• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.7-13
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• 2018

Objectives: Problem behaviors pose a great obstacle to daily functioning in children with neurodevelopmental deficits and are an important target for treatment. In this study, we translated the Behavior Problems Inventory (BPI)-01 into Korean language and tested its psychometric properties. Methods: We attained the approval of the BPI author and performed standard translation-back translation. Then, professional caregivers examined appropriateness according to cultural and situational contexts in order to make necessary modifications of the Korean version of the BPI. Results: The BPI-01, Korea-Scales of Independent Behavior-Revised (K-SIB-R), and Child Behavior Checklist were completed for 98 autistic spectrum disorder or intellectual development disorder participants (mean age=28.3, standard deviation=7.3, range=10.1-51.7). The inter-rater reliability of the BPI-01 was found to be high (r=0.992-1.000). As for the results for concurrent validity for subscale items of BPI-01 and scales of SIB, correlations between SIB and BPI-01 subscales were statistically significant (r=0.357-0.672). Discussion: The Korean version of the BPI-01 showed good psychometric properties with high reliability and sufficient convergent validity. Further examination of the validity of BPI-01 should be carried out with inclusion of younger aged children and a closer look at less frequently occurring symptoms.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.153-163
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 국내에서 이루어진 자폐스펙트럼장애아동을 대상으로 한 로봇 활용 융합연구동향을 살펴보는 것이다. 이를 위하여 최근에 장애 아동의 교육적, 치료적 중재에 연구되고 있는 로봇연구 동향을 살펴보고자 하였다. 연구방법으로, 자폐를 키워드로 2009년 이후에 발표된 논문을 검색하여 총 17편의 연구 논문을 최종 선정하였고, 활용로봇, 독립변인, 종속변인 유형, 연구방법을 바탕으로 하여 주제별 범주로 묶어 내용 분석하였다. 연구결과, 그 중 자폐아동을 위한 로봇개발은 발전이 빠른 분야 중 하나이며, 자폐스펙트럼장애아동의 중재에 유용한 것으로 나타났다. 연구를 통해 향후 로봇활용의 일반화를 촉진할 수 있는 적용 절차 및 단계 등에 대한 세분화된 접근이 필요함을 알 수 있었다.

• Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.415-421
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• 2018

Objective: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairment in social skills and communication with repetitive behaviors. Etiology is still unclear although it is thought to develop with interaction of genes and environmental factors. Oxytocin has extensive effects on intrauterine brain development. Vitamin D, affects neural development and differentiation and contributes to the regulation of around 900 genes including oxytocin receptor gene. In the present study, the contribution of D vitamin receptor and oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms in the development of ASD in Turkish community was investigated. To our knowledge, this is the first study examining these two associated genes together in the literature. Methods: Eighty-five patients diagnosed with ASD according to DSM-5 who were referred to outpatient clinics of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of Başkent University and Mersin University and 52 healthy, age and gender-matched controls were included in the present study. Vitamin D receptor gene rs731236 (Taq1), rs2228570 (Fok1), rs1544410 (Bsm1), rs7975232 (Apa1) polymorphisms and oxytocin receptor gene rs1042778 and rs2268493 polymorphisms were investigated using real time polymerase chain reaction method. Results: No significant difference between groups in terms of distribution of genotype and alleles in each of polymorphisms for these genes could be found. Conclusion: Knowledge of genes and polymorphisms associated with the development of ASD may be beneficial for early diagnosis and future treatment. Further studies with larger populations are required to demonstrate molecular pathways which may play part in the development of ASD in Turkey.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.205-210
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• 2012

Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate clinical profile, efficacy, and safety of long-term treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in Korean autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) patients. Methods Effectiveness was assessed through a retrospective review of self-reported target symptom improvement at the last follow-up visit. Changes in illness severity and improvement were measured using the Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) of illness and Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) Scales. Tolerability was assessed through a review of the reason for discontinuation of SSRI and documented adverse events. Results A total of 21 ASDs patients (aged 9 to 19 years) treated with SSRI during July 2010 to July 2011 in department of child and adolescent psychiatry of Seoul National Hospital were identified. The mean duration of SSRI treatment was 47.9 (standard deviation = 36.9) months (range 0.7-114.5), and the mean fluoxetine equivalent dosage of SSRIs was $27.1{\pm}10.8$ mg. Nineteen (90.5%) patients were using concomitant medication. We found that SSRIs were prescribed for symptoms of agitation, stereotyped behavior, aggression, depression, impulsivity and self-injury in ASDs. Ten patients (47.6%) reported improvement in their target symptom after SSRI treatment based on CGI-I scores (CGI-I ${\leq}$ 2). The side effects were reported in 5 patients (23.8%) ; vomiting (n = 2, 9.5%), excessive mood elevation (n = 1, 4.8%), insomnia (n = 1, 4.8%), somnolence (n = 1, 4.8%) and decreased appetite (n = 1, 4.8%). Self-injurious behavior was reported in one patient (4.8%). Conclusions The results of this study suggest that SSRIs may be used effectively in children and adolescents diagnosed with ASDs. However, safety issues need to be considered carefully when choosing SSRIs for treatment. Future controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.96-105
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• 2017

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the professional knowledge and perceptions of the early screening of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in practitioners who have contact with patients with ASD. Methods: A survey was carried out among 674 practitioners in total, where practitioners are defined as those who work at primary medical centers, public institutions, educational institutions and treatment institutions. The survey was carried out both online and offline, and it mainly focused on 1) knowledge about ASD symptoms, 2) knowledge about the early screening of ASD, 3) measures taken after ASD detection, 4) thoughts on the development of early screening tools for ASD, and 5) the current status of ASD treatment. The data collected were analyzed through descriptive statistics, analysis of frequency and cross tabulation analysis using SPSS WIN 22.0. Results: The results of this study suggest that the practitioners were not aware of the exact symptoms of ASD and their professional knowledge and the environment for early screening were insufficient. Furthermore, very few and inappropriate measures were taken after the detection of ASD. In addition, there was a high demand for early ASD screening tools to be used on site and, regarding treatment, the significance of the implementation of evidence based treatments as well as the continuity of relevant research came to the fore. Conclusion: It seems that there is a lack of knowledge and perception of the early screening of ASD and that education and training among practitioners is urgently required. This issue is discussed in more detail in the paper.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.623-636
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• 2017

자폐 범주성 장애(ASD) 학생을 위한 증거기반의 실제로서 가상현실 기술의 가능성, 유용성, 적합성이 여러 연구를 통해 입증되었다. 하지만 국내에서는 ASD 학생을 위한 가상현실 기반 중재 관련 연구가 아직 없는 상황이다. 따라서 본 연구는 ASD 학생을 위한 가상현실 기반 중재의 활성화를 위해 국외 가상현실 중재 관련 연구를 고찰하고자 1990년부터 2016년까지 ASD 학생(18세 이하)을 대상으로 가상현실 중재를 적용한 국외 실험연구 총 13편을 선정하였다. ASD 학생의 핵심 특징을 고려한 가상현실 기반 중재의 적합성을 논의함과 아울러 선정된 논문의 연구동향(발표연도, 연구 참여자, 실험설계, 독립변인, 종속변인, 연구 결과)과 중재 특성을 분석하였다. 분석결과, ASD 학생에 적합한 전략으로 가상현실 중재는 주로 학교에서 다양한 연령대의 학생을 대상으로, 다양한 방식으로 폭넓은 사회적 의사소통 능력(표정 이해, 공감, 공동관심, 사회 맥락 이해 등) 증진에 적용되었으며 아울러 인지적인 능력의 부족으로 인한 문제를 극복하는데도 효과적인 것으로 나타났다. 마지막으로 연구 결과를 바탕으로 추후 중재 및 연구의 활성화를 위한 방향과 후속 연구 과제를 위해 가상현실 중재의 간학문적 접근, ASD의 특성 및 지원요구를 고려한 지원, 습득된 기술의 일반화 및 유지 방안, 참여자의 문화적 배경을 고려한 접근 필요성에 대한 제언을 제시하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.154-160
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• 2012

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate clinical characteristics of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) using methylphenidate (MPH). Methods : Retrospective review of the charts of 79 children and adolescents with ASDs, who visited the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of Seoul National Hospital, from July 2010 to July 2011, was conducted. Changes in illness severity and improvement were measured using the Clinical Global Impression-Severity of illness (CGI-S) and Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) Scales. Results : We found that MPH was prescribed in 23 (29.1%) children and adolescents. Of the 23 patients on MPH, 4 patients (17.4%) were on MPH monotherapy and 18 patients (78.3%) were using risperidone concomitantly. MPH was prescribed primarily for symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity in ASDs patients. The mean dosage of MPH was $26.2{\pm}11.1$mg/day and mean duration of treatment was $31.9{\pm}28.7$ months. Mean CGI-S score improved significantly from baseline to endpoint (from $5.4{\pm}0.6$ to $4.1{\pm}0.9$ ; p<.01). MPH was reported to be effective in 17 patients (17/23, 73.9%), and 10 patients (10/23, 43.5%) reported side effects. Side effects included decreased appetite (4/23, 17.4%), tic (2/23, 8.6%), sleep disturbances (2/23, 8.6%), headache (1/23, 4.3%) and irritability (1/23, 4.3%). Conclusion : The results of this study demonstrate that MPH may be used effectively and safely in children and adolescents with ASDs with hyperactivity and impulsivity. Future controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.109-123
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• 2013

20세기의 가장 중요한 신경과학적 업적 중의 하나인 거울 뉴런의 발견은 ASD에서의 모방 및 공감 문제를 설명해줄 핵심 원인으로 인식되었으며 결국 2000년대 중반 '깨진 거울 이론'이 공식적으로 등장하게 되었다. 깨진 거울 이론은 돌출 풍경 맵 이론에 의해 보완되면서 ASD에서의 과잉 모방 및 자율신경계 과다 항진까지 보다 정교하게 설명할 수 있게 되었다. 그러나 ASD 환자가 항상 모방 문제를 보이지는 않는다는 것, 모방과 에뮬레이션에 대한 구별이 중요하다는 것이 밝혀졌다. ASD의 깨진 거울 이론에 대한 한계점을 비판하는 연구자들은 결국 모방과 공감에 대한 뇌의 사회적 하향 조정시스템 문제를 강조하는 'STORM 이론'을 내놓게 되었다. 깨진 거울 이론과 STORM 이론 중 어느 것이 더 옳은 이론이라고 현재 단정지을 수는 없다. 깨진 거울 이론은 여전히 학계의 지지를 받고 있으며 지금까지 상당한 연구 성과를 내고 있다. 그러나 STORM 이론은 깨진 거울 이론에서 특별히 강조하고 있지 않은 '사회적 맥락'의 중요성을 강조하며, 마음 이론 등의 정신화 기제가 뇌의 거울 뉴런계를 직접 조정하여 보다 더 세밀한 모방이 이루어진다는 것을 잘 보여주고 있다. 향후 STORM 이론 관련 연구 결과들이 어떻게 나올지를 관심있게 지켜볼 필요가 있다. 이 두 이론은 ASD의 사회적 인지에 관한 연구를 실시할 때 연구 방법이 얼마나 정교해야 하는지를 잘 알려주고 있다. 이는 모방과 공감 문제에 대한 치료 프로그램을 개발하는 경우에도 마찬가지로 적용되는 문제이다. 그러나 이러한 노력은 필연적으로 ASD에 대한 이해의 폭을 넓히게 되며 궁극적으로 ASD 환자에 대한 생물학적, 비생물학적 치료법의 발견에 기여하게 될 것이다. 두 이론을 각각 지지하고 있는 연구자들 간의 모범적인 논쟁을 지속적으로 기대하고자 한다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.196-206
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• 2016

Objectives: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are considered to have problems with empathy. It has recently been suggested that there are two systems for empathy; cognitive and emotional. We aimed to investigate the neural response to cognitive and emotional empathy and elucidate the neurobiological aspects of empathy in patients with ASD. Methods: We recruited patients with ASD (N=17, ASD group) and healthy controls (HC) (N=22, HC group) for an functional magnetic resonance imaging study. All of the subjects were scanned while performing cognitive and emotional empathy tasks. The differences in brain activation between the groups were assessed by contrasting their neural activity during the tasks. Results: During both tasks, the ASD group showed greater neural activities in the bilateral occipital area compared to the HC group. The ASD group showed more activation in the bilateral precunei only during the emotional empathy task. No brain regions were more activated in the HC group than in the ASD group during the cognitive empathy task. While performing the emotional empathy task, the HC group exhibited greater neural activities in the left middle frontal gyrus and right anterior cingulate gyrus than the ASD group. Conclusion: This study showed that the brain regions associated with cognitive and emotional empathy in ASD patients differed from those in healthy individuals. The results of this study suggest that individuals with ASD might have defects both in cognitive empathy and in emotional empathy.

• 인간행동과 음악연구
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.97-125
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• 2020

본 연구는 자폐범주성장애(ASD) 아동의 또래 간 상호작용 촉진을 위한 동기화 기반 그룹 음악치료 사례연구이다. 중재 프로그램은 ASD 아동의 사회기술 발달에 있어 운동조절이 미치는 요인을 확인한 선행연구 결과를 반영하여 구성되었다. 총 5명의 ASD 아동이 대상자로 참여하였으며, 중재는 주 2회씩 총 8회기로 진행되었다. 결과분석을 위해 중재 안에서 관찰된 공동 행동 참여, 동시적 움직임, 눈맞춤 시도, 상호작용 시도 행동의 발생률과 중재 과정에서 나타난 의미 있는 음악행동 변화를 분석하였으며, 세션 내 관찰행동의 변화가 외부 환경에서도 유사하게 관찰되는지 확인하기 위하여 대상자의 부모에게 사전·사후 부모용 또래 놀이행동 척도(PIPPS-P) 검사를 실시하였다. 분석 결과, 중재에 참여한 대상자 모두 또래 간 동기화된 움직임 및 또래에 대한 자발적인 상호작용 시도 행동, 또래 놀이행동 척도 점수가 증가했음을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 결과는 ASD 아동의 지각-운동 연합에 있어서의 문제를 반영한 동기화 기반 그룹 음악치료가 ASD 아동 간 동기화된 움직임을 유도하는 데 효과적임을 보여주는 것이다. 본 연구는 동기화에 기반을 둔 음악치료적 개입이 어떻게 ASD 아동의 또래 상호작용을 촉진할 수 있는지 임상 현장에서 구체적으로 적용 가능한 기초자료를 제공하였다는 점에서 그 의의가 있다.