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Prevalence of Mental Health Diagnoses Among Early Adolescents Before and During Foster Care J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Toria Herd, Lindsey Palmer, Sarah Font
Objective: This study aimed to characterize the rates and types of diagnosed mental health (MH) disorders among children and adolescents before and during foster care (FC) overall and by race and ethnicity. Methods: We used population-based linked administrative data of medical assistance (public insurance) claims records and child protective services data from a cohort of early adolescents who entered
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Participation in an Attachment-Based Home Visiting Program Is Associated with Lower Child Salivary C-Reactive Protein Levels at Follow-Up J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Amalia Londoño Tobón, Eileen Condon, Arietta Slade, Margaret L. Holland, Linda C. Mayes, Lois S. Sadler
Objective: Exposure to early childhood adversity is associated with an increased risk for physiological disruption, including increased inflammation. Early interventions that support the mother-child relationship have been shown to potentially buffer negative psychosocial outcomes related to early adversity, but it is unclear whether these interventions have long-term biological effects. We evaluated
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses: Safety and Efficacy of Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Courtney A. Zulauf-McCurdy, Patrick A. LaCount, Christopher R. Shelton, Anne S. Morrow, Xin A. Zhao, Douglas Russell, Margaret H. Sibley, L. Eugene Arnold
Objective: Complementary and alternative treatments (CATs) for ADHD have proliferated over the past decade; however, their safety and efficacy remain uncertain. We completed a systematic review and meta-analyses across CAT domains. Methods: Systematic search and data extraction identified randomized controlled trials for pediatric ADHD (ages 3–19 years) that included probably blind ADHD symptom outcome
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Descriptive Analysis of Documentation Time for the National Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Physician Workforce Using a Commercial Electronic Health Record System J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Rohan Patel, Yumei Yang, Feng-Chang Lin, Amanda Shumaker, Patricia Nash, Amy Newmeyer, Rebecca Baum, Jeffrey Hoffman
Objective: The national developmental-behavioral pediatric (DBP) workforce struggles to meet current service demands because of several factors. Lengthy and inefficient documentation processes are likely to contribute to service demand challenges, but DBP documentation patterns have not been sufficiently studied. Identifying clinical practice patterns may inform strategies to address documentation
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Executive Functioning, Language, and Behavioral Abilities Related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Down Syndrome J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Amanallah Soltani, Emily K. Schworer, Raouf Amin, Emily K. Hoffman, Anna J. Esbensen
Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent among individuals with Down syndrome (DS), and the nonphysiological consequences of OSA require examination to inform treatment planning. This study aimed to investigate the association between OSA and aspects of language, executive functioning, behavioral, social abilities, and sleep problems in youth with DS aged 6 to 17 years. Methods:
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Pilot Trial of a Peer-to-Peer Psychoeducational Intervention for Parents of Black Children Awaiting a Developmental Evaluation J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Sarah Dababnah, Charina Reyes, Irang Kim, Deborah G. Badawi, Yoonzie Chung, Wendy E. Shaia
Objective: This study examined the short-term impact on child, family, and parent outcomes of a peer-to-peer psychoeducational intervention, Parents Taking Action (PTA) for Black families of children awaiting developmental-behavioral pediatric evaluations. Methods: We targeted parents and other primary caregivers of Black children aged 8 years or younger awaiting a developmental or autism evaluation
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Improving Access to Diagnostic Evaluations for Developmental Disabilities Through an Initial Assessment Model J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-26 Lindsey DeVries, Jack Dempsey, Rebecca Wilson
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate a novel model of care to improve access to diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental delays for school-age children. Methods: An “initial assessment” (IA) model for children aged 7 to 9 years was implemented at a large regional pediatric hospital. Referral patterns and the number of patients evaluated with the IA model were obtained
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Newborn Screening Conditions: Early Intervention and Probability of Developmental Delay J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Elizabeth Reynolds, Sheresa Blanchard, Elizabeth Jalazo, Pranesh Chakraborty, Donald B. Jr Bailey
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to explore which newborn screening (NBS) conditions are automatically eligible for early intervention (EI) across states and to determine the extent to which each disorder should automatically qualify for EI because of a high probability of developmental delay. Methods: We examined each state's EI eligibility policy and reviewed the literature documenting
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Association Between Positive Childhood Experiences and Childhood Flourishing Among US Children J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Elizabeth Crouch, Elizabeth Radcliff, Monique J. Brown, Peiyin Hung
Objective: There has been limited research examining the fostering of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) that could promote flourishing among children. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between 7 selected PCEs and the outcome of flourishing, among a nationally based population-level survey sample of children aged 6 to 17 years. Methods: Data were drawn from the 2018 to 2019
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Stimulant Medication Treatment in Children with Congenital Heart Disease and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Cardiovascular Outcomes J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Pon Trairatvorakul, Jareen Meinzen-Derr, Haleh Heydarian, Karen Mason, Julia S. Anixt
Objective: Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The aim of this study was to determine whether children with CHD and ADHD clinically treated with stimulant medication were at increased risk for changes in cardiovascular parameters or death compared with CHD-matched controls. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study
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Family Perspectives on In-Home Multimodal Longitudinal Data Collection for Children Who Function Across the Developmental Spectrum J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Katelynn E. Boerner, Leora Pearl-Dowler, Liisa Holsti, Marie-Noelle Wharton, Harold Siden, Tim F. Oberlander
Objective: Quality child health research requires multimodal, multi-informant, longitudinal tools for data collection to ensure a holistic description of real-world health, function, and well-being. Although advances have been made, the design of these tools has not typically included community input from families with children whose function spans the developmental spectrum. Methods: We conducted
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Duration of Breastfeeding and Supportive Paternal Caregiving in Early Childhood and the Potential Mediating Function of Maternal Caregiving J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Julia S. Feldman, Brianna N. Natale, Daniel S. Shaw, Kristin Berg Nordahl, Harald Janson, Ane Nærde
Objective: Supportive paternal caregiving is influenced by contextual factors, including maternal caregiving behaviors. Although longer periods of breastfeeding have been found to be associated with higher levels of maternal supportive parenting, it remains unknown whether the benefits of breastfeeding also extend to fathers' supportive caregiving. This study tested the indirect relation between the
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Associations Between Technology Use, Responsive Feeding, and Child Temperament Among Prior Prenatal Intervention Participants J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-04 Alison K. Ventura, Chantelle N. Hart, Suzanne Phelan, Elissa Jelalian, Rena R. Wing
Objectives: The primary objective was to examine associations between mothers' television and mobile device (TV/MD) use and responsive feeding during an observed mother-toddler mealtime interaction. The secondary objective was to assess whether dimensions of child temperament were associated with mothers' TV/MD use. Methods: Participants from a prenatal lifestyle intervention trial to prevent excess
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Lifetime Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders in Adolescents with Unexplained Weight Loss, Underweight, or Poor Appetite J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-04 Micaela A. Witte, Cynthia Harbeck Weber, Jocelyn Lebow, Allison LeMahieu, Jennifer Geske, Nathaniel Witte, Stephen Whiteside, Katie Loth, Leslie Sim
Background: When adolescents present with symptoms of unexplained weight loss, underweight, or poor appetite, eating disorders (EDs) are commonly on the list of differential diagnoses. However, the relationship of these symptoms to other psychiatric disorders is often less clear. Methods: Using the Rochester Epidemiology Project database, a retrospective cohort study of adolescents (13–18 years)
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Through the Webcam: Impact of Telehealth on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric Fellowship Training J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-04 Kimberly T. Hung, Jacqueline M. Branch, Mark D. McManus, Miraides Brown, Diane L. Langkamp
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine how fellowship program directors (PDs) and their fellows perceived the impact of telehealth on fellowship education in developmental behavioral pediatrics (DBP) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Two surveys were designed targeting DBP PDs and fellows and were distributed by e-mail from January to May 2021. Surveys consisted of closed-ended
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Considerations in the Management of Functional Neurological Disorders in Patients with Hearing Loss J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-04 Amal Abu Libdeh, Leen Alkalbani, Daniel Freedman, Julio Quezada, Sarah S. Nyp
CASE: Adam is a 14-year-old adolescent boy with hearing loss who presented to the pediatric neurology clinic accompanied by his father for evaluation of new-onset left hand tremor for a duration of 1 month. An American Sign Language interpreter was present and used throughout the visit. Adam has bilateral sensorineural hearing loss related to premature birth at 28 weeks' gestation. He uses sign language
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ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Autism STAT: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study of Community-Based Primary Care Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Kristin Sohl, Leeore Levinstein, Alexandra James, Sophia Greer, Katrina Boles, Alicia Brewer Curran, Melissa Mahurin, Micah O. Mazurek, Valeria Nanclares
Objective: Children can be reliably diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by a highly trained clinician as early as 12 to 24 months of age, but recent estimates indicate that the average age of diagnosis is 4.4 years. We hypothesized that trained primary care physicians and practitioners can reliably and accurately diagnose children 14 to 48 months with unambiguous symptoms of ASD. Methods:
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Quality of Life and Family Impact in Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Co-occurring Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Cara Soccorso, Anna Milliken, Margaret Hojlo, Katherine Pawlowski, Sarah Weas, Georgios Sideridis, Nicole Baumer
Objective: Families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders have developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional needs that affect quality of life (QoL). This study assesses the validity and utility of a caregiver QoL measure; characterizes QoL in families with children with Down syndrome (DS), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and a dual diagnosis of DS and ASD (DS + ASD); and compares and explores
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Detection of Speech-Language Delay in the Primary Care Setting: An Electronic Health Record Investigation J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Catherine Frelinger, Rebecca M. Gardner, Lynne C. Huffman, Emily E. Whitgob, Heidi M. Feldman, Yair Bannett
Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the rate and age at first identification of speech-language delay in relation to child sociodemographic variables among a pediatric primary care network. Methods: We analyzed a deidentified data set of electronic health records of children aged 1- to 5-years-old seen between 2015 and 2019 at 10 practices of a community-based pediatric primary health
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Parental Perspectives on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Infant, Child, and Adolescent Development J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Brittany J. Raffa, William J. Heerman, Jacarra Lampkin, Eliana M. Perrin, Kori B. Flower, Alan M. Delamater, H. Shonna Yin, Russell L. Rothman, Lee Sanders, Samantha Schilling
Objective: The purpose of this study is to understand how families from diverse sociodemographic backgrounds perceived the impact of the pandemic on the development of their children. Methods: We used a multimethod approach guided by Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, which identifies 5 developmental systems (micro, meso, exo, macro, and chrono). Semistructured interviews were conducted
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Mental Health of Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity During COVID-19 J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Emmanuel Aryee, James M. Perrin, Sandra Clancy, Caitlin Merrill, Marjorie Curran, Nicolas M. Oreskovic
Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between mental health and financial burden among caregivers of children with medical complexity (CMC) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey on the mental health and financial burden of caregivers of CMC from April 2020 to April 2021. The study sample included 70 caregivers. We analyzed the
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Quality of Social Relationships with Parents and Peers in Adolescents Born Extremely Preterm J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 H. Gerry Taylor, Kristen R. Hoskinson, Daphne M. Vrantsidis, Nori Mercuri Minich, Tyler Busch, Timothy Horn, Whitney I. Mattson, Eric E. Nelson
Objective: Adolescents born extremely preterm (EPT, gestational age [GA] <28 weeks) are at higher risk for problems in peer socialization than those born full-term (FT, GA >36 weeks). This study was designed to examine the possibility that adolescents born EPT may also have difficulty in transitioning from parents to peers for socialization, a process referred to as “social reorienting.” A secondary
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Decisional Regret Among Caregivers of Infants with Differences of Sex Development Reared as Male J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Rachel S. Fisher, Taylor M. Datillo, Laurence S. Baskin, Earl Y. Cheng, Thomas Kolon, Natalie J. Nokoff, Dix P. Poppas, Kristy J. Reyes, Larry L. Mullins, Amy B. Wisniewski
Objective: Differences of sex development (DSD) are congenital conditions in which individuals are discordant in their chromosomal, phenotypic, and/or gonadal sex. Treatment of DSD can involve surgical intervention to external genitalia to make anatomy seem male-typical (i.e., male genitoplasty). Caregiver-perceived decisional regret regarding young boys with DSD was explored quantitatively and qualitatively
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Association Between Maternal Postnatal Depression and Offspring Anxiety and Depression in Adolescence and Young Adulthood: A Meta-Analysis J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Tamara Chithiramohan, Guy D. Eslick
Objective: Postnatal depression (PND) is common, with an incidence of 10% to 20% in new mothers. Studies have identified an association between maternal PND and adverse childhood effects. Fewer studies have explored the risk of psychiatric disorders in adolescence and adulthood. Methods: MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, and EmCare were searched. Studies evaluating the association between maternal
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Challenging Case: Leveraging Community Partnerships to Address Barriers to Care for Students with Autism J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Natalie Cerda, Meredith Brinster, Caroline Turner, Jeffrey D. Shahidullah, Marilyn Augustyn
CASE: Sam is an 11-year-old young boy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), unspecified anxiety disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, combined presentation. He was initially diagnosed with ASD at 6 years of age after evaluation by a developmental-behavioral (DB) pediatrician. He presents to the DB pediatrics clinic to reestablish care. He established care with psychiatry 5 months
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Parent-Reported Caregiving Roles of Siblings of Children with Inborn Errors of Metabolism J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-23 Madeleine A. Granovetter, Sydney Sumrall, Dawn Lea, Shani Gelles, Laura M. Koehly
Objectives: Research examining sibling caregiving contributions to medically complex pediatric patients, including those with inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs), is limited. We assess caregiving roles and attributes of siblings and hypothesize that there will be differences in parent-reported contributions among siblings of children with IEMs and siblings of typically developing (TD) children. Study
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Growth Trajectories in Stimulant-Treated Children Ages 6 to 12: An Electronic Medical Record Analysis J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Joseph Biederman, Maura DiSalvo, Allison Green, Chloe Hutt Vater, Haley Driscoll, Stephen V. Faraone
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate growth trajectories in stimulant-exposed and stimulant-unexposed children using electronic medical record data from a large health care organization attending to moderating effects of the magnitude of exposure to stimulants, sex, and race. Methods: Weight, height, body mass index (BMI), prescription, and sociodemographic information were extracted
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Feasibility and Acceptability of an Online Family Literacy Program in an Under-Resourced Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Yewoon Choi, Nila Uthirasamy, David Córdoba, Lesley Mandel Morrow, Silvia Perez-Cortes, Usha Ramachandran, Shilpa Pai, Daniel Lima, Patricia A. Shelton, Manuel E. Jimenez
Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an online family literacy program (FLP) among low-income Latino families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We conducted a mixed methods pilot study. Latino parent-child dyads participated in an 8-week online FLP conducted on video conferencing software, developed through a cross-sector health care-education
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Access to Care After Autism Diagnosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Quality Improvement Project J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Jessica Landau-Taylor, Christine McGivney, Audrey Christiansen
Objective: The aim of this study was to identify barriers and improve access to services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Sixty-two patients diagnosed with ASD between March 23 and June 30, 2020, at a large urban safety net hospital were identified by chart review. Patients were called from January to March 2021 and queried regarding
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Disruption to Education During COVID-19: School Nonacademic Factors Are Associated with Children's Mental Health J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Kimberley C. Tsujimoto, Katherine Tombeau Cost, Kaitlyn Laforge-Mackenzie, Evdokia Anagnostou, Catherine S Birken, Alice Charach, Suneeta Monga, Elizabeth Kelley, Rob Nicolson, Stelios Georgiadis, Nicole Lee, Konstantin Osokin, Christie Burton, Jennifer Crosbie, Daphne Korczak
Objective: Few studies have examined aspects of the school environment, beyond modality, as contributors to child and youth mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. We investigated associations between nonacademic school experiences and children's mental health. Methods: Parents of children ages 6 to 18 years completed online surveys about school experiences (November 2020) and mental health
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Impact of COVID-19 on Families with Children: Examining Sociodemographic Differences J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Tre D. Gissandaner, Crystal S. Lim, Dustin E. Sarver, Dustin Brown, Russell McCulloh, Lacy Malloch, Robert D. Annett
Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated differences related to employment and family psychological health. However, empirical evidence examining COVID-19–linked differences concerning children and families remains scant. This study addresses this gap by examining sociodemographic differences associated with COVID-19 on family access to resources and family psychological health. Method: A
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Psychosocial, Medical, and Demographic Variables Associated with Parent Mealtime Behavior in Young Children Recently Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Caroline Gonynor, Christine Wang, Carrie Tully, Maureen Monaghan, Randi Streisand, Marisa E. Hilliard
Objective: Managing young children's mealtime concerns can be challenging after type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis because of developmental factors and diabetes management demands. To identify potential intervention targets, we evaluated medical, psychosocial, and demographic factors in relation to parents' engagement in problem mealtime behaviors (e.g., pressure to eat, restriction). Method: Parents
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“Knowledge is Power”: Parent Views on the Benefits of Early Diagnosis and Awareness of Sex Chromosome Multisomy Among Pediatric Professionals J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Kirsten A. Riggan, Brianna Gross, Sharron Close, Abigail Steinberg, Megan A. Allyse
Objective: Pediatric diagnoses of sex chromosome multisomies (SCMs) have increased as genetic testing has expanded. However, depending on SCM presentation, there may be significant delays between symptom recognition and diagnosis. We conducted a survey of parents of children diagnosed with SCMs to understand their experiences receiving an SCM diagnosis and their support needs. Methods: We conducted
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Addressing Self-Injurious Behavior in the Medically Complex Child: Identifying the Root Cause vs Blocking Resulting Behavior J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Christina Low Kapalu, Amornluck Krasaelap, Sarah S. Nyp
CASE: Gillian is a 7-year-old nonverbal, internationally adopted girl with significant visual impairment (sees shadows and objects with high contrast), moderate-severe hearing loss, autism spectrum disorder, profound intellectual disability, and a seizure disorder. She resided in an orphanage until age 4 years when she was adopted by her mother. She is referred to the multidisciplinary team in de
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An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Brandon S. Aylward, Halim Abbas, Sharief Taraman, Carmela Salomon, Diana Gal-Szabo, Colleen Kraft, Louis Ehwerhemuepha, Anthony Chang, Dennis P. Wall
Technological breakthroughs, together with the rapid growth of medical information and improved data connectivity, are creating dramatic shifts in the health care landscape, including the field of developmental and behavioral pediatrics. While medical information took an estimated 50 years to double in 1950, by 2020, it was projected to double every 73 days. Artificial intelligence (AI)–powered health
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Food Insecurity and Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents: Does Federal Nutrition Assistance Act as a Buffer? J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Miranda L. Frank, Amy. F. Sato
Objective: Food insecurity has been associated with a variety of adverse outcomes in adolescents. However, further research is needed to elucidate whether adolescent self-report food insecurity contributes to depressive symptoms. This study examined the (1) association between food insecurity and depressive symptoms and (2) moderating role of federal nutrition assistance in a nonclinical sample of
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Prospective Associations Between Preschool Exposure to Violent Televiewing and Psychosocial and Academic Risks in Early Adolescent Boys and Girls J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Linda S. Pagani, Jessica Bernard, Caroline Fitzpatrick
Objective: Risks of early exposure to media violence remain unclear. This study examines typical early childhood violent media exposure and subsequent psychosocial and academic risks. Methods: Our longitudinal birth cohort comprised 978 girls and 998 boys. Child-reported and teacher-reported measures of adjustment at age 12 years were linearly regressed on parent-reported televised violence exposure
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Identifying Components of Autism Friendly Health Care: An Exploratory Study Using a Modified Delphi Method J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Belinda O'Hagan, Shari B. Krauss, Alexander J. Friedman, Lauren Bartolotti, Oluwatobi Abubakare, Sarabeth Broder-Fingert, Marilyn Augustyn
Objectives: Autistic individuals report lower health care satisfaction. However, there is currently no set of “best practice” standards about caring for autistic individuals. In this exploratory study, we aim to identify features of Autism Friendly practice according to a sample consisting of mainly professionals whose interests include autism using a modified 3-round Delphi—a method that identifies
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Addressing Suicide Risk in Primary Care: Cost Savings Associated with Diverting Patients From Emergency Departments J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Kathryn Mancini, Brittany R. Myers, Julie Pajek, Lisa Ramirez, Terry Stancin
Introduction: Integrating behavioral health into primary care ambulatory clinics can improve management of patients presenting with suicidality in medical practices. To date, financial outcomes associated with managing suicidality in integrated care have not been documented. Objective: This study sought to evaluate both course of treatment (e.g., the patient is discharged home and referred to emergency
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Potential Points of Intervention to Minimize the Impact of Parents' Adverse Childhood Experiences on Child Mental Health J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Gretchen J. R. Buchanan, Allan D. Tate, Andrew Barnes, Amanda C. Trofholz, Jerica M. Berge
Objective: Children of parents who experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are at elevated risk for mental health (MH) issues. The goal of this study was to explore the relationships between parent ACEs and child MH and to identify potential mediators and points of psychosocial intervention. Methods: Participants were 1307 children aged 5 to 9 years from diverse backgrounds and their primary
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Family Quality of Life in Children with Severe or Profound Disability: Home Versus Residential Care J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Yael Karni-Visel, Kareem Nasser, Hofit Manishevitch, Sahar Akrt, Mitchell Schertz
Background: Most children with severe and profound intellectual disability (SPID) are cared for in their homes, according to current recommendations. Yet, their families face marked emotional, health, and economic challenges. Aims: The aim of this study was to examine family quality of life (FQOL) along with psychological and health factors among families who raise children with SPID at home versus
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Improving Developmental Screening and Supporting Families with Paid Parent Partners J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Debbie G. Badawi, Josie Thomas, Pattie Archuleta, Stacy Taylor, Meredith Pyle
Objective: The primary goals of the project were to improve rates of developmental screening and appropriate referral for atypical screens for children from birth to 3 years in participating practices and to integrate parent partners (PPs) into primary care. Method: Parents' Place of Maryland, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, developed a quality improvement project to improve
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Research Gaps in Fragile X Syndrome: An Updated Literature Review to Inform Clinical and Public Health Practice J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Melissa Raspa, Anne Wheeler, Katherine C. Okoniewski, Anne Edwards, Samantha Scott
Objective: The phenotypic impact of fragile X syndrome (FXS) has been well-documented since the discovery of the fragile X messenger ribonucleoprotein 1 gene 30 years ago. However, gaps remain in clinical and public health research. The purpose of this literature review was to determine the extent to which these gaps have been addressed and identify targeted areas of future research. Methods: We
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Implementing the Get SET Early Model in a Community Setting to Lower the Age of ASD Diagnosis J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Christopher J. Smith, Stephen James, Erica Skepnek, Eileen Leuthe, Lisa Elder Outhier, Delia Avelar, Cynthia Carter Barnes, Elizabeth Bacon, Karen Pierce
Objective: The objective of this study was to implement a validated, university-based early detection program, the Get SET Early model, in a community-based setting. Get SET was developed to improve Screening, Evaluation, and Treatment referral practices. Specifically, its purpose was to lower the age of diagnosis and enable toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to begin treatment by 36 months
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Black Families' Experiences of Developmental Screening: Review of Well-Child Visits to Inform Enhanced Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk Assessment J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Amy S. Weitlauf, Alison Vehorn, Alexandra Miceli, Theodora Pinnock, Yewande Dada, Jeffrey Hine, Zachary Warren
Objective: Black families face barriers to early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Most work emphasizes systemic delays to diagnosis rather than how existing screening procedures may affect identification. Our goal was to examine pediatric care visits in which screening was most likely to occur to document behaviors of parents and providers. Methods: We examined 18- to 36-month primary
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Description of Audiologic, Developmental, Ophthalmologic, and Neurologic Diagnoses at a Primary Care Clinic for Children in Foster Care J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Melissa Reynoso, Jill McLeigh, Lauren Q. Malthaner, Kimberly E. Stone
Objectives: This study aimed to describe the prevalence of medically diagnosed audiologic, developmental, ophthalmologic, and neurologic conditions in a foster care primary care clinic and to identify any associations among these diagnoses and patient characteristics, placement type, and maltreatment type. Methods: This study used the electronic medical records for patients (n = 4977), aged 0 to
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children with Developmental Disabilities: Survey of New York State Parents' Willingness and Concerns J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Karen Bonuck, Suzannah Iadarola, Qi Gao, Joanne F. Siegel
Objective: While 1 in 6 US children have a developmental disability (DD), and such children are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, little is known about their vaccination status. We surveyed New York State parents of children with DDs to ascertain willingness and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Methods: An online survey was distributed to statewide DD networks from June to September 2021
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A Population-Based Study of Associations Among Child Screen Media Use, Social-Contextual Factors, and School Readiness J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Shayl F. Griffith, Yuxi Qiu
Objective: Results of studies examining relations between child media use and school readiness have been inconsistent. Importantly, studies often focus on a single outcome domain (e.g., academic, social, or behavioral), making the comparison of relative importance difficult; fail to account for confounding variables; and fail to investigate social-contextual moderators. This study investigated relations
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Anxiety, Depression, and Social Skills in Girls with Fragile X Syndrome: Understanding the Cycle to Improve Outcomes J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Amy A. Lightbody, Kristi L. Bartholomay, Tracy L. Jordan, Cindy H. Lee, Jonas G. Miller, Allan L. Reiss
Objective: Female patients with fragile X syndrome (FXS), a genetic condition associated with a mutation in the FMR1 gene, are at significantly elevated risk for developing anxiety and depression. This study is designed to better understand these symptoms in school-age girls, particularly as they relate to age, social skills, and functional outcomes. Methods: We compared 58 girls aged 6 to 16 years
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Child Media Use During COVID-19: Associations with Contextual and Social-Emotional Factors J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Tiffany Munzer, Chioma Torres, Sarah E. Domoff, Kimberley J. Levitt, Harlan McCaffery, Alexandria Schaller, Jenny S. Radesky
Objective: The aim of this study was to test associations between (1) contextual factors and types of digital media use and (2) types of digital media use and children's social-emotional and sleep outcomes during COVID-19. Methods: In February to March 2021, 303 parents of elementary schoolers participated in this cross-sectional survey gathering information on demographics, child school format,
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Relationships Among Parenting Stress and Well-Being, COVID-19 Information Management, and Children's COVID-19 Fear J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Dianna M. Boone, Sarah Stromberg, Alyssa Fritz, Juventino Hernandez Rodriguez, Samantha Gregus, Melissa A. Faith
Objective: During the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers who are facing high stress levels and decreased emotional well-being may parent their children differently. Certain children are experiencing greater fear in response to COVID-19, and research is needed to identify parenting behaviors significantly linked with children's COVID-19 fear. The purpose of this article was to evaluate whether the association
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Supporting Reading Aloud Beginning Prenatally and in Early Infancy: A Randomized Trial in Brazil J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Luciane R. Piccolo, João Batista Araujo Oliveira, Guilherme Hirata, Walfrido Duarte Neto, Alan L. Mendelsohn
Objective: A previous study of a reading aloud intervention in Brazil, called Universidade do Bebê (UBB), demonstrated impacts on parenting and child outcomes for families with toddlers and preschoolers, even for parents with low literacy, and cognitive stimulation mediated effects on child outcomes. In a new study, we sought to determine whether similar results would be found when UBB was provided
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Differential Contributions of Parental Warmth and Mindfulness to Child Executive Function and Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Management J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Anna J. Yeo, Victoria Ledsham, Leslie F. Halpern, Betty Lin, Linda Riddick, Daniela Sima, Kristine M. Wohlfahrt, Nancy Jones
Objective: Positive parenting (e.g., parental warmth, mindful parenting) has been posited to promote effective pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) management. This promotive effect may partly be conferred by fostering child self-regulatory development, such as executive function (EF). However, no research has examined whether better child EF serves as a mechanism underlying associations between
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Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and the Quality of Maternal-Child Interactions in Mothers of Preterm Infants J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Mei Elansary, Barry Zuckerman, Gregory Patts, Jocelyn Antonio, Linda C. Mayes, Michael Silverstein
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine associations between maternal trauma exposure, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and directly observed maternal-child interactions among a diverse cohort of mother-preterm infant dyads at 12-month corrected age. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study. Maternal trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress symptoms were measured using the Modified
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Survey of Well-Being of Young Children (SWYC): Preliminary Norms for Screening for Developmental Delay in Brazilian Children Younger than 65 Months J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Marina Aguiar Pires Guimarães, Lívia de Castro Magalhães, Rafaela Silva Moreira, Francilena Ribeiro Bessa, Claudia Regina Lindgren Alves
Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of the Developmental Milestones Questionnaire of the Survey of Wellbeing of Young Children Brazilian version (DM-SWYC-BR) and establish the preliminary norms to identify suspected developmental delay in Brazilian children up to 65 months. Methods: A psychometric study was conducted on 1535 children from 3 Brazilian
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Novel Neurocognitive Profile in a Minority of Boys with 47,XXY (Klinefelter Syndrome) J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Carole A. Samango-Sprouse, Mary P. Hamzik, Kosar Khaksari, Michaela R. Brooks, Teresa Sadeghin, Andrea L. Gropman
Introduction: 47,XXY, also known as Klinefelter syndrome, is the most commonly occurring sex chromosomal variation (1:660). The neurocognitive profile of boys with 47,XXY, in addition to verbal abilities, language skills, and general intelligence, has been explored in this study. Methods: Fifty-five participants with 47,XXY were segregated into groups according to their performance on the Wechsler
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A Road Map for Academic Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Practices to Increase Access J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Dinah L. Godwin, Jennifer Cervantes, Jennifer Y. Torres, Kathryn K. Ostermaier, Leandra N. Berry, Robert G. Voigt
There are currently at least 19 million children and adolescents in the United States with disorders of development (learning disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disabilities, autism, motor incoordination/cerebral palsy, etc.) and only approximately 800 board-certified developmental-behavioral pediatricians (DBPs) practicing nationally. Given the astronomical mismatch
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Perinatal Physiological and Psychological Risk Factors and Childhood Sleep Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Ying Dai, Kimberly Kovach Trout, Jianghong Liu
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of maternal physiological and psychological factors during pregnancy and after birth on infant and children's sleep outcomes. Methods: Six databases were searched from inception to April 2021. Longitudinal studies that investigated the association of risk factors during and after pregnancy and children's sleep-related outcomes
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Skipping the Line: Inequality in Access to Developmental-Behavioral Care J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Shawna McCafferty, Silvia Pereira-Smith, Anson J. Koshy, Purnima Valdez, Sarah S. Nyp
CASE: The mother of an 18-month-old boy contacted the developmental and behavioral pediatrics clinic to request an evaluation because of concerns that her son is not using any words and only recently began walking. The child's mother became upset when she was notified that the clinic policy requires receipt of a formal request for evaluation from the primary care physician and that the first available
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Associations of Reproductive Health Concerns, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Stress Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Illness J. Dev. Behav. Pediatr. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Ellen Iverson, Whitney A. Brammer, Brenda Osorio, Diane Tanaka, Rachel Cuevas
Objective: Adolescents and young adults (AYA) living with chronic illness are as sexually active and interested in having children as healthy peers. Few studies have examined the intersection of managing chronic illness and concerns about realizing reproductive goals, including fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Even less is understood regarding how these concerns might be associated