- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Writing and Handwriting Education
- Hearing Impairment and Communication
- Health Education and Validation
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
Iran University of Medical Sciences
2016-2024
Objective Executive functions are referred to higher and self-tuning cognitive processes that help managing behaviors thought controls.Executive in children assessed different ways.The most prestigious valuable way is using daily reports on a child's natural environment.This study aimed prepare the Persian version of behavior rating inventory executive function-preschool (BRIFF-P) its face content validity among Iranian children.The questionnaire completed by parents 2-5 years old...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood psychiatric disorders characterized by poor attention and subsequently lower learning abilities than normal children. This study aimed to compare effectiveness neurofeedback perceptual-motor exercises as two nonpharmacological treatments for visual attention.A total 40 combined medicated ADHD children (aged 5-12 years) were randomly allocated into groups: training exercises. Visual motor proficiency assessed...
Background: Studies indicate that balance disorder, motor development problems, and weak postural control are likely to occur in children with severe profound hearing deficits. Children deficits also behavioral problems related impulse control, distraction, disability maintain attention the visual modality. Objectives: The present study, therefore, aimed investigate effect of exercises on performance, coordination, Methods: In this experimental 36 aged 7 12 years were randomly divided into...
Background. Children with a specific learning disability (SLD) have deficits in everyday occupations along executive function addition to academic issues. Objective. The present study is aimed at investigating the effectiveness of Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) and Four-Quadrant Model Facilitated Learning (4QM) interventions on participation occupational performance skills children SLD. Method. This was single-case experimental design (multiple baselines) which six SLD were randomly...
Techniques to fabricate nanostructured materials are in constant development.These techniques initiated with physical and chemical approaches now developed biosynthesis green synthesis techniques.Nowadays, bioactive compounds from microbial cells plant extracts hugely tested employed for the of nanoparticles.Similar that can produce intracellular nanostructures, some plants synthesize maintain nanostructures their tissue.The evidence these finding is phytomining technology.Now it known...
Background: School function assessment (SFA) is a criterion-referenced that uses functional tasks to determine the level of participation and performance students. The purpose this study assess face content validity Persian version SFA for normal Iranian 6 – 12-year-old children. Methods: This has methodological psychometric design. We used standard protocol, international quality life (IQOLA), translating test. protocol includes translation backward-translation English as well; both these...
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to establish item analysis and internal consistency Persian version Child Sensory Profile 2 in groups typical atypical children (autism spectrum disorder learning disabilities) aged 3 14 years. Method: sample this included 120 years who referred schools rehabilitation centers Tehran were selected using multistage sampling method. To collect data, questionnaire used, which is a set questionnaires 2. analyze discrimination index used determine...
Background: Handwriting difficulties are one of the most common reasons for referral to school-based occupational therapy. Assessing handwriting performance using standardized tools is necessary scientific research and clinical assessment. Objectives: The objective this study was develop validate Persian assessment tool evaluate legibility speed in near-point copying dictation domains primary school-aged children. Methods: This methodological conducted Tehran, Iran during 2015 - 2016....
Modern neuroscience is on the verge of exploring new frontiers within various subdisciplines.The question how our brain with over hundred billion neurons puts together cognition, emotion and behavior has always been captivating.As such, study neural processes through which we not only maintain survival homeostasis, but also stay productive functional, attracted cognitive neuroscientists for decades.With advent neurotechnologies ever-growing research facilities, modern seen a tremendous...
COVID-19 virus is on the rise globally, and people with disease experience a variety of physical mental problems. According to studies, depression can be complication virus. So far, limited measures have been taken prevent treat emotional-psychological complications COVID-19. The aim this study was evaluate effect online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) depressive symptoms in recovered patients COVID-19.This conducted quasi-experimental design. A sample 150 who referred Imam Reza Hospital...
Introduction This study aimed to investigate the effect of play-based occupational therapy on symptoms and participation in daily life activities hospitalized children with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Method A total 25 (mean age = 9.28 ± 0.95 years, range 7–12 years) chemotherapy were enrolled randomly assigned a group ( n 12) or control 13). The intervention received eight 1-hour sessions, traditional services. Participation activities, therapy-related symptoms, pain, anxiety, fatigue...
Participation in meaningful activities is an important aspect of development children with developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose this study was to assess the correlation school participation motor proficiency and executive function ASD.In cross-sectional (descriptive-analytic) study, 52 students aged 6 12 years old ASD were selected through convenience sampling method. GARS-2 scale used confirm diagnosis. Other psychiatric comorbidities ADHA studied by...
Background: Ability of the students to perform a variety functional activities leads their participation in school-based learning activities. Therefore, it is essential provide reliable and credible criterion that provides information about students' actual performance school The purpose this study assess reliability Persian version function assessment (SFA) for Iranian 6 12 years old. Methods: SFA was designed range school-specific skills three areas participation, task support, activity...
This study investigated the efficacy of telerehabilitation (TR) in school-based Occupational Therapy (OT) for children with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), focusing on occupational competence and parental satisfaction, aiming to contribute empirical insights discourse educational well-being this population.
Background and Objectives: Impairment in the way of sensory information by central nervous system can cause functional problems all areas an adolescent’s activities, including education, self-care, social participation, leisure. Therefore, presence such it is necessary to evaluate screen for processing. In present study, processing assessment tools that cover adolescent age group were investigated. Methods: this review, PubMed, Science Direct, Google, OTseeker, Google Scholar databases...
Neurodevelopmental disorders are marked by challenges in adaptive functioning, which can result adverse outcomes throughout the lifespan, particularly during childhood. This study aimed to review existing literature and conduct an umbrella of functioning assessment instruments for pediatric populations with neurodevelopmental disorders, covering publications from 2000 2024. A total 36 tools were identified articles this field, 11 family-oriented completed parents. The majority available...
Background: Developmental cordination disorder (DCD) is a serious deficit in development of motor coordination, which affects educational achievements and daily life activities to considerable extent. Objectives: The present study aimed investigate correlations between components executive function spelling math performance 7 - 11-year-old children with DCD. Materials Methods: A descriptive-analytic was conducted on 53 primary school Persian version observation questionnaire for teachers...
Altered sensory processing especially in the auditory system is considered a typical observation children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Auditory temporal known to be impaired ASD children. Although research suggests that abnormalities could responsible for core aspects of ASD, few studies have examined early time and their results been conflicting. The present event-related potential (ERP) study investigated neural responses duration inter-stimulus interval (ISI) deviants nonspeech...
Background: The difficulties to perform self-care or basic activities of daily life are among the concerns families, and rehabilitation professionals. In this issue, culturally adapted assessment tools help in accurate treatment planning rehabilitation. Objectives: present study aimed survey validity, reliability Activities Daily Living Inventory for Children with Disabilities (ADLIC-D) preschool children autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy (CP), intellectual disability (ID),...
Background The economic evaluation of medication interventions for stroke has been the subject much research. This study aimed to examine cost-benefit multidisciplinary rehabilitation services survivors in Iran.Methods was conducted from payer's perspective with a lifetime horizon Iran. A Markov model designed and Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) were final outcomes. First, evaluate cost-effectiveness, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) calculated. Then, using average net...