• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.131-140
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• 2021

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to systematically review the studies on the effects of social story intervention on the individuals with autism spectrum disorders(ASD) to provide the basis for evidence-based practice. Methods : In order to find out the studies on the effect of social story intervention on individuals with ASD, studies published from 2011 to December 2020 were searched on Google Academic Search. The keywords used were "autism spectrum disorder AND social story". A total of 16,900 studies were searched, and from these, 12 studies were selected based on the application of the selection and exclusion criteria. The included studies comprised of 10 single subject design studies and 2 randomized controlled trials design studies. The included studies were analyzed in accordance to population, intervention, outcome measures and results. Results : As a result of analysing the subjects of the included studies, we found out that pre-school children and adolescents were the most common groups of individuals diagnozsed with ASD. In addition to ASD, the diagnosis of the subjects included intellectual disability, Asperger, and Prader-willi. We found out that there were more interventions that were mixed with other interventions, than just the pure social story interventions. In particular, video modeling was found to be the most frequent intervention. This was followed by photo-based social stories. For outcome measure, autism social skills profile was found to be the most often used standardized assessment. For a non-standardized assessment, social desired behavior was found to be the most frequently evaluated behavior, followed by personal problem behavior. Of all the dependent variables, the dependent variable reported as "effective" was the most, followed by "some effective". Conclusion : This study is organized to help the individuals with ASD, families, researchers, and therapists understand the effects of social story intervention on the individuals with ASD in an easy fashion. Further, therapists can use this study as the basic data for evidence-based practice.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.337-344
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the association between each phase of the Life Transition Process (LTP) and depressive symptoms among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, data pertaining to LTP and depressive symptoms were collected from 285 parents of children with ASD (101 fathers and 184 mothers). Participants were recruited through the Autism Society of Korea and a counseling center for families of children with ASD. Results: Using a cut-off point of 5 or higher on the Beck Depression Inventory-Short Form, more than half of the parents (53.4%) were deemed depressed; these parents experienced moderate (27.4%) to severe (11.6%) levels of depressive symptoms. A hierarchical multiple regression using the socio-demographic characteristics of children and parents and each phase of the LTP as predictors, found that lower income (${\beta}=-.14$, p=.007) and greater scores for the wandering phase (${\beta}=.59$, p<.001) were significant predictors of greater levels of depressive symptoms. Conclusion: These findings confirm the association between LTP and depressive symptoms for parents of children with ASD, who were found to have a greater risk of depressive symptoms during wandering phase.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.40-55
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to provide basic information on the development of nutrition education programs to improve the mealtime behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by investigating the mealtime behavior and food preferences of children with ASD through the perception of special education teachers. Surveys were given to 108 special education teachers in special education schools in Korea regarding the demographic characteristics, nutrition education support needs, mealtime behavior, and food preferences of children with ASD. Most of the special education teachers responded that nutrition education in special schools had not been conducted properly and nutrition education for ASD children is necessary. Mealtime behavior analysis classified the behavior into three clusters: cluster 1, 'less problematic mealtime behavior'; cluster 2, 'general feature of autism'; cluster 3, 'difficulty in self-directed diet'. The age, eating habits, and food preferences were different according to each mealtime behavior cluster. Therefore, it will be necessary to develop a nutrition education program based on the characteristics of mealtime behavior.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.51-56
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• 2023

Objectives: Regression, while not a core symptom of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), has been suggested to be a distinct subtype by previous studies. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the prevalence and clinical differences between those with and without regression in children with ASD. Methods: This study includes data from toddlers and young children aged 2-7 years acquired from other projects at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. The presence and characteristics of regression were explored using question items #11-28 from the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised. Chi-square and independent t-tests were used to compare various clinical measurements such as autistic symptoms, adaptative behavior, intelligence, and perinatal factors. Results: Data from 1438 young children (1020 with ASD) were analyzed. The overall prevalence rate of regression, which was mainly related to language-related skills, was 10.2% in the ASD group, with an onset age of 24 months. Regarding clinical characteristics, patients with ASD and regression experienced ASD symptoms, especially restricted and repetitive interests and behaviors, with greater severity than those without regression. Furthermore, there were significant associations between regression and hypertension/placenta previa. Conclusion: In-depth surveillance and proactive interventions targeted at young children with ASD and regression should focus on autistic symptoms and other areas of functioning.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.123-129
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• 2007

Objectives: Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental spectrum disorder with a strong genetic component. Previous neurochemical and genetic studies have suggested the possible involvement of the serotonin system in autism. Tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase(TDO2) is the rate-limiting enzyme in the catabolism of tryptophan, which is the precursor of serotonin synthesis. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the TDO2 gene and autism spectrum disorders(ASD) in a Korean population. Methods: The patients were diagnosed with ASD on the basis of the DSM-IV diagnostic classification outlined in the Korean version of the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. The present study included the detection of four single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs) in the TDO2 gene(rs2292536, rs6856558, rs6830072, rs6830800) and the family-based association analysis of the single nucleotide polymorphisms in Korean ASD trios using a transmission disequilibrium test(TDT) and haplotype analysis. The family trios of 136 probands were included in analysis. 87.5% were male and 86.0% were diagnosed with autism. The mean age of the probands was $78.5{\pm}35.8$ months(range: 26-264 months). Results: Two SNPs showed no polymorphism, and there was no significant difference in transmission in the other two SNPs. We also could not find any significant transmission in the haplotype analysis(p>.05). Conclusion: We could not find any significant statistical association between the transmission of SNPs in the TDO2 gene and ASD in a Korean population. This result may not support the possible involvement of the TDO2 gene in the development of ASD, and further exploration might be needed to investigate other plausible SNP sites.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.129-135
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• 2015

연구목적 지난 20년 동안 아동에 있어 과체중(overweight)의 유병률이 증가하였다. 또한 자폐스펙트럼장애(Autism spectrum disorder, ASD)를 진단 받는 아동의 숫자도 매해 증가하고 있다. ASD를 진단받은 아동의 비만(obesity)에 대한 연구가 미국에서는 활발하게 이루어지고 있으나, 한국에서는 많은 연구가 수행되지는 않았다. 따라서 이 연구의 목적은 ASD를 지닌 아동의 과체중 및 비만의 유병률 및 실태를 알아보고자 한다. 방 법 2012년부터 2015년까지의 3세에서 18세 사이의 소아 청소년을 대상으로 대전 건양대학교병원 정신건강의학과 외래에 내원한 소아 청소년 환자의 의무기록을 조사하였다. 각각의 의무기록으로부터 진단적, 의학적, 인구학적 정보를 추출하였다. 신체질량지수인 Body mass index(BMI)는 병원에서 시행하여 의무기록에 기입되어 있는 키와 체중으로 토대로 계산 하였다. 나이와 성별을 보정한 BMI z-score을 사용하였다. 결 과 ASD를 지닌 아동 군에서 ASD를 지니지 않은 군보다 더 높은 BMI 값을 가지고 있으며, 이는 통계적으로 유의하였다(p=0.032). 또한 ASD를 지닌 아동들이 ASD를 지니지 않은 아동에 비해 비교적 더욱 과체중 및 비만인 것으로 나타났다. 유병률에 있어서는 ASD가 있는 아동(35%)이 ASD가 없는 아동(19%)에 비해 과체중 및 비만인 것으로 간주되었다. 결 론 ASD를 지닌 아동과 지니지 않은 대상에 대한 과체중 및 비만에 관한 연구로서, ASD를 지닌 아동이 그렇지 않은 군에 비해 더욱 과체중 및 비만을 지니고 있음을 보여주었다. 향후 ASD 비만에 대한 유발 및 보호인자에 대한 장기적이고 심화된 연구가 필요하겠다.

• 한국신경인지재활치료학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2018

목적: 본 연구는 정상 발달아동과 자폐스펙트럼으로 진단받은 아동에게 목표관리 훈련을 실시하여 그 효과를 비교하였다. 방법: 연구대상자는 정상 발달아동 4명과 자폐스펙트럼으로 진단 받은 아동 4명을 대상으로 실시하였으며, 모든 대상자에게 동일한 목표관리 훈련을 제공하였다. 아동 및 보호자가 원하는 목표활동을 선정하여 3가지 활동에 모두 목표 관리훈련을 실시하였다. 중재기간은 총 10회로 주 2회씩 5주 동안 진행되었으며, 두 그룹의 총 8명의 대상자에게 연구자가 1:1로 각 대상자에게 40분씩 목표 관리 훈련을 실시하였다. 통계방법으로는 기술통계와 빈도분석을 사용하였으며, 두 그룹의 차이를 비교하기 위해 비모수 통계분석인 Mann-Whitney 검정을 실시하였다. 통계학적 유의수준은 0.05로 설정하였다. 결과: 목표관리 훈련은 두 그룹에서 COPM의 수행도에서는 통계학적으로 유의하게 차이가 없었다(p>.05). 목표 관리훈련은 운동기능을 평가하는 BOT-2의 총점에서 자페스펙트럼 장애 그룹과 정상아동 그룹 간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05). 또한 시지각 기능을 평가하는 DTVP에서도 양측 활동을 하는 눈손협응 하위검사에서 자폐스펙트럼 아동과 정상아동 그룹간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<.05). 결론: 본 연구는 정상아동과 비교하여 자페스펙트럼 아동에게 목표관리 훈련을 적용가능성을 확인하였으며, 그 효과성도 확인하였다.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.7-24
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• 2021

목적 : 본 연구는 자폐스펙트럼장애 아동의 문제행동 개선을 위한 긍정적 행동지원 중재 연구 중 단일대상연구 설계를 적용한 문헌의 특성을 살펴보고 질적 수준을 알아보는 것이다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 문헌연구로써, 분석 대상은 2011년부터 2020년까지 국내에서 게재된 9편의 단일대상연구 논문이었고, 대상 논문을 연구방법의 내용에 따라 일반적 특성과 질적 수준으로 나누어 분석하였다. 결과 : 대상 논문을 분석한 결과, 연구 대상은 취학 전 아동과 초등학령기 아동이 동일한 비율로 나타났고, 연구 설계는 중다 기초선 설계 중 행동 간 중다기초선 설계 연구가 가장 많았다. 모든 논문에서 사회적 타당도, 중재 충실도, 관찰자 신뢰도를 제시하고 있었고, 문제행동은 자해 및 공격행동, 방해행동, 자리이탈행동, 음식 거부 및 구강자극 행동 순으로 나타났으며, 종속변인은 부분 간격 기록법으로 측정한 연구가 가장 많았다. 중재 효과 확인 결과, 중재, 유지는 중재 결과가 효과적이었으나, 일반화의 결과와 효과를 제시한 연구는 제한적이었다. 분석 논문의 질적 수준은 모든 연구에서 높은 질적 수준을 보이고 있었다. 결론 : 본 연구를 통해 자폐스펙트럼장애 아동의 문제행동을 위한 긍정적 행동지원 중재 연구 중 단일대상연구 설계를 적용한 논문의 내용과 질적 수준을 확인하고 긍정적 행동지원 중재가 자폐스펙트럼장애아동의 근거기반 중재를 위한 효과적인 중재임을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.581-586
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• 2023

최근 자폐 스펙트럼 장애가 있는 변호사를 주인공으로 하는 TV 드라마가 많은 화제를 불러일으키면서 그 영향으로 자폐 스펙트럼 장애인이 겪는 어려움에 관한 관심도 높아졌다. 자폐 스펙트럼은 조기에 발견해 교육과 치료를 제대로 받으면 예후를 좋게 할 수 있어 그 치료제 개발이 절실히 요구되고 있다. 현재 자폐 스펙트럼 치료에 사용되는 약물은 부작용이 있는 경우가 많아, 그에 비해 부작용이 없고 대량 공급이 가능한 디지털 치료제가 주목받고 있다. 본 논문에서는 자폐 스펙트럼을 가진 영유아를 위한 감정 및 표정 학습을 제공하는 애플리케이션이자 디지털 치료제인 '아이모션(AEmotion)'을 소개한다. 본 시스템은 훈련에 대한 흥미를 높이고 손쉬운 적용 테스트를 위해, 스마트폰용 애플리케이션으로 개발되었다. 머신 러닝 기법을 활용하는 본 시스템은 표정 카드를 통해 감정을 학습하는 '감정 학습' 단계, 감정과 표정을 잘 이해했는지 확인하는 '감정 식별' 단계, 그리고 감정과 알맞은 표정을 짓는 '표정 훈련' 단계 등 총 3단계로 이루어져 있다. 이 시스템을 통해, 표정 인식과 감정처리가 익숙하지 않아 사회적 상호작용이 어려운 자폐 스펙트럼 장애 아동들의 표정 훈련 및 치료에 효과가 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.141-148
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• 2011

Pbjective : A significant proportion of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have regression characterized by loss of previously acquired skills. The purpose of this study was to compare demographic, clinical characteristics and autism-related symptomatology of the children who have regression with children who don't have regression. Methods : The subjects with ASD and their unaffected siblings (SIB) were recruited from the Korean Autism Genetic Study Consortium. Typically developing children (TC) were volunteered from community. The subjects were administered the Korean version of Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (K-ADI-R) and the Korean version of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (K-ADOS) to diagnose or exclude ASD. Regression was defined on the basis of K-ADI-R data. The Korean version of Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale (K-VABS), Aberrant Behavior Checklist (K-ABC) and Social Responsiveness Scale (K-SRS) were obtained from their parents. Results : Regression occurred in 8.33% (n=14) of children with ASD (n=168). Any SIB (n=166) and TC (n=53) did not experience regression. Regression was associated with lower IQ and lower score of K-VABS. There was no difference in autism symptom severity and K-ABC, K-SRS scores, between children with ASD who experienced regression and who did not. Conclusion : Regression seems to be a distinctive feature of ASD. Regression is associated with cognitive and more general functions, rather than symptoms specific to autism.