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Evaluation of the effectiveness of behavioral interventions for autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies
This systematic review summarises the current evidence base on behavioural interventions for autistic children. Naturalistic protocols that employed PRT and PECS improved ASD symptoms in general, ESDM enhanced receptive language, particularly in preschool-aged children and structured and integrated interventions, like EIBI and TEACCH, improved overall adaptive functioning. Pruneti, C., Coscioni, G. and Guidotti, S., 2023. […]
December 14, 2023
Pharmacological intervention for irritability, aggression, and self-injury in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
This updated Cochrane review highlights how different pharmacological interventions are effective at addressing different target issues including irritability, self-injury and aggression among autistic children and adolescents. Iffland M, Livingstone N, Jorgensen M, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Oct 9;10(10):CD011769. Doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011769.pub2 https://www.evidencealerts.com/Articles/AlertedArticle/111054
Ten recommendations for reducing the long‐term costs of conduct problems: A commentary on the economic analysis of Goulter et al.
Reducing long-term costs of conduct problems requires a multi-pronged approach across the health, education and other public sectors. This paper provides sage advice for policymakers, mental health clinicians and researchers. Hawes, D.J., 2023. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 2023. https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpp.13906?campaign=wolearlyview
Associations Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ADHD Medication, and Shorter Height: A Quasi-experimental and Family-Based Study
In addition to well-known associations between stimulant medication and shorter height, this Swedish study confirms that ADHD itself may be associated with shorter height. Ahlberg, R., Garcia-Argibay, M., Du Rietz, E., Butwicka, A., Cortese, S., D’Onofrio, B.M., Ludvigsson, J.F. and Larsson, H., 2023. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567(23)00185-5/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
This study using case controlled data from a Swedish national registry found that rates of cardiovascular disease, especially hypertension and arterial disease, are higher among those on long-term stimulant medication (over 3-5 years). Zhang, L., Li, L., Andell, P., Garcia-Argibay, M., Quinn, P.D., D’Onofrio, B.M., Brikell, I., Kuja-Halkola, R., Lichtenstein, P., Johnell, K. and Larsson, […]
Student- and School-Level Factors Associated With Mental Health and Well-Being in Early Adolescence
School climate was most predictive of mental health in early adolescence during this longitudinal study of over 8000 students from the UK. Hinze, V., Montero-Marin, J., Blakemore, S.J., Byford, S., Dalgleish, T., Degli Esposti, M., Greenberg, M.T., Jones, B.G., Slaghekke, Y., Ukoumunne, O.C. and Viner, R.M., 2023. Journal of the American Academy of Child & […]
Social connectedness and adolescent suicide risk. Journal of child psychology and psychiatry
Connectedness at school and elsewhere are associated with lower risk of adolescent suicide attempts except in high risk groups. Peer victimization reduces the protective effect of overall connectedness. Arango, A., Brent, D., Grupp‐Phelan, J., Barney, B.J., Spirito, A., Mroczkowski, M.M., Shenoi, R., Mahabee‐Gittens, M., Casper, T.C., King, C. and Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network […]
Do adolescents like school-based mindfulness training? Predictors of mindfulness practice and responsiveness in the MYRIAD trial
Greater proficiency of trained teachers and number of sessions were associated with greater student mindfulness practice and responsiveness to school-based mindfulness training during this UK trial. Montero-Marin, J., Hinze, V., Crane, C., Dalrymple, N., Kempnich, M.E., Lord, L., Slaghekke, Y., Tudor, K., Ahmed, S., Allwood, M. and Ball, S., 2023. Journal of the American Academy […]
The ethics of infant and early childhood mental health practice
While ethical issues associated with the care of older children, adolescents and adults receive more frequent attention, this article summarises common ethical issues associated with provision of infant mental health services. Lim, I., Korfmacher, J., Steier, A., Zeanah, C., & Zeanah, P. D. (2023). Infant Mental Health Journal, 44, 651–662. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.22055 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/imhj.22055?campaign=woletoc
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Ethical dilemmas in infant mental health: Examples from child protection, home visiting, and medical contexts
Adding to the article above, this paper provides examples of ethical issues experienced during provision of infant mental healthcare. Zeanah, C. H., Korfmacher, J., Lim, I., Steier, A., & Zeanah, P. D. (2023). Infant Mental Health Journal, 44, 614–624. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.22062 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/imhj.22062?campaign=woletoc
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