Preliminary Process of Developing Multiple Program for Promoting Family Health with a Vulnerable Children
Journal Title: Acta Psychopathologica - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Vulnerable children in this study included the disabled children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)/Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or chromosome abnormality (Turner syndrome or Klinefelter syndrome, TS/KS). DMD/SMA is a primary genetic chronic disorder of motor and lung function and scoliosis by early muscle weakness that can lead to difficulties with walking, respiratory complications, and impact independence in daily activities [1]. ADHD is significant problems with attention and inhibitory control that cause attention deficits, hyperactivity, or impulsiveness with academic difficulties as are problems in relationship with family members [2]. TS/KS, a chromosome structure is altered and govern physical and medical characteristics, such as susceptibility to lymphedema, osteoporosis and fractures, structural malformations of the kidney, autoimmune thyroiditis, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory bowel disease [3-5], or higher risks for scoliosis, lordosis, and kyphosis [6].
Authors and Affiliations
Jih-Yuan Chen, Ming-Hong Yen, Ying-Huey Lin, Shu-Hui Hu, Hong-Sen Chen, Meng-Chi Liu, Wen-Ling Chen, Mei-Chyn Chao
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