Preliminary Outcome Report on the Results of the Intervention to Reduce Pervasive Developmental Disorders in Children in Binh Dinh, Aged from 24-72 Months Old

These disorders include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), PDD-NOS, Asperger syndrome (AS), and childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD). Despite considerable progress in the discovery of genetic mechanisms, the exact cause of PDD is still unknown. Early intensive behavioral interventions can change the trajectory of a child's behavior and habits, and can lead to achievements in language and cognitive function. However, there is still a need for additional services for many children who do not make significant progress with current behavioral intervention methods. A significant rise in the number of epidemiological surveys reporting an increase in the prevalence of PDD has been suggested as a possible epidemic. While the rate of circulation of PDD has increased, a real increase in the incidence of the disorder is still uncertain. Human development takes place in a variety of areas, including communication, everyday life, and social and motor skills. Individuals are thought to have a developmental disability/disorder when they do not meet expectations for average developmental markings appropriate to their age. Developmental disabilities associated with sensory or cognitive impairment may result from genetic factors, early influences of the environment, or a mix of the two. The Hold My Hand Project - II (HMH-II) is a project funded by USAID, coordinated by the PHAD Institute, and implemented in collaboration with local organizations in Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam. The project aims to detect, intervene, and improve the condition of children with developmental disorders aged 24-72 months old. The HMH-II project has supported the Hoang Thi Phat Center with training for occupational therapy technicians, equipment, and counseling tools suitable for children with various developmental disorders. The objective of the project is to identify and preliminarily evaluate early intervention support measures for children aged 24-72 months with intellectual, linguistic, and behavioral developmental disorders. The target of intervention is children from 24 to 72 months of age, without distinction of gender, with mental and behavioral developmental disorders, taken in for intervention by the Hoang Thi Phat Service and Trading Co., Ltd. The Hoang Thi Phat Center uses an evaluation tool developed by the World Health Organization to evaluate children's developmental disorders. The total number of intervention cases is 209, of which the female gender group accounted for 23.9%, three times lower than the male gender group (76.1%). The age group with the most intervention cases is the group aged from 37 to 48 months old (73 total cases, accounting for 34.9%). The group aged from 49-60 months accounts for the lowest percentages, 14.3%. Data from Table 1 indicates that there are 29.7% of children over 5 years old, mostly children with intellectual disabilities and requiring long-term intervention. The results of the intervention show that the group aged over 60 months old are mostly children with intellectual disabilities and require long-term intervention. The preliminary outcome report on the results of the intervention to reduce pervasive developmental disorders in children in Binh Dinh, aged from 24-72 months old, highlights the need for early intervention and support measures for children with developmental disorders. The distribution of age groups by gender shows that the male gender group accounted for 76.1% of the total number of intervention cases, while the female gender group accounted for 23.9%. The age group with the most intervention cases is the group aged from 37 to 48 months old, accounting for 34.9% of the total number of intervention cases. The group aged from 49-60 months accounts for the lowest percentages, 14.3%. The preliminary outcome report highlights the importance of early intervention and support measures for children with developmental disorders. The results of the intervention show that the group aged over 60 months old are mostly children with intellectual disabilities and require long-term intervention. The report emphasizes the need for additional services for many children who do not make significant progress with current behavioral intervention methods.