrum disorders: Future directions

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