• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.178-184
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• 2018

Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the concordance of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV and DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 170 subjects (age range: 3-23, 140 boys) with developmental delay or social deficit from January 2011 to July 2016 at the Department of Psychiatry of Asan Medical Center. The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), and intelligence tests were performed for each subject. Diagnosis was reviewed and confirmed for each subject with DSM-IV Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and DSM-5 ASD criteria, respectively. Results: Fifty-eight of 145 subjects (34.1%) who were previously diagnosed as having PDD in DSM-IV did not meet DSM-5 ASD criteria. Among them, 28 (48.3%) had Asperger's disorder based on DSM-IV. Most algorithm scores on ADOS and all algorithm scores on ADI-R were highest in subjects who met both DSM-IV PDD criteria and DSM-5 ASD criteria (the Convergent group), followed by subjects with a DSM-IV PDD diagnosis who did not have a DSM-5 ASD diagnosis (the Divergent group), and subjects who did not meet either DSM-IV PDD or DSM-5 ASD criteria (the non-PDD group). Intelligence quotient was lower in the Convergent group than in the Divergent group. Conclusion: The results of our study suggest that ASD prevalence estimates could be lower under DSM-5 than DSM-IV diagnostic criteria. Further prospective study on the impact of new DSM-5 ASD diagnoses in Koreans with ASD is needed.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제58권1호
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• pp.8-14
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• 2015

In patients with a language developmental delay, it is necessary to make a differential diagnosis for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), specific language impairment, and mental retardation. It is important that pediatricians recognize the signs and symptoms of ASDs, as many patients with language developmental delays are ultimately diagnosed with ASDs. Pediatricians play an important role in the early recognition of ASDs, because they are usually the first point of contact for children with ASDs. A revision of the diagnostic criteria of ASDs was proposed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) that was released in May 2013. The autism spectrum describes a range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders in the fifth edition of the DSM. The new diagnostic criteria encompasses previous elements from the diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified. An additional change to the DSM includes synthesizing the section on social and communication deficits into one domain. In ASD patients, the appropriate behavioral therapies and rehabilitation treatments significantly affect the prognosis. Therefore, this makes early diagnosis and treatment very important. In conclusion, pediatricians need to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of ASDs and be attentive to them in order to make an early diagnosis and provide treatment.

• 대한감각통합치료학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.41-49
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• 2011

목적 : 전반적발달장애아동과 일반아동의 감각처리능력과 섭식특성에 어떤 차이가 있는지 알아보고 전반적발달장애아동의 감각처리능력과 섭식특성의 상관관계를 알아보기 위한 것이다. 연구방법 : 본 연구의 대상은 만 4세에서 6세의 전반적발달장애로 진단받은 아동과 만 4세에서 6세 사이의 일반적 아동이다. 연구도구는 자폐아동의 섭식행동 체크리스트(Brief Autism Mealtime Behavior Inventory: BAMBI), The Sensory Checklist의 Food 영역, 감각에 대한 아동의 반응 질문지(Short Sensory Profile: SSP)이다. 전반적 발달장애아동과 일반아동의 부모를 대상으로 하는 설문조사를 기관을 통해 실시하였다. 전반적발달장애아동의 설문지 45부와 일반아동의 설문지 109부를 분석하여 감각처리, 섭식행동, 구강섭식의 차이와 상관관계를 알아보았다. 결과 : 전반적발달장애아동과 일반아동의 감각처리능력은 차이가 있었다. 감각처리능력의 모든 하위 영역에서도 차이가 있었다. 전반적발달장애아동과 일반아동의 섭식특성인 섭식행동과 구강섭식에서는 차이가 없었다. 전반적발달장애아동은 감각처리능력에 어려움이 많을수록 섭식행동의 문제가 많이 나타났다. 전반적발달장애아동의 감각처리능력의 하위 영역 중 맛/냄새민감성, 청각여과하기에 어려움이 많을수록 섭식행동의 문제가 많이 나타났다. 그리고 감각처리능력의 하위 영역 중 과소반응/자극추구행동, 청각여과하기와 구강섭식은 상관관계가 있었다. 결론 :본 연구를 통해 전반적발달장애아동과 일반아동의 감각처리능력과 섭식특성을 비교하고 감각처리능력과 섭식 특성의 상관관계를 파악할 수 있었다. 본 연구의 결과를 전반적발달장애아동의 섭식행동 중재를 위한 프로그램 제공시에 활용할 수 있을 것이다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.109-116
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• 2007

The objective of this review is to establish practice parameters for pharmacological treatment of children and adolescents with pervasive developmental disorders. We performed a detailed review of the literature, including a wide range of controlled clinical trials, open trials, case reports, and side-effect profiles of related drugs. Few medications have a treatment indication for pervasive developmental disorders, and few studies with well-controlled methodology are available for evaluating treatment results. Pharmacological treatments focus on associated target symptoms because symptom reduction may improve educational and social ability and enhance quality of life. Well-controlled trials have been conducted for some SSRI(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants, risperidone, and methylphenidate, and showed reduction of some target symptoms. Since the medications are not specific to autism and do not treat core symptoms of the disorder, their potential side effects should be carefully considered. Family education is necessary to give proper information on target symptoms, limitation of drug treatments, and risks.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.83-86
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• 1998

Though Fragile X syndrome is one of the most common inherited causes of mental retardation, it is not much detected yet in Korean population. One of the reason may be that the syndrome is not well known to the special education teachers as well as to the clinicians in this country. Thus, molecular test was undertaken to screen out fragile X syndrome in 122 children of two Korean schools for emotionally severely handicapped children. The subjects were all boys, previously known as having pervasive developmental disorder with or without mental retardation. Southern blot analysis of peripheral blood showed the abnormally enlarged (CGG)n repeat sequence associated with fragile X syndrome in two children. This finding suggests that the DNA testing for fragile X syndrome is warranted for Korean high risk population and that more concern about this syndrome is needed for the professionals who work for mentally handicapped children. The issues involved in genetic counseling for fragile X syndrome are discussed.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.85-87
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• 2007

The new research data and rapid development of psychotropic drugs over the past few years have warranted the development of clinical practice guidelines for managing pervasive developmental disorder(PDD). These guidelines are urgently needed due to the recent changes in social circumstances and clinical situations in Korea. Despite the many limitations and problems surrounding the development of these guidelines, the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(KACAP) has decided to develop the Korean Practice Parameters for the Treatment of PDD. The goal, basic principles, organization, and implications of this development project are introduced in this special paper. We expect these practice parameters to be a useful reference not only for child psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals in clinical practice, but also for the autistic patients themselves and their caregivers. The practice parameters shall be revised and improved in the near future.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.64-75
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• 1999

본 연구에서는 전반적 발달장애 pervasive developmental disorder(이하 PDD)의 공존질환과 동반증상의 현황을 파악하고자 전반적 발달장애 아동에서의 동반증상과 공존질환의 빈도 및 특성을 알아보고 발달성 언어장애 developmental language disorder(이하 DLD)와의 차이를 비교해 보았다. 연구대상은 1996년 1월부터 1999년 3월까지 국립서울정신병원 소아정신과 외래에서 통원치료를 받았거나 발달장애 주간치료프로그램에 참가했던, DSM-IV를 기준으로 소아정신과 전문의에 의해 진단된, 만 1세에서 11세 아동 352명 이었으며 이중 PDD는 209명(남179, 여30), DLD는 143명(남119, 여24)이었다. 진단적 평가에는 병록지, 언어평가, 작업평가, 가정방문보고서, 부모양육보고서, SMS, CARS, PEP 결과 등을 참조하였다. 진단군에 따른 각각에서의 공존질환과 동반증상의 빈도와 특징을 비교분석하였고, PDD아동 64명을 CARS에 따라 3군으로 나누어 동반증상의 양상을 비교하였으며, 106명을 대상으로 각 동반증상과 교육진단검사 소항목과의 관계를 검증하였다. 연구결과 PDD와 DLD 양군에서 공존질환의 비율은 각각 19.6%, 41.2%이었고, 동반증상 13개 항목의 평균 동반비율은 31.47%, 22.13%이었다. 비정상적 집착, 강박증, 자해행동, 상동증, 수면문제, 기묘한 반응 등은 PDD에서 유의하게 높은 빈도를 보였다. 동반비율에서 PDD에서는 비정상적 집착, 상동증, 주의집중 부족, 부적절한 정서 등의 순서를 보인 반면, DLD에서는 주의집중 부족, 공격성, 부적절한 정서, 행동과다, 비정상적 집착 등의 순서를 보였다. 각 동반증상의 유무에 따른 교육진단검사 소항목 들의 양상을 분석해본 결과, 전체군에서는 비정상적 집착, 자기자극행동, 상동증, 부적절한 정서, 수면문제, 기묘한 반응 등의 유무에 따라 유의한 차이를 보였고, 진단별에 따라서는 두 군 모두 차이를 나타낸 항목이 없었다. 한편 CARS에 따라 유의한 차이를 보인 동반증상은 상동증, 불안, 수면문제 등이었다. 이와 같은 결과는 전반적 발달장애에서의 공존질환 및 동반증상의 임상적 중요성을 나타내며, 추후 공존질환과 동반증상의 빈도 및 특성에 따라 세부적인 진단과 이에 따른 현실적인 치료적 접근이 필요함을 시사한다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.76-86
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• 1991

유아자폐증의 생화학적인 원인중의 일부를 규명하기 위하여 전형적 유아자폐증 37명, 비전형 유아자폐증 26명, 대조군 23명을 대상으로 하여 혈장 DBH활성도를 측정하고, DBH 활성도와 연령 또는 정신병리와의 상관관계를 연구한 결과 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) 혈장 DBH 활성도는 전형적 유아자폐증군에서 대조군에 비하여 현저히 높았으며, 전반적 발달 장애군(전형적 유아자폐증+비전형 유아자폐증)에서 대조군에 비하여 뚜렷이 높았다. 2) 혈장 DBH 활성도의 연령에 따른 변화는 비전형 유아자폐증군과 대조군에서는 연령이 증가됨에 뚜렷이 증가되는 양상을 보였으나, 전형적 유아자폐증군에서는 의미있는 상관관계가 관찰되지 않았다. 3) 혈정 DBH 활성도와 정신병리간의 상관관계는 의미있는 관계가 관찰되지 않았다. 이러한 결과로 미루어, 유아자폐증의 생화학적인 원인중의 일부로서 Catecholamine계가 관여하고 있을 가능성을 시사할 수 있으며, 이는 DBH의 개체발생적인 과정에서의 장애때문인 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.188-195
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• 2012

Objectives:This study was conducted in order to evaluate the effectiveness of a day-center treatment program to promote development of children with pervasive development disorder (PDD) and pervasive development disorder/mental retardation (PDD/MR). Methods:Twenty five children (14 in the PDD group and 11 in the PDD/MR group) participated in a day-center treatment program. They had been enrolled in the whole program for 2-3 years. Their performance was evaluated according to the Preschool Language Scale (PRES), Social Maturity Scale (SMS), and Korean version of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS). They were grouped by diagnosis at the beginning of the program and the treatment effect was compared. Results:Children who participated in the day-center treatment program showed a significant increase in their PRES and SMS scores and a decrease in their CARS scores. Conclusions:A day-center treatment program is effective for development of children with PDD and PDD/MR.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.35-40
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• 2021

Objectives: Among the many intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is one of the few approaches that has succeeded in demonstrating clinical efficacy in randomized control trials. Here, we investigate the clinical efficacy of ESDM intervention in young children with ASD in a community setting within Japan. Methods: All subjects were children with ASD who received ESDM intervention during the study period. Each ESDM session lasted 75 min and occurred once per week for at least 12 weeks. The outcome measures consisted of the Kyoto Scale of Psychological Development (K-test), Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Japanese version (ABC-J), and the Clinical Global Impression-Severity scale (CGI-S). Results: Twenty-seven subjects (29.4±6.4 months old) received ESDM intervention that lasted for 8.0±2.6 months on average. The score on Language and Social developmental quotient on the K-test increased significantly after the intervention. The total scores on the ABC-J and CGI-S significantly decreased after completion of the ESDM intervention. Conclusion: Our results suggest that ESDM intervention could reduce the severity of distinct clinical features of ASD, such as impairments in social interaction and communication assessed by the K-test, and maladaptive behavior rated by the ABC-J and CGI-S. We believe that the ESDM adapted to each institution might become one of the standard options for children with ASD in Japan.