• 재활치료과학
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.9-21
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• 2018

목적 : 본 연구는 국외 학술지를 대상으로 체계적인 문헌고찰을 통해 자폐스펙트럼장애(autism spectrum disorder, ASD)아동들을 대상으로 사용되는 조기 중재 방법의 효과를 확인하는 것이었다. 연구방법 : 2017년 12월 이전까지의 국외 학술지에 게재된 논문을 Pubmed를 통하여 검색하였다. 주요 검색어로는 'autism', 'autism spectrum disorder', 'ASD', 'high function autism', 'high function ASD', 'Asperger syndrome', 'pervasive developmental disorder', 'PDDNOS', 'intervention'과 'early intervention'를 사용하였다. 최초 검색된 논문은 724편이었으나 포함 및 배제기준을 적용하여 최종 10편의 연구가 선정되었다. 결과 : 자폐스펙트럼장애 아동의 조기 중재는 10편의 선정된 연구 중에서 8편의 연구가 응용행동분석에 기초한 중재 프로그램을 적용하였고, 다른 2편의 연구들은 감각 통합적 접근과 테크놀로지에 기반을 둔 중재접근을 사용하였다. 대부분의 연구가 조기 중재로 의사소통기술과 사회적 상호작용기술, 지능, 적응 행동의 증가, 동시집중력의 향상과 같은 긍정적인 효과를 보고하였다. 결론 : 본 연구는 자폐스펙트럼장애 아동의 조기 중재에 대한 근거를 제시하며, 향후 국내 연구에서 효과적인 조기 중재에 대한 효과를 확인하는 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2024

Purpose: Autism spectrum disorder impacts children's social, sensory, and language development, necessitating specialized educational support. Special classrooms play a crucial role in providing an appropriate learning environment for children with autism. However, there is a lack of systematic research on creating effective environments in these special classrooms. Methods: This study aims to gain a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the environmental composition of special classrooms for children with autism spectrum disorder, using the following systematic methodologies including literature review and case study. Results: Sensory spaces in special classrooms for children with autism help regulate sensory stimuli and promote sensory development. They provide stability, reducing stress from excessive stimuli, and enhance emotional stability. These spaces also promote communication and interaction among children and expand the diversity of learning activities, enriching experiences and stimulating interest in learning. Implications: Based on the results, we propose suggestions for improving the environment of special classrooms for children with autism spectrum disorder and provide direction for the design of such environments.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제63권1호
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• pp.8-13
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• 2020

Autism spectrum disorder is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with an unknown etiology. The correlation between neonatal jaundice and the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder was investigated previously. Some studies showed significant associations, whereas others demonstrated no association. In this meta-analysis, we pooled the results of observational studies to examine the association between neonatal jaundice and the risk of autism spectrum disorder among children. We identified all studies published through April 2018 by conducting a literature search using Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases as well as the reference lists of the retrieved studies. The pooled odds ratios (ORs), rate ratio (RR), and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated as random effect estimates of association among studies. We conducted a subgroup analysis to explore any potential sources of intergroup heterogeneity. The pooled estimates of OR and RR showed a considerable correlation between neonatal jaundice and ASD among children (OR, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.02-1.68) and (RR, 1.39; 95% CI, 1.05-1.74). A larger effect size was shown in the pooled estimated crude OR than in the adjusted OR (1.75 [0.96-2.54] vs. 1.19 [1.07-1.30]). This study showed that neonatal jaundice may be associated with ASD and may increase the risk of ASD among children.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.275-281
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• 2021

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormalities in social communication/interaction and restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior. ASD is a relatively common psychiatric disorder, with a prevalence of approximately 1.7% in children. Although many children and adolescents with ASD visit the hospital for medical help for emotional and behavioral problems such as mood instability and self-harming behavior, there are also many visits for sleep disturbances such as insomnia and sleep resistance. Sleep disturbances are likely to increase fatigue and daytime sleepiness, impaired concentration, negatively impact on daytime functioning, and pose challenges in controlling anger and aggressive behavior. Sleep disturbance in children and adolescents with ASD negatively affects the quality of life, nothing to say the quality of life of their families and school members. In this review, sleep disturbances that are common in children and adolescents with ASD and adolescents are presented. The developmental and behavioral impacts of sleep disturbances in ASD were also considered. Finally, non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments for sleep disturbances in children and adolescents with ASD and adolescents are reviewed.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.28-42
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• 2021

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Tuina treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and to propose guidance to future studies or application in clinical setting. Methods The articles published from year 2000 to May 2021 by China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) were searched by setting up field as '中醫學', '中藥', '中西醫結合' and by setting up keyword as '小儿自閉症', '儿童自閉症', '自閉症譜系障碍', 'Autism', 'Autism spectrum disorder' that corresponds to participant and '推拿', '導引', '按摩', 'Tuina', 'massage'. Results Nine selected articles were analyzed and summarized by authors and year published, characteristics, diagnostic criteria, treatment methods and contents, treatment duration, evaluation criteria and results of the study. The articles were also reviewed by reported side effects, and evaluated the quality of the study according to Cochrane Handbook's Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) assessment of the Randomized Control Trial (RCT) articles. All studies used Tuina treatment to achieve effective results for pediatric autism spectrum disorder. Conclusion Pediatric Tuina treatment (TM) is a non-invasive treatment that does not stimulate patients with unstable ASD but increase patient adherence, and can be safely and simply operated. Therefore, pediatric Tuina treatment is worth utilizing as a clinical basis for further development of ASD treatment.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.95-105
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• 2022

Purpose : This study aims to systematically review the methods of occupational therapy intervention in children with autism spectrum disorders having sleep disorders and evaluate the improvements with intervention effects, based on experimental studies of children with sleep disorders. Methods : Studies published overseas from January 2011 to June 2021 were searched from a total of two databases. Science Direct and OTseeker. The five selected studies were analyzed by dividing them into age, number, intervention period, intervention type, intervention effect, evaluation tool, research design type, and evidence level. Results : The total number of subjects was 182, 95 subjects in ther experimental group, and 87 in the control group. The interventions included weighted blankets, swimming, and sleep education for parents. Ther interventions were found to increase total sleep time, improve mood when waking up, reduce sleep anxiety, reduce sleep time, reduce the number of waking up of during sleep, and reduce sleep resistance behavior. Conclusion : Many people have sleep disorders, with or without disabilities, and the number is gradually increasing. Consequently, research on occupational therapy intervention in children with autism spectrum disorder are actively conducted in foreign countries, and these interventions have a positive effect. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that such occupational therapy intervention studies are necessary for children with autism spectrum disorder with sleep disorders in Korea. In addition, further research on the quality of life of parents of children with autism spectrum disorders due to sleep disorders and their methods are required.

• 재활복지공학회논문지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.38-45
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• 2018

이 연구의 목적은 텔레프레젠스 로봇을 이용한 자기결정 경험의 증대가 자폐범주성 장애유아의 행동(참여, 선택 및 선호표현)에 미치는 효과를 살펴보고자 하였다. 연구방법은 2명의 연구 참여 아동이 오전 자유놀이시간을 활용하여 주 2회, 19회기 15분에서 40분씩 텔레프레즌스 로봇과의 활동을 하는 것이다. 실험설계는 AB설계이다. 활동이 아동의 행동에 미치는 효과를 살펴보기 위해 오후의 자유놀이 시간과 작업시간을 이용하여 이들의 행동을 관찰하고 모든 과정을 녹화하였다. 그리고 모든 자료는 빈도관찰기록법으로 분석하였다. 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째 자유놀이 시간에서의 자폐범주성 장애유아의 참여도가 증가하였다. 둘째, 작업시간에서의 자폐범주성 장애유아의 선택하기 및 선호표현하기 행동이 증가하였다. 이 연구는 자폐 스펙트럼 장애 아동의 텔레프레즌스 로봇 이용 활동을 통한 자기 결정 경험의 증가가 그들의 참여도를 높이고 선택 또는 선호 행동을 증가 시킨다는 것을 시사한다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.172-177
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• 2018

Objectives: We examined the agreement between the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Methods: The ADOS and CARS scores of 78 children were retrospectively collected from a chart review. A correlation analysis was performed to examine the concurrent validity between the two measures. Using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, we determined the optimal cut-off score of the CARS for identifying autism spectrum disorder. Results: The CARS score was significantly correlated with the ADOS score (r=0.808, p<0.001). Taking ADOS as the ideal standard, the optimal cut-off scores of CARS for identifying autism and autism spectrum were 30 and 24.5, respectively. Conclusion: We determined the optimal cut-off scores of CARS for screening and diagnosing autism spectrum disorder.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.136-144
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• 2019

Early identification and intervention for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were reported to be important for outcomes or clinical courses. However, there have been a few robust evidences for effectiveness of early intervention until now. This review aims to identify the effectiveness of early intervention by investigating the randomized controlled trial (RCT) of early intervention for autism. There are some RCT studies using behavioral program. Although there are some significant findings, the outcome measurements and small sample size are the limitations. Further studies are needed.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.337-344
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the association between each phase of the Life Transition Process (LTP) and depressive symptoms among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, data pertaining to LTP and depressive symptoms were collected from 285 parents of children with ASD (101 fathers and 184 mothers). Participants were recruited through the Autism Society of Korea and a counseling center for families of children with ASD. Results: Using a cut-off point of 5 or higher on the Beck Depression Inventory-Short Form, more than half of the parents (53.4%) were deemed depressed; these parents experienced moderate (27.4%) to severe (11.6%) levels of depressive symptoms. A hierarchical multiple regression using the socio-demographic characteristics of children and parents and each phase of the LTP as predictors, found that lower income (${\beta}=-.14$, p=.007) and greater scores for the wandering phase (${\beta}=.59$, p<.001) were significant predictors of greater levels of depressive symptoms. Conclusion: These findings confirm the association between LTP and depressive symptoms for parents of children with ASD, who were found to have a greater risk of depressive symptoms during wandering phase.