A5033203830- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
- Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
- Resilience and Mental Health
- PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in cancer
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
2019-2023
Kennedy Krieger Institute
2010-2023
Johns Hopkins University
2015-2023
Johns Hopkins Medicine
2015-2022
University of Alberta
2008
This Viewpoint examines the association between COVID-19 pandemic and how changes to telehealth are helping close gap clinicians pediatric physical mental health care patients.
Objective: Two widely discussed yet highly understudied factors that obstruct timely diagnosis and intervention among children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are missed scheduled appointments wait time for outpatient services. Research surrounding appointment no-show cancellation rates as well predictors of such would shed light on the barriers to community-based clinical care. Methods: In this study, data from 8049 adolescents (mean = 6.97 years, SD 4.81) at a multidisciplinary...
The goal of this study was to examine if there were differences between races in parental concern and belief about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) the perspectives clinicians. We studied 489 children with ASD who having their first evaluation at an clinic. Parents White most often believed that child had ASD. However, whose parents less severe symptoms. Black/African American or Hispanic more likely have concerns communication than children. In families, social related symptoms discuss...
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) has been widely used for ASD assessment. While prior studies investigated sensitivity and specificity of ADOS-2 Modules 1-3, there limited research addressing algorithm cut-off scores to optimize classification. goal this study was assess diagnosing with evaluate alignment the classification best estimate clinical diagnosis. Participants included 3144 children aged 31 months or older who received as well Five statistics were...
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an early childhood tele-education program in preparing community pediatric clinicians to manage developmental and mental health disorders young children. Community from rural, underserved, or school-based center practices mid-Atlantic region participated a weekly videoconference. There was significant knowledge gain evidenced by percentage questions answered correctly pre- post- didactic exposure ( P < .001). Participants reported increase .001)...
Many diagnostic evaluations abruptly shifted to telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, little is known about impact on diagnosis patterns for children evaluated autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of this clinical research study was examine (1) frequency diagnoses beyond ASD; (2) made, including and (3) clinician certainty all who received an evaluation due primary concerns ASD via pandemic compared those in person before at specialty clinic. sample included 2192 children,...
A previously healthy and developmentally normal 5-year-old boy from Saudi Arabia presented with a 3 mo history of abnormal behavior in the form hyperactivity, decreased social engagement, episodic aggressiveness, cognitive performance school, inappropriate laughter talking to himself, insomnia, tics other stereotyped behaviors. His clinical neurological examination did not reveal any focal deficits, but prolonged electroencephalogram showed non-specific slowing over right hemisphere....
Delays in early language development are characteristic of young autistic children, and one the most recognizable first concerns that motivate parents to seek a diagnostic evaluation for their child. Although abilities strongest predictors long-term outcomes, there is still much be understood about role impairment heterogeneous phenotypic presentation autism. Using person-centered, Latent Profile Analysis, we aimed identify distinct patterns social communication ability clinic-based sample...
The COVID-19 pandemic uniquely affects patients with neurologic and developmental disabilities at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. These are increased risk of co-morbidities, increasing their contracting COVID-19. Disruptions in home school routines, restrictions accessing crucial healthcare services has had a significant impact.A Pandemic Intake questionnaire regarding related medical concerns guardians was distributed using Qualtrics. Data from May-December 2020 were merged demographic...