A5056706950- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
Boston Medical Center
2020-2024
Boston University
2020-2024
Boston Children's Hospital
2019
Harvard University
2019
The purpose of this study is to decrease wait time and improve access developmental-behavioral pediatric (DBP) evaluation in children 4 years age younger as part a quality improvement (QI) initiative an urban safety-net hospital.A primary care pediatrician received DBP minifellowship training 6 hours per week for 1 year become developmentally-trained clinician (DT-PCC). DT-PCCs then conducted developmental evaluations that consisted using Childhood Autism Rating Scale Brief Observation...
ABSTRACT: Background: Telehealth uptake increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, including for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment by developmental-behavioral pediatric (DBP) clinicians. However, little is known about acceptability of telehealth or its impact on equity in DBP care. Objective: Engage providers and caregivers to glean their perspectives use ASD young children, exploring acceptability, benefits, concerns, potential role ameliorating exacerbating disparities...
Increased visibility of adverse encounters between individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and law enforcement (LE) has stimulated a dialog among providers. There are variety contributing factors to the increase, including recognized lack training LE professionals on needs ASD paucity awareness resources by families these individuals. The aim this article is provide insight into developmental-behavioral pediatric professionals, enhance safety reduce outcomes for in schools community.
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to identify barriers and improve access services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Sixty-two patients ASD between March 23 June 30, 2020, at a large urban safety net hospital were identified by chart review. Patients called from January 2021 queried regarding services. Brief interventions provided as part modified Plan-Do-Study-Act approach. A second review conducted April May...
Abstract: Objective: Owing to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many developmental-behavioral pediatric (DBP) practices adopted telehealth for care delivery. However, access and use families with a preferred language other than English (PLOE) is an equity concern. Therefore, our study objective compare rates of utilization visit completion by family among patients seen DBP assessments during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We completed descriptive chart review using electronic...
To evaluate whether a newly developed autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-training curriculum for hospital security officers improves comfort, knowledge, and practice.Participants were officers. The ASD-training was 45-minute interactive session, adapted from trainings other types of providers. included information regarding the presentation of, challenges faced by, children with ASD in setting. Officers completed surveys before (T1), immediately after (T2), 3 months (T3) training to assess...
Social and Emotional Skills Training for Children: The Fast Track Friendship Group Manual presents an evidence-based group intervention curriculum children who are challenged by various peer difficulties. It was developed as part of a larger federally funded Project, which includes combination school-based family-focused interventions aimed at supporting with high level disruptive aggressive behaviors. focuses on social skills interactions. In addition to teaching core (participation,...
CASE: Emmanuel is a 6.5-year-old boy who was referred to your evaluation clinic for concerns about his social skills and communication. He arrived in the United States (US) 1 year ago after an immigration trajectory that began Haiti when he aged 3 years; passed through Mexico, where family various shelters over year; concluded 2 years later, with eventually settling urban center northeastern States. While living camp without access utilities. They faced significant food insecurity...
CASE: Max is an 8-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder and long-standing challenges sleep maintenance, the latter of which persist despite behavioral intervention environmental modification. When wakes in early morning hours, he tends to wander house, causes his mother be awake monitor safety. Given impact Max's fragmented on functioning that family, you begin a trial gabapentin liquid promote maintenance. Soon after, reports sleeping through night, for first time life. Two months...