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On the relationship between autistic traits and executive functioning in a non-clinical Dutch student population / Joseph H. R. MAES in Autism, 17-4 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.379-389 Titre : On the relationship between autistic traits and executive functioning in a non-clinical Dutch student population Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Joseph H. R. MAES, Auteur ; Constance T. W. M. VISSERS, Auteur ; Jos EGGER, Auteur ; Paul A. T. M. ELING, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.379-389 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism-Spectrum Quotient  executive functioning  non-clinical student population  phonemic fluency  random number generation  Temperament and Character Inventory Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We examined the association between autistic traits and different aspects of executive functioning (EF), using non-clinical Social Science and Science students as participants. Autistic traits, and associated personality traits, were measured using the Autism Quotient (AQ) and the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI), respectively. EF was examined by means of a random number generation test and a phonemic fluency test. Using appropriate dependent measures, the following EF components were examined: 1) inhibition of prepotent responding, 2) simple output inhibition, 3) working memory monitoring and updating, and 4) switching. No significant relationship was found between the AQ and each of the four components of EF. However, two TCI subscales were reliably correlated with either the working memory or the shifting component. These results were discussed in view of the concept of an autism spectrum with respect to executive abilities. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361312442009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206 [article] On the relationship between autistic traits and executive functioning in a non-clinical Dutch student population [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Joseph H. R. MAES, Auteur ; Constance T. W. M. VISSERS, Auteur ; Jos EGGER, Auteur ; Paul A. T. M. ELING, Auteur . - p.379-389. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.379-389 Mots-clés : Autism-Spectrum Quotient  executive functioning  non-clinical student population  phonemic fluency  random number generation  Temperament and Character Inventory Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We examined the association between autistic traits and different aspects of executive functioning (EF), using non-clinical Social Science and Science students as participants. Autistic traits, and associated personality traits, were measured using the Autism Quotient (AQ) and the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI), respectively. EF was examined by means of a random number generation test and a phonemic fluency test. Using appropriate dependent measures, the following EF components were examined: 1) inhibition of prepotent responding, 2) simple output inhibition, 3) working memory monitoring and updating, and 4) switching. No significant relationship was found between the AQ and each of the four components of EF. However, two TCI subscales were reliably correlated with either the working memory or the shifting component. These results were discussed in view of the concept of an autism spectrum with respect to executive abilities. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361312442009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206

Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder symptomatology and related behavioural characteristics in individuals with Down syndrome / Jo MOSS in Autism, 17-4 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.390-404 Titre : Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder symptomatology and related behavioural characteristics in individuals with Down syndrome Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jo MOSS, Auteur ; Caroline RICHARDS, Auteur ; Lisa NELSON, Auteur ; Chris OLIVER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.390-404 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Down syndrome  autism spectrum disorder  repetitive behaviour  challenging behaviour  mood  behavioural phenotype Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We evaluated the proportion of individuals with Down syndrome (DS: N = 108) who met criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on the Social Communication Questionnaire and the severity of ASD-related symptomatology in this group. The proportions of individuals with DS meeting the cut-off for ASD and autism in this sample were 19% and 8%, respectively. We then evaluated the behavioural profile of individuals with DS who scored above cut-off for ASD (DS+ASD; N = 17) compared with those with DS-only (N = 17) and individuals with idiopathic ASD (N = 17), matched for adaptive behaviour skills and ASD symptom severity (ASD group only). Individuals in the DS+ASD and ASD-only groups showed more stereotyped behaviour, repetitive language, overactivity and self-injury than the DS-only group (p .001). Individuals in the DS+ASD and DS-only groups appeared less withdrawn from their surroundings than those with ASD (p .004). These findings indicate differences in the behavioural and cognitive profile of individuals with DS+ASD compared with those with DS-only, when controlling for adaptive behaviour skills. Individuals with DS+ASD show broad similarities with individuals with idiopathic ASD with regard to ASD and behavioural characteristics but may also show some areas of subtle difference from this group. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361312442790 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206 [article] Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder symptomatology and related behavioural characteristics in individuals with Down syndrome [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jo MOSS, Auteur ; Caroline RICHARDS, Auteur ; Lisa NELSON, Auteur ; Chris OLIVER, Auteur . - p.390-404. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.390-404 Mots-clés : Down syndrome  autism spectrum disorder  repetitive behaviour  challenging behaviour  mood  behavioural phenotype Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We evaluated the proportion of individuals with Down syndrome (DS: N = 108) who met criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on the Social Communication Questionnaire and the severity of ASD-related symptomatology in this group. The proportions of individuals with DS meeting the cut-off for ASD and autism in this sample were 19% and 8%, respectively. We then evaluated the behavioural profile of individuals with DS who scored above cut-off for ASD (DS+ASD; N = 17) compared with those with DS-only (N = 17) and individuals with idiopathic ASD (N = 17), matched for adaptive behaviour skills and ASD symptom severity (ASD group only). Individuals in the DS+ASD and ASD-only groups showed more stereotyped behaviour, repetitive language, overactivity and self-injury than the DS-only group (p .001). Individuals in the DS+ASD and DS-only groups appeared less withdrawn from their surroundings than those with ASD (p .004). These findings indicate differences in the behavioural and cognitive profile of individuals with DS+ASD compared with those with DS-only, when controlling for adaptive behaviour skills. Individuals with DS+ASD show broad similarities with individuals with idiopathic ASD with regard to ASD and behavioural characteristics but may also show some areas of subtle difference from this group. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361312442790 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206

Longitudinal study of perceived negative impact in African American and Caucasian mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder / Themba CARR in Autism, 17-4 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.405-417 Titre : Longitudinal study of perceived negative impact in African American and Caucasian mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Themba CARR, Auteur ; Catherine LORD, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.405-417 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : perceived negative impact  family impact  African American  adolescence  socioeconomic status Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to examine the stability of mothers’ perceptions of the negative impact of having a child with ASD in a sample of African American and Caucasian families as their children transitioned to early adolescence. Participants were mothers and children participating in an ongoing longitudinal study of children referred for diagnosis of ASD at age two. Analyses included data from two time points, when child participants were approximately 9 and 14 years old. Linear mixed model analyses were used to examine the relationship between the primary outcome variable, mothers’ perceived negative impact across time, and hypothesized predictors. Negative impact increased significantly from late childhood to into adolescence. However, African American mothers with lower education reported significantly lower levels of perceived negative impact at both time points. Findings show that for some families, the transition to adolescence is a period in which mothers experience increased amounts of negative impact and highlight the importance of examining the influence of socioeconomic variables. Furthermore, data suggest that there may be cultural differences mediating the relationship between maternal education, ethnicity, and perceived negative impact. Implications for the importance of including families from varying levels of socioeconomic status in ASD research are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311435155 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206 [article] Longitudinal study of perceived negative impact in African American and Caucasian mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Themba CARR, Auteur ; Catherine LORD, Auteur . - p.405-417. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.405-417 Mots-clés : perceived negative impact  family impact  African American  adolescence  socioeconomic status Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to examine the stability of mothers’ perceptions of the negative impact of having a child with ASD in a sample of African American and Caucasian families as their children transitioned to early adolescence. Participants were mothers and children participating in an ongoing longitudinal study of children referred for diagnosis of ASD at age two. Analyses included data from two time points, when child participants were approximately 9 and 14 years old. Linear mixed model analyses were used to examine the relationship between the primary outcome variable, mothers’ perceived negative impact across time, and hypothesized predictors. Negative impact increased significantly from late childhood to into adolescence. However, African American mothers with lower education reported significantly lower levels of perceived negative impact at both time points. Findings show that for some families, the transition to adolescence is a period in which mothers experience increased amounts of negative impact and highlight the importance of examining the influence of socioeconomic variables. Furthermore, data suggest that there may be cultural differences mediating the relationship between maternal education, ethnicity, and perceived negative impact. Implications for the importance of including families from varying levels of socioeconomic status in ASD research are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311435155 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206

Sexual well-being of a community sample of high-functioning adults on the autism spectrum who have been in a romantic relationship / E. Sandra BYERS in Autism, 17-4 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.418-433 Titre : Sexual well-being of a community sample of high-functioning adults on the autism spectrum who have been in a romantic relationship Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : E. Sandra BYERS, Auteur ; Shana NICHOLS, Auteur ; Susan D. VOYER, Auteur ; Georgianna REILLY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.418-433 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : sexuality  autism  Asperger syndrome  relationships Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study explored factors (gender, age, relationship status, symptomatology) associated with the sexual well-being of 141 (56 men and 85 women) adults with high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome (HFA/AS) living in the community. Participants completed an online survey consisting of a measure of autistic symptoms as well as measures of dyadic and solitary sexual well-being. Canonical correlation analyses showed that participants who were currently in a romantic relationship reported more frequent dyadic affectionate and genital activity and greater sexual assertiveness and sexual satisfaction, pointing to the importance of context in an active sex life. After controlling for the first variate, men and individuals with less autism symptomatology, particularly in the social and communication domains, generally reported significantly greater dyadic sexual well-being, including greater sexual satisfaction, assertiveness, arousability, and desire and lower sexual anxiety and fewer sexual problems. Men also reported better solitary sexual well-being, including more sexual thoughts, more sexual desire, and more frequent solitary sexual activity; however, they had lower sexual knowledge. These results highlight the importance for research and sexuality education with individuals with HFA/AS to conceptualize sexual well-being as a multidimensional construct consisting of both dyadic and solitary aspects. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311431950 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206 [article] Sexual well-being of a community sample of high-functioning adults on the autism spectrum who have been in a romantic relationship [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / E. Sandra BYERS, Auteur ; Shana NICHOLS, Auteur ; Susan D. VOYER, Auteur ; Georgianna REILLY, Auteur . - p.418-433. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.418-433 Mots-clés : sexuality  autism  Asperger syndrome  relationships Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study explored factors (gender, age, relationship status, symptomatology) associated with the sexual well-being of 141 (56 men and 85 women) adults with high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome (HFA/AS) living in the community. Participants completed an online survey consisting of a measure of autistic symptoms as well as measures of dyadic and solitary sexual well-being. Canonical correlation analyses showed that participants who were currently in a romantic relationship reported more frequent dyadic affectionate and genital activity and greater sexual assertiveness and sexual satisfaction, pointing to the importance of context in an active sex life. After controlling for the first variate, men and individuals with less autism symptomatology, particularly in the social and communication domains, generally reported significantly greater dyadic sexual well-being, including greater sexual satisfaction, assertiveness, arousability, and desire and lower sexual anxiety and fewer sexual problems. Men also reported better solitary sexual well-being, including more sexual thoughts, more sexual desire, and more frequent solitary sexual activity; however, they had lower sexual knowledge. These results highlight the importance for research and sexuality education with individuals with HFA/AS to conceptualize sexual well-being as a multidimensional construct consisting of both dyadic and solitary aspects. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311431950 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206

Pilot study of a school-based parent training program for preschoolers with ASD / Brooke R. INGERSOLL in Autism, 17-4 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.434-448 Titre : Pilot study of a school-based parent training program for preschoolers with ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Brooke R. INGERSOLL, Auteur ; Allison L. WAINER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.434-448 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  language  parent training  school Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a parenting training program designed for early intervention and early childhood special education (EI/ESCE) programs serving students with autistic spectrum disorders. Thirteen teachers representing three intermediate school districts implemented the intervention with 27 students and their parents. Eighty-nine percent of families completed the program. From pre- to post-intervention parents improved their use of the treatment strategies and children increased their rate of language during a parent-child interaction in their home. Parents and teachers reported significant gains in child mastery of social-communication skills and teachers, but not parents, reported a significant decrease in social impairment. Parents reported a significant decrease in parenting stress. Both groups rated the intervention highly in regard to treatment acceptability, perceived effectiveness, and usability. Findings suggest that this intervention can be feasibly implemented in public EI/ECSE settings, filling an important gap in services for intervention programs serving children with autistic spectrum disorders. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311427155 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206 [article] Pilot study of a school-based parent training program for preschoolers with ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Brooke R. INGERSOLL, Auteur ; Allison L. WAINER, Auteur . - p.434-448. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.434-448 Mots-clés : autism  language  parent training  school Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a parenting training program designed for early intervention and early childhood special education (EI/ESCE) programs serving students with autistic spectrum disorders. Thirteen teachers representing three intermediate school districts implemented the intervention with 27 students and their parents. Eighty-nine percent of families completed the program. From pre- to post-intervention parents improved their use of the treatment strategies and children increased their rate of language during a parent-child interaction in their home. Parents and teachers reported significant gains in child mastery of social-communication skills and teachers, but not parents, reported a significant decrease in social impairment. Parents reported a significant decrease in parenting stress. Both groups rated the intervention highly in regard to treatment acceptability, perceived effectiveness, and usability. Findings suggest that this intervention can be feasibly implemented in public EI/ECSE settings, filling an important gap in services for intervention programs serving children with autistic spectrum disorders. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311427155 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206

Learning of idiomatic language expressions in a group intervention for children with autism / Elisabeth M. WHYTE in Autism, 17-4 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.449-464 Titre : Learning of idiomatic language expressions in a group intervention for children with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Elisabeth M. WHYTE, Auteur ; Keith E. NELSON, Auteur ; Kiren S. KHAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.449-464 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In typical development, children learn an extensive range of idioms and other figurative (non-literal) language expressions during childhood and adolescence. However, many children with autism fall far behind in their idiom comprehension and production and never fully reach adult levels. The current study measured the effectiveness of a group idiom intervention for ten children, aged 7 to 12 years, with autism spectrum disorders. This intervention was conducted by a community-based social skills program. The children were initially very low in idiom understanding, but were able to learn and remember the meaning of idiomatic phrases that they were taught during the 2-week-long intervention. The children showed greater increases at a delayed post-test for idioms trained in the intervention than idioms that were untrained controls. Implications for future educational possibilities are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311422530 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206 [article] Learning of idiomatic language expressions in a group intervention for children with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Elisabeth M. WHYTE, Auteur ; Keith E. NELSON, Auteur ; Kiren S. KHAN, Auteur . - p.449-464. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.449-464 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In typical development, children learn an extensive range of idioms and other figurative (non-literal) language expressions during childhood and adolescence. However, many children with autism fall far behind in their idiom comprehension and production and never fully reach adult levels. The current study measured the effectiveness of a group idiom intervention for ten children, aged 7 to 12 years, with autism spectrum disorders. This intervention was conducted by a community-based social skills program. The children were initially very low in idiom understanding, but were able to learn and remember the meaning of idiomatic phrases that they were taught during the 2-week-long intervention. The children showed greater increases at a delayed post-test for idioms trained in the intervention than idioms that were untrained controls. Implications for future educational possibilities are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311422530 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206

Fatigue, wellbeing and parental self-efficacy in mothers of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder / Rebecca GIALLO in Autism, 17-4 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.465-480 Titre : Fatigue, wellbeing and parental self-efficacy in mothers of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Catherine E WOOD, Auteur ; Rachel JELLETT, Auteur ; Rachelle PORTER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.465-480 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Mothers  wellbeing  fatigue  parenting  parental self-efficacy  autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents significant challenges for parents that potentially have a impact on their health and wellbeing. The current study examined the extent to which parents experience fatigue and its relationship to other aspects of wellbeing and parenting. Fifty mothers of children with an ASD aged 2–5 years participated in the study. Compared with mothers of typically developing children, mothers of children with an ASD reported significantly higher fatigue, with overall scores in the moderate range. Factors associated with high levels of fatigue were poor maternal sleep quality, a high need for social support and poor quality of physical activity. Fatigue was also significantly related to other aspects of wellbeing, including stress, anxiety and depression, and lower parenting efficacy and satisfaction. The need for interventions to specifically target parental fatigue and its impact on families affected by ASDs both in the short and long term is clearly indicated. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311416830 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206 [article] Fatigue, wellbeing and parental self-efficacy in mothers of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Rebecca GIALLO, Auteur ; Catherine E WOOD, Auteur ; Rachel JELLETT, Auteur ; Rachelle PORTER, Auteur . - p.465-480. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.465-480 Mots-clés : Mothers  wellbeing  fatigue  parenting  parental self-efficacy  autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents significant challenges for parents that potentially have a impact on their health and wellbeing. The current study examined the extent to which parents experience fatigue and its relationship to other aspects of wellbeing and parenting. Fifty mothers of children with an ASD aged 2–5 years participated in the study. Compared with mothers of typically developing children, mothers of children with an ASD reported significantly higher fatigue, with overall scores in the moderate range. Factors associated with high levels of fatigue were poor maternal sleep quality, a high need for social support and poor quality of physical activity. Fatigue was also significantly related to other aspects of wellbeing, including stress, anxiety and depression, and lower parenting efficacy and satisfaction. The need for interventions to specifically target parental fatigue and its impact on families affected by ASDs both in the short and long term is clearly indicated. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311416830 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206

Friendship characteristics and activity patterns of adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder / Melissa H. KUO in Autism, 17-4 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.481-500 Titre : Friendship characteristics and activity patterns of adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Melissa H. KUO, Auteur ; Gael I. ORSMOND, Auteur ; Ellen S. COHN, Auteur ; Wendy J. COSTER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.481-500 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  friendships  parent and adolescent reports  activity patterns Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study compared perceptions of adolescents’ friendships between adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their parents, examined factors associated with friendship qualities, and investigated the adolescents’ reports on the activities they did with friends and how activity patterns differed by gender. Ninety-one adolescents with an ASD and their parents completed mail-based surveys during the summer months. Adolescents with an ASD identified more friends than did their parents, but they agreed on the friends’ characteristics. About half of the adolescents spent an average of 4 hours per day with friends during the summer months. Male adolescents with an ASD most frequently played video games with friends, whereas females most frequently had conversations with friends. The findings suggest that adolescents with an ASD and their parents identify different peers as the adolescent’s friends. The findings also reveal similarities and differences in friendships between adolescents with an ASD and typically developing adolescents. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311416380 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206 [article] Friendship characteristics and activity patterns of adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Melissa H. KUO, Auteur ; Gael I. ORSMOND, Auteur ; Ellen S. COHN, Auteur ; Wendy J. COSTER, Auteur . - p.481-500. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.481-500 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  friendships  parent and adolescent reports  activity patterns Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study compared perceptions of adolescents’ friendships between adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their parents, examined factors associated with friendship qualities, and investigated the adolescents’ reports on the activities they did with friends and how activity patterns differed by gender. Ninety-one adolescents with an ASD and their parents completed mail-based surveys during the summer months. Adolescents with an ASD identified more friends than did their parents, but they agreed on the friends’ characteristics. About half of the adolescents spent an average of 4 hours per day with friends during the summer months. Male adolescents with an ASD most frequently played video games with friends, whereas females most frequently had conversations with friends. The findings suggest that adolescents with an ASD and their parents identify different peers as the adolescent’s friends. The findings also reveal similarities and differences in friendships between adolescents with an ASD and typically developing adolescents. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311416380 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206

Lay Abstracts in Autism, 17-4 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.501-504 Titre : Lay Abstracts Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Article en page(s) : p.501-504 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361313496740 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206 [article] Lay Abstracts [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] . - p.501-504. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.501-504 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361313496740 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206