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The use of music to engage children with autism in a receptive labelling task / Kate SIMPSON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1489-1496 Titre : The use of music to engage children with autism in a receptive labelling task Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kate SIMPSON, Auteur ; Deb KEEN, Auteur ; Janeen LAMB, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1489-1496 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Engagement  Music  Autism  Language  learning  Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Children with autism are less engaged with social and non-social objects and activities than their typically developing peers, resulting in reduced learning opportunities. There is some support for the use of music to enhance the engagement of children with autism but there has been little research investigating the use of music to engage children in language learning tasks and determining if this impacts on learning outcomes. This study investigated the use of music to engage children with autism in a receptive labelling intervention. Twenty two children (mean age 5.9 yrs) participated in a randomised controlled cross-over design comparing sung and spoken conditions embedded into a computer based intervention. Child performance and observational data were analysed to determine relationships between music, engagement and learning outcomes. The findings from this research showed children with autism were more engaged in the sung condition compared to the spoken condition although there was considerable variability in levels of engagement between participants. Furthermore, a correlation between engagement and learning was found. Implications of these findings are discussed and recommendations made for future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.08.013 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] The use of music to engage children with autism in a receptive labelling task [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kate SIMPSON, Auteur ; Deb KEEN, Auteur ; Janeen LAMB, Auteur . - p.1489-1496. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1489-1496 Mots-clés : Engagement  Music  Autism  Language  learning  Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Children with autism are less engaged with social and non-social objects and activities than their typically developing peers, resulting in reduced learning opportunities. There is some support for the use of music to enhance the engagement of children with autism but there has been little research investigating the use of music to engage children in language learning tasks and determining if this impacts on learning outcomes. This study investigated the use of music to engage children with autism in a receptive labelling intervention. Twenty two children (mean age 5.9 yrs) participated in a randomised controlled cross-over design comparing sung and spoken conditions embedded into a computer based intervention. Child performance and observational data were analysed to determine relationships between music, engagement and learning outcomes. The findings from this research showed children with autism were more engaged in the sung condition compared to the spoken condition although there was considerable variability in levels of engagement between participants. Furthermore, a correlation between engagement and learning was found. Implications of these findings are discussed and recommendations made for future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.08.013 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Obesity in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders / Brandy E. STRAHAN in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1497-1500 Titre : Obesity in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Brandy E. STRAHAN, Auteur ; Jennifer H. ELDER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1497-1500 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Adolescents  Obesity  Physical activity  Intervention  Weight loss Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Adolescents with developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be particularly vulnerable to obesity due to the behavioral, physical, and psychosocial complications related to their condition. This article provides a general background related to obesity in adolescence with specific emphasis on obesity in the ASD population. A search of PubMed, CINAHL, and ProQuest databases revealed several studies which demonstrated that interventions involving physical activity with typically developing, obese adolescents can have positive effects on body mass index, weight, and body composition. However, these findings also suggest that more research is needed to help tailor these interventions to meet the needs of similar adolescents with ASD. To clarify these needs, we present a case study that illustrates the special challenges of treating an obese adolescent with ASD and then offer suggestions for future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.011 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Obesity in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Brandy E. STRAHAN, Auteur ; Jennifer H. ELDER, Auteur . - p.1497-1500. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1497-1500 Mots-clés : Autism  Adolescents  Obesity  Physical activity  Intervention  Weight loss Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Adolescents with developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be particularly vulnerable to obesity due to the behavioral, physical, and psychosocial complications related to their condition. This article provides a general background related to obesity in adolescence with specific emphasis on obesity in the ASD population. A search of PubMed, CINAHL, and ProQuest databases revealed several studies which demonstrated that interventions involving physical activity with typically developing, obese adolescents can have positive effects on body mass index, weight, and body composition. However, these findings also suggest that more research is needed to help tailor these interventions to meet the needs of similar adolescents with ASD. To clarify these needs, we present a case study that illustrates the special challenges of treating an obese adolescent with ASD and then offer suggestions for future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.011 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Changes in clinical presentation of children with autistic disorder, at an autism clinic in Taiwan from 1987 to 1995 / Wen-Che TSAI in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1501-1508 Titre : Changes in clinical presentation of children with autistic disorder, at an autism clinic in Taiwan from 1987 to 1995 Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Wen-Che TSAI, Auteur ; Wei-Tsuen SOONG, Auteur ; Wei-Chu CHIE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1501-1508 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autistic disorder  Child mental health  Taiwan Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Autistic disorder was originally viewed as a distinct, rare, and severe childhood mental disorder that caused life-long disability. However, since the late 1990s autistic disorder was found to have a high prevalence rate and to affect children on a spectrum from mild to severe dysfunction. The purpose of this retrospective, descriptive study was to examine changes in the characteristics of patients with autistic disorder in Taiwan from 1987 to 1995. To that end, we examined the characteristics, age at diagnosis, symptoms, and developmental condition of affected children and the educational background of their parents who visited an autism clinic at the children's mental health center of a medical center in Taipei. This clinic was the first, largest, and for many years the only autistic disorder clinic in Taiwan. Across the 9-year study period, we observed trends in decreasing age at first visit, increasing age at assessment, rising maternal educational level, lessening autistic disorder symptomatology, and increasing developmental quotients. These changes may have been due to improved diagnostic criteria, government policy, and healthcare professionals’ and parents’ increased awareness of autistic disorder. Clinical implications and related policy making toward these changes are proposed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.014 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Changes in clinical presentation of children with autistic disorder, at an autism clinic in Taiwan from 1987 to 1995 [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Wen-Che TSAI, Auteur ; Wei-Tsuen SOONG, Auteur ; Wei-Chu CHIE, Auteur . - p.1501-1508. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1501-1508 Mots-clés : Autistic disorder  Child mental health  Taiwan Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Autistic disorder was originally viewed as a distinct, rare, and severe childhood mental disorder that caused life-long disability. However, since the late 1990s autistic disorder was found to have a high prevalence rate and to affect children on a spectrum from mild to severe dysfunction. The purpose of this retrospective, descriptive study was to examine changes in the characteristics of patients with autistic disorder in Taiwan from 1987 to 1995. To that end, we examined the characteristics, age at diagnosis, symptoms, and developmental condition of affected children and the educational background of their parents who visited an autism clinic at the children's mental health center of a medical center in Taipei. This clinic was the first, largest, and for many years the only autistic disorder clinic in Taiwan. Across the 9-year study period, we observed trends in decreasing age at first visit, increasing age at assessment, rising maternal educational level, lessening autistic disorder symptomatology, and increasing developmental quotients. These changes may have been due to improved diagnostic criteria, government policy, and healthcare professionals’ and parents’ increased awareness of autistic disorder. Clinical implications and related policy making toward these changes are proposed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.014 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Randomized evaluation of a web-based tool for designing function-based behavioral intervention plans / Jonathan TARBOX in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1509-1517 Titre : Randomized evaluation of a web-based tool for designing function-based behavioral intervention plans Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jonathan TARBOX, Auteur ; Adel C. NAJDOWSKI, Auteur ; Ryan M. BERGSTROM, Auteur ; Arthur WILKE, Auteur ; Michele R. BISHOP, Auteur ; Amy KENZER, Auteur ; Dennis R. DIXON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1509-1517 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Behavior intervention plans  Function-based  Evidence-based  Least intrusive  Web-based Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Challenging behaviors are prevalent in children with autism and can have a negative impact on a variety of child outcomes. The creation of good-quality behavior intervention plans is critical to decreasing challenging behaviors but little previous research has developed or evaluated practical tools for designing intervention plans. This study consisted of a randomized evaluation of a web-based tool designed to aid clinicians in choosing treatment procedures for inclusion in behavior intervention plans. The effects of the tool were assessed on the inclusion of three types of intervention components that likely contribute to the quality of intervention plans: (1) function-based intervention components, (2) evidence-based intervention components, and (3) non-punishment-based intervention components. Use of the web-based behavior intervention plan builder produced a statistically significant increase in the inclusion of function-based intervention components but no statistically significant effect was observed on the other two measures. Results are discussed in terms of the implications for improving the quality of behavior intervention plans, as well as the dissemination of knowledge of best practices in behavioral intervention. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.08.005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Randomized evaluation of a web-based tool for designing function-based behavioral intervention plans [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jonathan TARBOX, Auteur ; Adel C. NAJDOWSKI, Auteur ; Ryan M. BERGSTROM, Auteur ; Arthur WILKE, Auteur ; Michele R. BISHOP, Auteur ; Amy KENZER, Auteur ; Dennis R. DIXON, Auteur . - p.1509-1517. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1509-1517 Mots-clés : Behavior intervention plans  Function-based  Evidence-based  Least intrusive  Web-based Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Challenging behaviors are prevalent in children with autism and can have a negative impact on a variety of child outcomes. The creation of good-quality behavior intervention plans is critical to decreasing challenging behaviors but little previous research has developed or evaluated practical tools for designing intervention plans. This study consisted of a randomized evaluation of a web-based tool designed to aid clinicians in choosing treatment procedures for inclusion in behavior intervention plans. The effects of the tool were assessed on the inclusion of three types of intervention components that likely contribute to the quality of intervention plans: (1) function-based intervention components, (2) evidence-based intervention components, and (3) non-punishment-based intervention components. Use of the web-based behavior intervention plan builder produced a statistically significant increase in the inclusion of function-based intervention components but no statistically significant effect was observed on the other two measures. Results are discussed in terms of the implications for improving the quality of behavior intervention plans, as well as the dissemination of knowledge of best practices in behavioral intervention. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.08.005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Validity and reliability of the Korean Version of Autism Spectrum Disorders-Diagnostic for Children (ASD-DC) / Kyong-Mee CHUNG in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1518-1527 Titre : Validity and reliability of the Korean Version of Autism Spectrum Disorders-Diagnostic for Children (ASD-DC) Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kyong-Mee CHUNG, Auteur ; Suna PARK, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1518-1527 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Screening  Standardization  Autism  Asperger's disorder  PDD-NOS Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The purpose of the present study was to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Autism Spectrum Disorders-Child (ASD-DC). Mothers of children with Autism spectrum disorders (N = 333) and mothers of typically developing children (N = 223) ages from 2 to 16 years completed the ASD-DC. The confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the 4-factor structure of the ASD-DC fits the data well, comprising the following factors: nonverbal communication/socialization, verbal communication, social relationships, and insistence of sameness/restricted interests. The ASD-DC was associated with high internal consistency and test–retest reliability. The discriminant validity was demonstrated by the mean differences between ASD and control group. High correlations between several subscales of ASD-DC and Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) were found, showing concurrent validity. High correlations between several subscales were found. Optimal cutoff scores for Autism, Asperger's disorder, and PDD-NOS were found via ROC curve analysis. Clinical and research implications as well as limitations are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Validity and reliability of the Korean Version of Autism Spectrum Disorders-Diagnostic for Children (ASD-DC) [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kyong-Mee CHUNG, Auteur ; Suna PARK, Auteur . - p.1518-1527. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1518-1527 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Screening  Standardization  Autism  Asperger's disorder  PDD-NOS Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The purpose of the present study was to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Autism Spectrum Disorders-Child (ASD-DC). Mothers of children with Autism spectrum disorders (N = 333) and mothers of typically developing children (N = 223) ages from 2 to 16 years completed the ASD-DC. The confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the 4-factor structure of the ASD-DC fits the data well, comprising the following factors: nonverbal communication/socialization, verbal communication, social relationships, and insistence of sameness/restricted interests. The ASD-DC was associated with high internal consistency and test–retest reliability. The discriminant validity was demonstrated by the mean differences between ASD and control group. High correlations between several subscales of ASD-DC and Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) were found, showing concurrent validity. High correlations between several subscales were found. Optimal cutoff scores for Autism, Asperger's disorder, and PDD-NOS were found via ROC curve analysis. Clinical and research implications as well as limitations are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

The relationship of comorbid anxiety symptom severity and challenging behaviors in infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorder / Paige E. CERVANTES in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1528-1534 Titre : The relationship of comorbid anxiety symptom severity and challenging behaviors in infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Paige E. CERVANTES, Auteur ; Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Kim TURECK, Auteur ; Hilary L. ADAMS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1528-1534 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD  Anxiety  Challenging behaviors  Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The rates of comorbid anxiety as well as the presentation of challenging behaviors are elevated within the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population. The current study utilizes the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT) to explore the relationship of anxiety/repetitive behavior symptom severity and challenging behaviors in infants and toddlers with ASD. Children with ASD who evinced more severe impairment associated with anxiety/repetitive behavior (n = 94) demonstrated higher rates of overall challenging behaviors than those with ASD who evinced no to minimal anxiety impairment (n = 291). Specifically, a comparison of individual challenging behavior items indicated that the infants and toddlers with moderate to severe anxiety impairment exhibited more significant challenging behaviors under the domains of aggression/destruction, stereotypies, and self-injurious behavior than children with no to minimal impairment. This study adds to the literature evidencing an exacerbation of challenging behaviors by comorbid psychopathology in individuals with ASD. Clinical implications of these results are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] The relationship of comorbid anxiety symptom severity and challenging behaviors in infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Paige E. CERVANTES, Auteur ; Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Kim TURECK, Auteur ; Hilary L. ADAMS, Auteur . - p.1528-1534. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1528-1534 Mots-clés : ASD  Anxiety  Challenging behaviors  Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The rates of comorbid anxiety as well as the presentation of challenging behaviors are elevated within the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population. The current study utilizes the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT) to explore the relationship of anxiety/repetitive behavior symptom severity and challenging behaviors in infants and toddlers with ASD. Children with ASD who evinced more severe impairment associated with anxiety/repetitive behavior (n = 94) demonstrated higher rates of overall challenging behaviors than those with ASD who evinced no to minimal anxiety impairment (n = 291). Specifically, a comparison of individual challenging behavior items indicated that the infants and toddlers with moderate to severe anxiety impairment exhibited more significant challenging behaviors under the domains of aggression/destruction, stereotypies, and self-injurious behavior than children with no to minimal impairment. This study adds to the literature evidencing an exacerbation of challenging behaviors by comorbid psychopathology in individuals with ASD. Clinical implications of these results are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Eye movements during processing of text requiring bridging inferences in adolescents with higher functioning autism spectrum disorders: A preliminary investigation / Frank J. SANSOSTI in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1535-1542 Titre : Eye movements during processing of text requiring bridging inferences in adolescents with higher functioning autism spectrum disorders: A preliminary investigation Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Frank J. SANSOSTI, Auteur ; Christopher WAS, Auteur ; Katherine A. RAWSON, Auteur ; Brittany L. REMAKLUS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1535-1542 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Eye-tracking  Eye-movements  Bridging inferences  Text comprehension Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract In this study, 18 children with higher functioning autism (HFASD) and 16 controls read short, two-sentence passages that necessitated a bridging inference for comprehension and responded to a general knowledge question that was either primed or unprimed by the inference. We measured mean reading times and correct responses to knowledge questions, as well as recorded the eye-movements of the participants while reading. Analysis of reaction times to general knowledge questions were faster for questions in relevant context as compared to those in irrelevant contexts, suggesting that children with HFASD were able to build the bridging inferences necessary for comprehension. Eye-movement data revealed that children with HFASD spent more time fixating on text, made more fixations overall, and made more regressions (i.e., moving backward within the text) while reading than did controls. Implications of these findings and suggestions for future research are offered. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Eye movements during processing of text requiring bridging inferences in adolescents with higher functioning autism spectrum disorders: A preliminary investigation [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Frank J. SANSOSTI, Auteur ; Christopher WAS, Auteur ; Katherine A. RAWSON, Auteur ; Brittany L. REMAKLUS, Auteur . - p.1535-1542. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1535-1542 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Eye-tracking  Eye-movements  Bridging inferences  Text comprehension Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract In this study, 18 children with higher functioning autism (HFASD) and 16 controls read short, two-sentence passages that necessitated a bridging inference for comprehension and responded to a general knowledge question that was either primed or unprimed by the inference. We measured mean reading times and correct responses to knowledge questions, as well as recorded the eye-movements of the participants while reading. Analysis of reaction times to general knowledge questions were faster for questions in relevant context as compared to those in irrelevant contexts, suggesting that children with HFASD were able to build the bridging inferences necessary for comprehension. Eye-movement data revealed that children with HFASD spent more time fixating on text, made more fixations overall, and made more regressions (i.e., moving backward within the text) while reading than did controls. Implications of these findings and suggestions for future research are offered. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Reading the mind in the face and voice in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders / Maryam TAJMIRRIYAHI in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1543-1550 Titre : Reading the mind in the face and voice in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Maryam TAJMIRRIYAHI, Auteur ; Vahid NEJATI, Auteur ; Hamidreza POURETEMAD, Auteur ; Rouhollah Mansuri SEPEHR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1543-1550 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Theory of mind  Reading the Mind in the Eyes  Reading the Mind in the Voice Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract One core feature of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is impairment in social functioning and inferring mental states and emotions referred to theory of mind (TOM). The “Broad Autism Phenotype” (BAP) proposes that defining features of autism express in milder form among first degree relatives of these patients. Theory of mind deficits has been examined using advanced TOM tasks such as “Reading the Mind in the Eyes”. This study has furthered previous findings using another test designed to tap higher TOM abilities named “Mind Reading in the Voice”. The objective of this study is to examine theory of mind abilities from two main communicative sources in parents of children with ASD in contrast to two groups, one clinical and one non-clinical. Forty-eight parents of individuals with autism, 31 parents of individuals with Down syndrome and 30 parents of typically developed children were administered two tests of mind-reading. Analysis revealed that although there is not a significant difference between three groups’ performance in “Mind Reading from Eyes”, parents of children with ASD have significantly lower performance in “Mind Reading from Voice”. It can be concluded that TOM deficits in parents of children with ASD are not restricted to inferring mental states form eyes and deficits in mind-reading from voice could also be a part of BAP. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.08.007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Reading the mind in the face and voice in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Maryam TAJMIRRIYAHI, Auteur ; Vahid NEJATI, Auteur ; Hamidreza POURETEMAD, Auteur ; Rouhollah Mansuri SEPEHR, Auteur . - p.1543-1550. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1543-1550 Mots-clés : Autism  Theory of mind  Reading the Mind in the Eyes  Reading the Mind in the Voice Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract One core feature of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is impairment in social functioning and inferring mental states and emotions referred to theory of mind (TOM). The “Broad Autism Phenotype” (BAP) proposes that defining features of autism express in milder form among first degree relatives of these patients. Theory of mind deficits has been examined using advanced TOM tasks such as “Reading the Mind in the Eyes”. This study has furthered previous findings using another test designed to tap higher TOM abilities named “Mind Reading in the Voice”. The objective of this study is to examine theory of mind abilities from two main communicative sources in parents of children with ASD in contrast to two groups, one clinical and one non-clinical. Forty-eight parents of individuals with autism, 31 parents of individuals with Down syndrome and 30 parents of typically developed children were administered two tests of mind-reading. Analysis revealed that although there is not a significant difference between three groups’ performance in “Mind Reading from Eyes”, parents of children with ASD have significantly lower performance in “Mind Reading from Voice”. It can be concluded that TOM deficits in parents of children with ASD are not restricted to inferring mental states form eyes and deficits in mind-reading from voice could also be a part of BAP. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.08.007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Teaching children with autism to attend to socially relevant stimuli / Angela PERSICKE in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1551-1557 Titre : Teaching children with autism to attend to socially relevant stimuli Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Angela PERSICKE, Auteur ; Megan ST. CLAIR, Auteur ; Jonathan TARBOX, Auteur ; Adel NAJDOWSKI, Auteur ; Jennifer RANICK, Auteur ; Yue YU, Auteur ; Yanicka L. DE NOCKER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1551-1557 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Attention  Shifting attention  Executive function  Social stimuli Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Research has shown that children with autism often fail to attend to relevant stimuli in social situations, likely resulting in unsuccessful or absent social interactions. The purpose of this study was to teach children with autism to attend to stimuli with socially relevant features. Specifically, this study evaluated a teaching package including rules, modeling, role play, and specific feedback across multiple exemplars to teach children with autism to attend and respond to others’ bids for social attention (e.g., “Whoa!” or “Ouch!”). Three participants successfully learned to shift attention toward others and emit a response to gain more information in response to a socially relevant stimulus. Furthermore, generalization was observed across novel exemplars and people. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Teaching children with autism to attend to socially relevant stimuli [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Angela PERSICKE, Auteur ; Megan ST. CLAIR, Auteur ; Jonathan TARBOX, Auteur ; Adel NAJDOWSKI, Auteur ; Jennifer RANICK, Auteur ; Yue YU, Auteur ; Yanicka L. DE NOCKER, Auteur . - p.1551-1557. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1551-1557 Mots-clés : Autism  Attention  Shifting attention  Executive function  Social stimuli Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Research has shown that children with autism often fail to attend to relevant stimuli in social situations, likely resulting in unsuccessful or absent social interactions. The purpose of this study was to teach children with autism to attend to stimuli with socially relevant features. Specifically, this study evaluated a teaching package including rules, modeling, role play, and specific feedback across multiple exemplars to teach children with autism to attend and respond to others’ bids for social attention (e.g., “Whoa!” or “Ouch!”). Three participants successfully learned to shift attention toward others and emit a response to gain more information in response to a socially relevant stimulus. Furthermore, generalization was observed across novel exemplars and people. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Awareness and knowledge of autism and autism interventions: A general population survey / Karola DILLENBURGER in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1558-1567 Titre : Awareness and knowledge of autism and autism interventions: A general population survey Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Karola DILLENBURGER, Auteur ; Julie Ann JORDAN, Auteur ; Lyn MCKERR, Auteur ; Paula DEVINE, Auteur ; Mickey KEENAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1558-1567 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Autism spectrum disorder  General population  Public awareness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Recent figures show that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects at least 1 in 88 of the population, yet for years, international public awareness of ASD was limited. Over the past 5–10 years intense efforts have been made to raise autism awareness in the general population in countries such as UK and US. In this paper we report data from a large-scale general population survey (N = 1204) in which we assessed autism awareness, knowledge about autism, and perceptions about autism interventions in Northern Ireland. We found high levels of autism awareness, in fact over 80% of the sample were aware of ASD and over 60% of these respondents knew someone with ASD in their own family, circle of friends or work colleagues. Generally, knowledge of strengths and challenges faced by individuals with ASD was relatively accurate. However, perceptions of interventions and service provider responsibilities were vague and uncertain. Results show that local and international autism awareness campaigns have largely been successful and that the focus should shift towards disseminating accurate information regarding intervention and service provider responsibilities. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Awareness and knowledge of autism and autism interventions: A general population survey [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Karola DILLENBURGER, Auteur ; Julie Ann JORDAN, Auteur ; Lyn MCKERR, Auteur ; Paula DEVINE, Auteur ; Mickey KEENAN, Auteur . - p.1558-1567. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1558-1567 Mots-clés : Autism  Autism spectrum disorder  General population  Public awareness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Recent figures show that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects at least 1 in 88 of the population, yet for years, international public awareness of ASD was limited. Over the past 5–10 years intense efforts have been made to raise autism awareness in the general population in countries such as UK and US. In this paper we report data from a large-scale general population survey (N = 1204) in which we assessed autism awareness, knowledge about autism, and perceptions about autism interventions in Northern Ireland. We found high levels of autism awareness, in fact over 80% of the sample were aware of ASD and over 60% of these respondents knew someone with ASD in their own family, circle of friends or work colleagues. Generally, knowledge of strengths and challenges faced by individuals with ASD was relatively accurate. However, perceptions of interventions and service provider responsibilities were vague and uncertain. Results show that local and international autism awareness campaigns have largely been successful and that the focus should shift towards disseminating accurate information regarding intervention and service provider responsibilities. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Increasing the appropriate demonstration of affectionate behavior, in children with Asperger syndrome, high functioning autism, and PDD-NOS: A randomized controlled trial / Lize ANDREWS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1568-1578 Titre : Increasing the appropriate demonstration of affectionate behavior, in children with Asperger syndrome, high functioning autism, and PDD-NOS: A randomized controlled trial Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lize ANDREWS, Auteur ; Tony ATTWOOD, Auteur ; Kate SOFRONOFF, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1568-1578 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Asperger syndrome  Affectionate behavior  Friendship Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Individuals with Asperger syndrome (AS) can have difficulty understanding, receiving and expressing appropriate affectionate behavior (Attwood, 2007). The purpose of the current study was to further evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive–behavioral intervention program aimed at improving affectionate communication and friendship skills in children with AS. The pilot study of this program (Sofronoff, Eloff, Sheffield, amp; Attwood, 2011) was extended in the current study in a randomized controlled trial. Fifty-eight children with AS (aged 7–12 years) participated in the program and were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 29) or waitlist (n = 29) condition. Parent-report measures indicated that, relative to the waitlist group, children in the intervention group showed significantly greater improvements in the overall appropriateness of their affectionate behavior to others after the program. Specifically, improvements were reported in the appropriate expression of affection to others and this finding was maintained at three-month follow-up. Parent-report measures further demonstrated significant improvements in children's communication of empathy to others at follow-up. Children's understanding of the purpose of affection approached significance. Overall, this study indicates that children with AS can be taught to interact more appropriately. The limitations and suggestions for future research are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.010 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Increasing the appropriate demonstration of affectionate behavior, in children with Asperger syndrome, high functioning autism, and PDD-NOS: A randomized controlled trial [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lize ANDREWS, Auteur ; Tony ATTWOOD, Auteur ; Kate SOFRONOFF, Auteur . - p.1568-1578. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1568-1578 Mots-clés : Asperger syndrome  Affectionate behavior  Friendship Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Individuals with Asperger syndrome (AS) can have difficulty understanding, receiving and expressing appropriate affectionate behavior (Attwood, 2007). The purpose of the current study was to further evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive–behavioral intervention program aimed at improving affectionate communication and friendship skills in children with AS. The pilot study of this program (Sofronoff, Eloff, Sheffield, amp; Attwood, 2011) was extended in the current study in a randomized controlled trial. Fifty-eight children with AS (aged 7–12 years) participated in the program and were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 29) or waitlist (n = 29) condition. Parent-report measures indicated that, relative to the waitlist group, children in the intervention group showed significantly greater improvements in the overall appropriateness of their affectionate behavior to others after the program. Specifically, improvements were reported in the appropriate expression of affection to others and this finding was maintained at three-month follow-up. Parent-report measures further demonstrated significant improvements in children's communication of empathy to others at follow-up. Children's understanding of the purpose of affection approached significance. Overall, this study indicates that children with AS can be taught to interact more appropriately. The limitations and suggestions for future research are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.010 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Disruptive behavior disorders in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders: A review of the prevalence, presentation, and treatment / Aaron J. KAAT in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1579-1594 Titre : Disruptive behavior disorders in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders: A review of the prevalence, presentation, and treatment Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Aaron J. KAAT, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1579-1594 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Oppositional defiant disorder  Conduct disorder  Disruptive behavior  Autism spectrum disorder  Treatment  Prevalence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) often exhibit behaviors consistent with a disruptive behavior disorder (DBD) such as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) or conduct disorder (CD). Understanding the relationship between ASDs and DBDs has important implications for clinicians and researchers. We reviewed 55 peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2012 on the prevalence, phenomenology, or psychosocial treatments of DBDs in youth with ASDs. Prevalence estimates vary between 4% and 37% for ODD and 1% and 10% for CD. On the whole, approximately one in four children with an ASD meets diagnostic criteria for either ODD or CD. Most research on phenomenology has focused on distinguishing between DBDs and ASDs, rather than examining their co-occurrence. After the preschool years, the disorders can be reliably distinguished, but certain behaviors are more common among those with ASDs compared to their non-ASD counterparts. If one excludes medication trials and single-subject designs, there have been few treatment studies on DBDs in ASDs. Parent training has been the primary mode of psychosocial treatment and has some support for its efficacy. Overall, when it comes to DBDs, there has been a dearth of research using DSM-nosology in youth with ASDs. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.08.012 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Disruptive behavior disorders in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders: A review of the prevalence, presentation, and treatment [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Aaron J. KAAT, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur . - p.1579-1594. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1579-1594 Mots-clés : Oppositional defiant disorder  Conduct disorder  Disruptive behavior  Autism spectrum disorder  Treatment  Prevalence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) often exhibit behaviors consistent with a disruptive behavior disorder (DBD) such as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) or conduct disorder (CD). Understanding the relationship between ASDs and DBDs has important implications for clinicians and researchers. We reviewed 55 peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2012 on the prevalence, phenomenology, or psychosocial treatments of DBDs in youth with ASDs. Prevalence estimates vary between 4% and 37% for ODD and 1% and 10% for CD. On the whole, approximately one in four children with an ASD meets diagnostic criteria for either ODD or CD. Most research on phenomenology has focused on distinguishing between DBDs and ASDs, rather than examining their co-occurrence. After the preschool years, the disorders can be reliably distinguished, but certain behaviors are more common among those with ASDs compared to their non-ASD counterparts. If one excludes medication trials and single-subject designs, there have been few treatment studies on DBDs in ASDs. Parent training has been the primary mode of psychosocial treatment and has some support for its efficacy. Overall, when it comes to DBDs, there has been a dearth of research using DSM-nosology in youth with ASDs. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.08.012 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Comorbidity in autism spectrum disorder: A literature review / Arlene MANNION in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1595-1616 Titre : Comorbidity in autism spectrum disorder: A literature review Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Arlene MANNION, Auteur ; Geraldine LEADER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1595-1616 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Comorbidity  Autism spectrum disorder  Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD)  Epilepsy  Sleep problems  Gastrointestinal symptoms Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Comorbidity is defined as the co-occurrence of two or more disorders in the same person (Matson amp; Nebel-Schwalm, 2007). The current study provides a review of the literature on comorbidity, in relation to comorbid psychiatric and medical disorders in babies and infants, children, adults and across the lifespan. We also examine comorbid conditions such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), epilepsy, gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep problems, feeding problems and toileting problems in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Comorbidity in autism spectrum disorder: A literature review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Arlene MANNION, Auteur ; Geraldine LEADER, Auteur . - p.1595-1616. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1595-1616 Mots-clés : Comorbidity  Autism spectrum disorder  Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD)  Epilepsy  Sleep problems  Gastrointestinal symptoms Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Comorbidity is defined as the co-occurrence of two or more disorders in the same person (Matson amp; Nebel-Schwalm, 2007). The current study provides a review of the literature on comorbidity, in relation to comorbid psychiatric and medical disorders in babies and infants, children, adults and across the lifespan. We also examine comorbid conditions such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), epilepsy, gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep problems, feeding problems and toileting problems in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

The influence of static versus naturalistic stimuli on face processing in children with and without Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism / Chiara HORLIN in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1617-1624 Titre : The influence of static versus naturalistic stimuli on face processing in children with and without Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Chiara HORLIN, Auteur ; Marita FALKMER, Auteur ; Patrick FITZGERALD, Auteur ; Denise LEUNG, Auteur ; Anna ORDQVIST, Auteur ; Torbjörn FALKMER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1617-1624 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Face processing  ASD  Eye-tracking  Dynamic Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Questions regarding the use of static or dynamic facial stimuli in experimental studies investigating facial processing of individuals with AS/HFA raises issues of both ecological validity and the applicability of experimental findings to clinical or everyday practice. Children with and without AS/HFA (n = 38) were fitted with a head-mounted eye-tracker and exposed to either static or interactive dynamic facial stimuli. Average fixation duration, the proportion of fixations in areas of interest and a comparative index that was independent of differences in presentation length between stimuli types were calculated. Visual scanning patterns of individuals with AS/HFA were not affected by stimuli type. However, control participants exhibited different scanning patterns between dynamic and static stimuli for certain regions of the face. Visual scanning patterns in children with AS/HFA are consistent regardless of the stimuli being a static photo or dynamic in the form of a real face. Hence, information from experimental studies with static photos of faces provide information that is valid and can be generalised to “real world” interactions. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.012 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] The influence of static versus naturalistic stimuli on face processing in children with and without Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Chiara HORLIN, Auteur ; Marita FALKMER, Auteur ; Patrick FITZGERALD, Auteur ; Denise LEUNG, Auteur ; Anna ORDQVIST, Auteur ; Torbjörn FALKMER, Auteur . - p.1617-1624. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1617-1624 Mots-clés : Face processing  ASD  Eye-tracking  Dynamic Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Questions regarding the use of static or dynamic facial stimuli in experimental studies investigating facial processing of individuals with AS/HFA raises issues of both ecological validity and the applicability of experimental findings to clinical or everyday practice. Children with and without AS/HFA (n = 38) were fitted with a head-mounted eye-tracker and exposed to either static or interactive dynamic facial stimuli. Average fixation duration, the proportion of fixations in areas of interest and a comparative index that was independent of differences in presentation length between stimuli types were calculated. Visual scanning patterns of individuals with AS/HFA were not affected by stimuli type. However, control participants exhibited different scanning patterns between dynamic and static stimuli for certain regions of the face. Visual scanning patterns in children with AS/HFA are consistent regardless of the stimuli being a static photo or dynamic in the form of a real face. Hence, information from experimental studies with static photos of faces provide information that is valid and can be generalised to “real world” interactions. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.012 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Outpatient visits and expenditures for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and co-occurring intellectual disability: An analysis of the national health insurance claims data / Lan-Ping LIN in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1625-1630 Titre : Outpatient visits and expenditures for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and co-occurring intellectual disability: An analysis of the national health insurance claims data Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lan-Ping LIN, Auteur ; Chiung-Ying KUAN, Auteur ; Shang-Wei HSU, Auteur ; Tzong-Nan LEE, Auteur ; Chia-Im LAI, Auteur ; Jia-Lin WU, Auteur ; Jin-Ding LIN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1625-1630 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)  Intellectual disability (ID)  Medical expenditure  Outpatient  Healthcare Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The primary healthcare service profile is important and provides valuable information on healthcare policies for patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and co-occurring conditions. The present study analyzed data associated with outpatient care visits and expenditures in patients with ASD and co-occurring intellectual disability (ID) using healthcare setting insurance claims data in Taiwan. A retrospective analysis was conducted by merging database of healthcare setting medical care discharge claims used by the Taiwan Bureau of National Health Insurance and Disability Registration System. There were 5273 children and adolescents with ASD who utilized outpatient services during the year 2005. Taiwan NHI claims (510 cases with co-occurring ID and 4763 cases without ID) were analyzed in the study. The study found that ASD subjects without ID have 1.6-fold the annual outpatient visits of those with ID (13 visits vs. 8 visits). Those ASD cases with ID are more likely to use psychiatric visits and that individuals without ID use more rehabilitation services. The total annual outpatient care expenditure from 5273 children and adolescents with ASD was 137,842,159 New Taiwan Dollars (NTD). Cases without ID have increased medical costs compared with cases with ID in annual outpatient care expenditure (OR = 1.274, 95% CI = 1.173–1.384). A logistic regression analysis of outpatient expenditure (low vs. high) showed that of the cases with ASD and ID, the factors of age (reference: 6–11 years; 0–5 years, OR = 1.383, 95% CI = 1.106–1.730), severe illness (reference: no; OR = 1.838, 95% CI = 1.538–2.196), low income family (reference: no; OR = 1.799, 95% CI = 1.344–2.408), medical care setting (reference: clinic; private hospital: OR = 1.769, 95% CI = 1.199–2.610; corporate hospital, OR = 1.624, 95% CI = 1.139–2.315) and clinical unit (reference: psychiatric; rehabilitation, OR = 1.913, 95% CI = 1.651–2.344; pediatrics, OR = 1.461, 95% CI = 1.014–2.017) had more outpatient costs (on average) than their counterparts. Finally, this study highlights that health authorities should pay much attention to the factors which correlated to medical needs and costs of children and adolescents with ASD and ID to ensure efficacy of medication and continuing support for patients in treatment. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Outpatient visits and expenditures for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and co-occurring intellectual disability: An analysis of the national health insurance claims data [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lan-Ping LIN, Auteur ; Chiung-Ying KUAN, Auteur ; Shang-Wei HSU, Auteur ; Tzong-Nan LEE, Auteur ; Chia-Im LAI, Auteur ; Jia-Lin WU, Auteur ; Jin-Ding LIN, Auteur . - p.1625-1630. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1625-1630 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)  Intellectual disability (ID)  Medical expenditure  Outpatient  Healthcare Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The primary healthcare service profile is important and provides valuable information on healthcare policies for patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and co-occurring conditions. The present study analyzed data associated with outpatient care visits and expenditures in patients with ASD and co-occurring intellectual disability (ID) using healthcare setting insurance claims data in Taiwan. A retrospective analysis was conducted by merging database of healthcare setting medical care discharge claims used by the Taiwan Bureau of National Health Insurance and Disability Registration System. There were 5273 children and adolescents with ASD who utilized outpatient services during the year 2005. Taiwan NHI claims (510 cases with co-occurring ID and 4763 cases without ID) were analyzed in the study. The study found that ASD subjects without ID have 1.6-fold the annual outpatient visits of those with ID (13 visits vs. 8 visits). Those ASD cases with ID are more likely to use psychiatric visits and that individuals without ID use more rehabilitation services. The total annual outpatient care expenditure from 5273 children and adolescents with ASD was 137,842,159 New Taiwan Dollars (NTD). Cases without ID have increased medical costs compared with cases with ID in annual outpatient care expenditure (OR = 1.274, 95% CI = 1.173–1.384). A logistic regression analysis of outpatient expenditure (low vs. high) showed that of the cases with ASD and ID, the factors of age (reference: 6–11 years; 0–5 years, OR = 1.383, 95% CI = 1.106–1.730), severe illness (reference: no; OR = 1.838, 95% CI = 1.538–2.196), low income family (reference: no; OR = 1.799, 95% CI = 1.344–2.408), medical care setting (reference: clinic; private hospital: OR = 1.769, 95% CI = 1.199–2.610; corporate hospital, OR = 1.624, 95% CI = 1.139–2.315) and clinical unit (reference: psychiatric; rehabilitation, OR = 1.913, 95% CI = 1.651–2.344; pediatrics, OR = 1.461, 95% CI = 1.014–2.017) had more outpatient costs (on average) than their counterparts. Finally, this study highlights that health authorities should pay much attention to the factors which correlated to medical needs and costs of children and adolescents with ASD and ID to ensure efficacy of medication and continuing support for patients in treatment. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Conceptual and Perceptual Set-shifting executive abilities in young adults with Asperger's syndrome / Danielle I. BRADY in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1631-1637 Titre : Conceptual and Perceptual Set-shifting executive abilities in young adults with Asperger's syndrome Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Danielle I. BRADY, Auteur ; Vicki L. SCHWEAN, Auteur ; Donald H. SAKLOFSKE, Auteur ; Adam W. MCCRIMMON, Auteur ; Janine M. MONTGOMERY, Auteur ; Keoma J. THORNE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1631-1637 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Asperger's Syndrome  Autism spectrum disorder  Executive functions  Extradimensional/Conceptual set-shifting  Frontal-striatal and prefrontal cortex and Neuropsychological Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Neuropsychological models of frontal lobe functioning have led to a greater appreciation of the dissociations among various aspects of executive functions. Theories of executive function have been proposed to account, at least in part, for the unique social and emotional difficulties experienced by individuals with Asperger's syndrome (AS). Given the paucity of research regarding the neural correlates of executive function in AS, this investigation research involves an examination of a well-established measure of executive, fronto-striatal function in young adults with AS. Findings provide preliminary evidence to support a specific type of executive dysfunction and in particular, extradimensional or conceptual set-shifting difficulties in individuals with AS that implicates prefrontal cortex and frontal-striatal function. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Conceptual and Perceptual Set-shifting executive abilities in young adults with Asperger's syndrome [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Danielle I. BRADY, Auteur ; Vicki L. SCHWEAN, Auteur ; Donald H. SAKLOFSKE, Auteur ; Adam W. MCCRIMMON, Auteur ; Janine M. MONTGOMERY, Auteur ; Keoma J. THORNE, Auteur . - p.1631-1637. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1631-1637 Mots-clés : Asperger's Syndrome  Autism spectrum disorder  Executive functions  Extradimensional/Conceptual set-shifting  Frontal-striatal and prefrontal cortex and Neuropsychological Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Neuropsychological models of frontal lobe functioning have led to a greater appreciation of the dissociations among various aspects of executive functions. Theories of executive function have been proposed to account, at least in part, for the unique social and emotional difficulties experienced by individuals with Asperger's syndrome (AS). Given the paucity of research regarding the neural correlates of executive function in AS, this investigation research involves an examination of a well-established measure of executive, fronto-striatal function in young adults with AS. Findings provide preliminary evidence to support a specific type of executive dysfunction and in particular, extradimensional or conceptual set-shifting difficulties in individuals with AS that implicates prefrontal cortex and frontal-striatal function. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

A quantitative comparison of handwriting in children with high-functioning autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder / Beth P. JOHNSON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1638-1646 Titre : A quantitative comparison of handwriting in children with high-functioning autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Beth P. JOHNSON, Auteur ; Nicole PAPADOPOULOS, Auteur ; Joanne FIELDING, Auteur ; Bruce TONGE, Auteur ; James G. PHILLIPS, Auteur ; Nicole J. RINEHART, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1638-1646 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Handwriting  Fine motor  Dysgraphia  Autism  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Children with high-functioning autism (HFA) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience significant handwriting difficulties, which can hamper their academic progress and ability to express themselves through symbols and words. Handwriting of children with HFA was compared to those with ADHD based on performance on the speed subtest of the Handwriting Performance Test. Differences in handwriting speed, size and alignment of words, and proportion of handwriting errors, such as corrections and substitutions, were assessed between groups. Results indicated distinct profiles of handwriting problems in HFA and ADHD: children with HFA demonstrated poorer spatial arrangement of words and reduced handwriting speed, and those with ADHD made more handwriting errors, such as corrections and transpositions. These findings have important implications in understanding the similarities and differences for children with HFA and ADHD and lay the groundwork for effective intervention strategies. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.008 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] A quantitative comparison of handwriting in children with high-functioning autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Beth P. JOHNSON, Auteur ; Nicole PAPADOPOULOS, Auteur ; Joanne FIELDING, Auteur ; Bruce TONGE, Auteur ; James G. PHILLIPS, Auteur ; Nicole J. RINEHART, Auteur . - p.1638-1646. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1638-1646 Mots-clés : Handwriting  Fine motor  Dysgraphia  Autism  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Children with high-functioning autism (HFA) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience significant handwriting difficulties, which can hamper their academic progress and ability to express themselves through symbols and words. Handwriting of children with HFA was compared to those with ADHD based on performance on the speed subtest of the Handwriting Performance Test. Differences in handwriting speed, size and alignment of words, and proportion of handwriting errors, such as corrections and substitutions, were assessed between groups. Results indicated distinct profiles of handwriting problems in HFA and ADHD: children with HFA demonstrated poorer spatial arrangement of words and reduced handwriting speed, and those with ADHD made more handwriting errors, such as corrections and transpositions. These findings have important implications in understanding the similarities and differences for children with HFA and ADHD and lay the groundwork for effective intervention strategies. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.008 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Increasing recall of information of children diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome: Utilization of visual strategies / Daniel M. FIENUP in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1647-1652 Titre : Increasing recall of information of children diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome: Utilization of visual strategies Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Daniel M. FIENUP, Auteur ; Kristal H. SHELVIN, Auteur ; Karla DOEPKE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1647-1652 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Asperger's Syndrome  Visual prompts  Recall  Friendship Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Social skills deficits are a hallmark diagnostic characteristic (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) of individuals diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) or Autism. Interventions targeting social skills with this population have highlighted the effectiveness of visual strategies. This investigation examined the effectiveness of visual strategies in improving recall of personal information of others, a key friendship skill. In a social skills group, children played a game requiring them to recall information about each other. Visual prompts were found to be effective in helping children to recall information of other children. Children also demonstrated the ability to generate their own visual prompts to increase recall. Implications and directions for future research are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.015 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Increasing recall of information of children diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome: Utilization of visual strategies [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Daniel M. FIENUP, Auteur ; Kristal H. SHELVIN, Auteur ; Karla DOEPKE, Auteur . - p.1647-1652. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1647-1652 Mots-clés : Autism  Asperger's Syndrome  Visual prompts  Recall  Friendship Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Social skills deficits are a hallmark diagnostic characteristic (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) of individuals diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) or Autism. Interventions targeting social skills with this population have highlighted the effectiveness of visual strategies. This investigation examined the effectiveness of visual strategies in improving recall of personal information of others, a key friendship skill. In a social skills group, children played a game requiring them to recall information about each other. Visual prompts were found to be effective in helping children to recall information of other children. Children also demonstrated the ability to generate their own visual prompts to increase recall. Implications and directions for future research are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.015 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

Effects of computer-assisted explicit instruction on map-reading skills for students with autism / Bethany R. MCKISSICK in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1653-1662 Titre : Effects of computer-assisted explicit instruction on map-reading skills for students with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Bethany R. MCKISSICK, Auteur ; Fred SPOONER, Auteur ; Charles L. WOOD, Auteur ; Karen M. DIEGELMANN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1653-1662 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Social studies instruction  Explicit instruction  Computer-assisted instruction  Autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Educational reform for students with disabilities, including autism, has a history of focusing solely on the content areas of reading, mathematics, and science. To date, few empirical studies examining social studies have been published. This study investigated the effects of a computer-assisted explicit instruction package to teach map-reading skills to three elementary school students with autism. A multiple probe across participants design was used to examine the effectiveness of the intervention package. While results did not show a functional relationship, all three students’ data indicated a change in level and two students’ data showed a change in trend. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are also discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.013 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] Effects of computer-assisted explicit instruction on map-reading skills for students with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Bethany R. MCKISSICK, Auteur ; Fred SPOONER, Auteur ; Charles L. WOOD, Auteur ; Karen M. DIEGELMANN, Auteur . - p.1653-1662. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1653-1662 Mots-clés : Social studies instruction  Explicit instruction  Computer-assisted instruction  Autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Educational reform for students with disabilities, including autism, has a history of focusing solely on the content areas of reading, mathematics, and science. To date, few empirical studies examining social studies have been published. This study investigated the effects of a computer-assisted explicit instruction package to teach map-reading skills to three elementary school students with autism. A multiple probe across participants design was used to examine the effectiveness of the intervention package. While results did not show a functional relationship, all three students’ data indicated a change in level and two students’ data showed a change in trend. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are also discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.09.013 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219

An analysis of the predictors of comorbid psychopathology, gastrointestinal symptoms and epilepsy in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder / Arlene MANNION in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-12 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1663-1671 Titre : An analysis of the predictors of comorbid psychopathology, gastrointestinal symptoms and epilepsy in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Arlene MANNION, Auteur ; Geraldine LEADER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1663-1671 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Comorbidity  Autism spectrum disorder  Comorbid psychopathology  Sleep problems  Gastrointestinal symptoms Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Mannion, Leader, and Healy (2013) examined the frequency of comorbid disorders in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and the predictors of sleep problems. This study will extend this research by investigating the predictors of comorbidity in 89 participants. Age, gender, level of intellectual disability, presence of epilepsy, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) and an anxiety disorder were determined using a self-constructed demographic questionnaire. The Autism Spectrum Disorder-Comorbid for Children (ASD-CC) was administered to informants to assess symptoms of comorbid psychopathology. The Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) and Gastrointestinal symptom inventory were administered to assess sleep problems and gastrointestinal symptoms respectively. Sleep problems predicted gastrointestinal symptoms. Level of intellectual disability predicted gastrointestinal symptoms. Specifically, those with no intellectual disability were more likely to present with gastrointestinal symptoms. Gastrointestinal symptoms in turn predicted total comorbid psychopathology score and the individual subscales of worry/depressed, avoidant behavior, conduct behavior and tantrum behavior on the ASD-CC. Gender and ASD-CC total score predicted an individual having an anxiety disorder. Specifically, being male predicted an anxiety disorder. The ASD-CC subscales of worry/depressed and avoidant behavior predicted an anxiety disorder. The implications of these findings are discussed in the study. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.10.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219 [article] An analysis of the predictors of comorbid psychopathology, gastrointestinal symptoms and epilepsy in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Arlene MANNION, Auteur ; Geraldine LEADER, Auteur . - p.1663-1671. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-12 (December 2013) . - p.1663-1671 Mots-clés : Comorbidity  Autism spectrum disorder  Comorbid psychopathology  Sleep problems  Gastrointestinal symptoms Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Mannion, Leader, and Healy (2013) examined the frequency of comorbid disorders in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and the predictors of sleep problems. This study will extend this research by investigating the predictors of comorbidity in 89 participants. Age, gender, level of intellectual disability, presence of epilepsy, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) and an anxiety disorder were determined using a self-constructed demographic questionnaire. The Autism Spectrum Disorder-Comorbid for Children (ASD-CC) was administered to informants to assess symptoms of comorbid psychopathology. The Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) and Gastrointestinal symptom inventory were administered to assess sleep problems and gastrointestinal symptoms respectively. Sleep problems predicted gastrointestinal symptoms. Level of intellectual disability predicted gastrointestinal symptoms. Specifically, those with no intellectual disability were more likely to present with gastrointestinal symptoms. Gastrointestinal symptoms in turn predicted total comorbid psychopathology score and the individual subscales of worry/depressed, avoidant behavior, conduct behavior and tantrum behavior on the ASD-CC. Gender and ASD-CC total score predicted an individual having an anxiety disorder. Specifically, being male predicted an anxiety disorder. The ASD-CC subscales of worry/depressed and avoidant behavior predicted an anxiety disorder. The implications of these findings are discussed in the study. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.10.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=219