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Why we need research about autism and ageing / Cos MICHAEL in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.515-516 Titre : Why we need research about autism and ageing Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Cos MICHAEL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.515-516 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361316647224 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Why we need research about autism and ageing [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Cos MICHAEL, Auteur . - p.515-516. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.515-516 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361316647224 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Estimation of the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in South Korea, revisited / Peter C. PANTELIS in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.517-527 Titre : Estimation of the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in South Korea, revisited Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Peter C. PANTELIS, Auteur ; Daniel P KENNEDY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.517-527 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  epidemiology  prevalence  two-phase screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Two-phase designs in epidemiological studies of autism prevalence introduce methodological complications that can severely limit the precision of resulting estimates. If the assumptions used to derive the prevalence estimate are invalid or if the uncertainty surrounding these assumptions is not properly accounted for in the statistical inference procedure, then the point estimate may be inaccurate and the confidence interval may not be a true reflection of the precision of the estimate. We examine these potential pitfalls in the context of a recent high-profile finding by Kim et al. (2011, Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in a total population sample. American Journal of Psychiatry 168: 904–912), who estimated that autism spectrum disorder affects 2.64% of children in a South Korean community. We reconstructed the study’s methodology and used Monte Carlo simulations to analyze whether their point estimate and 95% confidence interval (1.91%, 3.37%) were reasonable, given what was known about their screening instrument and sample. We find the original point estimate to be highly assumption-dependent, and after accounting for sources of uncertainty unaccounted for in the original article, we demonstrate that a more reasonable confidence interval would be approximately twice as large as originally reported. We argue that future studies should give serious consideration to the additional sources of uncertainty introduced by a two-phase design, which may easily outstrip any expected gains in efficiency. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315592378 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Estimation of the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in South Korea, revisited [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Peter C. PANTELIS, Auteur ; Daniel P KENNEDY, Auteur . - p.517-527. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.517-527 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  epidemiology  prevalence  two-phase screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Two-phase designs in epidemiological studies of autism prevalence introduce methodological complications that can severely limit the precision of resulting estimates. If the assumptions used to derive the prevalence estimate are invalid or if the uncertainty surrounding these assumptions is not properly accounted for in the statistical inference procedure, then the point estimate may be inaccurate and the confidence interval may not be a true reflection of the precision of the estimate. We examine these potential pitfalls in the context of a recent high-profile finding by Kim et al. (2011, Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in a total population sample. American Journal of Psychiatry 168: 904–912), who estimated that autism spectrum disorder affects 2.64% of children in a South Korean community. We reconstructed the study’s methodology and used Monte Carlo simulations to analyze whether their point estimate and 95% confidence interval (1.91%, 3.37%) were reasonable, given what was known about their screening instrument and sample. We find the original point estimate to be highly assumption-dependent, and after accounting for sources of uncertainty unaccounted for in the original article, we demonstrate that a more reasonable confidence interval would be approximately twice as large as originally reported. We argue that future studies should give serious consideration to the additional sources of uncertainty introduced by a two-phase design, which may easily outstrip any expected gains in efficiency. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315592378 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Factor structure and psychometric properties of the revised Home Situations Questionnaire for autism spectrum disorder: The Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder / Monali CHOWDHURY in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.528-537 Titre : Factor structure and psychometric properties of the revised Home Situations Questionnaire for autism spectrum disorder: The Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Monali CHOWDHURY, Auteur ; Michael G. AMAN, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur ; Tristram SMITH, Auteur ; Cynthia JOHNSON, Auteur ; Naomi SWIEZY, Auteur ; James T MCCRACKEN, Auteur ; Bryan KING, Auteur ; Christopher J MCDOUGLE, Auteur ; Karen E. BEARSS, Auteur ; Yanhong DENG, Auteur ; Lawrence SCAHILL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.528-537 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : non-compliance  psychometric properties Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previously, we adapted the Home Situations Questionnaire to measure behavioral non-compliance in everyday settings in children with pervasive developmental disorders. In this study, we further revised this instrument for use in autism spectrum disorder and examined its psychometric properties (referred to as the Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder). To cover a broader range of situations and improve reliability, we prepared seven new items describing situations in which children with autism spectrum disorder might display non-compliance. Parents completed ratings of 242 children with autism spectrum disorder with accompanying disruptive behaviors (ages 4–14?years) participating in one of two randomized clinical trials. Results from an exploratory factor analysis indicated that the Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder consists of two 12-item factors: Socially Inflexible (??=?0.84) and Demand Specific (??=?0.89). One-to-two-week test–retest reliability was statistically significant for all scored items and also for subscale totals. The pattern of correspondence between the Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder and parent-rated problem behavior, clinician-rated repetitive behavior, adaptive behavior, and IQ provided evidence for concurrent and divergent validity of the Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder. Overall, the results suggest that the Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder is an adequate measure for assessing non-compliance in a variety of situations in this population, and use of its two subscales will likely provide a more refined interpretation of ratings. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315593941 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Factor structure and psychometric properties of the revised Home Situations Questionnaire for autism spectrum disorder: The Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Monali CHOWDHURY, Auteur ; Michael G. AMAN, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur ; Tristram SMITH, Auteur ; Cynthia JOHNSON, Auteur ; Naomi SWIEZY, Auteur ; James T MCCRACKEN, Auteur ; Bryan KING, Auteur ; Christopher J MCDOUGLE, Auteur ; Karen E. BEARSS, Auteur ; Yanhong DENG, Auteur ; Lawrence SCAHILL, Auteur . - p.528-537. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.528-537 Mots-clés : non-compliance  psychometric properties Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previously, we adapted the Home Situations Questionnaire to measure behavioral non-compliance in everyday settings in children with pervasive developmental disorders. In this study, we further revised this instrument for use in autism spectrum disorder and examined its psychometric properties (referred to as the Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder). To cover a broader range of situations and improve reliability, we prepared seven new items describing situations in which children with autism spectrum disorder might display non-compliance. Parents completed ratings of 242 children with autism spectrum disorder with accompanying disruptive behaviors (ages 4–14?years) participating in one of two randomized clinical trials. Results from an exploratory factor analysis indicated that the Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder consists of two 12-item factors: Socially Inflexible (??=?0.84) and Demand Specific (??=?0.89). One-to-two-week test–retest reliability was statistically significant for all scored items and also for subscale totals. The pattern of correspondence between the Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder and parent-rated problem behavior, clinician-rated repetitive behavior, adaptive behavior, and IQ provided evidence for concurrent and divergent validity of the Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder. Overall, the results suggest that the Home Situations Questionnaire-Autism Spectrum Disorder is an adequate measure for assessing non-compliance in a variety of situations in this population, and use of its two subscales will likely provide a more refined interpretation of ratings. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315593941 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Joint attention revisited: Finding strengths among children with autism / Sarah HURWITZ in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.538-550 Titre : Joint attention revisited: Finding strengths among children with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sarah HURWITZ, Auteur ; Linda R. WATSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.538-550 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  autism spectrum disorder  joint attention  language  matching Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Differences in joint attention are prominent for some children with autism and are often used as an indicator of the disorder. This study examined the joint attention competencies of young children with autism who demonstrated joint attention ability and compared them to children with developmental delays. A total of 40 children with autism and developmental delays were matched pairwise based on mental and chronological age. Videos of children engaging in play were coded for the frequency and forms (eye contact, gestures, affect, etc.) of joint attention. Additionally, concurrent language was compared among children with autism (N?=?32) by their joint attention ability. Children with autism spectrum disorder entered into joint attention significantly less often than children with developmental delays, but once engaged used the forms of joint attention similarly. For the matched pairs, there were no differences in language, but the children with autism who used joint attention had significantly better language than children with autism who did not (even after controlling for mental age). There is a group of young children with autism who can use joint attention but do so at lower frequencies than children with developmental delays. Possible reasons include difficulty disengaging attention and limited intrinsic social motivation to share. Adult persistence is recommended to encourage joint attention. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315593536 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Joint attention revisited: Finding strengths among children with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sarah HURWITZ, Auteur ; Linda R. WATSON, Auteur . - p.538-550. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.538-550 Mots-clés : autism  autism spectrum disorder  joint attention  language  matching Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Differences in joint attention are prominent for some children with autism and are often used as an indicator of the disorder. This study examined the joint attention competencies of young children with autism who demonstrated joint attention ability and compared them to children with developmental delays. A total of 40 children with autism and developmental delays were matched pairwise based on mental and chronological age. Videos of children engaging in play were coded for the frequency and forms (eye contact, gestures, affect, etc.) of joint attention. Additionally, concurrent language was compared among children with autism (N?=?32) by their joint attention ability. Children with autism spectrum disorder entered into joint attention significantly less often than children with developmental delays, but once engaged used the forms of joint attention similarly. For the matched pairs, there were no differences in language, but the children with autism who used joint attention had significantly better language than children with autism who did not (even after controlling for mental age). There is a group of young children with autism who can use joint attention but do so at lower frequencies than children with developmental delays. Possible reasons include difficulty disengaging attention and limited intrinsic social motivation to share. Adult persistence is recommended to encourage joint attention. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315593536 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

A description of medical conditions in adults with autism spectrum disorder: A follow-up of the 1980s Utah/UCLA Autism Epidemiologic Study / Kyle B. JONES in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.551-561 Titre : A description of medical conditions in adults with autism spectrum disorder: A follow-up of the 1980s Utah/UCLA Autism Epidemiologic Study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kyle B. JONES, Auteur ; Kristina COTTLE, Auteur ; Amanda V. BAKIAN, Auteur ; Megan FARLEY, Auteur ; Deborah A. BILDER, Auteur ; Hilary COON, Auteur ; William M MCMAHON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.551-561 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  medical comorbidity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study describes medical conditions experienced by a population-based cohort of adults with autism spectrum disorder whose significant developmental concerns were apparent during childhood. As part of a 25-year outcome study of autism spectrum disorder in adulthood, medical histories were collected on 92 participants (N?=?69 males) who were first ascertained as children in the mid-1980s, 11 of whom were deceased at the time of follow-up. Questionnaires queried medical symptoms, disorders, hospitalizations, surgeries, and medication use. Median age at follow-up was 36?years (range: 23.5–50.5?years), and intellectual disability co-occurred in 62%. The most common medical conditions were seizures, obesity, insomnia, and constipation. The median number of medical conditions per person was 11. Increased medical comorbidity was associated with female gender (p?=?0.01) and obesity (p?=?0.03), but not intellectual disability (p?=?0.79). Adults in this cohort of autism spectrum disorder first ascertained in the 1980s experience a high number of chronic medical conditions, regardless of intellectual ability. Understanding of these conditions commonly experienced should direct community-based and medical primary care for this population. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315594798 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] A description of medical conditions in adults with autism spectrum disorder: A follow-up of the 1980s Utah/UCLA Autism Epidemiologic Study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kyle B. JONES, Auteur ; Kristina COTTLE, Auteur ; Amanda V. BAKIAN, Auteur ; Megan FARLEY, Auteur ; Deborah A. BILDER, Auteur ; Hilary COON, Auteur ; William M MCMAHON, Auteur . - p.551-561. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.551-561 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  medical comorbidity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study describes medical conditions experienced by a population-based cohort of adults with autism spectrum disorder whose significant developmental concerns were apparent during childhood. As part of a 25-year outcome study of autism spectrum disorder in adulthood, medical histories were collected on 92 participants (N?=?69 males) who were first ascertained as children in the mid-1980s, 11 of whom were deceased at the time of follow-up. Questionnaires queried medical symptoms, disorders, hospitalizations, surgeries, and medication use. Median age at follow-up was 36?years (range: 23.5–50.5?years), and intellectual disability co-occurred in 62%. The most common medical conditions were seizures, obesity, insomnia, and constipation. The median number of medical conditions per person was 11. Increased medical comorbidity was associated with female gender (p?=?0.01) and obesity (p?=?0.03), but not intellectual disability (p?=?0.79). Adults in this cohort of autism spectrum disorder first ascertained in the 1980s experience a high number of chronic medical conditions, regardless of intellectual ability. Understanding of these conditions commonly experienced should direct community-based and medical primary care for this population. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315594798 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Bullying-related behaviour in a mainstream high school versus a high school for autism: Self-report and peer-report / Sander BEGEER in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.562-571 Titre : Bullying-related behaviour in a mainstream high school versus a high school for autism: Self-report and peer-report Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sander BEGEER, Auteur ; Elian FINK, Auteur ; Sandra VAN DER MEIJDEN, Auteur ; Frits GOOSSENS, Auteur ; Tjeert OLTHOF, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.562-571 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  bullying  defending behaviour  peer-report  self-report victimisation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the frequency of bullying, victimisation and defending behaviours among children with autism spectrum disorder and normal intelligence, using both self-report and peer-report information. Peer-report and self-report data were collected on a single classroom of 26 early adolescent boys attending a special school for children with autism and compared with 23 typically developing boys attending a single mainstream secondary school. Results showed that self- and peer-reported bully and victimisation rates did not differ between boys with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing boys. However, self-reported defending behaviour was less likely to be reported by boys in the autism spectrum disorder school compared to boys in the mainstream school, although there was no such difference for peer-reported defending. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315597525 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Bullying-related behaviour in a mainstream high school versus a high school for autism: Self-report and peer-report [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sander BEGEER, Auteur ; Elian FINK, Auteur ; Sandra VAN DER MEIJDEN, Auteur ; Frits GOOSSENS, Auteur ; Tjeert OLTHOF, Auteur . - p.562-571. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.562-571 Mots-clés : autism  bullying  defending behaviour  peer-report  self-report victimisation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the frequency of bullying, victimisation and defending behaviours among children with autism spectrum disorder and normal intelligence, using both self-report and peer-report information. Peer-report and self-report data were collected on a single classroom of 26 early adolescent boys attending a special school for children with autism and compared with 23 typically developing boys attending a single mainstream secondary school. Results showed that self- and peer-reported bully and victimisation rates did not differ between boys with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing boys. However, self-reported defending behaviour was less likely to be reported by boys in the autism spectrum disorder school compared to boys in the mainstream school, although there was no such difference for peer-reported defending. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315597525 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Sensory symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder, other developmental disorders and typical development: A longitudinal study / Carolyn MCCORMICK in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.572-579 Titre : Sensory symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder, other developmental disorders and typical development: A longitudinal study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Carolyn MCCORMICK, Auteur ; Susan HEPBURN, Auteur ; Gregory S. YOUNG, Auteur ; Sally J ROGERS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.572-579 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adaptive behavior  autism spectrum disorder  longitudinal studies  sensory symptoms Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Sensory symptoms are prevalent in autism spectrum disorder but little is known about the early developmental patterns of these symptoms. This study examined the development of sensory symptoms and the relationship between sensory symptoms and adaptive functioning during early childhood. Three groups of children were followed across three time points from 2 to 8?years of age: autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and typical development. At each time point, parents filled out questionnaires regarding their child’s sensory symptoms and adaptive functioning. At the initial time point, parents of children with autism spectrum disorder reported more sensory symptoms in their children than parents in the typical development group. Parents in the autism spectrum disorder group reported more sensory symptoms than parents in the developmental delay group within smell, taste, and auditory domains. While the typical development group decreased in reported sensory symptoms across the study period, the clinical groups demonstrated no significant change across assessment points. Sensory symptoms for all groups were not independently predictive of adaptive functioning when verbal mental age was also included in the model. The young age range at the initial assessment and pattern of results suggest that sensory symptoms are present early in the etiology of autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders and remain stable over time. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315599755 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Sensory symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder, other developmental disorders and typical development: A longitudinal study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Carolyn MCCORMICK, Auteur ; Susan HEPBURN, Auteur ; Gregory S. YOUNG, Auteur ; Sally J ROGERS, Auteur . - p.572-579. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.572-579 Mots-clés : adaptive behavior  autism spectrum disorder  longitudinal studies  sensory symptoms Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Sensory symptoms are prevalent in autism spectrum disorder but little is known about the early developmental patterns of these symptoms. This study examined the development of sensory symptoms and the relationship between sensory symptoms and adaptive functioning during early childhood. Three groups of children were followed across three time points from 2 to 8?years of age: autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and typical development. At each time point, parents filled out questionnaires regarding their child’s sensory symptoms and adaptive functioning. At the initial time point, parents of children with autism spectrum disorder reported more sensory symptoms in their children than parents in the typical development group. Parents in the autism spectrum disorder group reported more sensory symptoms than parents in the developmental delay group within smell, taste, and auditory domains. While the typical development group decreased in reported sensory symptoms across the study period, the clinical groups demonstrated no significant change across assessment points. Sensory symptoms for all groups were not independently predictive of adaptive functioning when verbal mental age was also included in the model. The young age range at the initial assessment and pattern of results suggest that sensory symptoms are present early in the etiology of autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders and remain stable over time. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315599755 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Easing the transition to secondary education for children with autism spectrum disorder: An evaluation of the Systemic Transition in Education Programme for Autism Spectrum Disorder (STEP-ASD) / William MANDY in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.580-590 Titre : Easing the transition to secondary education for children with autism spectrum disorder: An evaluation of the Systemic Transition in Education Programme for Autism Spectrum Disorder (STEP-ASD) Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : William MANDY, Auteur ; Marianna MURIN, Auteur ; Ozlem BAYKANER, Auteur ; Sara STAUNTON, Auteur ; Robert COBB, Auteur ; Josselyn HELLRIEGEL, Auteur ; Seonaid ANDERSON, Auteur ; David SKUSE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.580-590 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  clinical trial  education  intervention  school transition Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In mainstream education, the transition from primary to secondary school (‘school transition’) is difficult for children with autism spectrum disorder, being marked by high levels of emotional and behavioural difficulties. The Systemic Transition in Education Programme for Autism Spectrum Disorder (STEP-ASD) is a new, manualised school transition intervention. We investigated its feasibility and efficacy for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (N?=?37; mean age?=?11.47?years; mean IQ?=?85.24) using an unblinded, non-randomised, controlled design. Teachers found the intervention feasible and acceptable. Children receiving STEP-ASD (n?=?17) showed a large (Cohen’s d?=?0.88) reduction in school-reported emotional and behavioural difficulties, whereas controls (n?=?20) showed a slight increase (d?=??0.1) (p?=?0.010). These encouraging findings suggest the value of STEP-ASD as a low-intensity intervention for reducing problem behaviours and distress in children with autism spectrum disorder as they transition to mainstream secondary school. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315598892 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Easing the transition to secondary education for children with autism spectrum disorder: An evaluation of the Systemic Transition in Education Programme for Autism Spectrum Disorder (STEP-ASD) [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / William MANDY, Auteur ; Marianna MURIN, Auteur ; Ozlem BAYKANER, Auteur ; Sara STAUNTON, Auteur ; Robert COBB, Auteur ; Josselyn HELLRIEGEL, Auteur ; Seonaid ANDERSON, Auteur ; David SKUSE, Auteur . - p.580-590. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.580-590 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  clinical trial  education  intervention  school transition Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In mainstream education, the transition from primary to secondary school (‘school transition’) is difficult for children with autism spectrum disorder, being marked by high levels of emotional and behavioural difficulties. The Systemic Transition in Education Programme for Autism Spectrum Disorder (STEP-ASD) is a new, manualised school transition intervention. We investigated its feasibility and efficacy for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (N?=?37; mean age?=?11.47?years; mean IQ?=?85.24) using an unblinded, non-randomised, controlled design. Teachers found the intervention feasible and acceptable. Children receiving STEP-ASD (n?=?17) showed a large (Cohen’s d?=?0.88) reduction in school-reported emotional and behavioural difficulties, whereas controls (n?=?20) showed a slight increase (d?=??0.1) (p?=?0.010). These encouraging findings suggest the value of STEP-ASD as a low-intensity intervention for reducing problem behaviours and distress in children with autism spectrum disorder as they transition to mainstream secondary school. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315598892 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Comparing methods for assessing receptive language skills in minimally verbal children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders / Daniela PLESA SKWERER in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.591-604 Titre : Comparing methods for assessing receptive language skills in minimally verbal children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Daniela PLESA SKWERER, Auteur ; Samantha E JORDAN, Auteur ; Brianna BRUKILACCHIO, Auteur ; Helen TAGER-FLUSBERG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.591-604 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : eye-tracking  minimally verbal  receptive language  standardized assessments Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This research addresses the challenges of assessing receptive language abilities in minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder by comparing several adapted measurement tools: a standardized direct assessment of receptive vocabulary (i.e. Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4); caregiver report measures including scores on the Vineland-II Communication domain and a vocabulary questionnaire consisting of a list of words ranging from simple, developmentally early, to more advanced words expected to be understood by at least some older children and adolescents; an eye-tracking test of word comprehension, using a word–image pair matching paradigm similar to that often used in studies of infant language acquisition; and a computerized assessment using a touch screen for directly measuring word comprehension with the same stimuli used in the eye-tracking experiment. Results of this multiple-method approach revealed significant heterogeneity in receptive language abilities across participants and across assessment methods. Our findings underscore the need to find individualized approaches for capturing the potential for language comprehension of minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder who remain otherwise untestable, using several types of assessment that may include methods based on eye-tracking or touch-screen responding. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315600146 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Comparing methods for assessing receptive language skills in minimally verbal children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Daniela PLESA SKWERER, Auteur ; Samantha E JORDAN, Auteur ; Brianna BRUKILACCHIO, Auteur ; Helen TAGER-FLUSBERG, Auteur . - p.591-604. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.591-604 Mots-clés : eye-tracking  minimally verbal  receptive language  standardized assessments Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This research addresses the challenges of assessing receptive language abilities in minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder by comparing several adapted measurement tools: a standardized direct assessment of receptive vocabulary (i.e. Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4); caregiver report measures including scores on the Vineland-II Communication domain and a vocabulary questionnaire consisting of a list of words ranging from simple, developmentally early, to more advanced words expected to be understood by at least some older children and adolescents; an eye-tracking test of word comprehension, using a word–image pair matching paradigm similar to that often used in studies of infant language acquisition; and a computerized assessment using a touch screen for directly measuring word comprehension with the same stimuli used in the eye-tracking experiment. Results of this multiple-method approach revealed significant heterogeneity in receptive language abilities across participants and across assessment methods. Our findings underscore the need to find individualized approaches for capturing the potential for language comprehension of minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder who remain otherwise untestable, using several types of assessment that may include methods based on eye-tracking or touch-screen responding. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315600146 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Family planning and family vision in mothers after diagnosis of a child with autism spectrum disorder / Noa NAVOT in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.605-615 Titre : Family planning and family vision in mothers after diagnosis of a child with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Noa NAVOT, Auteur ; Alicia Grattan JORGENSON, Auteur ; Ann VANDER STOEP, Auteur ; Karen TOTH, Auteur ; Sara Jane WEBB, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.605-615 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  diagnosis  family functioning and support  family planning  family vision Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The diagnosis of a child with autism has short- and long-term impacts on family functioning. With early diagnosis, the diagnostic process is likely to co-occur with family planning decisions, yet little is known about how parents navigate this process. This study explores family planning decision making process among mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder in the United States, by understanding the transformation in family vision before and after the diagnosis. A total of 22 mothers of first born children, diagnosed with autism between 2 and 4?years of age, were interviewed about family vision prior to and after their child’s diagnosis. Grounded Theory method was used for data analysis. Findings indicated that coherence of early family vision, maternal cognitive flexibility, and maternal responses to diagnosis were highly influential in future family planning decisions. The decision to have additional children reflected a high level of adaptability built upon a solid internalized family model and a flexible approach to life. Decision to stop childrearing reflected a relatively less coherent family model and more rigid cognitive style followed by ongoing hardship managing life after the diagnosis. This report may be useful for health-care providers in enhancing therapeutic alliance and guiding family planning counseling. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315602134 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Family planning and family vision in mothers after diagnosis of a child with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Noa NAVOT, Auteur ; Alicia Grattan JORGENSON, Auteur ; Ann VANDER STOEP, Auteur ; Karen TOTH, Auteur ; Sara Jane WEBB, Auteur . - p.605-615. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.605-615 Mots-clés : autism  diagnosis  family functioning and support  family planning  family vision Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The diagnosis of a child with autism has short- and long-term impacts on family functioning. With early diagnosis, the diagnostic process is likely to co-occur with family planning decisions, yet little is known about how parents navigate this process. This study explores family planning decision making process among mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder in the United States, by understanding the transformation in family vision before and after the diagnosis. A total of 22 mothers of first born children, diagnosed with autism between 2 and 4?years of age, were interviewed about family vision prior to and after their child’s diagnosis. Grounded Theory method was used for data analysis. Findings indicated that coherence of early family vision, maternal cognitive flexibility, and maternal responses to diagnosis were highly influential in future family planning decisions. The decision to have additional children reflected a high level of adaptability built upon a solid internalized family model and a flexible approach to life. Decision to stop childrearing reflected a relatively less coherent family model and more rigid cognitive style followed by ongoing hardship managing life after the diagnosis. This report may be useful for health-care providers in enhancing therapeutic alliance and guiding family planning counseling. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315602134 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Impact of employee benefits on families with children with autism spectrum disorders / Sangeeth GNANASEKARAN in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.616-622 Titre : Impact of employee benefits on families with children with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sangeeth GNANASEKARAN, Auteur ; Roula CHOUEIRI, Auteur ; Ann NEUMEYER, Auteur ; Ogheneochuko AJARI, Auteur ; Amy SHUI, Auteur ; Karen A. KUHLTHAU, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.616-622 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  family functioning and support  policy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The objectives of this study are to evaluate the employee benefits parents of children with autism spectrum disorders have, how benefits are used, work change, and job satisfaction. We conducted a cross-sectional mailed survey study of 435 families with children with autism spectrum disorders residing in the United States. We received 161 surveys for a response rate of 37%. Families reported using the following benefits: 39% paid family leave, 19% unpaid family leave, 91% flexible work arrangements, and 86% telecommuting. Of respondents, 43% reported stopping work, cutting down on hours worked, or changing jobs because of their child’s condition. Having paid family leave was a positive predictor for job satisfaction. Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders have an interest and need for alternative work arrangements. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315598891 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Impact of employee benefits on families with children with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sangeeth GNANASEKARAN, Auteur ; Roula CHOUEIRI, Auteur ; Ann NEUMEYER, Auteur ; Ogheneochuko AJARI, Auteur ; Amy SHUI, Auteur ; Karen A. KUHLTHAU, Auteur . - p.616-622. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.616-622 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  family functioning and support  policy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The objectives of this study are to evaluate the employee benefits parents of children with autism spectrum disorders have, how benefits are used, work change, and job satisfaction. We conducted a cross-sectional mailed survey study of 435 families with children with autism spectrum disorders residing in the United States. We received 161 surveys for a response rate of 37%. Families reported using the following benefits: 39% paid family leave, 19% unpaid family leave, 91% flexible work arrangements, and 86% telecommuting. Of respondents, 43% reported stopping work, cutting down on hours worked, or changing jobs because of their child’s condition. Having paid family leave was a positive predictor for job satisfaction. Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders have an interest and need for alternative work arrangements. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315598891 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

The mental health of individuals referred for assessment of autism spectrum disorder in adulthood: A clinic report / Ailsa J RUSSELL in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.623-627 Titre : The mental health of individuals referred for assessment of autism spectrum disorder in adulthood: A clinic report Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ailsa J RUSSELL, Auteur ; Clodagh M. MURPHY, Auteur ; Ellie WILSON, Auteur ; Nicola GILLAN, Auteur ; Cordelia BROWN, Auteur ; Dene M ROBERTSON, Auteur ; Michael C. CRAIG, Auteur ; Quinton DEELEY, Auteur ; Janneke ZINKSTOK, Auteur ; Kate JOHNSTON, Auteur ; Grainne M MCALONAN, Auteur ; Deborah SPAIN, Auteur ; Declan GM MURPHY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.623-627 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  psychiatric co-morbidity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Growing awareness of autism spectrum disorders has increased the demand for diagnostic services in adulthood. High rates of mental health problems have been reported in young people and adults with autism spectrum disorder. However, sampling and methodological issues mean prevalence estimates and conclusions about specificity in psychiatric co-morbidity in autism spectrum disorder remain unclear. A retrospective case review of 859 adults referred for assessment of autism spectrum disorder compares International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision diagnoses in those that met criteria for autism spectrum disorder (n?=?474) with those that did not (n?=?385). Rates of psychiatric diagnosis (>57%) were equivalent across both groups and exceeded general population rates for a number of conditions. The prevalence of anxiety disorders, particularly obsessive compulsive disorder, was significantly higher in adults with autism spectrum disorder than adults without autism spectrum disorder. Limitations of this observational clinic study, which may impact generalisability of the findings, include the lack of standardised structured psychiatric diagnostic assessments by assessors blind to autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and inter-rater reliability. The implications of this study highlight the need for careful consideration of mental health needs in all adults referred for autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315604271 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] The mental health of individuals referred for assessment of autism spectrum disorder in adulthood: A clinic report [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ailsa J RUSSELL, Auteur ; Clodagh M. MURPHY, Auteur ; Ellie WILSON, Auteur ; Nicola GILLAN, Auteur ; Cordelia BROWN, Auteur ; Dene M ROBERTSON, Auteur ; Michael C. CRAIG, Auteur ; Quinton DEELEY, Auteur ; Janneke ZINKSTOK, Auteur ; Kate JOHNSTON, Auteur ; Grainne M MCALONAN, Auteur ; Deborah SPAIN, Auteur ; Declan GM MURPHY, Auteur . - p.623-627. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.623-627 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  psychiatric co-morbidity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Growing awareness of autism spectrum disorders has increased the demand for diagnostic services in adulthood. High rates of mental health problems have been reported in young people and adults with autism spectrum disorder. However, sampling and methodological issues mean prevalence estimates and conclusions about specificity in psychiatric co-morbidity in autism spectrum disorder remain unclear. A retrospective case review of 859 adults referred for assessment of autism spectrum disorder compares International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision diagnoses in those that met criteria for autism spectrum disorder (n?=?474) with those that did not (n?=?385). Rates of psychiatric diagnosis (>57%) were equivalent across both groups and exceeded general population rates for a number of conditions. The prevalence of anxiety disorders, particularly obsessive compulsive disorder, was significantly higher in adults with autism spectrum disorder than adults without autism spectrum disorder. Limitations of this observational clinic study, which may impact generalisability of the findings, include the lack of standardised structured psychiatric diagnostic assessments by assessors blind to autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and inter-rater reliability. The implications of this study highlight the need for careful consideration of mental health needs in all adults referred for autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315604271 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Gender ratio in a clinical population sample, age of diagnosis and duration of assessment in children and adults with autism spectrum disorder / Marion RUTHERFORD in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.628-634 Titre : Gender ratio in a clinical population sample, age of diagnosis and duration of assessment in children and adults with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Marion RUTHERFORD, Auteur ; Karen MCKENZIE, Auteur ; Tess JOHNSON, Auteur ; Ciara CATCHPOLE, Auteur ; Anne O’HARE, Auteur ; IAIN MCCLURE, Auteur ; Kirsty FORSYTH, Auteur ; Deborah MCCARTNEY, Auteur ; Aja MURRAY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.628-634 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  diagnosis  females  gender  males Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This article reports on gender ratio, age of diagnosis and the duration of assessment procedures in autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in a national study which included all types of clinical services for children and adults. Findings are reported from a retrospective case note analysis undertaken with a representative sample of 150 Scottish children and adults recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The study reports key findings that the gender ratio in this consecutively referred cohort is lower than anticipated in some age groups and reduces with increasing age. The gender ratio in children, together with the significant difference in the mean age of referral and diagnosis for girls compared to boys, adds evidence of delayed recognition of autism spectrum disorder in younger girls. There was no significant difference in duration of assessment for males and females suggesting that delays in diagnosis of females occur prior to referral for assessment. Implications for practice and research are considered. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315617879 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Gender ratio in a clinical population sample, age of diagnosis and duration of assessment in children and adults with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Marion RUTHERFORD, Auteur ; Karen MCKENZIE, Auteur ; Tess JOHNSON, Auteur ; Ciara CATCHPOLE, Auteur ; Anne O’HARE, Auteur ; IAIN MCCLURE, Auteur ; Kirsty FORSYTH, Auteur ; Deborah MCCARTNEY, Auteur ; Aja MURRAY, Auteur . - p.628-634. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.628-634 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  diagnosis  females  gender  males Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This article reports on gender ratio, age of diagnosis and the duration of assessment procedures in autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in a national study which included all types of clinical services for children and adults. Findings are reported from a retrospective case note analysis undertaken with a representative sample of 150 Scottish children and adults recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The study reports key findings that the gender ratio in this consecutively referred cohort is lower than anticipated in some age groups and reduces with increasing age. The gender ratio in children, together with the significant difference in the mean age of referral and diagnosis for girls compared to boys, adds evidence of delayed recognition of autism spectrum disorder in younger girls. There was no significant difference in duration of assessment for males and females suggesting that delays in diagnosis of females occur prior to referral for assessment. Implications for practice and research are considered. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315617879 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Lay abstracts in Autism, 20-5 (July 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.635-639 Titre : Lay abstracts Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Article en page(s) : p.635-639 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361316648101 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Lay abstracts [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] . - p.635-639. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-5 (July 2016) . - p.635-639 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361316648101 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290