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Cognitive rehabilitation with neurodevelopmental disorder: A systematic review

Sinae Ahn1, Sujin Hwang2

  • 1Department of Occupational Therapy, Yeoju Institute of Technology, Yeoju, Republic of Korea.

Neurorehabilitation
|September 27, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Cognitive therapies are beneficial for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and ADHD. This review analyzed studies from 2006-2016, finding Level I evidence for cognitive therapy

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation
  • Evidence-Based Interventions

Background:

  • Cognitive rehabilitation is increasingly utilized for early childhood neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Effective therapeutic strategies are crucial for improving outcomes in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and analyze cognitive therapies employed in children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • To examine the methodologies underpinning these interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted on EBSCOhost and PubMed for studies published between 2006 and 2016.
  • Keywords included "neurodevelopmental disorder" and "cognition/cognitive function"; 26 studies were selected after abstract and full-text review.
  • The PICO method was used for evidence assessment, with analysis of participant demographics, intervention details, and methodologies.

Main Results:

  • The review identified 26 studies meeting inclusion criteria, with 12 focusing on autism spectrum disorder.
  • Seventeen studies involved school-aged children (5-12 years).
  • Cognitive therapy demonstrated Level I evidence for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Global Developmental Disorder.

Conclusions:

  • This review highlights the types of cognitive therapies effective for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Findings offer valuable insights for both research and clinical practice in cognitive rehabilitation.
Abstract

Keywords:
Childrencognitive therapyneurodevelopmental disorderssystematic review

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