Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex psychiatric disorders, with gene environment interaction being in the basis of their etiology. The association perinatal complications and ASD is well established. Recent findings suggested that oxidative stress polymorphism genes encoding antioxidant enzymes might be involved development ASD. Glutathione transferases (GSTs) have an important role defense system. We aimed to establish whether predictive effects prenatal (as possible...

This study aims to explore the prevalence of alcohol and substance use among young refugees along with indicators experienced psychological difficulties. It is based on a sample 184 children adolescents aged 11-18 years old, residing at two refugee centers in Republic Serbia. Out participants, majority was male (N = 155; 84.29%). More than half participants (53.3%) displayed significant symptoms PTSD. 50% consume energy drinks, 28% tobacco; 13% alcohol; 4.6% marijuana; 1.7% LSD,...

ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal (GI) difficulties are common in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, these can frequently remain unrecognized. Therefore, we aimed to translate a newly developed instrument, The Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Behaviors Inventory Children (ASD‐GIRBI), assess its reliability explore the frequency of various gastrointestinal related behaviors, as well association GI measures social functioning emotional behavioral ASD. A total 98...

Intervention programs for children with developmental disabilities increasingly target caregiver training to implement effective strategies child development. Research conducted in different countries shows that the Caregiver Skills Training Program (CST) developed by World Health Organization and Autism Speaks could also be a recommended intervention.The pre-pilot phase included seven, pilot 29 families of trained intervention program. The caregivers were asked complete Treatment Evaluation...

Introduction Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental characterized by deficits in social communicative skills and the occurrence repetitive and/or stereotyped behaviors. Coffin–Siris syndrome (CSS) is classically aplasia or hypoplasia distal phalanx nail fifth additional digits, cognitive delay varying degrees, distinctive facial features, hypotonia, hirsutism/hypertrichosis, sparse scalp hair. In this study, we present detailed description autistic traits boy diagnosed...

The global pandemic caused by Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to major lifestyle changes in people living the affected countries. Namely, most countries declared state of emergency which included implementation different precautionary measures, such as restriction movement, travel ban, isolation, social distancing and wearing protective equipment. fight with unknown virus generated an abundance different, often contradictory inconsistent information. These new can have a...

Appropriate healthcare and psychological support for children adolescents is essential the successful development good mental health. Unfortunately, this often a neglected element in systems around world. It known that approximately half of all adult psychiatric disorders start under age 14 prevalence child adolescent-onset conditions increasing. The real reason increase remains unclear, but it demands our attention as does care affected children, adolescents, their families. Transitions...

Introduction: Raising a child with ASD is challenge requiring significant involvement of all family members, members to educate themselves about the illness, as well on health care and available support. Aim: To identify first symptoms child, average age when diagnosis was made, evaluate availability additional support in education social protection, help for their parents. Material Methods: Survey used method collecting data, respondents are parents or caretakers children from registry...

Objectives Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families are often faced barriers of service accessibility, stigmatization lack support. The study aimed to map available support services for youth ASD in Serbia, as well determine whether there differences during childhood adolescence/young adulthood.

Introduction Parent-mediated interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have beend recognized as very valuable (1). There is a significant effect of parental attitudes towards treatment on outcomes (2). Objectives To evaluate and need professional support regarding pharmacological ASD. Methods We interviewed 67 parents (83.6% mothers) ASD who are regularly treated at our institution. created questionnaire sociodemografic information, clinical characteristics the child,...

Introduction Stigma towards mental health has been described as a major obstacle to seek help and access services. This could result in worsened Quality of Life (QoL). There is little evidence stigma Mental Health Professionals its consequences, especially Early Career ones (ECMPH), who can be more vulnerable group. even lack studies with multicultural approaches. Exploring stigma, support systems these, the link these factors QoL essential develop effective strategies ECMHP, for both their...

Introduction: Children spend on average 2.4 hours per day in front of a screen during school week and 3 over the weekend. Regional surveys show that 79% children under two years age use mobile phone, 6% preschool have 4.2% whom phone before four. According to research from United States, about 72% 6 age, know how computer, 30% do it an hour every day, while 40% are introduced electronic device at 3. This percentage is constantly increasing. The WHO warns should not devices with screens....

Background: Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, taking a primary place in communicating, networking and gathering information. In addition to numerous opportunities that the provided, safety young people online worlds always been issue, especially since paradigm social network usage changes quickly. The aim: aim this study was examine opinions attitudes their parents about activity, as well compare on subject. Materials Methods: This cross-sectional conducted...

Introduction: Iron is an essential trace element, vital for numerous physiological processes in the organism. The concentration of iron tissues must be closely regulated, as it shown that bigger fluctuations its could lead to metabolic disturbances and tissue damage. Aging universal inevitable process leads a series adverse changes, well imbalances amount elements, most often iron. imbalance elderly widespread problem, so necessary examine influence age on distribution body. Aim: aim this...

Abstract: Introduction As the global resettlement needs are further increasing, questions on refugee youths’ wellbeing arise. The experience of migration during childhood might interfere with developmental trajectories in different ways. Refugee youths be at higher risk violence, abuse and mental health problems. Objectives This study aimed to explore prevalence alcohol substance use among young refugees, along indicators experienced psychological difficulties. Methods Data collection was...