Publications by authors named "P Alfieri"
Background: Transitioning into adulthood can be challenging for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Work is one of the most enduring and impactful aspects of adult life, as it plays a key role in helping people find meaning. However, research on the effectiveness of pre-employment programs in improving the health and well-being of autistic adolescents and young adults remains limited.
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- Children and adolescents with intellectual disability (ID) are at a higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to their vulnerability to traumatic events.
- The study investigated the differences in mental health issues and functioning between those with and without ID, finding those with ID showed more severe post-traumatic symptoms and social problems.
- The results suggest that specific types of interpersonal trauma, like physical and sexual abuse, result in worse outcomes than neglect, emphasizing the need for specialized treatment for affected individuals.
Parenting Stress Index in Caregivers of Individuals With Noonan Syndrome.
Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet
September 2024
Medical professionals frequently underestimate stress level of parents/caregivers of patients with rare disorders as RASopathies, the latter might experience elevated stress levels, with their own health frequently overlooked despite significant responsibilities and hurdles encountered. The aim of this study is to assess the stress experienced by parents of individuals with Noonan syndrome and related conditions. Forty-eight parents (20 fathers; 28 mothers), among the 31 recruited families, completed the Italian version of the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form.
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- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disabilities and behavioral issues, and there's a lack of research on psychosocial treatments for individuals with FXS.
- This study tested a group therapy called "Corp-osa-Mente" (CoM II) on ten young adults with FXS to improve their emotional management and social communication skills over twelve months.
- Results showed reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, improved communication skills, and enhanced family quality of life, indicating that group nCBT can be beneficial for young adults with FXS, but more rigorous studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Background And Objectives: Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability, caused by CGG-repeat expansions (> 200) in the FMR1 gene leading to lack of expression. Espansion between 55 and 200 triplets fall within the premutation range (PM) and can lead to different clinical conditions, including fragile X- primary ovarian insufficiency (FXPOI), fragile X-associated neuropsychiatric disorders (FXAND) and fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS). Although there is not a current cure for FXS and for the Fragile X-PM associated conditions (FXPAC), timely diagnosis as well as the implementation of treatment strategies, psychoeducation and behavioral intervention may improve the quality of life (QoL) of people with FXS or FXPAC.
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