Browsing by Subject "ASD Behavioral Outcomes"

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    Assessing Behavioral Outcomes in Youth with Autism Following Evidence-Based Interventions
    (2022-12) Navudu, Sai Pooja; Neal, Tiffany; Deodhar, Aditi; Swiezy, Naomi
    This practicum, completed at HANDS in Autism® in collaboration with the Indiana NeuroDiagnostic Institute (NDI), focused on evaluating the behavioral outcomes of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) receiving psychiatric services. The project involved systematic data collection from the Cerner patient portal, followed by data harmonization in Microsoft Excel and coding using REDCap. Psychiatric and behavioral factors were coded to identify patterns and changes in behavior across treatment episodes. The goal was to assess the effectiveness of autism-related services and interventions provided within the inpatient setting. Results from this exploratory analysis will inform potential modifications to HANDS training modules and curricula to better align with client needs and improve long-term care outcomes for individuals with ASD. The practicum also provided practical training in data analysis, coding, and interpretation of real-world clinical data.
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    Evaluating Overall Functioning Across Adaptive Domains in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implementation and Application of the Developmental Disabilities Modification of the Children's Global Assessment Scale (DD-CGAS)
    (2023-08-04) Devarapalli, Baby Amulya; Neal, Tiffany; Deodhar, Aditi; Swiezy, Naomi
    This practicum, completed at HANDS in Autism® in collaboration with the Indiana NeuroDiagnostic Institute (NDI), focused on evaluating overall functioning in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using the Developmental Disabilities Modification of the Children's Global Assessment Scale (DD-CGAS). The study analyzed data from 58 patients across the pre-admission and post-discharge phases, with ratings assigned in key adaptive domains: Self-Care, Communication, Social Behavior, and School/Academic Functioning. Additional measures included Eating, Sleeping, and Dressing abilities. Data were extracted from the Cerner electronic health record system, cleaned and coded using REDCap, and analyzed using Python, Excel, and Power BI. By comparing DD-CGAS scores across age and gender groups, the project assessed the impact of integrated, patient-centered inpatient care on behavioral functioning. Findings support the utility of structured, quantitative behavioral assessments in improving treatment planning and measuring intervention outcomes in ASD-focused psychiatric settings.