• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.192-196
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• 2017

Social (pragmatic) communication disorder (SCD) is a new diagnosis included under communication disorders in the neurodevelopmental disorders section of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5. SCD is defined as a primary deficit in the social use of nonverbal and verbal communication. SCD has very much in common with pragmatic language impairment, which is characterized by difficulties in understanding and using language in context and following the social rules of language, despite relative strengths in word knowledge and grammar. SCD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are similar in that they both involve deficits in social communication skills, however individuals with SCD do not demonstrate restricted interests, repetitive behaviors, insistence on sameness, or sensory abnormalities. It is essential to rule out a diagnosis of ASD by verifying the lack of these additional symptoms, current or past. The criteria for SCD are qualitatively different from those of ASD and are not equivalent to those of mild ASD. It is clinically important that SCD should be differentiated from high-functioning ASD (such as Asperger syndrome) and nonverbal learning disabilities. The ultimate goals are the refinement of the conceptualization, development and validation of assessment tools and interventions, and obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the shared and unique etiologic factors for SCD in relation to those of other neurodevelopmental disorders.

• Psychiatry investigation
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• 제15권12호
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• pp.1144-1153
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• 2018

Objective One of the areas of social cognition is Theory of Mind (ToM) is defined as the capacity to interpret, infer and explain mental states underlying the behavior of others. When social cognition studies on neurodevelopmental disorders are examined, it can be seen that this skill has not been studied sufficiently in children with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD). Methods In this study, social cognition skills in children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), SLD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluated before puberty and compared with controls. To evaluate the ToM skills, the first and second-order false belief tasks, the Hinting Task, the Faux Pas Test and the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Task were used. Results We found that children with neurodevelopmental disorders as ADHD, ASD, and SLD had ToM deficits independent of intelligence and language development. There was a significant correlation between social cognition deficits and problems experienced in many areas such as social communication and interaction, attention, behavior, and learning. Conclusion Social cognition is an important area of impairment in SLD and there is a strong relationship between clinical symptoms and impaired functionality.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.112-117
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• 2021

Objectives: This study identified changes in social communication and interaction among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through Theraplay. Methods: This study included 20 children who were diagnosed with ASD by a child and adolescent psychiatrist and were recommended to undergo Theraplay in 2012-2017. The Marschak interaction method was used to identify and analyze the interactions between parents and their children. The Korean version of the Social Communication Questionnaire (K-SCQ) was used to evaluate symptoms of ASD. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare the differences before and after Theraplay. Results: Upon comparing the differences in total K-SCQ scores, there were statistically significant changes (z=-3.269, p=0.001) in children with ASD. Changes were also confirmed in each category, namely social interaction, communication, and limited and repetitive behavior patterns (p=0.011, p=0.025, p=0.039, respectively). Conclusion: This study found that Theraplay may cause significant changes in social communication in children with ASD. Further studies are needed to establish the effectiveness of Theraplay in children with ASD.

• 아동학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.15-31
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• 2009

This study examined relationships between the stress of families with autistic children, the social adaptation of autistic children and whether this relationship is moderated by family resilience and social support. The subjects were mothers of autistic children attending a special school for children with autistic disorder. Survey tools measured family stress, social support, and social adaptation. Family Resilience was measured by family hardiness, family coherence, family communication, problem-solving, and management strategy. Results showed that higher degree of family stress resulted in lower degree of adaptation in families of autistic children. The effectiveness of family resilience and social support as moderators between family stress and adaptation of families with autistic children was confirmed.

• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.47-63
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• 2013

This study deals with a counseling case in which a mother requested counseling due to the problems of her daughter, who suffers from multiple tic disorder. The participants of this study included five family members (grandmother, father, mother and two female children) and a total of 23 sessions were held from September 2006 to December 2007. Additional counseling ($24^{th}$ counseling session) was conducted on April 1st, 2009. The data was based on recorded transcripts and notes from 24 family therapy sessions. The study used a constant comparative analysis, which uses matrix and network display as an analysis method suggested by Miles&Huberman(1994). The characteristics of the family of origin and the indifference of the husband had caused the wife stress. The couple had frequent conflicts due to dysfunctional communication methods, a clash of values, sexual dissatisfaction, and a lack of communication. This marital conflict became the primary factor of the daughter's multiple tic disorder. Intervention of the family therapist resulted in the setting of treatment goals based on MRI's communication theory and Bowen's family systems theory in order to solve the problem of the daughter's multiple tic disorder. Also, the therapist's intervention techniques included exploring experiences with the family of origin, shedding light on the multigenerational transmission process, exploring dysfunctional attempts at solutions, the therapist's self-disclosure, providing similar cases, dealing with resistance, and suggesting a new communication method. To solve the problem, the therapist helped the family separate the daughter spatially from her parents. Therefore, the therapist's intervention helped reduce the daughter's tics and improve relationships among the family.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.896-903
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• 2005

Purpose: This study was designed to exam me the effects of an assertive training program on interpersonal relations, and psychiatric symptoms in patients with a mental disorder. Method: The study employed a quasi experimental design. The subjects included 44 patients with a mental disorder, 20 in the experimental group, and 24 in the control group. Data was collected using structured questionnaires over a 3 month period. Results: There were greater significant increases in scores of interpersonal relations and content of communication in the experimental group than the control group. Also, there was a greater significant decrease in the score of psychiatric symptoms in the experimental group than the control group. Conclusion: Assertive training has an effect on increasing content of communication and decreasing psychiatric symptoms.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.27-53
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• 2022

본 연구는 고기능 자폐스팩트럼장애(ASD) 아동을 대상으로 학교에서 보편적으로 경험하게 되는 사회적 상황을 기반으로 구성된 음악극을 적용하였을 때 의사소통기술에 어떠한 변화를 보이는 지 알아보고자 진행되었다. 본 연구에 적용된 음악극은 실제적 상황에 대한 이해, 음악 안에서의 목표 행동 및 언어적 표현의 습득, 역할극을 통한 상황적 맥락 내 목표 행동의 실제적 적용을 유도하는 단계적 구조로 구성되었다. 대상자는 평균 연령 9세의 ASD 아동 3명이며, 주 2회 40분씩 총 8회기의 그룹 중재가 진행되었다. 결과분석을 위해 또래 및 성인(즉, 연구자) 대상 의견 개시 및 조율 행동, 대상자 간 자발적 상호작용 행동을 관찰하였으며, 사회적 기술 평정척도 실시를 통해 중재 전후 일상생활에서 나타나는 사회적 행동에 변화가 있는지 비교하였다. 분석 결과, 모든 대상자는 또래 대상 의견 개시 및 조율 행동과 성인 대상 자발적 상호작용 행동이 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 반면 또래에게 나타나는 자발적 상호작용 행동과 성인 대상 의견 개시 및 조율 행동에 있어서는 대상자 언어 및 발달 수준에 따라 개별적인 차이가 있었다. 이러한 결과는 사회적 상황 기반 음악극이 ASD 아동이 경험하는 사회적 환경과 유사한 맥락을 제시함으로써 실제적으로 요구되는 의사소통 행동과 타인과의 상호작용 시 자신의 행동을 보다 효과적으로 조절하도록 촉진할 수 있는 가능성을 뒷받침한다. 또한, 본 연구는 ASD 아동의 사회적 의사소통 향상을 위한 중재의 범위를 확장하고, 다각적 전략을 제시했다는 데 그 의의가 있다.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.61-87
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• 2016

자폐범주성장애 아동은 사회적 의사소통 발달에 있어 넓은 범주의 개별적 변이성을 보이기 때문에 이에 대한 중재 개입 시 효과적인 전략이 매우 중요하며, 이를 정확하게 평가할 수 있는 사회적 의사소통 평가도구의 중요성이 지속적으로 강조되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 음악 중재 문헌 내에서 사용된 사회적 의사소통 측정 도구에 대해 고찰하고 이를 분석하였다. 전자데이터베이스 및 음악치료 학술지 검색을 통해 자폐범주성장애 아동의 사회적 의사소통을 변인으로 한 중재 연구 중 1980년에서 2015년까지 출간된 통제된 디자인의 연구가 검색되었고, 최종 분석에는 21개의 연구가 포함되었다. 분석 결과, 측정 도구 유형으로는 행동 직접 관찰이 가장 많이 사용되었고, 측정 도구 유형과 그에 따른 목표 영역 간 조합에 있어 변이성이 크게 나타났다. 또한 선정된 연구 중 90.4%를 차지하는 연구에서 측정 도구 사용의 적절성 검증을 위한 평가자 간 신뢰도가 보고되고 있음이 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 음악치료 중재문헌 내에서 객관적, 체계적 평가 시도가 증가함에도 불구하고, 동일 기능 수준에 접근하는 개별 연구 간 평가 방안 및 전략에 있어 일관성이 떨어지고, 이로 인한 임상근거 도출에 제한이 있음을 시사한다. 결론적으로 자폐범주성장애의 고유한 특성을 고려하여, 사회적 의사소통 평가 시 전반적 기능 수준 변화뿐만 아니라 특정한 행동 습득, 사회 인지 수준 등을 고려할 필요가 있음을 제언하였다.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.19-43
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• 2021

본 연구는 학령기 자폐스펙트럼장애(ASD) 아동을 대상으로 음악제작 앱 기반 상호적 음악만들기 활동을 적용하여 의사소통 기술을 향상시키는지 알아보기 위해 진행된 사례연구이다. 음악만들기 중재는 타인의 음악패턴을 모방하여 주고받는 음악적 모방 단계(1단계), 타인의 음악 패턴을 반영하는 음악적 표현과 조정 단계(2단계), 타인과 공동 음악만들기를 시도하는 음악적 상호작용의 확장 단계(3단계)로 구성되었다. 본 연구에서는 대상자가 다양한 수준의 음악을 완성하고 조정하는 기회를 통해 대상자가 의견을 개시하고 조율하는 행동을 촉진하고자 물리적 악기가 아닌 음악제작 앱과 GarageBand를 활용했다. 연구대상자는 ASD로 진단받은 만 8세, 만 11세의 남아이고, 중재는 회기별 40분씩, 주 2회, 총 8회기 진행되었다. 음악적 상호작용 변화를 확인하기 위해 음악 활동 시 대상자의 의견 개시 및 조율 행동을 관찰하여 분석했고, 대상자의 부모에게 사전·사후 사회적 반응성 척도(SRS-2) 검사를 평정하도록 했다. 연구 결과, 중재에 참여한 대상자 모두 의견 개시 및 조율 행동과 음악적 상호작용 행동에 긍정적인 변화를 보였으며, 사회적 반응성 척도 점수에서 전반적인 감소가 나타나 본 연구가 대상자의 사회적 의사소통에 효과적임을 확인할 수 있었다. 이는 음악 테크놀로지를 활용한 상호적 음악만들기 활동이 ASD 아동의 사회적 의사소통 기술을 향상시키는 데 효과적인 중재 방안이 될 수 있음을 시사한다.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.51-60
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• 2000

Background and Objectives : Quality of life(QOL) is a construct representing physical, mental and social well-being. QOL has been used as a device for measuring the severity of health-related condition and treatment outcomes. As the social welfare system develops, the attention to QOL increases as well. The aims of this study was to examine whether the patients with voice disorder perceived significantly more the effects of voice disorder on QOL than nonpatient group did and if any, identify the sociodemographic risk factors influencing QOL of patients. Materials and Methods : This study asked 113 adults with voice disorders who were enrolled in Voice Clinic in the Department of Otolaryngology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital between lune 1998 and January 1999 and 111 nonpatients to complete a questionnaire designed to elicit information about the effete of voice disorders on quality of lift. The questionnaire included items concerning sociodemographic areas, voice symptoms, job, effects of voice disorders on QOL domains(work, social, psychological, physical, and communication areas), potential risk factors to exposures, familial and medical history of voice disorders. Results : The sociodemographic characteristics of the patient group are as follows : (1) 75.2% of total patient group were female and the rest were male. (2) Age of total patient group ranged from 20 to 65 years. Hoarseness was the most commonly reported complaints, followed by complaints of high note difficulties during singing and voice fatigue. The patient group perceived effects of voice disorders on the areas of work, social, psychological, physical and communication more adversely than the comparison group did (p＜0.05). QOL impairments were evaluated as a function of age, gender, education, and income, controlling other independent effects. The results were that (1) age was significantly associated with work problems and (2) gender and income were significantly associated with psychological problems. Conclusions : The findings indicated that the patients with voice disorders would perceive markedly adverse effect on all QOL domains, that is, work, social, psychological, physical, communicational areas. Therefore, the results of study suggest that lurker investigations about the nature of voice disorders, the prevention, treatment, and coping strategies are needed in the future.