Francesco Cerroni

Sensory Processing Disorders (SPDs) define dysfunctions in modulating, organising, and using information from several sensory channels for regulating motor, behavioural, emotional and attention responses. Although SPD can be identified also as an isolated condition in young children, its presence in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) population is really frequent. The study purpose is to explore the SPD clinical expression and the putative correlation with several behavioural aspects both in children with ASD and in those with isolated SPD. Therefore, 43 preschool-aged children (25 ASD vs. 18 SPD) were recruited, and their parents completed three questionnaires (Developmental Profile-3, Sensory Processing Measure–Preschool, Repetitive Behaviour Scale-Revised) to evaluate behavioural alterations and developmental levels. The main result is that both ASD and SPD groups had significantly sensory-related behavioural symptoms, although ASD children seem to be more impaired in all areas. Seve...

Introduction: Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a permanent and complex disability arising within the first three years of life characterized by a socio-communicative disorder and by fixed interests and repetitive behaviors. The present pilot study aims to evaluate behavioral aspects in a small population of siblings of ASD children. Material and methods: Population: 5 school-aged children (2 males, 3 females) (mean age 9.235 \ub1 2.041) were enrolled, as siblings of ASD children, and for comparison, 12 healthy (7 males, 5 females) children (average age 9,528 \ub1 3,351). All subjects underwent evaluation of the behavioral with Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) scale. Results: The two groups were statistically comparable by age (p = 0.86) and gender distribution (p = 0.87). From the behavioral point of view evaluated with the CBCL scale, siblings of ASD have a higher degree of overall problem (Total problems) compared to control children (p=0.003), in addition they have significantl...

Neuropsychomotricity in water is a rehabilitative practice that avails itself just of the liquid element, as a mediator of relationships: in water yes they upset all dynamics, be they relational, of equilibrium, of movement and perception, due to the fact that proprioceptive sensations, created by bodily contact with water, they are different than those generated by contact with air

ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA journal is retracting this paper following on concerns raised by the Journal Owner, Mister Carmelo Pennino, the manager of Carbone Editore company. After an internal investigation that involved all Section Editors, the journal owner detected a suspected misconduct in terms of self-citations activity. The link of the retracted article http://www.actamedicamediterranea.com/archive/2018/medica-4/anxiety-disorders-in-developmental-age

In the field of neurodevelopmental disorders, the use of a standardized assessment test - TEC I - has proven the complex emotional variability of each individual validating and expanding the theoretical psycho-affective assumptions (drawn from direct observation of subjects with typical development) in children belonging to different nosographic categories. The data obtained through singular and comparative analysis of the subjects not only promote new insights into the influence of the emotional sphere in the construction of personality and learning of typical and atypical growing children, but suggest the emergence of new rehabilitation procedures and therapeutic objectives to be achieved and undertaken

FRANCESCO SESSA, SABRINA FRANCO, ELISABETTA PICCIOCCHI, DIEGO GERACI, MARIO GIUSEPPE CHISARI, GABRIELLA MARSALA, ANNA NUNZIA POLITO, MICHELE SORRENTINO, GABRIELE TRIPI, MARGHERITA SALERNO, DANIELA RUSSO, SERENA MARIANNA LAVANO, FRANCESCO CERRONI, PALMIRA ROMANO, BEATRICE GALLAI, ROSA MAROTTA, FRANCESCO LAVANO, ROSARIA MARTINA MAGLIULO, LUCREZIA D’ORO, ANNABELLA DI FOLCO, LUCIA PARISI, DAVIDE TESTA, PAOLO MURABITO, MONICA SALERNO Equal contribution Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto, 1, Foggia, 71122, Italy Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technology Sciences G.F. Ingrassia, University of Catania, Catania, I-95123, Italy Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy Casa di Cura Villa dei Fiori Acerra, Napoli, Italy Istituto nazionale della previdenza sociale (INPS), Catania, Italy Struttura Complessa di Farmacia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Ospedali Riuniti di Foggia, Foggia, ...

AGATA MALTESE1, MARGHERITA SALERNO2, FRANCESCO CERRONI3, PALMIRA ROMANO3, ANNABELLA DI FOLCO1, TERESA DI FILIPPO1, GABRIELE TRIPI4,5 1Department of Psychological, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy 2Sciences for Mother and Child Health Promotion, University of Palermo, Italy 3Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health and Physical and Preventive Medicine; Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy 4Department PROSAMI, University of Palermo, Italy 5Childhood Psychiatric Service for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, CH Chinon, France

Pregnancy is a physiological state during which the woman's body undergoes profound modifications. During this time, every woman must be nourished in such a way as to maintain herself in good health and at the same time allow the fetal tissues to form and develop in the best way. Proper nutrition is one of the fundamental prerequisites for the normal evolution of both pregnancy and fetal growth: the quantity and quality of food and drinks must be scrupulously controlled. Contrariwise, it is important to avoid the excess calories and macronutrients. In fact, during pregnancy, it may be just as harmful as their shortage, especially in overweight and obese women, for which the risk of miscarriage, gestational diabetes, fetal growth disorders and preeclampsia increases. The pasta constitutes the foundation of the Mediterranean diet food. The dough can be seen, therefore, so it represents an excellent ally of the diet from a nutritional point of view. The nutritional values of the pasta change depending on the type, based on the fact that the dough is traditional or integral semolina. It also contains Vitamin B and has an abundance of minerals, among which potassium. The pasta is an easily digestible food, ensuring energy ready to use (such as all carbohydrates); moreover, it possesses a great satiating power. In case of overweight, however, it is possible to reduce the number of carbohydrates in the diet, taking care not to make them ever miss. In conclusion, the consumption of pasta is very important during pregnancy: a diet without carbohydrates can be dangerous for all physiological pathways

AGATA MALTESE1*, FRANCESCO CERRONI2*, PALMIRA ROMANO2, DANIELA RUSSO2,3, MARGHERITA SALERNO4, BEATRICE GALLAI5, ROSA MAROTTA6, SERENA MARIANNA LAVANO6, FRANCESCO LAVANO6, GABRIELE TRIPI7,8 1Department of Psychological, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy 2Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy 3Centro di Riabilitazione La Filanda LARS; Sarno, Italy 4Sciences for Mother and Child Health Promotion, University of Palermo, Italy 5Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy 6Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia”, Catanzaro, Italy 7Department PROSAMI, University of Palermo, Italy 8Childhood Psychiatric Service for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, CH Chinon, France

ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA journal is retracting this paper following on concerns raised by the Journal Owner, Mister Carmelo Pennino, the manager of Carbone Editore company. After an internal investigation that involved all Section Editors, the journal owner detected a suspected misconduct in terms of self-citations activity. The link of the retracted article http://www.actamedicamediterranea.com/archive/2018/medica-5/augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac-in-neurodevelopmental-disorders-a-minireview

AGATA MALTESE1*, FRANCESCO CERRONI2*, PALMIRA ROMANO2, DANIELA RUSSO2,3, MARGHERITA SALERNO4, BEATRICE GALLAI5, ROSA MAROTTA6, SERENA MARIANNA LAVANO6, FRANCESCO LAVANO6, GABRIELE TRIPI7,8 1Department of Psychological, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy 2Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy 3Centro di Riabilitazione La Filanda LARS; Sarno, Italy 4Sciences for Mother and Child Health Promotion, University of Palermo, Italy 5Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy 6Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia”, Catanzaro, Italy 7Department PROSAMI, University of Palermo, Italy 8Childhood Psychiatric Service for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, CH Chinon, France

AGATA MALTESE1*, FRANCESCO CERRONI2*, PALMIRA ROMANO2, DANIELA RUSSO2,3, MARGHERITA SALERNO4, BEATRICE GALLAI5, ROSA MAROTTA6, SERENA MARIANNA LAVANO6, FRANCESCO LAVANO6, GABRIELE TRIPI7,8 1Department of Psychological, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy 2Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy 3Centro di Riabilitazione La Filanda LARS; Sarno, Italy 4Sciences for Mother and Child Health Promotion, University of Palermo, Italy 5Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy 6Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia”, Catanzaro, Italy 7Department PROSAMI, University of Palermo, Italy 8Childhood Psychiatric Service for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, CH Chinon, France

RAFFAELE SPERANDEO1,§, MAURO N. MALDONATO2,§, ANTONIETTA MESSINA2,9, PASQUALE COZZOLINO3, MARCELLINO MONDA2, FRANCESCO CERRONI4, PALMIRA ROMANO4, MARGHERITA SALERNO6, AGATA MALTESE6, MICHELE ROCCELLA6, LUCIA PARISI6, GABRIELE TRIPI7, FIORENZO MOSCATELLI8, FRANCESCO SESSA8, MONICA SALERNO8, GIUSEPPE CIBELLI8, GIOVANNI MESSINA8, VINCENZO MONDA9, SERGIO CHIEFFI9, INES VILLANO9, EMANUELE MONDA9, MARIA RUBERTO10, GABRIELLA MARSALA11, ROSA MAROTTA R5, ANNA VALENZANO8* 1Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania, Naples, Italy 2Department of Human science, Università della Basilicata, Italy 3SiPGI Postgraduate School of Integrated Gestalt Psychotherapy, D.M. 12.10.2007 Naples, Italy 4Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy 5Department of Health Sciences, Uni...

Caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders play a central role during the rehabilitation and education processes, but they have an increasing risk of psychosocial problems even if the literature is not so agreed upon the specific and predisposing factors to that. The aim of this study was to examine possibly differences of burden levels in an Italian sample of principal caregivers of children with different kinds of neurodevelopmental disorders and to investigate the possible links between some clinical and sociodemographic variables and the levels of caregiver’s burden. 105 caregivers of school-aged children with neurodevelopmental disorders were included in the study and completed three online questionnaires (General Questionnaire, Caregiver Burden Inventory, Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale). Results highlighted that about the half of caregivers show from moderate to high levels of stress, but parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability...

Background and Objectives: Siblings of disabled children are more at risk of developing mental illnesses. More than 50 international studies show that about 8% of children and adolescents suffer from a mental disorder, which is almost always a source of difficulties both at the interpersonal level (in the family and with peers) and at school. Healthy siblings of children with disabilities are one of the groups most at risk for consequences in psychological health and well-being. As some authors suggest, siblings build their idea of “being people”, in terms of character and personality, by continuously and daily confronting themselves with the theme of disability and a family context subjected to continuous stress. The following contribution aims to compare emotional–behavioral disorders in healthy siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder, in healthy siblings of children with Down’s syndrome and in healthy siblings of children with typical development. Materials and Methods...