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Abín A, Pasarín-Lavín T, Areces D, Rodríguez C, Núñez JC. The Emotional Impact of Family Involvement during Homework in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Systematic Review. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:713. [PMID: 38929292 PMCID: PMC11202244 DOI: 10.3390/children11060713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
Neurodevelopmental disorders can be studied from two distinct perspectives: an internal approach, which examines the causes and consequences of these disorders; and a contextual approach, which considers the role of the family in the lives of children and adolescents. Research has demonstrated that the most significant form of family involvement in families raising a child with NDD is through homework. This involvement has been shown to have an emotional impact on children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD or dyslexia. The objective of this study is to review published articles on homework and neurodevelopmental disorders, with particular attention to the role of the family and the emotional health of children and families. METHOD The review followed the PRISMA guidelines. The final sample consisted of 11 articles, with samples ranging from less than 30 participants to more than 100 at the international level. RESULTS The results demonstrate the complex methodological and bibliometric picture of the final sample, as well as the many emotional and contextual variables that influence the relationship between homework and neurodevelopmental disorders. CONCLUSIONS Future research should consider how emotional health affects the engagement of families with children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain; (A.A.); (T.P.-L.); (D.A.); (C.R.)
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Canals J, Morales-Hidalgo P, Voltas N, Hernández-Martínez C. Prevalence of comorbidity of autism and ADHD and associated characteristics in school population: EPINED study. Autism Res 2024; 17:1276-1286. [PMID: 38695661 DOI: 10.1002/aur.3146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comorbidity in the school population have been understudied. This study estimates its prevalence considering both parents' and teachers' reports and clinical diagnosis. Sociodemographic, clinical, and cognitive data were compared by diagnostic groups: autism, ADHD, autism and ADHD, subthreshold autism spectrum disorder (ASD), subthreshold ADHD, and children without neurodevelopmental conditions. Following a two-phase design, 3727 parents and teachers (1802 preschoolers, 1925 school-age children) participated in the first phase. Subsequently, 781 participants underwent individual assessment for DSM-5 diagnoses. The estimated prevalence of the comorbid diagnosis was 0.51% (0.28%-0.74%), with significant sex differences (0.16% girls, 0.89% boys). The cooccurrence of symptoms of autism and ADHD reported by parents or teachers was 3.2% and 2.6%, respectively. ADHD comorbidity was observed in 32.8% of autistic children and 31.4% of those with subthreshold ASD. ASD comorbidity was observed in 9.8% of children with ADHD and 5.7% of those with subthreshold ADHD. Comorbidity was reported by at least one informant in 95% of children. Only 15.8% of children with autism and ADHD had been previously diagnosed with both conditions. Early detection and accurate comorbidity diagnosis are crucial to address the clinical and socio-educational needs of these children.
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- Josefa Canals
- Research Group on Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM); Research Center for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC); Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
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- Research Group on Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM); Research Center for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC); Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
- Department of Psychology, Open University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Group on Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM); Research Center for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC); Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
- Serra Húnter Fellow, Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
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- Research Group on Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM); Research Center for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC); Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
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Kaur S, Morales-Hidalgo P, Voltas N, Canals-Sans J. Cluster analysis of teachers report for identifying symptoms of autism spectrum and/or attention deficit hyperactivity in school population: EPINED study. Autism Res 2024; 17:1027-1040. [PMID: 38641914 DOI: 10.1002/aur.3138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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An early detection of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs) is crucial for their prognosis; however, the clinical heterogeneity of some disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an obstacle to accurate diagnoses in children. In order to facilitate the screening process, the current study aimed to identify symptom-based clusters among a community-based sample of preschool and school-aged children, using behavioral characteristics reported by teachers. A total of 6894 children were assessed on four key variables: social communication differences, restricted behavior patterns, restless-impulsiveness, and emotional lability (pre-schoolers) or inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity (school-aged). From these behavioral profiles, four clusters were identified for each age group. A cluster of ASD + ADHD and others including children with no pathology was clearly identified, whereas two other clusters were characterized by subthreshold ASD and/or ADHD symptoms. In the school-age children, the presence of ADHD was consistently observed with ASD patterns. In pre-schoolers, teachers were more proficient at identifying children who received a diagnosis for either ASD and/or ADHD from an early stage. Considering the significance of early detection and intervention of NDDs, teachers' insights are important. Therefore, promptly identifying subthreshold symptoms in children can help to minimize consequences in social and academic functioning.
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- Sharanpreet Kaur
- Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain
- Research Center for Behavior Assessment (CRAMC), Department of Psychology, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain
- Research Center for Behavior Assessment (CRAMC), Department of Psychology, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
- Department of Psychology and Education Studies, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), Barcelona, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain
- Research Center for Behavior Assessment (CRAMC), Department of Psychology, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
- Department of Psychology, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Serra Húnter Fellow, Tarragona, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain
- Research Center for Behavior Assessment (CRAMC), Department of Psychology, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Reus, Spain
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Morales-Hidalgo P, Voltas N, Canals J. Self-perceived bullying victimization in pre-adolescents on the autism spectrum: EPINED study. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2024:13623613241244875. [PMID: 38623050 DOI: 10.1177/13623613241244875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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LAY ABSTRACT Autistic individuals face a higher risk of various forms of victimization throughout their lives, with bullying being especially prevalent during their school years. Previous studies indicate that autistic children are 2.4 times more likely to be bullied than their typically developing peers and twice as vulnerable as those with other disabilities. However, the extent of this issue among Spanish schoolchildren with autism remains unexplored. In addition, there is no information regarding the presence of bullying victimization in children with marked but undiagnosed autistic traits (i.e. subthreshold autistic traits). This study examines the self-reported prevalence of bullying victimization in autistic pre-adolescents and those with subthreshold autistic traits, comparing them with peers without neurodevelopmental conditions. The study involved 323 participants (11 and 12 years old; 45 with autism or subthreshold autistic traits) from Spanish general education schools. The results revealed a higher rate of bullying victimization among autistic participants (58%; 3.1 times higher risk) and those with subthreshold autistic traits (27%; 1.5 times higher risk) compared with their peers without neurodevelopmental conditions (18.3%). Victimization was linked to more intense restrictive behaviours and increased behavioural and emotional problems. No significant associations were found with other individual or family factors. Our findings underscore the heightened risk of bullying faced by autistic pre-adolescents and those with subthreshold autistic traits at school, emphasizing the need to identify and implement preventive measures to mitigate bullying and its detrimental impact on their mental well-being and overall quality of life.
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- Paula Morales-Hidalgo
- Research Group on Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM); Research Center for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC); Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
- Department of Psychology, Open University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Group on Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM); Research Center for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC); Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
- Serra Húnter Fellow, Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University, Spain
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- Research Group on Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM); Research Center for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC); Department of Psychology, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
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Rojo-Marticella M, Arija V, Morales-Hidalgo P, Esteban-Figuerola P, Voltas-Moreso N, Canals-Sans J. Anthropometric status of preschoolers and elementary school children with ADHD: preliminary results from the EPINED study. Pediatr Res 2023; 94:1570-1578. [PMID: 37258718 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02671-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND A current area of research interest is the association between ADHD and weight status. This paper aimed to describe the anthropometric status of school children with ADHD, considering age and clinical presentation (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined), compared with control children. METHODS Participants came from the "Epidemiological Research Project on Neurodevelopmental Disorders" and consisted of 198 preschoolers (41 with ADHD) and 389 elementary school children (163 with ADHD). ADHD was diagnosed using DSM-5 criteria. Anthropometric measurements were taken at various anatomical points, and height, weight, and body composition were also measured. RESULTS In preschoolers, an association was found between hyperactive-impulsive ADHD and greater height and lower waist-to-height ratio. In elementary school children, regardless of the medication, combined ADHD was associated with smaller head, hip, arm, and thigh circumferences and lower weight, height, and BMI. A total of 19.7% of them were underweight. In contrast, children with inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive presentations presented the highest percentage of overweight/obesity (56%). CONCLUSION The anthropometric status of the school children with ADHD showed differences in terms of age and presentation. Preschoolers with hyperactive-impulsive ADHD are taller, and elementary school children with combined ADHD are shorter and smaller than their age-matched control peers. IMPACT The anthropometric status of the school children with ADHD showed differences in terms of age and presentation. Preschoolers with hyperactive-impulsive ADHD are taller than their control peers. Elementary school children with combined ADHD, regardless of the pharmacological treatment, are shorter and smaller than their control peers. Medication may anthropometrically affect the height of children with inattentive presentation. Anthropometric and dietary monitoring should be recommended to parents of children with ADHD, with and without medication.
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- Meritxell Rojo-Marticella
- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Department of Psychology, Research Centre for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Pere Virgili Institute for Health Research (IISPV), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Reus, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Pere Virgili Institute for Health Research (IISPV), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Reus, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Department of Psychology, Research Centre for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Pere Virgili Institute for Health Research (IISPV), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Reus, Spain
- Psychology and Education Studies, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), Barcelona, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Department of Psychology, Research Centre for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Pere Virgili Institute for Health Research (IISPV), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Reus, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Department of Psychology, Research Centre for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
- Pere Virgili Institute for Health Research (IISPV), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Reus, Spain
- Serra Hunter Fellow, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health Research Group (NUTRISAM), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain.
- Department of Psychology, Research Centre for Behavioral Assessment (CRAMC), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain.
- Pere Virgili Institute for Health Research (IISPV), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Reus, Spain.
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