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Ann F. VanSant, PT, PhD, FAPTA |
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0898-5669 |
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1538-005X |
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4 issues / year |
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Wilkommen! Bienvenu! Benvenuti!
On behalf of the Editorial Board, I extend a very warm welcome to the members of Paediatric Physiotherapia as they have named Pediatric Physical Therapy as their official professional journal. We look forward to their contributions to the journal and to a long and mutually beneficial relationship.
The Swiss Association of Pediatric Physical Therapists was created in 1999 and has more than 400 members. The members specialize in pediatric physical therapy, providing service to infants, children and adolescents. The Swiss Association is a member of the International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics, a sub branch of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy. Three languages are spoken in Switzerland: German, French and Italian, and we welcome them three times over!
Ann F. Van Sant, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Editor in Chief
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Highlights from the Current Issue
Pediatric Physical Therapy. 24(1):1, Spring 2012.
doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3182405f23
Downey, Rebecca; Rapport, Mary Jane K.
Pediatric Physical Therapy. 24(1):2-20, Spring 2012.
doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e31823db95f
McSpadden, Caitlin; Therrien, Mari; McEwen, Irene R.
Pediatric Physical Therapy. 24(1):70-77, Spring 2012.
doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e31823e0686
Lane, Alison; Harpster, Karen; Heathcock, Jill
Pediatric Physical Therapy. 24(1):21-29, Spring 2012.
doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e31823e071a
Gadin, Erlita; Lobo, Michele; Paul, David A.; Sem, Kanik; Steiner, Karl V.; Mackley, Amy; Anzilotti, Kert; Galloway, Cole
Pediatric Physical Therapy. 24(1):38-44, Spring 2012.
doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e31823e069d
Morrison, Stewart C.; Ferrari, Jill; Smillie, Sally
Pediatric Physical Therapy. 24(1):46-50, Spring 2012.
doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e31823dbeed
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About this issue
This issue contains 3 articles on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The authors of these articles highlight what is known about the disorder as well as the large gaps in our knowledge of ASD. Typically considered a disorder of social interaction and communication, physical therapists are increasingly involved in examining and treating the movement system disorders associated with ASD. This involvement brings to the fore the need for physical therapists to become involved in carefully delineating human movement system signs of the disorder and working to establish human movement system diagnoses that are commonly associated with ASD. This need for careful observation and documentation extends to both the clinical and research communities.
Once the movement system disorders are clearly documented our expertise in treating these disorders will be an increasing focus of our work. This series of articles should spur greater involvement and interest in our professional community.
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Downey, Rebecca; Rapport, Mary Jane K.
Pediatric Physical Therapy. 24(1):2-20, Spring 2012.
doi:
10.1097/PEP.0b013e31823db95f
The authors found that limitations in motor activity may be present in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. They recommend research designed to identify specific functional limitations in this population.
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Lane, Alison; Harpster, Karen; Heathcock, Jill
Pediatric Physical Therapy. 24(1):21-29, Spring 2012.
doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e31823e071a
A delay in fine and gross motor skills at an early age is a characteristic of infants referred to an ASD clinic, but the BSID-III may not be sensitive enough to distinguish between children with and without ASD.
Mieres, Ana C.; Kirby, Russell S.; Armstrong, Kathleen H.; Murphy, Tanya K.; Grossman, Lee
Pediatric Physical Therapy. 24(1):31-37, Spring 2012.
doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e31823e06d1
This interdisciplinary group of authors provides background information on current diagnostic policy development, research on the motor behavior of children with ASD, and the potential for early identification and intervention of children with ASD. They highlight opportunities for PTs to become more involved in activities related to ASD.
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Thank you to our reviewers!
On behalf of the Section on Pediatrics and the Editorial Staff of Pediatric Physical Therapy, we would like to recognize and thank all the individuals who served as reviewers in 2010.
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