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Z Kinder Jugendpsychiatr Psychother ; 47(4): 359-370, 2019 Jul.
Article in German | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30326807

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The diagnostics of autism spectrum disorder in children, adolescents and adults: Overview of the key questions and main results of the first part of the German AWMF-S3 - clinical guideline Abstract. Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) include ICD-10 diagnoses of childhood autism, Asperger syndrome, and atypical autism; there is a lifetime prevalence of ~1 %. The aim of the evidence-based clinical guideline (AWMF-S3-Guideline) is to summarize the current evidence concerning diagnostic and therapeutic processes for professionals working in healthcare and social welfare and to provide consensus on clinical recommendations. The present study summarizes the most important results of the diagnostic part of this guideline. Method: The guideline group comprised 14 clinical and scientific expert associations from the German healthcare system, in addition to representatives of relatives and patients. Recommendations were based on results of a systematic literature search, data extraction, the evaluation of study quality, and, if possible, meta-analytic aggregation of included data in combination with the clinical expertise of the respective representatives. Consensus-based recommendations were determined via nominal group technique. Results: The AWMF-S3-Clinical Guideline, Diagnostic Part, summarizes current research on this topic. The main focus is put on the question of obligatory versus redundant diagnostic procedures. After a general introduction to the clinical picture of ASD, essential aspects like obtaining the medical history, the effective use of screening and diagnostic instruments, medical examination, the full diagnostic work-up as well as communicating the diagnostic results to relatives and patients are described in detail. We also conducted a meta-analysis on the stability of early diagnosis. Conclusion: This first part of the ASD guideline offers users the opportunity to inform themselves about the background of ASD as well as evidence-based and broadly consented information on the correct diagnostic process of ASD from infancy to adulthood.


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Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Adolescent , Adult , Asperger Syndrome/diagnosis , Asperger Syndrome/epidemiology , Autism Spectrum Disorder/epidemiology , Biomedical Research , Child , Germany/epidemiology , Humans , Prevalence
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Disabil Rehabil ; 33(2): 159-64, 2011.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20491614

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PURPOSE: A programme of garden-related indoor activities was developed to sustain a gardening group for people with mid to late stage Huntington's disease during the winter. METHOD: The activities were devised by the horticulturist, working empirically, involving the services occupational therapist, physiotherapist, occupational therapy art technician, computer room, recreation and leisure staff. The programme was strongly supported by the nursing and care staff. Feedback on the effectiveness of the activities was sought from the clients, team members and unit staff. RESULTS: The clients' interest in gardening was sustained by a multidisciplinary programme of indoor growing and using plant products in creative activities, computing and group projects. The clients enjoyed all activities except one that they said lacked contact with plants. CONCLUSIONS: The inexpensive programme of activities enabled creativity and self-expression, stimulated social contact and helped with therapeutic goals of the clients. In addition, it engaged the multi-disciplinary team and the unit staff, was practical and enhanced the environment.


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Gardening , Huntington Disease/rehabilitation , Creativity , Humans , Interpersonal Relations , Patient Care Planning , Patient Care Team , Seasons
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