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A further comparison of manual signing, picture exchange, and speech-generating devices as communication modes for children with autism spectrum disorders / Larah VAN DER MEER in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1247-1257 Titre : A further comparison of manual signing, picture exchange, and speech-generating devices as communication modes for children with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Larah VAN DER MEER, Auteur ; Dean SUTHERLAND, Auteur ; Mark O'REILLY, Auteur ; Giulio E. LANCIONI, Auteur ; Jeff SIGAFOOS, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1247-1257 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Augmentative and alternative communication  Autism spectrum disorders  Manual signing  Picture exchange communication  Preference assessment  Specific requesting  Speech-generating devices Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We compared acquisition of, and preference for, manual signing (MS), picture exchange (PE), and speech-generating devices (SGDs) in four children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Intervention was introduced across participants in a non-concurrent multiple-baseline design and acquisition of the three communication modes was compared in an alternating treatments design. Children's preference for using MS, PE or the SGD was also assessed. With intervention, all four participants learned to make specific requests using at least one of the three communication modes. The children also showed a preference for one mode. These results extend previous studies by demonstrating (in four new children with ASD) differential acquisition of, and idiosyncratic preferences for, three commonly used alternative communication modes. The present results further suggest faster acquisition and better maintenance with the preferred mode. We conclude that children's preferences for MS, PE, and SGDs should be considered when designing and implementing augmentative and alternative communication interventions. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] A further comparison of manual signing, picture exchange, and speech-generating devices as communication modes for children with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Larah VAN DER MEER, Auteur ; Dean SUTHERLAND, Auteur ; Mark O'REILLY, Auteur ; Giulio E. LANCIONI, Auteur ; Jeff SIGAFOOS, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1247-1257. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1247-1257 Mots-clés : Augmentative and alternative communication  Autism spectrum disorders  Manual signing  Picture exchange communication  Preference assessment  Specific requesting  Speech-generating devices Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We compared acquisition of, and preference for, manual signing (MS), picture exchange (PE), and speech-generating devices (SGDs) in four children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Intervention was introduced across participants in a non-concurrent multiple-baseline design and acquisition of the three communication modes was compared in an alternating treatments design. Children's preference for using MS, PE or the SGD was also assessed. With intervention, all four participants learned to make specific requests using at least one of the three communication modes. The children also showed a preference for one mode. These results extend previous studies by demonstrating (in four new children with ASD) differential acquisition of, and idiosyncratic preferences for, three commonly used alternative communication modes. The present results further suggest faster acquisition and better maintenance with the preferred mode. We conclude that children's preferences for MS, PE, and SGDs should be considered when designing and implementing augmentative and alternative communication interventions. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Teaching advanced operation of an iPod-based speech-generating device to two students with autism spectrum disorders / Donna ACHMADI in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1258-1264 Titre : Teaching advanced operation of an iPod-based speech-generating device to two students with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Donna ACHMADI, Auteur ; Debora KAGOHARA, Auteur ; Larah VAN DER MEER, Auteur ; Mark O'REILLY, Auteur ; Giulio E. LANCIONI, Auteur ; Dean SUTHERLAND, Auteur ; Russell B. LANG, Auteur ; Peter B. MARSCHIK, Auteur ; Vanessa A. GREEN, Auteur ; Jeff SIGAFOOS, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1258-1264 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  iPod Touch®  Multi-step requestingSpeech-generating device  Systematic instruction  Etudiant Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We evaluated a program for teaching two adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to perform more advanced operations on an iPod-based speech-generating device (SGD). The effects of the teaching program were evaluated in a multiprobe multiple baseline across participants design that included two intervention phases. The first intervention focused on teaching the students to navigate between two screen pages and complete a multi-step response sequence to request preferred stimuli. The second intervention aimed to teach the students to turn on and unlock the device prior to navigating to the correct screen pages. Teaching procedures included response prompting, prompt fading, and differential reinforcement. Results showed that both interventions were effective in teaching the respective operations. Learning advanced operation of the iPod-based SGD could be seen as one way to promote greater independence in using such devices for multi-step communication. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Teaching advanced operation of an iPod-based speech-generating device to two students with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Donna ACHMADI, Auteur ; Debora KAGOHARA, Auteur ; Larah VAN DER MEER, Auteur ; Mark O'REILLY, Auteur ; Giulio E. LANCIONI, Auteur ; Dean SUTHERLAND, Auteur ; Russell B. LANG, Auteur ; Peter B. MARSCHIK, Auteur ; Vanessa A. GREEN, Auteur ; Jeff SIGAFOOS, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1258-1264. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1258-1264 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  iPod Touch®  Multi-step requestingSpeech-generating device  Systematic instruction  Etudiant Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We evaluated a program for teaching two adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to perform more advanced operations on an iPod-based speech-generating device (SGD). The effects of the teaching program were evaluated in a multiprobe multiple baseline across participants design that included two intervention phases. The first intervention focused on teaching the students to navigate between two screen pages and complete a multi-step response sequence to request preferred stimuli. The second intervention aimed to teach the students to turn on and unlock the device prior to navigating to the correct screen pages. Teaching procedures included response prompting, prompt fading, and differential reinforcement. Results showed that both interventions were effective in teaching the respective operations. Learning advanced operation of the iPod-based SGD could be seen as one way to promote greater independence in using such devices for multi-step communication. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Validation of an interview-based rating scale developed in Japan for pervasive developmental disorders / Hiroyuki ITO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1265-1272 Titre : Validation of an interview-based rating scale developed in Japan for pervasive developmental disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hiroyuki ITO, Auteur ; Iori TANI, Auteur ; Ryoji YUKIHIRO, Auteur ; Jun ADACHI, Auteur ; Koichi HARA, Auteur ; Megumi OGASAWARA, Auteur ; Masahiko INOUE, Auteur ; Yoko KAMIO, Auteur ; Kazuhiko NAKAMURA, Auteur ; Tokio UCHIYAMA, Auteur ; Hironobu ICHIKAWA, Auteur ; Toshiro SUGIYAMA, Auteur ; Taku HAGIWARA, Auteur ; Masatsugu TSUJII, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1265-1272 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : PDD  Autism spectrum disorders: ADI-R  Psychometrics Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) Autism Society Japan Rating Scale (PARS), an interview-based instrument for evaluating PDDs, has been developed in Japan with the aim of providing a method that (1) can be used to evaluate PDD symptoms and related support needs and (2) is simpler and easier than the currently used “gold standard” instruments such as the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). We examined the reliability and validity of PARS on the basis of data from 572 participants (277 PDD patients and 295 nonclinical controls). Inter-rater reliability was sufficient at both the item and scale level. Factor analysis extracted four subscales, for which internal consistency was found to be high. The sub and total scores of PARS showed correlations with the domain and total scores of ADI-R, in line with theoretical prediction, indicating the convergent validity of PARS. A receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that PARS has good discriminative validity in differentiating between PDD patients and nonclinical controls, regardless of intellectual capacity. Considering that PARS can be easily implemented by professionals with appropriate knowledge regarding PDDs, PARS may be superior to the existing instruments in terms of cost performance. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Validation of an interview-based rating scale developed in Japan for pervasive developmental disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hiroyuki ITO, Auteur ; Iori TANI, Auteur ; Ryoji YUKIHIRO, Auteur ; Jun ADACHI, Auteur ; Koichi HARA, Auteur ; Megumi OGASAWARA, Auteur ; Masahiko INOUE, Auteur ; Yoko KAMIO, Auteur ; Kazuhiko NAKAMURA, Auteur ; Tokio UCHIYAMA, Auteur ; Hironobu ICHIKAWA, Auteur ; Toshiro SUGIYAMA, Auteur ; Taku HAGIWARA, Auteur ; Masatsugu TSUJII, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1265-1272. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1265-1272 Mots-clés : PDD  Autism spectrum disorders: ADI-R  Psychometrics Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) Autism Society Japan Rating Scale (PARS), an interview-based instrument for evaluating PDDs, has been developed in Japan with the aim of providing a method that (1) can be used to evaluate PDD symptoms and related support needs and (2) is simpler and easier than the currently used “gold standard” instruments such as the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). We examined the reliability and validity of PARS on the basis of data from 572 participants (277 PDD patients and 295 nonclinical controls). Inter-rater reliability was sufficient at both the item and scale level. Factor analysis extracted four subscales, for which internal consistency was found to be high. The sub and total scores of PARS showed correlations with the domain and total scores of ADI-R, in line with theoretical prediction, indicating the convergent validity of PARS. A receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that PARS has good discriminative validity in differentiating between PDD patients and nonclinical controls, regardless of intellectual capacity. Considering that PARS can be easily implemented by professionals with appropriate knowledge regarding PDDs, PARS may be superior to the existing instruments in terms of cost performance. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Intensive Behavioral Intervention for school-aged children with autism: Una Breccia nel Muro (UBM)—A Comprehensive Behavioral Model / Leonardo FAVA in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1273-1288 Titre : Intensive Behavioral Intervention for school-aged children with autism: Una Breccia nel Muro (UBM)—A Comprehensive Behavioral Model Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Leonardo FAVA, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur ; Giovanni VALERI, Auteur ; Lidia D’ELIA, Auteur ; Serena ARIMA, Auteur ; Kristin STRAUSS, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1273-1288 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Intensive Behavioral Intervention  Parent inclusion  Inclusive settings  School-aged Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Although, reviews and outcome research supports empirical evidence for Early Intensive Behavior Intervention in pre-scholars, intensive behavioral service provision for school-aged children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are less subject to research studies. In order to provide effective behavioral interventions for school-aged children it was first necessary to comprehend key variables that are common to empirically validated programs and to tailor the to the needs of older children and their families in community settings. The proposed Comprehensive Behavioral Model “Una Breccia nel Muro” (UBM) includes individualized assessment and skill building, treatment provision in inclusive setting and cross-service collaboration, parent inclusion and support, and intensive training for parents, staff as well as school teachers. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.03.011 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Intensive Behavioral Intervention for school-aged children with autism: Una Breccia nel Muro (UBM)—A Comprehensive Behavioral Model [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Leonardo FAVA, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur ; Giovanni VALERI, Auteur ; Lidia D’ELIA, Auteur ; Serena ARIMA, Auteur ; Kristin STRAUSS, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1273-1288. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1273-1288 Mots-clés : Autism  Intensive Behavioral Intervention  Parent inclusion  Inclusive settings  School-aged Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Although, reviews and outcome research supports empirical evidence for Early Intensive Behavior Intervention in pre-scholars, intensive behavioral service provision for school-aged children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are less subject to research studies. In order to provide effective behavioral interventions for school-aged children it was first necessary to comprehend key variables that are common to empirically validated programs and to tailor the to the needs of older children and their families in community settings. The proposed Comprehensive Behavioral Model “Una Breccia nel Muro” (UBM) includes individualized assessment and skill building, treatment provision in inclusive setting and cross-service collaboration, parent inclusion and support, and intensive training for parents, staff as well as school teachers. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.03.011 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Metaphor and metonymy in ASD children: A critical review from a developmental perspective / Sergio MELOGNO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1289-1296 Titre : Metaphor and metonymy in ASD children: A critical review from a developmental perspective Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sergio MELOGNO, Auteur ; Maria Antonietta PINTO, Auteur ; Gabriel LEVI, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1289-1296 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Metaphor  Metonymy  ASD children  Development  Review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The aim of the present article is to critically review the experimental research in the domain of metaphor and metonymy competencies in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children. After providing some basic definitions of metaphor and metonymy, we consider some major points emerging from studies on metaphorical and metonymical competencies in typical child development. Then, we review a number of emblematic studies concerning the relationship between autism and metaphor and metonymy, starting from the pioneering clinical studies by Kanner and Asperger in the 1940s. We also critically analyze experimental research on these same topics starting from the 1990s. The discussion highlights some major points emerging from recent experimental research and outlines possible perspectives for future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Metaphor and metonymy in ASD children: A critical review from a developmental perspective [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sergio MELOGNO, Auteur ; Maria Antonietta PINTO, Auteur ; Gabriel LEVI, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1289-1296. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1289-1296 Mots-clés : Metaphor  Metonymy  ASD children  Development  Review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The aim of the present article is to critically review the experimental research in the domain of metaphor and metonymy competencies in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children. After providing some basic definitions of metaphor and metonymy, we consider some major points emerging from studies on metaphorical and metonymical competencies in typical child development. Then, we review a number of emblematic studies concerning the relationship between autism and metaphor and metonymy, starting from the pioneering clinical studies by Kanner and Asperger in the 1940s. We also critically analyze experimental research on these same topics starting from the 1990s. The discussion highlights some major points emerging from recent experimental research and outlines possible perspectives for future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Developmental, familial and educational characteristics of a sample of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Greece / Aglaia STAMPOLTZIS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1297-1303 Titre : Developmental, familial and educational characteristics of a sample of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Greece Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Aglaia STAMPOLTZIS, Auteur ; Virginia PAPATRECHA, Auteur ; Stavroula A. POLYCHRONOPOULOU, Auteur ; Dimitris MAVRONAS, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1297-1303 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Greece  Prevalence  Diagnosis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The aim of this study is to describe the developmental, familial and educational characteristics of 91 children with a clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), from one educational district of Athens, Greece. Records of the 91 children, aged 4–14 years old, were examined with respect to sex, age of diagnosis, type of ASDs, school placement, co-existing disorders, parental ages, type of conception, prematurity and birth order. The results indicated that the boy:girl ratio was 4.3:1 while the average age of diagnosis was 6 years which implies a delay in the early detection of ASDs. Children with typical autism constituted 80% of the sample, while the Asperger group constituted 20%. The majority of pupils were served in general education, and only a small percentage attended special schools. The preferable type of support was one-to-one support in the classroom (47%). Among the most common disorders that coexist with the ASDs was ADHD, epilepsy, dyslexia and learning difficulties. Interesting findings were obtained for the advanced parental age, birth order and the relationship of assisted conception and premature birth with the presence of autism. The present study offers some useful insights about the characteristics of ASDs in a Greek school-based sample. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Developmental, familial and educational characteristics of a sample of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Greece [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Aglaia STAMPOLTZIS, Auteur ; Virginia PAPATRECHA, Auteur ; Stavroula A. POLYCHRONOPOULOU, Auteur ; Dimitris MAVRONAS, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1297-1303. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1297-1303 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Greece  Prevalence  Diagnosis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The aim of this study is to describe the developmental, familial and educational characteristics of 91 children with a clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), from one educational district of Athens, Greece. Records of the 91 children, aged 4–14 years old, were examined with respect to sex, age of diagnosis, type of ASDs, school placement, co-existing disorders, parental ages, type of conception, prematurity and birth order. The results indicated that the boy:girl ratio was 4.3:1 while the average age of diagnosis was 6 years which implies a delay in the early detection of ASDs. Children with typical autism constituted 80% of the sample, while the Asperger group constituted 20%. The majority of pupils were served in general education, and only a small percentage attended special schools. The preferable type of support was one-to-one support in the classroom (47%). Among the most common disorders that coexist with the ASDs was ADHD, epilepsy, dyslexia and learning difficulties. Interesting findings were obtained for the advanced parental age, birth order and the relationship of assisted conception and premature birth with the presence of autism. The present study offers some useful insights about the characteristics of ASDs in a Greek school-based sample. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Assessment of joint attention in school-age children and adolescents / Jessica L. BEAN in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1304-1310 Titre : Assessment of joint attention in school-age children and adolescents Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jessica L. BEAN, Auteur ; Inge-Marie EIGSTI, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1304-1310 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Joint attention  Novel measure  Adolescents  Autism spectrum disorders Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Joint attention (JA), the ability to share attention to an object or event with another person, is one of the earliest identified deficits in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and directly influences language and social development. There are several effective assessments of JA for young children (e.g., Mundy et al., 2003), but none are appropriate for school-age or adolescence. We developed a measure of response to JA and assessed individuals with ASD (n = 18) and typical development (n = 24), ages 7 to 17. Six naturalistic prompts were interleaved throughout a testing session. Discriminative validity was high: there was a broad range for both groups, though scores were lower for children with ASD. Scores in the ASD group were associated with receptive language, symptomatology, and theory of mind. Reliability across examiners was high (κ = .875). This measure, which requires no special equipment and minimal training, was useful in capturing JA skills in older individuals with and without ASD. Further, scores were associated with theoretically related skills, indicating high external validity. Given the powerful developmental sequelae and numerous interventions for JA, this measure offers a longitudinal assessment opportunity. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Assessment of joint attention in school-age children and adolescents [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jessica L. BEAN, Auteur ; Inge-Marie EIGSTI, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1304-1310. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1304-1310 Mots-clés : Joint attention  Novel measure  Adolescents  Autism spectrum disorders Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Joint attention (JA), the ability to share attention to an object or event with another person, is one of the earliest identified deficits in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and directly influences language and social development. There are several effective assessments of JA for young children (e.g., Mundy et al., 2003), but none are appropriate for school-age or adolescence. We developed a measure of response to JA and assessed individuals with ASD (n = 18) and typical development (n = 24), ages 7 to 17. Six naturalistic prompts were interleaved throughout a testing session. Discriminative validity was high: there was a broad range for both groups, though scores were lower for children with ASD. Scores in the ASD group were associated with receptive language, symptomatology, and theory of mind. Reliability across examiners was high (κ = .875). This measure, which requires no special equipment and minimal training, was useful in capturing JA skills in older individuals with and without ASD. Further, scores were associated with theoretically related skills, indicating high external validity. Given the powerful developmental sequelae and numerous interventions for JA, this measure offers a longitudinal assessment opportunity. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Targeted treatments in autism and fragile X syndrome / Kağan GURKAN C. in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1311-1320 Titre : Targeted treatments in autism and fragile X syndrome Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kağan GURKAN C., Auteur ; Randi J. HAGERMAN, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1311-1320 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Fragile X syndrome  Autism  mGluR  GABA  Treatment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder consisting of a constellation of symptoms that sometimes occur as part of a complex disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and behavioral domains. It is a highly disabling disorder and there is a need for treatment targeting the core symptoms. Although autism is accepted as highly heritable, there is no genetic cure at this time. Autism is shown to be linked to several genes and is a feature of some complex genetic disorders, including fragile X syndrome (FXS), fragile X premutation involvement, tuberous sclerosis and Rett syndrome. The term autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) covers autism, Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorders (PDD-NOS) and the etiologies are heterogeneous. In recent years, targeted treatments have been developed for several disorders that have a known specific genetic cause leading to autism. Since there are significant molecular and neurobiological overlaps among disorders, targeted treatments developed for a specific disorder may be helpful in ASD of unknown etiology. Examples of this are two drug classes developed to treat FXS, Arbaclofen, a GABAB agonist, and mGluR5 antagonists, and both may be helpful in autism without FXS. The mGluR5 antagonists are also likely to have a benefit in the aging problems of fragile X premutation carriers, the fragile X-associated tremor ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) and the Parkinsonism that can occur in aging patients with fragile X syndrome. Targeted treatments in FXS which has a well known genetic etiology may lead to new targeted treatments in autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Targeted treatments in autism and fragile X syndrome [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kağan GURKAN C., Auteur ; Randi J. HAGERMAN, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1311-1320. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1311-1320 Mots-clés : Fragile X syndrome  Autism  mGluR  GABA  Treatment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder consisting of a constellation of symptoms that sometimes occur as part of a complex disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and behavioral domains. It is a highly disabling disorder and there is a need for treatment targeting the core symptoms. Although autism is accepted as highly heritable, there is no genetic cure at this time. Autism is shown to be linked to several genes and is a feature of some complex genetic disorders, including fragile X syndrome (FXS), fragile X premutation involvement, tuberous sclerosis and Rett syndrome. The term autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) covers autism, Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorders (PDD-NOS) and the etiologies are heterogeneous. In recent years, targeted treatments have been developed for several disorders that have a known specific genetic cause leading to autism. Since there are significant molecular and neurobiological overlaps among disorders, targeted treatments developed for a specific disorder may be helpful in ASD of unknown etiology. Examples of this are two drug classes developed to treat FXS, Arbaclofen, a GABAB agonist, and mGluR5 antagonists, and both may be helpful in autism without FXS. The mGluR5 antagonists are also likely to have a benefit in the aging problems of fragile X premutation carriers, the fragile X-associated tremor ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) and the Parkinsonism that can occur in aging patients with fragile X syndrome. Targeted treatments in FXS which has a well known genetic etiology may lead to new targeted treatments in autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Evaluation of a self-instructional package on discrete-trials teaching to parents of children with autism / Kristen YOUNG in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1321-1330 Titre : Evaluation of a self-instructional package on discrete-trials teaching to parents of children with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kristen YOUNG, Auteur ; Kendra THOMSON, Auteur ; Ashley L. BORIS, Auteur ; Garry L. MARTIN, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1321-1330 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Discrete-trials teaching  Autism  Self-instructional  Parent-training  Applied behavior analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this research was to evaluate a self-instructional package (Fazzio & Martin, 2007) to train parents of children with autism to conduct discrete-trials teaching (DTT). In Study 1, we investigated the effectiveness of a self-instructional manual and a self-instructional video for teaching five parents of children with autism to correctly apply DTT to teach three tasks to a confederate who role-played a child with autism, and to their own child when possible. Following an average of 4.76 h of training, the package produced a strong effect with three parents and a weak effect with two parents. In Study 2, we investigated the effectiveness of the self-instructional manual combined with role-playing and feedback, plus the self-instructional video, for teaching an additional five parents. Following an average of 4.68 h of training, all five parents demonstrated large, clinically significant gains in their performance of DTT, both with a confederate as well as with their own child, with a minimal investment of one-on-one instructor time. These results suggest that the training package in Study 2 has considerable potential as an effective, efficient and acceptable method of training parents of children with autism to apply DTT. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Evaluation of a self-instructional package on discrete-trials teaching to parents of children with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kristen YOUNG, Auteur ; Kendra THOMSON, Auteur ; Ashley L. BORIS, Auteur ; Garry L. MARTIN, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1321-1330. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1321-1330 Mots-clés : Discrete-trials teaching  Autism  Self-instructional  Parent-training  Applied behavior analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this research was to evaluate a self-instructional package (Fazzio & Martin, 2007) to train parents of children with autism to conduct discrete-trials teaching (DTT). In Study 1, we investigated the effectiveness of a self-instructional manual and a self-instructional video for teaching five parents of children with autism to correctly apply DTT to teach three tasks to a confederate who role-played a child with autism, and to their own child when possible. Following an average of 4.76 h of training, the package produced a strong effect with three parents and a weak effect with two parents. In Study 2, we investigated the effectiveness of the self-instructional manual combined with role-playing and feedback, plus the self-instructional video, for teaching an additional five parents. Following an average of 4.68 h of training, all five parents demonstrated large, clinically significant gains in their performance of DTT, both with a confederate as well as with their own child, with a minimal investment of one-on-one instructor time. These results suggest that the training package in Study 2 has considerable potential as an effective, efficient and acceptable method of training parents of children with autism to apply DTT. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

The effect of perceptual-motor training on attention in the children with autism spectrum disorders / Javad AFSHARI in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1331-1336 Titre : The effect of perceptual-motor training on attention in the children with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Javad AFSHARI, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1331-1336 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Children  Autism spectrum disorder  Perceptual-motor training  Attention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The present study attempted to investigate the effect of perceptual-motor training on attention in children with autism spectrum disorders. The participants (20 girls and 20 boys) were divided into experimental and control groups. They were selected from among 85 subjects after primary tests to be matched. The design of the study was quasi-experimental including an independent variable, a pretest and a posttest. After considering the research hypotheses using descriptive statistics and one-way Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), the results suggested a significant difference in posttest scores of experimental and control groups after independent variable being applied. The results also showed that perceptual-motor trainings for children with autism increase their attention because of the impact they have on increasing neurological and cognitive function. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] The effect of perceptual-motor training on attention in the children with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Javad AFSHARI, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1331-1336. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1331-1336 Mots-clés : Children  Autism spectrum disorder  Perceptual-motor training  Attention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The present study attempted to investigate the effect of perceptual-motor training on attention in children with autism spectrum disorders. The participants (20 girls and 20 boys) were divided into experimental and control groups. They were selected from among 85 subjects after primary tests to be matched. The design of the study was quasi-experimental including an independent variable, a pretest and a posttest. After considering the research hypotheses using descriptive statistics and one-way Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), the results suggested a significant difference in posttest scores of experimental and control groups after independent variable being applied. The results also showed that perceptual-motor trainings for children with autism increase their attention because of the impact they have on increasing neurological and cognitive function. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Methods for assessing sleep in children with autism spectrum disorders: A review / Danelle HODGE in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1337-1344 Titre : Methods for assessing sleep in children with autism spectrum disorders: A review Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Danelle HODGE, Auteur ; Andrea M. N. PARNELL, Auteur ; Charles D. HOFFMAN, Auteur ; Dwight P. SWEENEY, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1337-1344 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Sleep  Polysomnography  Actigraphy  Videosomnography Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A literature review completed by Bauer and Blunden (2008) determined that compared to objective measures, subjective assessments of sleep for typically developing children (e.g., parental reports) were of limited utility. No comparable literature review has been undertaken to determine whether subjective measures are appropriate for assessing sleep in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Such a review is necessary as children with ASD have more sleep problems than typically developing children and children's sleep difficulties can negatively affect the child and other family members. It is, therefore, important to have measures of sleep for children with ASD that can reliably detect sleep problems and track improvements in sleep. This literature review described frequently used measures of children's sleep and evaluated their utility for assessing sleep in children with ASD. It was determined that, with the exception of sleep latency, parents’ reports of children's sleep are not consistently associated with objective measures of children's sleep. This was true for single-item parent-reports and for a widely used multi-item parent-report measure of children's sleep. Limitations of objective sleep measures (e.g., polysomnography, actigraphy), including the inability of children with ASD to tolerate such methods, are described. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Methods for assessing sleep in children with autism spectrum disorders: A review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Danelle HODGE, Auteur ; Andrea M. N. PARNELL, Auteur ; Charles D. HOFFMAN, Auteur ; Dwight P. SWEENEY, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1337-1344. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1337-1344 Mots-clés : Autism  Sleep  Polysomnography  Actigraphy  Videosomnography Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A literature review completed by Bauer and Blunden (2008) determined that compared to objective measures, subjective assessments of sleep for typically developing children (e.g., parental reports) were of limited utility. No comparable literature review has been undertaken to determine whether subjective measures are appropriate for assessing sleep in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Such a review is necessary as children with ASD have more sleep problems than typically developing children and children's sleep difficulties can negatively affect the child and other family members. It is, therefore, important to have measures of sleep for children with ASD that can reliably detect sleep problems and track improvements in sleep. This literature review described frequently used measures of children's sleep and evaluated their utility for assessing sleep in children with ASD. It was determined that, with the exception of sleep latency, parents’ reports of children's sleep are not consistently associated with objective measures of children's sleep. This was true for single-item parent-reports and for a widely used multi-item parent-report measure of children's sleep. Limitations of objective sleep measures (e.g., polysomnography, actigraphy), including the inability of children with ASD to tolerate such methods, are described. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Assessment of anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders / Sabrina N. GRONDHUIS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1345-1365 Titre : Assessment of anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sabrina N. GRONDHUIS, Auteur ; Michael G. AMAN, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1345-1365 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Anxiety  Autism  Assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Anxiety disorders are among the most common comorbid conditions in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), although assessment presents unique challenges. Many symptoms of anxiety appear to overlap with common presentations of autism. Furthermore, deficits in language and cognitive functioning make it difficult for such children to convey their emotional states accurately. A comprehensive review of the recent literature was conducted to assay the types and rates of use of tools for evaluating anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents with ASDs. We identified strengths and weaknesses in existing scales, identified instruments that (although imperfect) seem to have a good coverage for youngsters with ASDs, recommended strategies for studying anxiety in these youth, and offered suggestions for future scale development. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Assessment of anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sabrina N. GRONDHUIS, Auteur ; Michael G. AMAN, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1345-1365. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1345-1365 Mots-clés : Anxiety  Autism  Assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Anxiety disorders are among the most common comorbid conditions in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), although assessment presents unique challenges. Many symptoms of anxiety appear to overlap with common presentations of autism. Furthermore, deficits in language and cognitive functioning make it difficult for such children to convey their emotional states accurately. A comprehensive review of the recent literature was conducted to assay the types and rates of use of tools for evaluating anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents with ASDs. We identified strengths and weaknesses in existing scales, identified instruments that (although imperfect) seem to have a good coverage for youngsters with ASDs, recommended strategies for studying anxiety in these youth, and offered suggestions for future scale development. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Collateral effects of mand training for children with autism / Joshua B. PLAVNICK in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1366-1376 Titre : Collateral effects of mand training for children with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Joshua B. PLAVNICK, Auteur ; Summer J. FERRERI, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1366-1376 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Collateral effects  Mand training  Social skills  Verbal behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Proponents of the verbal behavior approach to instruction for individuals with autism have identified mand training as a starting point for early intervention. Mand training is a process whereby the learner is taught to request highly preferred items under conditions when those items are most valuable. A hypothesized benefit of this approach is that mand training has a collateral effect on nontargeted behavior, though empirical support for this hypothesis is currently tenuous. The present investigation examined the collateral effects of vocal mand training compared to vocal request training for 3 previously nonvocal children with autism. Levels of orienting toward a speaker, compliance with instruction, and overall problem behavior were measured across experimental conditions and analyzed using an alternating treatment design. Results indicate that problem behavior for all participants occurred at lower levels during mand training than request training and that the level of nontargeted social behavior (i.e., orienting and compliance) was higher during mand training for 2 participants and was similar across both conditions for the final participant. The results support the hypothesis that mand training can have a collateral impact on nontargeted behavior, though explicit instruction of social behaviors may also need to be embedded within mand training procedures. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.008 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Collateral effects of mand training for children with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Joshua B. PLAVNICK, Auteur ; Summer J. FERRERI, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1366-1376. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1366-1376 Mots-clés : Autism  Collateral effects  Mand training  Social skills  Verbal behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Proponents of the verbal behavior approach to instruction for individuals with autism have identified mand training as a starting point for early intervention. Mand training is a process whereby the learner is taught to request highly preferred items under conditions when those items are most valuable. A hypothesized benefit of this approach is that mand training has a collateral effect on nontargeted behavior, though empirical support for this hypothesis is currently tenuous. The present investigation examined the collateral effects of vocal mand training compared to vocal request training for 3 previously nonvocal children with autism. Levels of orienting toward a speaker, compliance with instruction, and overall problem behavior were measured across experimental conditions and analyzed using an alternating treatment design. Results indicate that problem behavior for all participants occurred at lower levels during mand training than request training and that the level of nontargeted social behavior (i.e., orienting and compliance) was higher during mand training for 2 participants and was similar across both conditions for the final participant. The results support the hypothesis that mand training can have a collateral impact on nontargeted behavior, though explicit instruction of social behaviors may also need to be embedded within mand training procedures. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.008 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Task engagement in young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders: Generalization effects of behavioral skills training / Annemiek PALMEN in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1377-1388 Titre : Task engagement in young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders: Generalization effects of behavioral skills training Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Annemiek PALMEN, Auteur ; Robert DIDDEN, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1377-1388 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  High-functioning  Task engagement  Off-task behavior  Generalization Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study evaluated the effectiveness of a behavioral skills training package on task engagement in six young adults with high-functioning ASD who worked in a regular job-training setting. Experimental sessions were implemented in a small-group training format in a therapy room using unknown tasks. Data were collected on participant's off-task behavior and questions for help as well as on staff's behavior in the regular setting during regular job tasks (i.e., generalization). Intervention consisted of discrimination training, self-management strategies, behavioral practice, corrective feedback, and reinforcement. Following intervention, a significant decrease was found in percentage off-task behavior in the regular setting while performing regular job tasks. No changes were found in questions for help by participants or in behavior of staff. Effects were maintained at 6-week follow-up and at 6-month follow-up outcomes were still beneath baseline levels. Findings are discussed in relation to future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.010 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Task engagement in young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders: Generalization effects of behavioral skills training [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Annemiek PALMEN, Auteur ; Robert DIDDEN, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1377-1388. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1377-1388 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  High-functioning  Task engagement  Off-task behavior  Generalization Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study evaluated the effectiveness of a behavioral skills training package on task engagement in six young adults with high-functioning ASD who worked in a regular job-training setting. Experimental sessions were implemented in a small-group training format in a therapy room using unknown tasks. Data were collected on participant's off-task behavior and questions for help as well as on staff's behavior in the regular setting during regular job tasks (i.e., generalization). Intervention consisted of discrimination training, self-management strategies, behavioral practice, corrective feedback, and reinforcement. Following intervention, a significant decrease was found in percentage off-task behavior in the regular setting while performing regular job tasks. No changes were found in questions for help by participants or in behavior of staff. Effects were maintained at 6-week follow-up and at 6-month follow-up outcomes were still beneath baseline levels. Findings are discussed in relation to future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.010 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Teaching caregivers to implement video modeling imitation training via iPad for their children with autism / Teresa A. CARDON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1389-1400 Titre : Teaching caregivers to implement video modeling imitation training via iPad for their children with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Teresa A. CARDON, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1389-1400 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : iPad  Caregiver training  Imitation  Video modeling  Autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children with autism fail to imitate from an early age and this lack of imitation is a salient diagnostic marker for the disorder. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), increased imitation skills appear to be related to increased skill development in a variety of areas. Video modeling was recently validated as a technique to support imitation acquisition in young children with autism. The purpose of this research was to determine if there is a functional relation between caregiver implemented Video Modeling Imitation Training (VMIT) via iPad and increased imitation skills in young children with autism. In addition, a secondary analysis of language development after exposure to VMIT was also conducted. A multiple baseline design across four caregivers and their children with autism was implemented. Results indicated that all four caregivers were able to successfully create video models on an iPad when provided with minimal training and implement VMIT with fidelity for their children. All four children made substantial gains in their imitation skills during caregiver implemented treatment. Imitation skills maintained post treatment and, to varying degrees, generalized to imitation of live models. Expressive language skills increased to varying degrees for all participants. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.06.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Teaching caregivers to implement video modeling imitation training via iPad for their children with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Teresa A. CARDON, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1389-1400. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1389-1400 Mots-clés : iPad  Caregiver training  Imitation  Video modeling  Autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children with autism fail to imitate from an early age and this lack of imitation is a salient diagnostic marker for the disorder. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), increased imitation skills appear to be related to increased skill development in a variety of areas. Video modeling was recently validated as a technique to support imitation acquisition in young children with autism. The purpose of this research was to determine if there is a functional relation between caregiver implemented Video Modeling Imitation Training (VMIT) via iPad and increased imitation skills in young children with autism. In addition, a secondary analysis of language development after exposure to VMIT was also conducted. A multiple baseline design across four caregivers and their children with autism was implemented. Results indicated that all four caregivers were able to successfully create video models on an iPad when provided with minimal training and implement VMIT with fidelity for their children. All four children made substantial gains in their imitation skills during caregiver implemented treatment. Imitation skills maintained post treatment and, to varying degrees, generalized to imitation of live models. Expressive language skills increased to varying degrees for all participants. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.06.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

Prenatal pregnancy complications and psychiatric symptoms: Children with ASD versus clinic controls / Megan E. TUDOR in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1401-1405 Titre : Prenatal pregnancy complications and psychiatric symptoms: Children with ASD versus clinic controls Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Megan E. TUDOR, Auteur ; Carla DEVINCENT, Auteur ; Kenneth D. GADOW, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1401-1405 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Pregnancy complications  Psychiatric co-morbidity  Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder  Generalized anxiety disorderDepression Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study examined the association between prenatal pregnancy complications (PPC) and childhood psychiatric symptoms in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and non-ASD children who were referred to a psychiatric clinic (Controls). Parents completed a DSM-IV-referenced rating scale and developmental history questionnaire. Participants were classified as having ≥1 PPC (+PPC) versus none (−PPC). Children with ASD were significantly more likely to have PPC than Controls. Intra-group comparisons demonstrated that children in the ASD + PPC group had more severe anxiety than ASD/−PPC group. The Control + PPC group obtained higher symptom ratings of inattention, hyperactivity, and oppositional behavior than Control/−PPC. Children in the ASD + PPC group were rated as having more severe anxiety and depression symptoms than Control + PPC. Dissimilar associations in ASD and non-ASD samples were found, suggesting divergent pathogenic processes in different clinical phenotypes. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.06.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165 [article] Prenatal pregnancy complications and psychiatric symptoms: Children with ASD versus clinic controls [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Megan E. TUDOR, Auteur ; Carla DEVINCENT, Auteur ; Kenneth D. GADOW, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1401-1405. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1401-1405 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Pregnancy complications  Psychiatric co-morbidity  Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder  Generalized anxiety disorderDepression Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study examined the association between prenatal pregnancy complications (PPC) and childhood psychiatric symptoms in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and non-ASD children who were referred to a psychiatric clinic (Controls). Parents completed a DSM-IV-referenced rating scale and developmental history questionnaire. Participants were classified as having ≥1 PPC (+PPC) versus none (−PPC). Children with ASD were significantly more likely to have PPC than Controls. Intra-group comparisons demonstrated that children in the ASD + PPC group had more severe anxiety than ASD/−PPC group. The Control + PPC group obtained higher symptom ratings of inattention, hyperactivity, and oppositional behavior than Control/−PPC. Children in the ASD + PPC group were rated as having more severe anxiety and depression symptoms than Control + PPC. Dissimilar associations in ASD and non-ASD samples were found, suggesting divergent pathogenic processes in different clinical phenotypes. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.06.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=165

The relationship between symptoms of autism spectrum disorders and psychotropic medication use in infants and toddlers / Max HOROVITZ in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1406–1411 Titre : The relationship between symptoms of autism spectrum disorders and psychotropic medication use in infants and toddlers Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Max HOROVITZ, Auteur ; Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Alyse BARKER, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1406–1411 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Psychotropic medication  ASD  BISCUIT  Infants  Toddlers Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little research has been conducted to date on the relationship between psychotropic medication use and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Participants in the current study were placed into one of four groups: ASD on psychotropic medications (N = 33), ASD off psychotropic medications (N = 45), atypically developing on psychotropic medications (N = 30) and atypically developing off psychotropic medications (N = 45). Severity of autistic symptoms were compared between the groups based on total scores on the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits, Part 1(BISCUIT Part-1). Toddlers with ASD on psychotropic medications had significantly higher ratings than any other group. No such relationship was found within the atypically developing group. The results suggest a relationship between psychotropic medication use and severity of autistic symptoms in infants and toddlers. Implications of these results are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2011.05.013 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=178 [article] The relationship between symptoms of autism spectrum disorders and psychotropic medication use in infants and toddlers [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Max HOROVITZ, Auteur ; Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Alyse BARKER, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1406–1411. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1406–1411 Mots-clés : Psychotropic medication  ASD  BISCUIT  Infants  Toddlers Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little research has been conducted to date on the relationship between psychotropic medication use and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Participants in the current study were placed into one of four groups: ASD on psychotropic medications (N = 33), ASD off psychotropic medications (N = 45), atypically developing on psychotropic medications (N = 30) and atypically developing off psychotropic medications (N = 45). Severity of autistic symptoms were compared between the groups based on total scores on the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits, Part 1(BISCUIT Part-1). Toddlers with ASD on psychotropic medications had significantly higher ratings than any other group. No such relationship was found within the atypically developing group. The results suggest a relationship between psychotropic medication use and severity of autistic symptoms in infants and toddlers. Implications of these results are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2011.05.013 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=178

Trends and topics in Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions for toddlers with autism / Johnny L. MATSON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1412–1417 Titre : Trends and topics in Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions for toddlers with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Kimberly TURECK, Auteur ; Jennifer BEIGHLEY, Auteur ; Robert D. RIESKE, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1412–1417 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions  Autism  Applied behavior analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to treat persons with autism goes back several decades. Many specific target behaviors and intervention strategies have been developed. In the last two decades the most heavily studied of these methods has been Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions (EIBI). This package of ABA methods is unique in two ways. First, a broad range of target behaviors are trained for 20–40 h per week. This training is much more treatment per week than what is described in most ABA studies. Second, the children treated are typically 2–3 years of age, which is younger than for most ABA research. Reviews of EIBI have typically focused on the efficacy of the methods. These are important, but at present we argue that these methods are effective. This paper is different in that it looks at current trends such as generalization, parent training, factors that mitigate against effective treatment and the need for follow-up and booster treatment. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.02.010 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=178 [article] Trends and topics in Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions for toddlers with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Kimberly TURECK, Auteur ; Jennifer BEIGHLEY, Auteur ; Robert D. RIESKE, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1412–1417. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1412–1417 Mots-clés : Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions  Autism  Applied behavior analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to treat persons with autism goes back several decades. Many specific target behaviors and intervention strategies have been developed. In the last two decades the most heavily studied of these methods has been Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions (EIBI). This package of ABA methods is unique in two ways. First, a broad range of target behaviors are trained for 20–40 h per week. This training is much more treatment per week than what is described in most ABA studies. Second, the children treated are typically 2–3 years of age, which is younger than for most ABA research. Reviews of EIBI have typically focused on the efficacy of the methods. These are important, but at present we argue that these methods are effective. This paper is different in that it looks at current trends such as generalization, parent training, factors that mitigate against effective treatment and the need for follow-up and booster treatment. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.02.010 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=178

Evidence-based practice: Quality indicator analysis of antecedent exercise in autism spectrum disorders / Melanie KASNER in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1418–1425 Titre : Evidence-based practice: Quality indicator analysis of antecedent exercise in autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Melanie KASNER, Auteur ; Greg REID, Auteur ; Cathy MACDONALD, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.1418–1425 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Antecedent exercise  Self-stimulatory behaviors  Autism spectrum disorders  Quality indicator  Group experimental  Single-subject Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of the research was to conduct a quality indicator analysis of studies exploring the effects of antecedent exercise on self-stimulatory behaviors of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), Google Scholar, SPORTDiscus, PsychINFO, and PubMed/MedLine databases from 1980 to October 2010 and reference lists of included articles were searched. Twelve research studies employing group experimental (Gersten et al., 2005) or single-subject designs (Horner et al., 2005) met inclusion criteria. Each study was assessed for the presence and clarity of quality indicators. Group experimental and single-subject designs met 48% and 82% of quality indicators, respectively. This suggests that the effects of antecedent exercise on self-stimulatory behaviors of individuals with ASD is incomplete and claims of exercise being an evidence-based practice are premature. Several indicators were difficult to interpret or lacking clear definitions. Recommendations for clarifying and applying the quality indicators are offered. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.02.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=179 [article] Evidence-based practice: Quality indicator analysis of antecedent exercise in autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Melanie KASNER, Auteur ; Greg REID, Auteur ; Cathy MACDONALD, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.1418–1425. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 6-4 (October-December 2012) . - p.1418–1425 Mots-clés : Antecedent exercise  Self-stimulatory behaviors  Autism spectrum disorders  Quality indicator  Group experimental  Single-subject Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of the research was to conduct a quality indicator analysis of studies exploring the effects of antecedent exercise on self-stimulatory behaviors of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), Google Scholar, SPORTDiscus, PsychINFO, and PubMed/MedLine databases from 1980 to October 2010 and reference lists of included articles were searched. Twelve research studies employing group experimental (Gersten et al., 2005) or single-subject designs (Horner et al., 2005) met inclusion criteria. Each study was assessed for the presence and clarity of quality indicators. Group experimental and single-subject designs met 48% and 82% of quality indicators, respectively. This suggests that the effects of antecedent exercise on self-stimulatory behaviors of individuals with ASD is incomplete and claims of exercise being an evidence-based practice are premature. Several indicators were difficult to interpret or lacking clear definitions. Recommendations for clarifying and applying the quality indicators are offered. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.02.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=179