Adapting the orthoptic investigation for children with autism spectrum disorders: how can research from other healthcare areas be applied to orthoptic practice? A literature review

Background and aim:  The symptoms of autism spectrum disorders can have an impact on the orthoptic nvestigation; however, no gold standard of treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders has been established. There is a paucity of research on autism spectrum disorders in ophthalmology. Hence...

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Main Authors: Alia Harrison, Anna O'Connor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: White Rose University Press 2016-08-01
Series:British and Irish Orthoptic Journal
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Online Access:https://www.bioj-online.com/articles/96
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description Background and aim:  The symptoms of autism spectrum disorders can have an impact on the orthoptic nvestigation; however, no gold standard of treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders has been established. There is a paucity of research on autism spectrum disorders in ophthalmology. Hence this work aimed to evaluate strategies used in other areas of healthcare, and establish their applicability to orthoptics. Methods:  A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Web of Knowledge and Scopus. Only English language papers were considered for inclusion. The papers were collated by topic, and their references searched for further information. Results: Childhood diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders are increasing, and a higher incidence of ocular anomalies is found in the autistic population. A number of strategies have potential to be useful in the orthoptic investigation, based upon limited research. Conclusion:  Further research is required to establish a gold standard for orthoptic treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders. Early indications suggest that fear reduction strategies used in other areas of healthcare could be applied to orthoptic care.
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spelling doaj.art-aa67109f406c49b4b7617318e99e8b3a2022-12-22T01:42:01ZengWhite Rose University PressBritish and Irish Orthoptic Journal2516-35902016-08-011391310.22599/bioj.9695Adapting the orthoptic investigation for children with autism spectrum disorders: how can research from other healthcare areas be applied to orthoptic practice? A literature reviewAlia Harrison0Anna O'Connor1Directorate of Orthoptics and Vision Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Liverpool, LiverpoolDirectorate of Orthoptics and Vision Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Liverpool, LiverpoolBackground and aim:  The symptoms of autism spectrum disorders can have an impact on the orthoptic nvestigation; however, no gold standard of treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders has been established. There is a paucity of research on autism spectrum disorders in ophthalmology. Hence this work aimed to evaluate strategies used in other areas of healthcare, and establish their applicability to orthoptics. Methods:  A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Web of Knowledge and Scopus. Only English language papers were considered for inclusion. The papers were collated by topic, and their references searched for further information. Results: Childhood diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders are increasing, and a higher incidence of ocular anomalies is found in the autistic population. A number of strategies have potential to be useful in the orthoptic investigation, based upon limited research. Conclusion:  Further research is required to establish a gold standard for orthoptic treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders. Early indications suggest that fear reduction strategies used in other areas of healthcare could be applied to orthoptic care.https://www.bioj-online.com/articles/96Adaptation, Autism, Desensitisation, Paediatric, Pre-teaching
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Adapting the orthoptic investigation for children with autism spectrum disorders: how can research from other healthcare areas be applied to orthoptic practice? A literature review
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Adaptation, Autism, Desensitisation, Paediatric, Pre-teaching
title Adapting the orthoptic investigation for children with autism spectrum disorders: how can research from other healthcare areas be applied to orthoptic practice? A literature review
title_full Adapting the orthoptic investigation for children with autism spectrum disorders: how can research from other healthcare areas be applied to orthoptic practice? A literature review
title_fullStr Adapting the orthoptic investigation for children with autism spectrum disorders: how can research from other healthcare areas be applied to orthoptic practice? A literature review
title_full_unstemmed Adapting the orthoptic investigation for children with autism spectrum disorders: how can research from other healthcare areas be applied to orthoptic practice? A literature review
title_short Adapting the orthoptic investigation for children with autism spectrum disorders: how can research from other healthcare areas be applied to orthoptic practice? A literature review
title_sort adapting the orthoptic investigation for children with autism spectrum disorders how can research from other healthcare areas be applied to orthoptic practice a literature review
topic Adaptation, Autism, Desensitisation, Paediatric, Pre-teaching
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