@article{Liu2019,
title = {Effects of lactobacillus plantarum PS128 on children with autism spectrum disorder in Taiwan: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial},
author = {Y -W Liu and M T Liong and Y -C E Chung and H -Y Huang and W -S Peng and Y -F Cheng and Y -S Lin and Y -Y Wu and Y -C Tsai},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85064817846&doi=10.3390%2fnu11040820&partnerID=40&md5=ca04462e8710198b821b44f8e73061f3},
doi = {10.3390/nu11040820},
issn = {20726643},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
journal = {Nutrients},
volume = {11},
number = {4},
publisher = {MDPI AG},
abstract = {This four-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated the effects of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 (PS128) on boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aged 7-15 in Taiwan. All subjects fulfilled the criteria for ASD diagnosis of DSM-V and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). Questionnaires used for the primary outcome measure include the Autism Behavior Checklist-Taiwan version (ABC-T), the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). The Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham-IV-Taiwan version (SNAP-IV) and the Clinical Global Impression-improvement (CGI-I) were used for the secondary outcome measure. The results showed that PS128 ameliorated opposition/defiance behaviors, and that the total score of SNAP-IV for younger children (aged 7−12) improved significantly compared with the placebo group. Additionally, several elements were also notably improved in the PS128 group after 28-day consumption of PS128. Further studies are needed to better clarify the effects of PS128 for younger children with ASD on broader symptoms. © 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},
note = {cited By 4},
keywords = {Aberrant Behavior Checklist Taiwan version, Adolescent, Age, Age Factors, Aggression, Anxiety, Article, Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Autism Behavior Checklist, Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Behaviour, Child Behaviour Checklist, Children, Clinical Global Impression Scale, Communication Disorder, Controlled Study, Double Blind Procedure, Double-Blind Method, Female, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Human, Impulsiveness, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Male, Physiology, Placebo, Placebos, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Probiotic Agent, Probiotics, Psychology, Questionnaires, Randomized Controlled Trial, Rating Scale, School Child, Scoring System, Social Behaviour, Social Interactions, Social Problem, Social Responsiveness Scale, Surveys, Swanson Nolan and Pelham IV Assessment, Synaptosomal Associated Protein 23, Taiwan},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

@article{Jaafar2019135,
title = {Parent-report instruments for assessing feeding difficulties in children with neurological impairments: a systematic review},
author = {N H Jaafar and A Othman and N A Majid and S Harith and Z Zabidi-Hussin},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85052789833&doi=10.1111%2fdmcn.13986&partnerID=40&md5=d02a2bfcd15a25988b9c23855cd87444},
doi = {10.1111/dmcn.13986},
issn = {00121622},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
journal = {Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology},
volume = {61},
number = {2},
pages = {135-144},
publisher = {Blackwell Publishing Ltd},
abstract = {Aim: This study aimed to review the psychometric properties and clinical application of parent-report instruments that assess feeding difficulties in children with neurological impairments. Method: Papers were identified through five electronic databases based on 15 keywords and were included if they met the following criteria: published in English, described the implementation of parent-report instruments, and included children with neurological impairments (either in the report or a related study population). Results: In total, 1220 relevant abstracts were screened and 22 full-text articles were evaluated. The following six parent-report instruments met the inclusion criteria: (1) Screening Tool of Feeding Problems applied to children, (2) Paediatric Eating Assessment Tool, (3) Paediatric Assessment Scale for Severe Feeding Problems, (4) Montreal Children's Hospital Feeding Scale, (5) Children's Eating Behaviour Inventory, and (6) Behavioural Paediatric Feeding Assessment Scale (BPFAS). Based on comprehensive psychometric testing and consistently good results, the BPFAS was considered the most valid and reliable instrument. The BPFAS also showed good clinical applicability because it was readily available, required a short administration time, and used a simple scoring system. Interpretation: We reviewed the available parent-report instruments for assessing feeding difficulties in children with neurological impairments. The BPFAS had the best psychometric properties and clinical applicability. What this paper adds: Six parent-report instruments were suitable for assessing feeding in children with neurological impairments. The Behavioural Paediatric Feeding Assessment Scale (BPFAS) has the strongest psychometric properties. The BPFAS also has good clinical applicability. © 2018 Mac Keith Press},
note = {cited By 1},
keywords = {Assessment of Humans, Autism, Behavioural Paediatric Feeding Assessment Scale, Caloric Intake, Child Behaviour, Child Parent Relation, Childhood Disease, Children, Children's Eating Behaviour Inventory, Complication, Construct Validity, Content Validity, Criterion Related Validity, Cystic Fibrosis, Eating Disorder, Enalapril Maleate, Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorder, Esophagus Atresia, Feeding, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Feeding Behavior, Feeding Difficulty, Food Intake, Human, Nervous System Diseases, Neurologic Disease, Nutritional Assessment, Parents, Pediatric Assessment Scale for Severe Feeding Problem, Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool, Predictive Value, Preschool, Preschool Child, Priority Journal, Procedures, Psychology, Psychometrics, Psychometry, Quality of Life, Receiver Operating Characteristic, Review, Scoring System, Self Disclosure, Sensitivity and Specificity, Syndrome CHARGE, Systematic Review, Test Retest Reliability},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

@article{Ong2019,
title = {Parental satisfaction and perception of Progress in influencing the Practice of complementary health approaches in children with autism: A cross sectional survey from Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia},
author = {J J Ong},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85071968009&doi=10.1186%2fs12906-019-2672-8&partnerID=40&md5=7357d9aa26c64a321790fee9aae89765},
doi = {10.1186/s12906-019-2672-8},
issn = {14726882},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
journal = {BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine},
volume = {19},
number = {1},
publisher = {BioMed Central Ltd.},
abstract = {Background: Parents' use of complementary health approaches (CHA) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are common despite the uncertain evidence of its benefit. Parents often adopt CHA due to dissatisfaction with conventional treatment. This study aimed to examine parents' satisfaction with ASD treatment and their perception of progress in their child's development. Parents' use of CHA among children with ASD and the factors related were also evaluated. Methods: Self-administered questionnaires were completed by 48 parents of children with ASD at a single tertiary referral hospital in Malaysia. Correlation analysis was used to explore associations between parental satisfaction scores, perception of progress scores and use of CHA. Results: Use of CHA was reported by parents for 35.4% of children with ASD in the sample. Parents who were less satisfied with conventional treatment and parents who perceived poorer progress in their child's development were more likely to use CHA. Strong positive relationship was found between parent satisfaction with ASD treatment scores and parent perception of progress scores, which indicates that parents who were satisfied with treatment were more likely to perceive greater progress in their child's development. Improvement in child's progress was most appreciated by parents in their child's behavior (85.5%), social skills (83.3%) and motor skills (77.1%). Conclusion: The use of CHA was common among children with ASD. Parents were more likely to practice CHA when they were less satisfied with conventional treatment and perceived poorer progress. A larger multicenter study is required to further explore the practice of CHA among children with ASD throughout Malaysia. © 2019 The Author(s).},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {Adolescent, Adult, Alternative Medicine, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Behaviour, Child Parent Relation, Children, Complementary Therapies, Cross-Sectional Study, Female, Human, Infant, Malaysia, Male, Middle Aged, Parents, Personal Satisfaction, Preschool, Preschool Child, Psychology, Questionnaires, Satisfaction, Social Competence, Social Skills, Surveys, Treatment Outcome},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

@article{Haque2015202,
title = {Art therapy and autism},
author = {S Haque and M Haque},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84947426821&partnerID=40&md5=735d495bc1b2ce0c6370c265bb1a4802},
issn = {09742441},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research},
volume = {8},
number = {6},
pages = {202-203},
publisher = {Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {Art Therapy, Article, Autism, Child Behaviour, Human, Human Relation, Interpersonal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Social Interactions},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

@article{Bhagat20157,
title = {Parent’s self-efficacy, emotionality, and intellectual ability impacting the intervention of autism spectrum disorders: A review proposed model for appraisal of intervention},
author = {V Bhagat and J Jayaraj and M Haque},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84946575464&partnerID=40&md5=7384d5557b767097e456dee7c79128f7},
issn = {09751491},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences},
volume = {7},
number = {11},
pages = {7-12},
publisher = {International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science},
abstract = {Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may affect all domains of a child’s life. Indeed, it impacts not only the child but also parents and siblings, causing disturbances in the family. The experience of parents with an autism spectrum disorder can be devastating; they have a demanding need to cope with complex situations in their lives. The presence of pervasive and severe deficits in children with ASD increases the adjusting demands of parents in their life situations, thus, nudging them into distress which in turn incapacitate them and lowers their efficiency to deal with these situations thereby reducing their self-efficacy. These parents are found with disturbances in emotional and intellectual components of their personalities. They end up being shattered in their interpersonal relationship and family life. Indeed, these aspects of parental distress rank lower in position and the focus rests on the treatment of ASD. Thus, the management of ASD incapacitating the parents of the deficit children to reach their fullest abilities remains questionable. Therefore, the objectives of this study are a) to examine the impact of emotionality, intellectual ability and self-efficacy of the intervention of autism spectrum disorder. b) To propose a new intervention model for ASD incorporating self-efficacy, emotional and mental ability c) To suggest the integration of this new model with the current intervention regimens to ensure better efficacy. This study, based on past evidence has keenly, examined the correlation of intellectual ability, emotionality and self-efficacy with the intervention of autism spectrum disorder. The results reveal that emotional and intellectual disturbances and impaired self-efficacy in the parents of children with ASD have an adverse impact on the intervention of ASD. A new model of intervention for ASD encompassing the above-mentioned essential components of parents’ personality has been proposed, and its integration with the existing treatment regimens has been suggested to reap an improved outcome. The study concludes by observing the fact that considerable improvement in the diagnosed child may not ameliorate the parent and family distress already present, especially at the time and expense of intervention can be even more detrimental to the overall personality of the parents. The new proposed model of intervention can pave the way for further research in this regard. © 2015, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science. All rights reserved.},
note = {cited By 3},
keywords = {Anxiety, Autism, Caregiver, Child Behaviour, Child Parent Relation, Cognition, Coping Behaviour, Distress Syndrome, Emotion, Emotionality, Human, Intelligence, Mental Capacity, Parental Stress, Parents, Phenotype, Review, Self Concept},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}