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Influence of a Brief Autism Education Intervention on Peer Engagement and Inclusion At Mainstream Day Camps: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study / Ashley MCKILLOP ; Mélanie COUTURE ; Stephanie Shire ; Jonathan A. WEISS ; Lonnie ZWAIGENBAUM in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-8 (August 2024)
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Titre : Influence of a Brief Autism Education Intervention on Peer Engagement and Inclusion At Mainstream Day Camps: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ashley MCKILLOP, Auteur ; Mélanie COUTURE, Auteur ; Stephanie Shire, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur ; Lonnie ZWAIGENBAUM, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2860-2873 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : To explore the benefits of a brief autism education intervention on peer engagement and inclusion of autistic children at day camps. A convergent, parallel, two-arm (intervention/no intervention), non-randomized, mixed-methods design was used. The individualized, peer-directed, 5-10 min intervention included four components: (1) diagnostic label, (2) description and purpose of unique behaviors, (3) favorite activities and interests, and (4) strategies to engage. A timed-interval behavior-coding system was used to evaluate engagement between each autistic camper and their peers based on videos taken at camp (days 1, 2, 5). Interviews with campers and camp staff explored why changes in targeted outcomes may have occurred. Percent intervals in which the autistic campers were jointly engaged with peers improved in the intervention group (n = 10) and did not change in the control group (n = 5). A large between group intervention effect occurred by day 5 (Z = ? 1.942, ?2 = 0.29). Interviews (5 autistic campers, 34 peers, 18 staff) done on the last day of camp in the intervention group garnered three themes: (1) Changed behavioral attribution, (2) Knowledge facilitates understanding and engagement, and (3) (Mis)perceptions of increased inclusion. A brief educational intervention that includes individualized explanatory information and strengths-based strategies might improve peers'understanding of and social engagement with autistic children in community programs such as camps. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06024-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=534
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-8 (August 2024) . - p.2860-2873[article] Influence of a Brief Autism Education Intervention on Peer Engagement and Inclusion At Mainstream Day Camps: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ashley MCKILLOP, Auteur ; Mélanie COUTURE, Auteur ; Stephanie Shire, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur ; Lonnie ZWAIGENBAUM, Auteur . - p.2860-2873.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-8 (August 2024) . - p.2860-2873
Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : To explore the benefits of a brief autism education intervention on peer engagement and inclusion of autistic children at day camps. A convergent, parallel, two-arm (intervention/no intervention), non-randomized, mixed-methods design was used. The individualized, peer-directed, 5-10 min intervention included four components: (1) diagnostic label, (2) description and purpose of unique behaviors, (3) favorite activities and interests, and (4) strategies to engage. A timed-interval behavior-coding system was used to evaluate engagement between each autistic camper and their peers based on videos taken at camp (days 1, 2, 5). Interviews with campers and camp staff explored why changes in targeted outcomes may have occurred. Percent intervals in which the autistic campers were jointly engaged with peers improved in the intervention group (n = 10) and did not change in the control group (n = 5). A large between group intervention effect occurred by day 5 (Z = ? 1.942, ?2 = 0.29). Interviews (5 autistic campers, 34 peers, 18 staff) done on the last day of camp in the intervention group garnered three themes: (1) Changed behavioral attribution, (2) Knowledge facilitates understanding and engagement, and (3) (Mis)perceptions of increased inclusion. A brief educational intervention that includes individualized explanatory information and strengths-based strategies might improve peers'understanding of and social engagement with autistic children in community programs such as camps. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06024-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=534 Mental Health and Resilient Coping in Caregivers of Autistic Individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Families Facing COVID Study / Kelsey A. FRIESEN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-7 (July 2022)
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Titre : Mental Health and Resilient Coping in Caregivers of Autistic Individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Families Facing COVID Study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kelsey A. FRIESEN, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur ; Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3027-3037 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adaptation, Psychological Autism Spectrum Disorder Autistic Disorder Covid-19 Caregivers/psychology Humans Mental Health Pandemics Autism Caregiver Resilience Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many caregivers of autistic people experience mental health issues, and the impact of disruptions due to COVID-19 may present additional challenges for these individuals. This study characterized caregiver stress, anxiety, and resilient coping during COVID-19 and investigated the impact of COVID-19 disruptions, demographic variables, and resilient coping on mental health. The majority of caregivers reported some degree of disruption associated with COVID-19, and more than half reported moderate levels of stress and high anxiety. Resilient coping did not emerge as a moderator between COVID-19 disruptions and caregiver mental health, but instead had a direct effect on outcomes. Future research is needed to understand additional factors impacting the mental health of caregivers of autistic people during the COVID-19 pandemic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05177-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=477
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-7 (July 2022) . - p.3027-3037[article] Mental Health and Resilient Coping in Caregivers of Autistic Individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Families Facing COVID Study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kelsey A. FRIESEN, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur ; Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur . - p.3027-3037.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-7 (July 2022) . - p.3027-3037
Mots-clés : Adaptation, Psychological Autism Spectrum Disorder Autistic Disorder Covid-19 Caregivers/psychology Humans Mental Health Pandemics Autism Caregiver Resilience Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many caregivers of autistic people experience mental health issues, and the impact of disruptions due to COVID-19 may present additional challenges for these individuals. This study characterized caregiver stress, anxiety, and resilient coping during COVID-19 and investigated the impact of COVID-19 disruptions, demographic variables, and resilient coping on mental health. The majority of caregivers reported some degree of disruption associated with COVID-19, and more than half reported moderate levels of stress and high anxiety. Resilient coping did not emerge as a moderator between COVID-19 disruptions and caregiver mental health, but instead had a direct effect on outcomes. Future research is needed to understand additional factors impacting the mental health of caregivers of autistic people during the COVID-19 pandemic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05177-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=477 Parent, child, and family outcomes following Acceptance And Commitment Therapy for parents of autistic children: A randomized controlled trial / Yona LUNSKY ; Johanna LAKE ; Jennifer S. MILLS ; Kenneth FUNG ; Lee STEEL ; Jonathan A. WEISS in Autism, 28-2 (February 2024)
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Titre : Parent, child, and family outcomes following Acceptance And Commitment Therapy for parents of autistic children: A randomized controlled trial Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Yona LUNSKY, Auteur ; Johanna LAKE, Auteur ; Jennifer S. MILLS, Auteur ; Kenneth FUNG, Auteur ; Lee STEEL, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.367?380 Mots-clés : acceptance and commitment therapy autism caregivers interventions?psychosocial/behavioral mental health Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Emerging research shows that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may improve mental health for caregivers. Parents of autistic children, adolescents, and adults (N?=?54) were randomly assigned to either complete a brief group-based ACT intervention or remain on the waitlist. Participants completed surveys immediately prior to randomization, and 3-, 7-, and 17-weeks post-randomization. The primary outcome was depression symptoms and secondary outcomes included stress, goal attainment, positive affect, ACT psychological processes, child mental health, and family functioning. Mixed effects linear models testing Group * Time interaction indicated the Treatment group (n?=?27) demonstrated greater post-intervention improvements than the Waitlist group (n?=?27) in parent depression (p?=?.03, d?= ?0.64) and family distress (p?=?.04, d?= ?0.57). Treatment group parents also reported greater short-term gains in positive affect (p?=.001, d?=?0.77) and personal goal attainment (p?=?.007, d?=?0.80), compared to the Waitlist group. Although there was no significant Group * Time interaction for other outcomes, stress (b?= ?2.58, p?=?.01), defusion (b?= ?3.78, p?=?.001), and experiential avoidance (b?= ?4.22, p?=?.01) showed improvement for the Treatment group, but not the Waitlist group, at post-intervention. All Treatment group improvements were maintained at follow-up. Results suggest that a brief ACT group intervention is efficacious for improving some aspects of mental health for parents of autistic children. Lay abstract Parents of autistic children commonly experience difficulties with their own mental health. This study looked at the effects of a brief group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program, developed for parents of autistic children, youth, and adults. ACT focuses on increasing psychological flexibility, which is the ability to be mindful and accepting of difficult thoughts and experiences, shown to be important for mental wellness. Participants included 54 parents of autistic people, ages 3?34. Parents were randomly divided into two groups: a Treatment group that received the intervention right away, and a Waitlist group that completed the program after the Treatment group completed the trial. All parents filled out questionnaires right before the program began, and at 3, 7, and 17?weeks after randomization. Compared to the group that was waiting to participate in the program, parents in the Treatment group reported greater improvements in depression and family distress, and these improvements were still present 4?months later. Parents in the Treatment group also reported short-term improvements in their positive feelings and personal goals, compared to those waiting. Results showed that ACT may help improve some aspects of mental health for parents of autistic children, but further research is recommended. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231172241 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=519
in Autism > 28-2 (February 2024) . - p.367?380[article] Parent, child, and family outcomes following Acceptance And Commitment Therapy for parents of autistic children: A randomized controlled trial [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Yona LUNSKY, Auteur ; Johanna LAKE, Auteur ; Jennifer S. MILLS, Auteur ; Kenneth FUNG, Auteur ; Lee STEEL, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur . - p.367?380.
in Autism > 28-2 (February 2024) . - p.367?380
Mots-clés : acceptance and commitment therapy autism caregivers interventions?psychosocial/behavioral mental health Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Emerging research shows that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may improve mental health for caregivers. Parents of autistic children, adolescents, and adults (N?=?54) were randomly assigned to either complete a brief group-based ACT intervention or remain on the waitlist. Participants completed surveys immediately prior to randomization, and 3-, 7-, and 17-weeks post-randomization. The primary outcome was depression symptoms and secondary outcomes included stress, goal attainment, positive affect, ACT psychological processes, child mental health, and family functioning. Mixed effects linear models testing Group * Time interaction indicated the Treatment group (n?=?27) demonstrated greater post-intervention improvements than the Waitlist group (n?=?27) in parent depression (p?=?.03, d?= ?0.64) and family distress (p?=?.04, d?= ?0.57). Treatment group parents also reported greater short-term gains in positive affect (p?=.001, d?=?0.77) and personal goal attainment (p?=?.007, d?=?0.80), compared to the Waitlist group. Although there was no significant Group * Time interaction for other outcomes, stress (b?= ?2.58, p?=?.01), defusion (b?= ?3.78, p?=?.001), and experiential avoidance (b?= ?4.22, p?=?.01) showed improvement for the Treatment group, but not the Waitlist group, at post-intervention. All Treatment group improvements were maintained at follow-up. Results suggest that a brief ACT group intervention is efficacious for improving some aspects of mental health for parents of autistic children. Lay abstract Parents of autistic children commonly experience difficulties with their own mental health. This study looked at the effects of a brief group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program, developed for parents of autistic children, youth, and adults. ACT focuses on increasing psychological flexibility, which is the ability to be mindful and accepting of difficult thoughts and experiences, shown to be important for mental wellness. Participants included 54 parents of autistic people, ages 3?34. Parents were randomly divided into two groups: a Treatment group that received the intervention right away, and a Waitlist group that completed the program after the Treatment group completed the trial. All parents filled out questionnaires right before the program began, and at 3, 7, and 17?weeks after randomization. Compared to the group that was waiting to participate in the program, parents in the Treatment group reported greater improvements in depression and family distress, and these improvements were still present 4?months later. Parents in the Treatment group also reported short-term improvements in their positive feelings and personal goals, compared to those waiting. Results showed that ACT may help improve some aspects of mental health for parents of autistic children, but further research is recommended. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231172241 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=519 Parental Outcomes Following Participation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Andrea L. MAUGHAN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47-10 (October 2017)
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Titre : Parental Outcomes Following Participation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Andrea L. MAUGHAN, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3166-3179 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder Cognitive behavior therapy Parenting Mental health Expressed emotion Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) benefit from parent involvement in their therapy, and there is evidence that this involvement may improve parent functioning as well. We examined changes in parent mental health, parenting, and expressed emotion, following participation in a randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavior therapy for 57 children with ASD. Post-intervention, improvements occurred in the treatment group in parent depression and emotion regulation, compared to waitlisted parents. Treatment effects also occurred across all parents in depression, emotion regulation, perceptions of their children and mindful parenting. Though preliminary, these results have implications for intervention development and evaluation by focusing on parent outcomes in child treatment. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3224-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=319
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-10 (October 2017) . - p.3166-3179[article] Parental Outcomes Following Participation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Andrea L. MAUGHAN, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur . - p.3166-3179.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-10 (October 2017) . - p.3166-3179
Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder Cognitive behavior therapy Parenting Mental health Expressed emotion Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) benefit from parent involvement in their therapy, and there is evidence that this involvement may improve parent functioning as well. We examined changes in parent mental health, parenting, and expressed emotion, following participation in a randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavior therapy for 57 children with ASD. Post-intervention, improvements occurred in the treatment group in parent depression and emotion regulation, compared to waitlisted parents. Treatment effects also occurred across all parents in depression, emotion regulation, perceptions of their children and mindful parenting. Though preliminary, these results have implications for intervention development and evaluation by focusing on parent outcomes in child treatment. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3224-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=319 Parenting Stress as a Correlate of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Responsiveness in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety / Jonathan A. WEISS in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 30-3 (September 2015)
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Titre : Parenting Stress as a Correlate of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Responsiveness in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur ; Michelle A. VIECILI, Auteur ; Yvonne BOHR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.154-164 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder Asperger syndrome anxiety treatment cognitive behavior therapy parenting stress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often show high rates of anxiety, and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is recognized as an emerging evidence-based practice. Eighteen children (8–12 years of age, M = 9.5, SD = 1.34; male: n = 15) with ASD and significant anxiety problems participated in a 12-session group “Coping Cat” intervention together with their parents. Statistically significant reductions were noted across measures of parent-reported child anxiety, with 50% of children demonstrating clinically meaningful improvements using the conservative Reliable Change Index. Significant correlations were found between change in parenting stress and change in child anxiety from pre- to post-treatment. These results are applicable to the community service sector, where the Coping Cat program is commonly utilized. Due to the high prevalence of anxiety disorders in children with ASD, further research is needed to advance capacity building to help meet the significant needs of youth with ASD and anxiety. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1088357614547808 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=266
in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities > 30-3 (September 2015) . - p.154-164[article] Parenting Stress as a Correlate of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Responsiveness in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Anxiety [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur ; Michelle A. VIECILI, Auteur ; Yvonne BOHR, Auteur . - p.154-164.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities > 30-3 (September 2015) . - p.154-164
Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder Asperger syndrome anxiety treatment cognitive behavior therapy parenting stress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often show high rates of anxiety, and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is recognized as an emerging evidence-based practice. Eighteen children (8–12 years of age, M = 9.5, SD = 1.34; male: n = 15) with ASD and significant anxiety problems participated in a 12-session group “Coping Cat” intervention together with their parents. Statistically significant reductions were noted across measures of parent-reported child anxiety, with 50% of children demonstrating clinically meaningful improvements using the conservative Reliable Change Index. Significant correlations were found between change in parenting stress and change in child anxiety from pre- to post-treatment. These results are applicable to the community service sector, where the Coping Cat program is commonly utilized. Due to the high prevalence of anxiety disorders in children with ASD, further research is needed to advance capacity building to help meet the significant needs of youth with ASD and anxiety. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1088357614547808 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=266 Plugged in: Electronics use in youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorder / Jennifer A. MACMULLIN in Autism, 20-1 (January 2016)
PermalinkPredictors of health service use among adolescents and adults with autism and aggression / Melissa PAQUETTE-SMITH in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 68 (December 2019)
PermalinkPriority service needs and receipt across the lifespan for individuals with autism spectrum disorder / Jonathan K. Y. LAI in Autism Research, 10-8 (August 2017)
PermalinkRepérage des personnes à risque de comportements suicidaires par les psychoéducateurs œuvrant auprès de clientèles présentant un trouble du spectre de l’autisme / Cécile BARDON
PermalinkReview of social skills training groups for youth with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism / M. Catherine CAPPADOCIA in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5-1 (January-March 2011)
PermalinkShedding Light on a Pervasive Problem: A Review of Research on Bullying Experiences Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders / Jessica H. SCHROEDER in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44-7 (July 2014)
PermalinkA Systematic Literature Review of Emotion Regulation Measurement in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder / Jonathan A. WEISS in Autism Research, 7-6 (December 2014)
PermalinkThe face of Autism research as reflected in the IMFAR looking glass / James M. BEBKO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2-3 (July / September 2008)
PermalinkThe impact of child problem behaviors of children with ASD on parent mental health: The mediating role of acceptance and empowerment / Jonathan A. WEISS in Autism, 16-3 (May 2012)
PermalinkThe McGurk Effect in Children With Autism and Asperger Syndrome / James M. BEBKO in Autism Research, 7-1 (February 2014)
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