Research Article
This study investigated and compared the prevalence of psychological difficulties among Danish, immigrant, and refugee children.We enrolled 332 children between the ages of 8 and 18 years (148 Danish children, 81 immigrant children, and 67 children with refugee backgrounds), all from low-income areas of residence. The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Symptoms Checklist, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, and the Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale were applied.We
Ingrid Leth,
Janni Niclasen,
Else Ryding,
Yasmine Baroud,
Barbara H. Esbjørn
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 29–37
Original Paper
Methods:A total of 98 children (mean age 12.7 years, range 7–17 years) were selected from the registry of the endocrinology outpatient department. All subjects met the diagnostic criteria for HLT. All children underwent a prospective thyroid ultrasound examination with special attention paid to the presence of lymph nodes adjacent to the thyroid gland. In order to form a control group, we analyzed 102 healthy volunteers and 94 children with cervical lymphadenopathy, age- and sex-matched with
Wojciech Kosiak,
Maciej Piskunowicz,
Dominik Świętoń,
Tomasz Batko,
Mariusz Kaszubowski
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 63, 349–357
Review
Obesity as a disease of affl uence also affects younger children. Numerous observations suggest a link between excessive body weight and thyroid function disorders.Subclinical hypothyroidism has been diagnosed increasingly frequently in patients with obesity. A growing number of papers also point to morphological changes of the thyroidgland in the ultrasound examination in obese children. These reports mainly concern changes in echogenicity. The present paper discusses the most important
Józef Szczyrski,
Wojciech Kosiak,
Maria Korpal-Szczyrska,
Małgorzata Myśliwiec
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 63, 423–428
research-article
Introduction
Anxiety disorders are prevalent among children and may have long-term negative impact on individuals’ personal, social, and academic functioning (1). Several factors may influence the development and maintenance of anxiety in children, including genetic, physiological, temperamental, parental, and family-context related risks (2-4). Increased knowledge about factors that influence the level of anxiety symptoms in children is needed to improve clinical practice, as well as to
Krister Westlye Fjermestad,
Christina Lium,
Einar R. Heiervang,
Odd E. Havik,
Bente Storm Mowatt Haugland,
Ingvar Bjelland,
Gro Janne Henningsen Wergeland
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 18–24
Original Paper
Abstract
Objective: Moderately elevated level of thyroid-stimulating hormone accompanied by normal serum concentrations of free thyroxine, suggesting subclinical hypothyroidism, is the most common hormonal abnormality in obese children. Controversy remains, whether a thyroid dysfunction related to obesity has an influence on the cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of the study was to assess correlation between thyroid-stimulating hormone and free thyroxine and chosen atherogenic lipid
Małgorzata Rumińska,
Ewelina Witkowska-Sędek,
Anna Majcher,
Michał Brzewski,
Monika Krawczyk,
Beata Pyrżak
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 75, 296–301
book-review
Introduction
There is a need for validated, developmentally sensitive assessment instruments for preschool children. The Diagnostic Infant and Preschool Assessment (DIPA) (1) is a semi-structured caregiver interview that has been developed for this young age group. The interview covers a wide range of child symptomatology and disorders with empirically validated developmental modifications, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our understanding of trauma exposure and trauma reactions
Sille Schandorph Løkkegaard,
Mette Elmose,
Ask Elklit
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 39–51
Research Article
existing follow-up recommendations and evidence for the metabolic adverse effects of SGAs in children, research evidence has not translated into clinical practice.Objective:The aim of this study was to assess the clinical use and follow-up practices of SGA medication among child psychiatric patients of one university hospital in Finland.Method:This retrospective patient report-based study was conducted at the Child Psychiatric Clinic of Tampere University Hospital, Finland. The study sample consisted
Kirsi Kakko,
Leena Pihlakoski,
Raili Salmelin,
Päivi Keskinen,
Kaija Puura,
Tuula Tamminen
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 2, 77–88
research-article
secondary sexual characteristics start to develop, dermatological diseases may emerge concomitant with many psychiatric diseases, especially depression. While it is known that in children with dermatological disorders, information about the symptoms, triggers, and treatment is important, it has been shown that chronic dermatological disorders in particular can negatively affect the quality of life (6, 7). Dermatologists can play an important role in the management of psychocutaneous disorders because
Dilşad Yıldız Miniksar,
Özlem Özel Özcan,
Hülya Cenk,
Yelda Kapıcıoğlu,
Ayşegül Polat
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 1–8
Original Paper
Group A rotavirus (RVA) acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a common cause of severe childhood diarrhea. The dominant circulating RVA genotypes in a given region may vary between and within the geographic regions and from year to year. Our cross-sectional study was designed to determine the burden of RVA genotypes among children with AGE admitted to referral Children Hospital at Egypt prior to implementation of the vaccine. Stool samples with clinico-epidemiological data were collected from 92
Niveen Saudy,
Walaa Othman Elshabrawy,
Ahmed Megahed,
Mona F. Foad,
Aly F. Mohamed
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 4, 433–442
Article
Young children’s leadership is an under-researched area. This article reports how teachers of 4 and 5 year old children in New Zealand and Honduras conceptualise and encourage children’s leadership. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and observations of teaching practice. The findings suggest that there are differences between New Zealand and Honduran teachers' beliefs and practices regarding children’s leadership. While teachers in New Zealand settings
Maria Auxiliadora Cerrato,
Kate Thornton,
Maggie Haggerty
Journal of Educational Leadership, Policy and Practice , ISSUE 1, 57–69
Original Paper
Background: By now, two-dimensional contrast-enhanced voiding urosonography (ceVUS) has become a well-established method for the diagnosis and treatment monitoring of vesicoureteral reflux in children, particularly after the recent approval for this application in children in the USA and in Europe. The introduction of three-dimensional static (3D) and real-time (4D) techniques with ultrasound contrast agents opens up new diagnostic opportunities for this imaging modality. Objective: To analyze
Magdalena Maria Woźniak,
Paweł Osemlak,
Aikaterini Ntoulia,
Halina Borzęcka,
Beata Bieniaś,
Agnieszka Brodzisz,
Grzegorz Jędrzejewski,
Anna Drelich-Zbroja,
Maciej Powerski,
Maciej Pech,
Andrzej Paweł Wieczorek
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 73, 120–125
research-article
Introduction
A growing number of children and youth experience ‘multiple and complex needs’ (MCN) as a reflection of severe difficulties in different life domains (1, 2). This includes intertwined physical and mental health problems, social exclusion, educational issues, and for some justice involvement (1, 2).
The developmental impact of these problems puts their wellbeing and optimal integration into society at stake (3). This situation may lead to important societal costs due to extensive
Helena Van den Steene,
Dirk van West,
Inge Glazemakers
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 60–67
Research Article
We have limited knowledge of the impact of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms on the daily functioning of young preschool children.This study investigated the level of impairment related to symptoms of ADHD in different functional domains. It also addressed how impairment caused by ADHD was related to ADHD subtype, symptom load, gender, and the co-occurrence of oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, or both.Participating children (N = 807) who were 3.5 years old
Bothild Bendiksen,
Heidi Aase,
Elisabeth Svensson,
Svein Friis,
Anne Margrethe Myhre,
Ted Reichborn-Kjennerud,
Pål Zeiner
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 3, 95–105
Research Article
One-session treatment (OST) is a short-term massed exposure therapy for the treatment of specific phobias in children and adults. Systematic reviews have demonstrated the effectiveness of the treatment for children and adolescents across countries and age groups.A single-group open trial design was used to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of OST for youths with specific phobias in a Danish context.At the Anxiety Clinic of Aarhus University, 10 youths between the ages of 7 and 17
Mette Djernes Nielsen,
Christina Linddahl Andreasen,
Mikael Thastum
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 2, 65–76
Article
The aim of this article is to show different types of design solutions for children swimming pool areas. The research material was developed based on the literature studies and quality research of existing water parks located in Poland. For the purposes of the article a preliminary studies of 31 major facilities were made. Second, three representative examples to study in detail were selected. Next observational studies of user behavior and usage were conducted. At the end the specified methods
Katarzyna KIELAR
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment , ISSUE 3, 5–12
Article
hospital. The authors of the paper describe the urbanistic and architectural features as well as some elements of interior design, which have been adjusted to the perceptual and physical abilities of children. Some features of good design have also been distinguished, which can be applied also in the low-cost redecoration of the already existing hospitals. Thie aim of the article is to show a variety of possibilities in child hospital design. The article also shows that a hospital can be place which is
Magdalena Jamrozik-Szatanek,
Łukasz Jamrozik-Szatanek
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment , ISSUE 1, 11–20
Research Article
This article provides a description of the author’s learning journey as she makes the commitment to provide for gifted children at the early childhood education service in which she works. The author examines research which highlights the reasons for identifying young gifted children. She includes issues that teachers may be experiencing which impact on the identification of gifted young children not being included in daily practice. Possible solutions are given as suggestions to overcome
Lynette Radue
Apex , ISSUE 1, 45–55
Research Article
Background:The negative impact of trauma on children and adolescents is well documented. However, few studies have investigated the relationship between coping and trauma and distress symptoms after man-made disasters, especially those not related to war.Objective:This study investigated the relationship between children’s coping styles and their self-reported levels of trauma and distress symptoms after an explosion disaster in a residential area.Method:Participants were recruited through the
Mette Elmose,
Christina Duch,
Ask Elklit
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 3, 132–140
Original Paper
Background. Every chronic illness, including epilepsy, has a negative effect on both the quality of life of the sufferer as well as on their relationship with their surroundings. Aims. To investigate the quality of life of children suffering from epilepsy and analyse how they assessed and scored their experiences compared to their parents. Materials and methods. The study included 209 children with epilepsy and their parents. The research tool was a questionnaire for gathering demographic and
Dorota Talarska,
Michał Michalak,
Patrycja Talarska
Journal of Epileptology , ISSUE 2, 105–113
research-article
gallbladder ADM have so far been reported in the literature(9–11), in children ranging from 4 months to 11 years of age. The main complaint in those patients was nonspecific abdominal pain, and US was the first-line examination performed in all children, leading to the diagnosis of ADM. Six patients were treated surgically with cholecystectomy, whereas only one patient was treated conservatively with followup examinations, as ADM was an incidental finding in an otherwise asymptomatic infant. This patient
Elena Drakonaki,
Stamatios Kokkinakis,
Ioannis Karageorgiou,
Neofytos Maliotis,
Anna Ioannidoy,
Emmanouil K. Symvoulakis
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 83, 318–321
Research paper
This paper presents progress on treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using Augmented Reality based games. The aim of these games is to enhance social interaction and hand-eye coordination in children with ASD thus easing them into becoming more comfortable around unfamiliar people. Colour detection and tracking and motion tracking concepts in augmented reality have been used to develop games for young children with ASD. The idea is that these games will encourage concentration
S.K. Bhatt,
N.I. De Leon,
Adel Al-Jumaily
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems , ISSUE 2, 519–536
Original Paper
The growing number of children with overweight and obesity constitutes a major health problem of the modern world and it has been suggested that intestinal microbiota may influence energy intake from food. The objectives of this study were to determine quantity and proportions of dominant genera of Bacteroides, Prevotella (phylum Bacteroidetes); Clostridium, Lactobacillus (phylum Firmicutes) and Bifidobacterium (phylum Actinobacteria) in the intestines and to determine the content of short
RENATA BARCZYŃSKA,
MIECZYSŁAW LITWIN,
KATARZYNA SLIŻEWSKA,
MIECZYSLAW SZALECKI,
AGNIESZKA BERDOWSKA,
KATARZYNA BANDURSKA,
ZDZISŁAWA LIBUDZISZ,
JANUSZ KAPUŚNIAK
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 3, 339–345
Article
This study compared the linear parameters between children who are blind and children with low vision. Six children who are blind and five children with low vision, aged between five and seven years (mean = 5.9 years old) were analysed by three-dimensional gait analysis and linear parameters of gait: velocity, cadence, stride length, and step width from 12 gait cycles. The comparison of the numerical variable was made using the Mann-Whitney Test. The only significant difference was found in
Andréia Naomi Sankako,
Paulista Marília,
Paulo Roberto Garcia Lucareli,
Sebastião Marcos Ribeiro de Carvalho,
Lígia Maria Presumido Braccialli
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility , ISSUE 1, 90–100
Research Article
This paper argues that assessment practices used by teachers in schools and early childhood services, including narrative approaches, provide accessible, authentic, low-cost, and easily administered assessment. Assessment for learning embeds assessment within teaching and learning and supports teachers to work in collaboration with parents and children to deepen understanding of children’s strengths and interests, and to support relationships. Further, assessment for learning provides an
Valerie Margrain
Apex , ISSUE 1, 37–48
Review Article
The diagnostics of the abdominal cavity in children, especially in the neonatal-infantile period, requires knowledge in the field of anatomical and physiopathological differences as well as clinical symptomatology and pathology at every stage of the child’s development. Errors and mistakes in ultrasound diagnostics of the abdominal cavity in children result from many factors, including lack of experience in examining children and the knowledge concerning most frequent ailments and pathologies
Agnieszka Brodzisz
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 68, 66–72
Research Article
When Welfare to Work activities for single parents were first introduced in the 2005 Commonwealth Budget, the primary claim was that these measures would increase individual wellbeing. A decade on, the veracity of this claim has yet to be comprehensively assessed. In this article, we systematically review the 41 Australian studies of income support recipients who were the primary carers of children, to examine the impacts of welfare-to-work on child and parent wellbeing. In line with the themes
Michelle Brady,
Kay Cook
Evidence Base , ISSUE 3, 1–23
Review Article
Technological progress forces us to present after several years the updated standards in ultrasound examination of newborns, infants and older children. It should be emphasized that the examination of the youngest patients requires one to use high-class equipment. Lack of cooperation on the part of the child and imaging small structures constitute a huge challenge for the examiner. The work presents equipment requirements, the technology of examining the abdominal cavity in children and the
Michał Brzewski
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 68, 41–42
Research Article
) was used to test the statistical significance of seven hypothesised associations. Analysis showed that current or past experience of caring for a gifted child was related to a differential view of giftedness, i.e. the view that gifted children can be differentiated from others as being significantly more advanced, above the norm, or among the very top percentile in some aspects. The finding was of statistical significance (p = .018). Analysis found no statistical significance for experience of
Valerie Margrain,
S. Lee,
S.E. Farquhar
Apex , ISSUE 1, 25–37
Research Article
Background:Difficulties in facial emotion recognition (ER) skills are linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in studies performed in Western and Eastern Asian countries. However, there is a paucity of research examining ER skills in Arab countries, where face-covering veils are more common than in Western countries.Objective:Our aim was to examine basic ER and ER error patterns in Egyptian and Finnish children with and without ASD.Method:We employed the eye-submodule of the Frankfurt Test and
Sanna Kuusikko-Gauffin,
Sherin Elsheikh,
Sven Bölte,
Manal Omar,
Geylan Riad,
Hanna Ebeling,
Arja Rautio,
Irma Moilanen
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 4, 159–169
Research Article
Background:Is the increasing prevalence of autistic disorder (AD) a well-documented trend or merely a reflection of the wider recognition of AD among both the public at large and health care professionals? Data from relevant studies are frequently compromised by comparisons of different sites and different diagnostic methods.Objectives:To explore changes over time, we reviewed the following: 1) the frequency of AD diagnoses; 2) the characteristics of the diagnosed children; and 3) the ages of
Sidsel Romhus,
Gyro Aas Herder,
Elisabeth Grindheim,
Synnve Schjølberg,
Patricia Howlin
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 3–12
Original Paper
Introduction: Sprained ankle is a very common injury in children. Proper treatment of ligament injuries enables full recovery. X-ray and US examinations are commonly available diagnostic methods. Material and methods: Two hundred and six children (113 girls and 93 boys, mean age 10.6) with recent ankle joint sprain (up to 7 days of injury) were subject to a retrospective analysis. All patients underwent an X-ray and US examination of the ankle joint within 7 days of
Joanna Szczepaniak,
Beata Ciszkowska-Łysoń,
Robert Śmigielski,
Urszula Zdanowicz
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 62, 259–266
Original Paper
methods: The study group consisted of 81 patients diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, 35 adults and 46 children. Inclusion criterion for adults was the presence of at least 10 large cysts in each kidney; children included into the study had developed at least 1 large renal cyst in each kidney. The number of large cysts, echogenicity of kidney parenchyma, cortical thickness and presentation of cortex/medulla boundary were assessed with the use of Logiq E9 apparatus (GE
Marcin Strzelczyk,
Michał Podgórski,
Susan Afshari,
Marcin Tkaczyk,
Monika Pawlak-Bratkowska,
Piotr Grzelak
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 69, 85–90
Original Paper
findings in children with bronchiolitis. Material and methods: In our study we retrospectively compared diagnostic imaging findings in children with confirmed respiratory syncytial virus infection. The study included 23 children aged 2 weeks to 24 months and 3 children older than 24 months. Results: Chest X-ray showed lesions in only 4 cases, whereas ultrasound abnormalities were found in 21 patients. Pathologies revealed by chest X-ray were the same for all 4 cases and consisted of an enlarged hilus
Sławomir Jaszczołt,
Tomasz Polewczyk,
Marta Dołęga-Kozierowska,
Mariusz Woźniak,
Zbigniew Doniec
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 74, 193–197
Research Article
Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous condition, influencing participation in activity and occupation. Approximately, 1% of Australian children have an ASD diagnosis, with many of these families living in remote and regional areas. Given the environments role in facilitating or hindering participation, there is a need to understand how geographical location impacts the participation profiles of children with ASD. Objective: This study aims to describe the participation
Shani Mattinson,
Marita Falkmer,
Melissa H Black,
Sonya Girdler
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 4, 170–182
Short Communication
Four Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from children hospitalized over 10 months in an intensive care unit in a children’s teaching hospital in Poland were analyzed. All of the isolates belonged to a single pulsotype and sequence type (ST) 11, and produced the KPC-2 carbapenemase and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) CTX-M-15. They were resistant to a variety of antimicrobials, and their β-lactam resistance patterns were typical for KPC producers. This is one of few cases of
Monika Machulska,
Anna Baraniak,
Iwona Żak,
Katarzyna Bojarska,
Dorota Żabicka,
Iwona Sowa-Sierant,
Waleria Hryniewicz,
Marek Gniadkowski
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 3, 401–404
Research Article
to examine the current body of knowledge regarding the prevalence of autistic traits (operationalized as the presence of autistic symptoms in the absence of a diagnosis of ASD) among children with ADHD and the associated morbidity of such traits.A systematic literature search in PubMed was conducted to discover all controlled studies published in the English language that systematically assessed the presence of autistic traits in children with ADHD who did not meet the criteria for ASDs. Three
Mai Uchida,
Stephen V. Faraone,
Gagan Joshi,
Andrea Spencer,
Tara Kenworthy,
K. Yvonne Woodworth,
Joseph Biederman
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 33–40
Research Article
This phenomenological study (Chellapan, 2012) investigates the perceptions and experiences of four sets of New Zealand parents with children identified as intellectually gifted based upon an IQ testing. The voices of parents with young gifted children have been missing from academic literature in New Zealand. Using a qualitative phenomenology approach, four sets of parents with a young intellectually gifted child were interviewed about their parenting experiences. In-depth interviews provided a
Lakshmi Chellapan,
Valerie Margrain
Apex , ISSUE 1, 10–24
Short Communication
The aim of this study was to evaluate the serotype-specific pneumococcal status of children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who were naïve to pneumococcal vaccination before administering the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV 13). This was an open, prospective study on children and adolescents aged 5–18 years who had IBD and were naïve to pneumococcal vaccination. A single dose of PCV 13 was administered to each patient. The geometric mean
Aleksandra Banaszkiewicz,
Brygida Targońska,
Kinga Kowalska-Duplaga,
Katarzyna Karolewska-Bochenek,
Agnieszka Sieczkowska,
Agnieszka Gawrońska,
Urszula Grzybowska-Chlebowczyk,
Elżbieta Krzesiek,
Izabella Łazowska-Przeorek,
Maria Kotowska,
Edyta Sienkiewicz,
Jarosław Walkowiak,
Hanna Gregorek,
Andrzej Radzikowski,
Piotr Albrecht
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 1, 89–91
Article
The demand for orientation and mobility (O&M) training for very young children with blindness or vision impairment (B/VI) and their families is increasing in the Early Intervention (EI) period. However, the extreme shortage of qualified O&M specialists to work with this population may be limiting their access to appropriate services. This study used a needs assessment survey to collect information about the feasibility of providing O&M services in EI using the alternative service
Hong Phangia Dewald, M.A., COMS,
Catherine A. Smyth, M.S. (Ed.), TSVI, ECE Specialist
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility , ISSUE 1, 83–92
Original Paper
Objective. To assess whether lymph node enlargement in the hepatoduodenal ligament occurs in children with chronic viral hepatitis B and C in comparison to healthy controls.Subject and methods. In 49 patients with chronic viral hepatitis (38 with chronic hepatitis B, 11 with chronic hepatitis C, 31 male, 18 female; age range 1 to 17 years),and in 51 healthy controls (25 male, 26 female; age range 4 to 16 years), the total perihepatic lymph node volume was assessed using transabdominal
Dagmar Schreiber-Dietrich,
Margret Pohl,
Xin-Wu Cui,
Barbara Braden,
Christoph F. Dietrich,
Liliana Chiorean
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 61, 137–150
Case report
Background:Little research has been undertaken on children and adolescents with psychiatric co-morbidity and this group is seldom subject to evidence-based treatment. Equally, there has been little research on creating an evidence base for Narrative Therapy, which means that narrative family therapy (NFT) is seldom available to children and adolescents with a psychiatric disorder.Objective:A single group clinical design was used to examine the efficacy of NFT for children and adolescents with
Nina Tejs Jørring,
Karsten Gjessing Jensen
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 2, 107–114
Research Article
PurposesThe normal limits of spleen size must be known in order for pathological changes to be noticed. The aim of this retrospective study is to determine the normal limits of spleen size in healthy children and to reveal their relation to sex, age, body height and weight.Patients and methodsThree hundred and ten children (150 girls and 160 boys) between 0–16 years of age in Eastern Anatolia Region who had normal spleen ultrasound appearances were included in this study. The greatest
Mete Özdikici
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 72, 5–8
Research Communicate
It is interesting to compare maintenance costs of children between countries with similar yet different family policy regimes because this could yield valuable lessons for researchers and policy-makers and also for the sake of methodological development. In this study, we aim to conduct a comparative analysis of the equivalence scales in Austria, Italy, Poland and France taking into account the age of children. To this end, we use data from the European Income and Living Condition (EU-SILC) to
Małgorzata Kalbarczyk2,,
Agata Miazga3,,
Anna Nicińska4
Statistics in Transition New Series , ISSUE 4, 687–699
Research Article
The early identification of autism spectrum disorder is important to ensure access to early intervention. Much research has focused on the identification of early behavioral symptoms and screening. This study examines referral for diagnostic assessment, diagnostic age, and factors associated with diagnostic age for children with autism spectrum disorder. The results of this study indicate that children are referred and diagnosed later than they should be. Previous research has identified a
Kenneth Larsen
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 2, 136–145
review-article
), dermatomyositis (DM), amyopathic dermatomyositis, juvenile dermatomyositis (jDM), and juvenile myositis other than jDM(2).
DM, PM and jDM also belong to the group of rheumatic connective tissue diseases (Tab. 1). Each of them may additionally coexist with another connective tissue disease, most commonly with scleroderma and systemic lupus erythematosus, and less commonly with rheumatoid arthritis or, in children, with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). In this situation, the term overlap syndrome is used
Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska,
Thibaut Jacques,
Piotr Gietka,
Anne Cotten
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 80, 36–42
research-article
Introduction
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents (hereafter referred to as youths) (1,2). In an epidemiological meta-analysis, the prevalence for any anxiety disorder was found to be 12.3% among children (age 6-12 years old) and 11.0% for adolescents (age 13-18 years old) (1). In Denmark, the yearly number of youths diagnosed with depression or an anxiety disorder has tripled from 2006 to 2016 (3). Although many anxiety disorders
Daniel Bach Johnsen,
Kristian Arendt,
Mikael Thastum
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 68–80
Research Article
This paper reports the findings of a survey of views on the early education of gifted children in New Zealand and identifies where challenges for professional support, resourcing, and educational administration might lie. The 125 respondents represented a range of roles connected in some way with education and most (71%) also had first-hand experience of caring for or teaching a gifted child. Various views on how giftedness should be defined were expressed, indicating that no agreement on a
Valerie Margrain,
Sarah Farquhar
Apex , ISSUE 1, 47–59
Research Article
Background:Pediatric bipolar (BP)-I disorder affects a sizeable minority of children and is associated with high levels of morbidity. Relatively few studies have assessed the persistence of the disorder over time.Objective:The main aim of this study was to extend our findings from our 4-year follow-up study examining rates of persistence of pediatric BP-I disorder onto late adolescent years and young adulthood 5 years after our original study.Methods:We conducted a 1-year extension to our
Janet Wozniak,
Rebecca Wolenski,
Maura Fitzgerald,
Stephen V. Faraone,
Gagan Joshi,
Mai Uchida,
Joseph Biederman
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 40–51
Short Communication
Comparative cross sectional study was conducted on blood samples (n = 231) collected from children of 1 to 10 years of age in Punjab Pakistan through convenient sampling method. Indirect haemagglutination assay (IHA) was standardized and used for serodiagnosis and evaluation of humoral immunity against measles. Associated risk factors including age, gender, locale, and vaccination status were analyzed. Geometric mean titre (GMT) of vaccinated individuals was significantly higher (p < 0.001
MUHAMMAD HIDAYAT RASOOL,
AHSAN RAFIQ,
MUHAMMAD ZEESHAN NAWAZ,
MUHAMMAD SHAFIQUE,
MUHAMMAD SAQALEIN
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 2, 227–231
Short Communication
The aim of the study was evaluation of qualitative and quantitative changes in bacterial ecosystem in 109 children with inflammatory bowel diseases. Stools obtained from patients were analysed for selected bacteria and concentration of faecal inflammatory markers (calprotectin, lactoferrin, M2-PK). The number of selected microorganisms depends on the level of clinical activity of disease and is correlated with faecal concentration of inflammatory markers. Differences in microflora disturbance
Dorota Roszak,
Mirosława Gałęcka,
Wojciech Cichy,
Patrycja Szachta
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 2, 219–224
research-article
Introduction
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by profound difficulties involving inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity (1). ADHD is one of the most common child psychiatric disorders with an overall pooled prevalence estimate around 5% among children and 2.8% among adults (2). The clinical presentation of ADHD is often further complicated by the presence of co-existing additional neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders
Elina Renhorn,
Carl Nytell,
Anna Backman,
Camilla Ekstrand,
Tatja Hirvikoski
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 88–91
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In children with sickle cell disease (SCD), primary and secondary prevention of strokes require indefinite regular blood transfusion therapy. The risks associated with repeated transfusions include alloimmunization and increased donor exposure. The Charles Drew Program is a directed blood donor program designed to lower donor exposure, decreasing the associated complications of transfusion; however, no evidence exists demonstrating the magnitude of the benefit to the recipient. Further, the use
Dionna O. Roberts,
Brittany Covert,
Terianne Lindsey,
Vincent Edwards,
Lisa McLaughlin,
John Theus,
Ricardo J. Wray,
Keri Jupka,
David Baker,
Mary Robbins,
Michael R. DeBaun
Immunohematology , ISSUE 1, 7–12
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Introduction: The diagnostic process of bone tumors, including malignant ones, is based on conventional radiological methods, such as radiography and computed tomography, and with precise assessment of local advancement in magnetic resonance imaging. Ultrasonography is not included in the diagnostic algorithms as a tool suitable to detect this type of pathology. More and more frequent usage of musculoskeletal ultrasound in children as the first imaging method or, in some cases, as the only
Tomasz Madej,
Joanna Flak-Nurzyńska,
Ewa Dutkiewicz,
Anna Ciechomska,
Jerzy Kowalczyk,
Andrzej Paweł Wieczorek
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 73, 103–111
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changes could not be demonstrated for the remaining eight patients. The conclusion was that a DHTR may be caused by a primary immune response in burned children more often than expected, but DHTR signs and symptoms are often not apparent due to the complications of burn trauma.
Nancy E. Bacon,
Ethel D. Patten,
Janet L. Vincent
Immunohematology , ISSUE 1, 8–11
Research Article
Background:Studies on early intervention have reported significant gains for many children with autism. Knowledge on how these children fare in adulthood is limited.Objective:To examine long-term outcome of children with autism who received different forms of early intervention.Method:Participants were 15 young people who had all been diagnosed with ICD-10 childhood autism during the preschool years. Five received intervention based on the UCLA model for early intensive behavioral intervention
Sigrídur Lóa Jónsdóttir,
Birta Brynjarsdóttir,
Evald Saemundsen,
Jón Fridrik Sigurdsson
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 28–39
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Introduction
Commencing primary school is the first major educational transition in a child’s young life (1), and a critical period where appropriate supports can have a meaningful impact on short and long term academic, social and mental health outcomes (2-5). Whilst typically seen as a positive experience, educational transitions can present significant challenges for children, as well as their families and teachers (6). Transition to school is invariably accompanied by the loss of existing
Nigel Chen,
Scott Miller,
Ben Milbourn,
Melissa H. Black,
Kathryn Fordyce,
Gerdamari Van Der Watt,
Tasha Alach,
Anne Masi,
Grace Frost,
Madonna Tucker,
Valsamma Eapen,
Sonya Girdler
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 91–100
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Mixed sounds can be separated from multiple sound sources using microphone array sensor and signal processing. We believe that promotion of interest in this technique can lead to significant future development in science and technology. To investigate this technique, we designed a language game for children called “KIKIWAKE 3D” that uses a sound-source-separation system to arouse children’s interest in this technology. However, the microphone array sensor in a previous research had a limited
Takahiro Nakadai,
Tomohiro Nakayama,
Tomoki Taguchi,
Ryohei Egusa,
Miki Namatame
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems , ISSUE 4, 1908–1921
Research Article
Delays and difficulties in both diagnosis and access to services can compound existing stressors experienced by families with children with autism spectrum disorder. Early and accurate diagnosis and appropriate intervention may not only improve child-specific outcomes but may also mitigate some of the stressors impacting family relationships and quality of life. We aimed to understand the experience of over 500 families that had sought autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and intervention, their
Ben Milbourn,
Marita Falkmer,
Melissa H. Black,
Sonya Girdler,
Torbjorn Falkmer,
Chiara Horlin
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 3, 104–110
Research Article
Social skills group training is an intervention method that has demonstrated moderate evidence of improvement among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). KONTAKT is a manualized social skills group training program that was developed in Germany and that has demonstrated preliminary evidence of positive effect. In this study, we describe its adaptation to Scandinavian settings.The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical feasibility of the Swedish version of KONTAKT
Nora Choque Olsson,
Agneta Karlsson,
Sofia Andersson,
Annie Boström,
Mari Ljungström,
Sven Bölte
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 2, 46–54
Research Article
households with a disabled child, mainly in the context of poverty, and compare it to the financial situation of households with non-disabled children. The study is based on data from Polish Household Budget Survey, covering two years, 2014 and 2016. The study revealed that families with a disabled child are generally poorer than families with non-disabled children. The financial situation improved over the studied period in both types of families, but the improvement in the families with a disabled
Olga Komorowska,
Arkadiusz Kozłowski,
Teresa Słaby
Statistics in Transition New Series , ISSUE 3, 97–117
Review
Background:There is little evidence in the literature on the association between methylphenidate treatment and psychotic symptoms in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Objective:We examine the occurrence of psychotic symptoms during methylphenidate treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD. The data arise from our two Cochrane systematic reviews on methylphenidate, reported elsewhere.Methods:Electronic databases were searched up to January 2016
Erica Ramstad,
Ole Jakob Storebø,
Trine Gerner,
Helle B. Krogh,
Mathilde Holmskov,
Frederik L. Magnusson,
Carlos R. Moreira-Maia,
Maria Skoog,
Camilla Groth,
Donna Gillies,
Morris Zwi,
Richard Kirubakaran,
Christian Gluud,
Erik Simonsen
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 52–71
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Body awareness and spatial concepts are aspects of orientation and mobility (O&M) that are usually learned incidentally by typically developing children as they interact with their environments. However, children who are blind miss out on these developmental aspects unless timely intervention is provided. Golledge (1993) observed that the ability to travel independently and interact with the wider world is one of the greatest challenges for people with visual impairments (VIs). Similarly, Bruce
Vicki Depountis,
Phoebe Okungu,
Della Molloy-Daugherty
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility , ISSUE 1, 1–8
Research Article
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder that is often detected during the preschool years. Neuroimaging data indicate that children with ADHD have brains that are characterized by growth and functional anomalies. Data suggest that the diminution of ADHD symptoms is correlated with improved neural functioning and growth. On the basis of these findings, interventions that target neural growth, which indicates neural development, can
Helle Annette Vibholm,
Jesper Pedersen,
Anne Holm,
Søren Krue
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 2–10
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. Furthermore, there are clinical situations where different, initially asymptomatic courses of the aortic arch may significantly hamper surgical treatment, e.g. congenital esophageal or upper respiratory defects.
It is natural that patients reporting to an echocardiographic laboratory in a multidisciplinary pediatric teaching hospital with departments of neonatal pathology, pulmonology and gastroenterology include children suspected of vascular abnormalities requiring thorough diagnosis. Patients from
Wojciech Mądry,
Maciej Aleksander Karolczak,
Marcin Myszkowski,
Ewa Zacharska-Kokot
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 76, 5–8
Research Article
student achievement, especially for children from culturally, linguistically and economically disenfranchised communities. This is particularly true when smaller classes are combined with appropriate teacher pedagogies suited to reduced student numbers. Suggested policy recommendations involve targeted funding for specific lessons and schools, combined with professional development of teachers. These measures may help to address the inequality of schooling and ameliorate the damage done by poverty
David Zyngier
Evidence Base , ISSUE 1, 1–24
Research Article
Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) has been found to be associated with cognitive deficits in children. However, relatively little is known about the relationship between SHS exposure, cognitive deficits, and smoking-related psychopathology, specifically attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and externalizing disorders such as conduct disorder (CD) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in preschool children.Children (n = 54) between the ages of 4 and 6 years from a comprehensive
Duneesha De Alwis,
Mini Tandon,
Rebecca Tillman,
Joan Luby
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 2, 115–125
Original Paper
Abstract
The gold standard in microbiological diagnostics of bacteremia is a blood culture in automated systems. This method may take several days and has low sensitivity. New screening methods that could quickly reveal the presence of bacteria would be extremely useful. The objective of this study was to estimate the effectiveness of these methods with respect to blood cultures in the context of antibiotic therapy. Blood samples from 92 children with sepsis were analyzed. Blood cultures were
TOMASZ W. ŹRÓDŁOWSKI,
DANUTA JURKIEWICZ-BADACZ,
AGNIESZKA SROKA-OLEKSIAK,
DOMINIKA SALAMON,
MAŁGORZATA BULANDA,
TOMASZ GOSIEWSKI
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 4, 479–486
Research Article
This study investigated teacher attitudes and experiences and understandings of the social and emotional characteristics and needs of gifted and talented children. It addressed the issues within Aotearoa New Zealand Primary school settings. The study used a mixed methodology approach. Data was collected in the form of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The findings suggest that many teachers are uncertain about the social and emotional characteristics and needs of gifted and
Vicki Needham
Apex , ISSUE 1, 18–35
Research Article
The Music Heartland Project was a holistic programme of learning for musically gifted children which I directed from 2003 to 2005. It provided a unique opportunity to evaluate the effects of teaching musical creativity in group formats. The children’s musical production provided evidence of the qualities and inventiveness that primary aged children could achieve given sustained and repeated experiences. The findings support current literature in terms of what are favourable conditions for
Errol Moore
Apex , ISSUE 1, 4–16
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respiratory tract due to its availability, non-invasiveness, and the possibility of multiple repetitions.
Aim
The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness and the possible use of diagnostic transthoracic ultrasound of the respiratory tract to qualify patients for therapy and to monitor the effectiveness of physiotherapy in children after cardiac surgeries.
Materials and methods
A total of 103 patients after a series of congenital heart surgeries using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in the
Marcin Myszkowski
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 76, 17–23
Research Article
Autistic traits exist along a continuum that extends into social functioning in the general population, and they aggregate in the family members of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Quantitative measures are therefore essential when investigating the patterns of familiality of these traits. Prior studies have suggested differential inheritance patterns of autistic traits that depend on the cognitive level of the child with ASD as well as the family type.Our goal was to examine the
Katja Jussila,
Kristen Lyall,
Sanna Kuusikko-Gauffin,
Marja-Leena Mattila,
Rachel Pollock-Wurman,
Tuula Hurtig,
Leena Joskitt,
Risto Bloigu,
Hanna Ebeling,
Irma Moilanen,
David Pauls
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 2, 126–135
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Introduction
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined by the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as developmentally inappropriate inattention and impulsivity with or without hyperactivity (1). In the US 2.2 million school-age children, aged 6-11 (amounting to 8.9 percent of this age group) have a current diagnosis of ADHD. Two-thirds of these children are prescribed medication (2). In the Netherlands, it is unknown how many children are diagnosed with ADHD
Laura Batstra,
Linda Foget,
Caroline van Haeringen,
Sanne te Meerman,
Ernst Daniël Thoutenhoofd
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 1–9
Research Article
Background:The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) measures behavioral problems among children and adolescents. Prior research in Sweden has included child self-report or parent ratings from community or population data.Objective:To provide child-reported and parent-rated SDQ norms for 11- to 16-year-olds, as well as data on child–parent agreement and parental sociodemographic correlates: education, employment status, and quality of life.Method:A random population sample with 600
Bojing Liu,
Karin Engström,
Isabel Jadbäck,
Sara Ullman,
Anne H. Berman
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 13–27
Research Article
Gennaro Catone,
Simone Pisano,
Matthew Broome,
Juliana Fortes Lindau,
Antonio Pascotto,
Antonella Gritti
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 14–22
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into two study groups.
The study protocol was approved by Jagiellonian University Ethics Committee – the decision no. 122.6120.68.2015. The informed consent was signed by patients’ parents or legal guardians and by patients themselves if above 16 years of age.
Group 1 consisted of newly diagnosed children, who received EEN for the induction of remission. In this group, we collected two stool samples: the first one (N1) before any therapeutic intervention and the second (N2) 2 to 4 weeks after
KINGA KOWALSKA-DUPLAGA,
AGNIESZKA KRAWCZYK,
AGNIESZKA SROKA-OLEKSIAK,
DOMINIKA SALAMON,
ANDRZEJ WĘDRYCHOWICZ,
KRZYSZTOF FYDEREK,
TOMASZ GOSIEWSKI
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 1, 121–126
Article
Early intervention Orientation & Mobility (O&M) training is a key component of the Western Australian Department of Education’s Vision Education Service. Children who are blind or have vision impairments are introduced to O&M skills, including the long cane, as soon as they are able to walk. A description of the service is provided, with some basic concepts and ideas for O&M specialists working with very young children. A key factor in the success of this program is
Bronwen Scott, Grad. Cert. Vision Impairment (O&M)
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility , ISSUE 1, 70–72
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morbidity and mortality worldwide among children, even though there is a safe and effective live attenuated viral vaccine (Wolfson et al. 2009). In 2010, there were about 20 million measles infections reported with 0.14 million deaths (Simons et al. 2012). The death toll surged to approximately 0.16 million in 2011, with 95% of deaths reported from developing countries (WHO 2013). Presently, 45 million new measles cases were recorded, with one million deaths per year (Li et al. 2015). In 2011, measles
MUHAMMAD ILYAS,
SUMERA AFZAL,
JAMSHAID AHMAD,
SAAD ALGHAMDI,
MUHAMMAD KHURRAM
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 2, 177–184
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The Texas 2 STEPS Evaluation Tool was assessed for face validity. Thirty Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) piloted the tool while evaluating children under the age of five years. Each participant was asked to evaluate their comfort level working with this population and report the number of years’ experience they have working as a COMS. The majority of participants found the tool useful for assessing orientation and mobility (O&M) skills in children. The Texas 2
Tracy L. Hallak, M.Ed., TVI/COMS Instructor,
Luis E. Aguerrevere, Ph.D.
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility , ISSUE 1, 84–89
Research Article
Less is known about the effects of secondhand smoke (SHS) on mental health as compared with other medical disorders.The aims of this study were to examine the following: 1) the association of SHS exposure with childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) and disruptive disorders; and 2) the association of maternal recall of a child’s SHS exposure and that child’s exposure as measured by bioassay.Sixty children had their saliva collected and assayed for cotinine when they were 4 years old
Mini Tandon,
Christina N. Lessov-Schlaggar,
Rebecca Tillman,
Melbourne F. Hovell,
Joan Luby
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 37–40
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This article explores how involvement in an Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) programme in one New Zealand early childhood centre provides leadership opportunities for teachers and children and highlights the benefits of [re]connecting young children with nature on a regular basis. It focuses on teachers’ and parents’ views and perspectives on their participation in this nature-based education programme, specifically in regard to the leadership opportunities that the programme
Vicky Hill
Journal of Educational Leadership, Policy and Practice , ISSUE 1, 32–45
Article
The current role of the Orientation & Mobility (O&M) instructor routinely involves working with young children (birth to 6 years). The inclusion of this population to the caseload of O&M instructors brings with it unique challenges. Young children’s primary means of learning comes in the form of play, yet O&M traditionally tends to focus on skill specific instruction. For young children who are blind or vision impaired the ability to move out into space independently and
Kylie Wells, Dip. Tchg., Grad. Cert. Ed. Studies, M. Spec. Ed.
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility , ISSUE 1, 57–61
Research Article
cases, and the types of follow up were emphasized.The Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services provided an exception from the principle of informed consent so that this study could be conducted. We had access to the medical records of all children between the ages of 0 and 14 years old who were referred to the regional child abuse management unit in 2006 and 2007. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed.One hundred and six children were referred to the child abuse management unit
Hanne K. Greger,
Thomas Jozefiak,
Arne K. Myhre
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 2, 51–62
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). More than 40% of children with ADHD have at least one comorbid mental disorder (51), and children with ADHD are generally at higher risk for both internalizing problems (e.g., anxiety or depression) (52, 53) and externalizing problems (e.g., deficits in social communication) (44, 54). Swanson et al. (44) found that adolescent externalizing behavior mediated the link between childhood hyperactivity problems (ADHD) and young-adult non-suicidal self-harm whereas adolescent internalizing behavior
Therese A. Evald,
Bo Møhl
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 176–188
Research paper
Autism is characterized by impairment in reciprocal communication and speech, repetitive behaviors, and social communication. The genetic and environmental factors play roles in the pathogenesis of autism. It was recently shown that the genes involved in the folate/homocysteine pathway may be risk factors for autistic children. One of the genes that may be the risk factor for autism is Methionine synthase (MTR). MTR is responsible for the regeneration of methionine from homocysteine. The aim of
Rosa Haghiri,
Farhad Mashayekhi,
Elham Bidabadi,
Zivar Salehi
Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis , ISSUE 4, 318–323
Article
Distributed leadership that includes democratic practices can open spaces for children and their families to share their knowledge and skills and participate in everyday early childhood leadership activity. Drawing on the findings of a Masters thesis this article discusses how one kindergarten’s exploration of the local community has afforded insights into reframing leadership as an emerging social process whereby teachers, children and families are participants in an approach to
Linda Baxendine
Journal of Educational Leadership, Policy and Practice , ISSUE 1, 46–56
Research Article
Mixed sounds can be separated from multiple sound sources by utilizing a microphone array and signal processing. We believe that promotion of interest in this technique can lead to significant developments in future science and technology. Consequently, in order to experience this technique, we designed a language game for children called “KIKIWAKE 3D” that uses a sound source separation system with the aim of arousing children's interest in this technology. In this paper
Takahiro Nakadai,
Tomoki Taguchi,
Hiroshi Mizoguchi,
Ryohei Egusa,
Etsuji Yamaguchi,
Shigenori Inagaki,
Yoshiaki Takeda,
Miki Namatame,
Masanori Sugimoto,
Fusako Kusunoki
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems , ISSUE 5, 1–4
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to avoid serious complications. Although DSM-5 (1) has no separate criteria for child and adolescent catatonia, it is challenging to identify adolescent catatonia in the early stages because its presentation might be different from adult catatonia, and it can be complicated by an existing developmental disorder. The commonly used scale for adults, Bush Francis Catatonia Rating scale (BFCRS), has also been used widely in children and adolescents (5). Cohen incorporated some changes in BFCRS to
Pravesh Kumar,
Deepak Kumar
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 135–138
Research Article
The aim of this paper is to describe early childhood teachers’ perspectives on giftedness based on data collected during research for a doctoral thesis. The perspectives of early childhood teachers in particular can reflect how the New Zealand government and society value gifted and twice-exceptional children. The data collected suggest that, from the perspectives of the early childhood teachers in this study, the New Zealand Government and teachers are not explicitly aware of the special
Melanie Wong
Apex , ISSUE 1, 46–58
Article
The Mta antigen is a low-frequency red blood cell (RBC) surface antigen and is an established antigen of the MNSs blood group system. There has been one report of anti-Mta –induced hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) in the literature to date. We describe a family in which three children were affected by neonatal anemia. The clinical and hematologic findings were consistent with HDN, despite repeatedly negative direct antiglobulin tests (DAT) on cord RBCs. Serologic investigations
Carol C. Cheung,
Daniel Challis,
George Fisher,
Susan J. Russell,
Andrew Davis,
Hayley Bruce,
Julie Watt,
Beng H. Chong
Immunohematology , ISSUE 2, 37–39
research-article
Introduction
Many children who are referred to psychiatric services have difficulties in communicating effectively in daily life and talking about their problems. The results of several international studies indicate a higher prevalence of language difficulties among children with mental health problems and that these difficulties often remain undiscovered unless specific assessments of language and communication are done (1). Cohen et al. (2) found undiagnosed language problems in 40% of their
Edel Brenne,
Tormod Rimehaug
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 3–12
research-article
Introduction
Pediatric bipolar (BP) disorder is a prevalent and highly morbid disorder estimated to afflict up to 2% of youth worldwide (1, 2). Youth afflicted with BP disorder are at high risk for a wide range of adverse outcomes including psychiatric hospitalizations, substance use disorders and suicidality (3–7). However, because the diagnosis of pediatric BP disorder requires a level of clinical expertise that is not readily available, improved efforts to help identify children who may have
Amy Yule,
Maura Fitzgerald,
Timothy Wilens,
Janet Wozniak,
K. Yvonne Woodworth,
Alexa Pulli,
Mai Uchida,
Stephen V. Faraone,
Joseph Biederman
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology
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Research Article
Parental rearing practices such as over-involvement are associated with childhood anxiety; however, little is known about the contribution of parental perceptions to child anxiety. This study explores the relationship between maternal and paternal perceptions of parenting and childhood anxiety. The perceived rearing behaviors and parental sense of competence (i.e., satisfaction and efficacy) of the parents of anxious children (n = 59) were compared with those of a non-clinical control sample (n
Barbara H. Esbjørn,
Ida D. Caspersen,
Mikael J. Sømhovd,
Sonja Breinholst,
Marie Louise Reinholdt-Dunne
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 3, 115–123
Article
Historically, acute infections by Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) were not considered problematic in children and adults. Congenital infections caused concern due to effects on the developing foetus. Unless severe, symptoms such as chorioretinitis often only appeared later with periodic reactivation of chronic infection. Current thinking about the role of T. gondii has changed substantially. Researchers now believe that acute infections in children and adults, and their periodic reactivation once
Michael G. Gleeson, B. App. Sc., (Phty), M. Spec. Ed.
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility , ISSUE 1, 73–78
research-article
Introduction
Scleroderma is a rheumatic disease that affects both children and adults, with the estimated annual incidence rate of 1.4–5.6 per 100.000 in adults, and 1–3 per 100.000 children(1,2). Juvenile scleroderma (JS) is a rare, chronic disease with an autoimmune background that affects the connective tissue by excessive collagen production(3). Girls are nearly 4 times more frequently affected than boys(4). There are two main types of JS: juvenile localized scleroderma (jLS) and juvenile
Marta Idzior,
Maria Sotniczuk,
Emil Michalski,
Piotr Gietka,
Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 83, 311–317
Research Article
Carola Sampson
Apex , ISSUE 1, 37–46
Research Article
Rotavirus infections are a leading cause of severe gastroenteritis in children under five years of age. Before the introduction of vaccination for rotavirus,100–150 million cases of infections were recorded globally, resulting in 500 000 deaths. The first rotavirus vaccines were designed in the 1980s. In 2007, two oral rotavirus vaccines containing live attenuated strains were registered in Europe: the monovalent vaccine Rotarix (RV1) and the pentavalent vaccine Rotateq (RV5). The
Marta Prygiel,
Klaudia Brodzik,
Aldon Wiatrzyk,
Małgorzata Główka,
Katarzyna Woźnica,
Karol Wdowiak,
Urszula Czajka,
Aleksandra A. Zasada
Postępy Mikrobiologii - Advancements of Microbiology , ISSUE 4, –
Case report
Evaluation of a patient prompted the systematic review of causes of abrupt onset anemia in children and the development of a protocol for the immunohematologic workup of such cases. The patient, a 3- year-old boy, presented to our institution two weeks following a viral illness with gross hematuria, jaundice, and severe anemia (hematocrit 14.5%). He was found to have a positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) due to primarily complement sensitization (2+) with smaller amounts of IgG (weak). A
Linda A. Chambers
Immunohematology , ISSUE 3, 108–111
Research Article
There is some debate regarding the utility of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) subtypes as currently defined. Differences in co-occurring psychopathology among subtypes would support the validity of subtype definitions. To explore how ADHD subtype relates to co-occurring psychopathology in a large population-based sample of children and adolescents (n=5744). Parents completed the Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD-symptoms and Normal behavior (SWAN) questionnaire, the Child
Angela M. Reiersen,
Alexandre A. Todorov
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 3–13
Review
Juvenile spondyloarthritis may be present in at least 3 subtypes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis according to the classification of the International League of Associations for Rheumatology. By contrast with spondyloarthritis in adults, juvenile spondyloarthritis starts with inflammation of peripheral joints and entheses in the majority of children, whereas sacroiliitis and spondylitis may develop many years after the disease onset. Peripheral joint involvement makes it difficult to
Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska,
Iris Eshed,
Lennart Jans,
Nele Herregods,
James Teh,
Jelena Vojinovic
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 74, 224–233
Case report
The term hikikomori describes a specific form of social withdrawal that can be observed in children, adolescents, and young adults. Epidemiological research studies have shown that this condition is comorbid with a psychopathological disorder only in 50% of all cases. Many young people in a state of withdrawal do not show symptoms ascribable to already known diagnostic parameters. The authors, psychologist, and psychiatrist at the UFSMIA (Functional Mental Health Unit for Children and
Fiorenzo Ranieri,
Luciano Luccherino
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , ISSUE 1, 72–79