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Dietary intake and physical activity levels of male adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and normal to high body mass index (BMI) – A case series study / Ayse H. BICER in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 31 (November 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.1-10 Titre : Dietary intake and physical activity levels of male adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and normal to high body mass index (BMI) – A case series study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ayse H. BICER, Auteur ; Ayten A. ALSAFFAR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1-10 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground and objectives The study aims to determine the daily energy and nutrient intake, eating behaviours and physical activity level of male adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and normal to high body mass index (BMI)-for-age and compares them with an age-, gender- and BMI- matched group consisting of typically developing adolescents. Methodology Anthropometric measures were taken from 118 male adolescents with ASD (12–18 years) and classified as normal-weight, overweight and obese according to BMI and 97 typically developing adolescents living in the same area. Participants completed a socio-demographic survey, feeding assessment survey, 24-h food recall and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results Nutritional assessment of the adolescents with ASD and typical development revealed similar prevalence of inadequacy for most nutrients. Dietary fibre, vitamin D, calcium and folate were the main nutrients that the adolescents were taking inadequately. Intake levels of nearly all micronutrients were insufficient. Both groups consumed excess amounts of sodium and cholesterol. Energy intake of the normal-weight adolescents with ASD was significantly less than the other BMI categories. Energy intake and physical activity level (and their interaction) were found to be related to the BMI of the adolescents with ASD. No other factors studied seemed to explain the changes in the BMI. Conclusions In terms of nutrient intake, male adolescents with ASD were not at a greater risk when compared to the typically developing counterparts. Diets of the both groups need to be improved. Meeting daily physical activity requirements could be as important as monitoring dietary intake in adolescents with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.07.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295 [article] Dietary intake and physical activity levels of male adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and normal to high body mass index (BMI) – A case series study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ayse H. BICER, Auteur ; Ayten A. ALSAFFAR, Auteur . - p.1-10. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.1-10 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground and objectives The study aims to determine the daily energy and nutrient intake, eating behaviours and physical activity level of male adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and normal to high body mass index (BMI)-for-age and compares them with an age-, gender- and BMI- matched group consisting of typically developing adolescents. Methodology Anthropometric measures were taken from 118 male adolescents with ASD (12–18 years) and classified as normal-weight, overweight and obese according to BMI and 97 typically developing adolescents living in the same area. Participants completed a socio-demographic survey, feeding assessment survey, 24-h food recall and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results Nutritional assessment of the adolescents with ASD and typical development revealed similar prevalence of inadequacy for most nutrients. Dietary fibre, vitamin D, calcium and folate were the main nutrients that the adolescents were taking inadequately. Intake levels of nearly all micronutrients were insufficient. Both groups consumed excess amounts of sodium and cholesterol. Energy intake of the normal-weight adolescents with ASD was significantly less than the other BMI categories. Energy intake and physical activity level (and their interaction) were found to be related to the BMI of the adolescents with ASD. No other factors studied seemed to explain the changes in the BMI. Conclusions In terms of nutrient intake, male adolescents with ASD were not at a greater risk when compared to the typically developing counterparts. Diets of the both groups need to be improved. Meeting daily physical activity requirements could be as important as monitoring dietary intake in adolescents with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.07.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295

The comorbidity of ADHD in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder / Tara STEVENS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 31 (November 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.11-18 Titre : The comorbidity of ADHD in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Tara STEVENS, Auteur ; Lei PENG, Auteur ; Lucy BARNARD-BRAK, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.11-18 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD  ADHD  Comorbidity  Onset  Diagnosis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground The purpose of the present study was to investigate the comorbid presence of ADHD in a population of children diagnosed with ASD in a nationally representative sample. Comorbidity estimates range widely, with estimates as low as 37% and as high as 78%. Methods The data were drawn from the Survey of Pathways to Diagnosis and Services (Pathways), a nationally representative survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers of Disease Control, and Prevention (CDC) in 2011. Analysis of variance and chi square analysis were used to test for significant differences between groups comprised of children with ASD; ASD + ID, ASD + ADHD, and ASD + ADHD + ID. Results In a population of children diagnosed with ASD, the rate of ADHD + ASD was 42% and the rate of ADHD + ASD + ID was 17%, resulting in a 59% total comorbidity rate of ADHD and ASD. Statistically significant differences in age when parents first wondered about problems with development, age when medical assistance was first sought, and age of reported ASD diagnosis were found between the ASD + ADHD and all other groups, with the ASD + ADHD being older. Average age at diagnosis was over 6 years for children with ASD + ADHD but close to 2.5 years for children with ASD only. Conclusions The study of a nationally representative sample helps to elucidate prevalence rates but also raises questions about early identification and diagnosis when symptoms of both disorders are present. The findings point to the need for future research to understand why comorbidity is associated with delays in the age when medical assistance is sought. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.07.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295 [article] The comorbidity of ADHD in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Tara STEVENS, Auteur ; Lei PENG, Auteur ; Lucy BARNARD-BRAK, Auteur . - p.11-18. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.11-18 Mots-clés : ASD  ADHD  Comorbidity  Onset  Diagnosis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground The purpose of the present study was to investigate the comorbid presence of ADHD in a population of children diagnosed with ASD in a nationally representative sample. Comorbidity estimates range widely, with estimates as low as 37% and as high as 78%. Methods The data were drawn from the Survey of Pathways to Diagnosis and Services (Pathways), a nationally representative survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers of Disease Control, and Prevention (CDC) in 2011. Analysis of variance and chi square analysis were used to test for significant differences between groups comprised of children with ASD; ASD + ID, ASD + ADHD, and ASD + ADHD + ID. Results In a population of children diagnosed with ASD, the rate of ADHD + ASD was 42% and the rate of ADHD + ASD + ID was 17%, resulting in a 59% total comorbidity rate of ADHD and ASD. Statistically significant differences in age when parents first wondered about problems with development, age when medical assistance was first sought, and age of reported ASD diagnosis were found between the ASD + ADHD and all other groups, with the ASD + ADHD being older. Average age at diagnosis was over 6 years for children with ASD + ADHD but close to 2.5 years for children with ASD only. Conclusions The study of a nationally representative sample helps to elucidate prevalence rates but also raises questions about early identification and diagnosis when symptoms of both disorders are present. The findings point to the need for future research to understand why comorbidity is associated with delays in the age when medical assistance is sought. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.07.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295

Self-perceptions, parent-perceptions, and meta-perceptions of the interpersonal efficacy of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder / Kenneth D. LOCKE in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 31 (November 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.19-29 Titre : Self-perceptions, parent-perceptions, and meta-perceptions of the interpersonal efficacy of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kenneth D. LOCKE, Auteur ; Gwen E. MITCHELL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.19-29 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Self-efficacy  Interpersonal circumplex  Meta-perception  Adolescence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground How do adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) perceive their interpersonal skills and are these “self-efficacy perceptions” accurate? And how do they perceive that their parents perceive their interpersonal skills and are these “meta-perceptions” accurate? Method We used the Circumplex Scales of Interpersonal Efficacy to assess self-perceptions and parent-perceptions of the efficacy of adolescents with ASD (n = 22) and without ASD (n = 22) for a broad set of social behaviors varying in agency (from assertive and controlling to timid and yielding) and varying in communion (from friendly and cooperative to wary and distancing). We also assessed adolescents’ meta-perceptions of their parents’ perceptions, and parents’ meta-perceptions of the adolescents’ perceptions. Results Parents of adolescents with ASD lacked confidence in their child’s interpersonal skills (especially to connect with and lead others), but correctly predicted that their children would express more confidence than they did. Indeed, adolescents with ASD felt as efficacious as control adolescents and did not realize the degree to which their parents did not share their confidence. Nonetheless, adolescents with ASD and control adolescents did show similar levels of child-parent agreement and meta-perception accuracy regarding the adolescent’s relative strengths/weaknesses. Conclusions Adolescents with ASD were overconfident, which may protect them from feeling discouraged, but ultimately only if they engage in activities and interventions that can improve their social skills. The observed agreement regarding an adolescent’s relative strengths/weaknesses may enable parents and professionals to use relative strengths to bolster adolescents’ confidence while simultaneously working with them on their relative weaknesses. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.07.006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295 [article] Self-perceptions, parent-perceptions, and meta-perceptions of the interpersonal efficacy of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kenneth D. LOCKE, Auteur ; Gwen E. MITCHELL, Auteur . - p.19-29. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.19-29 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Self-efficacy  Interpersonal circumplex  Meta-perception  Adolescence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground How do adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) perceive their interpersonal skills and are these “self-efficacy perceptions” accurate? And how do they perceive that their parents perceive their interpersonal skills and are these “meta-perceptions” accurate? Method We used the Circumplex Scales of Interpersonal Efficacy to assess self-perceptions and parent-perceptions of the efficacy of adolescents with ASD (n = 22) and without ASD (n = 22) for a broad set of social behaviors varying in agency (from assertive and controlling to timid and yielding) and varying in communion (from friendly and cooperative to wary and distancing). We also assessed adolescents’ meta-perceptions of their parents’ perceptions, and parents’ meta-perceptions of the adolescents’ perceptions. Results Parents of adolescents with ASD lacked confidence in their child’s interpersonal skills (especially to connect with and lead others), but correctly predicted that their children would express more confidence than they did. Indeed, adolescents with ASD felt as efficacious as control adolescents and did not realize the degree to which their parents did not share their confidence. Nonetheless, adolescents with ASD and control adolescents did show similar levels of child-parent agreement and meta-perception accuracy regarding the adolescent’s relative strengths/weaknesses. Conclusions Adolescents with ASD were overconfident, which may protect them from feeling discouraged, but ultimately only if they engage in activities and interventions that can improve their social skills. The observed agreement regarding an adolescent’s relative strengths/weaknesses may enable parents and professionals to use relative strengths to bolster adolescents’ confidence while simultaneously working with them on their relative weaknesses. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.07.006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295

Relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review of the literature / Angela SIM in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 31 (November 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.30-52 Titre : Relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review of the literature Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Angela SIM, Auteur ; Reinie CORDIER, Auteur ; Sharmila VAZ, Auteur ; Torbjörn FALKMER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.30-52 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Appraisal  Challenging behaviours  Parent stress  Psychological wellbeing  Social support Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground Couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges that may impact on their relationship. The purpose of this review was to compare relationship satisfaction in couples raising children with and without ASD and to identify factors associated with satisfaction in couples with a child with ASD. Methods Thirteen databases were searched and studies were systematically screened against predetermined inclusion criteria. Twenty six articles, ranging from good to strong methodological quality, met the criteria for inclusion. Of these, seven were included in a meta-analysis comparing relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with ASD with couples raising children without disabilities. Results The meta-analysis showed that couples raising a child with ASD were found to experience less relationship satisfaction than couples raising a child without a disability (Hedges’s g = 0.41, p < 0.001); however, evidence from the narrative synthesis was mixed when compared with couples raising children with other disabilities. The most consistent evidence implicated challenging child behaviours, parental stress and poor psychological wellbeing as risk factors, and positive cognitive appraisal and social support as protective factors. Conclusion Findings demonstrate that couples raising a child with ASD would benefit from support to assist them in maintaining satisfaction in their relationship with their partner. However, further studies are needed to gain a greater understanding of the risk and protective factors and how these co-vary with relationship satisfaction over time. A theoretical framework has been developed to scaffold future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.07.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295 [article] Relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review of the literature [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Angela SIM, Auteur ; Reinie CORDIER, Auteur ; Sharmila VAZ, Auteur ; Torbjörn FALKMER, Auteur . - p.30-52. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.30-52 Mots-clés : Appraisal  Challenging behaviours  Parent stress  Psychological wellbeing  Social support Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground Couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges that may impact on their relationship. The purpose of this review was to compare relationship satisfaction in couples raising children with and without ASD and to identify factors associated with satisfaction in couples with a child with ASD. Methods Thirteen databases were searched and studies were systematically screened against predetermined inclusion criteria. Twenty six articles, ranging from good to strong methodological quality, met the criteria for inclusion. Of these, seven were included in a meta-analysis comparing relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with ASD with couples raising children without disabilities. Results The meta-analysis showed that couples raising a child with ASD were found to experience less relationship satisfaction than couples raising a child without a disability (Hedges’s g = 0.41, p < 0.001); however, evidence from the narrative synthesis was mixed when compared with couples raising children with other disabilities. The most consistent evidence implicated challenging child behaviours, parental stress and poor psychological wellbeing as risk factors, and positive cognitive appraisal and social support as protective factors. Conclusion Findings demonstrate that couples raising a child with ASD would benefit from support to assist them in maintaining satisfaction in their relationship with their partner. However, further studies are needed to gain a greater understanding of the risk and protective factors and how these co-vary with relationship satisfaction over time. A theoretical framework has been developed to scaffold future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.07.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295

Why are they waiting? Exploring professional perspectives and developing solutions to delayed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in adults and children / Marion RUTHERFORD in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 31 (November 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.53-65 Titre : Why are they waiting? Exploring professional perspectives and developing solutions to delayed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in adults and children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Marion RUTHERFORD, Auteur ; Karen MCKENZIE, Auteur ; Kirsty FORSYTH, Auteur ; Deborah MCCARTNEY, Auteur ; Anne O’HARE, Auteur ; IAIN MCCLURE, Auteur ; Linda IRVINE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.53-65 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Focus groups  Autism spectrum disorder  Diagnostic assessment  Wait times Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground This paper reports on the development of child and adult Action Plans for Autism Spectrum Disorder to address the problem of delayed diagnosis and lengthy waiting times. Evidence used in the development of action plans was gathered from a sequential mixed methods study to further understand the reasons for the long waiting time and potential solutions. This is the first published investigation, from the perspective of diagnosing professional teams, of the reasons for delays, which also generates solutions. Methods Ninety five clinicians from 8 child and 8 adult services attended 16 focus groups to explore clinicians’ views on a) reducing the wait for diagnosis and b) providing a good quality diagnostic process with good adherence to clinical guidelines. During focus groups, quantitative data were fed back, used to frame discussions and facilitate solution focused action planning with each service. Sixteen local action plans were synthesised to create an ASD Action Plan for children and an ASD Action Plan for adults. Results Key solutions are proposed to support the reduction of the wait for diagnostic assessment, through reducing non-attendance rates, reducing inappropriate referrals, developing efficient working and communication and improving the effectiveness of care pathways. These are presented in actions plans for use by clinical teams. Conclusion The first step in addressing the clinical challenge of increased wait for diagnostic assessment of ASD is understanding the complex and multi-factorial reasons for delays. The action plans developed here through systematic enquiry and synthesis may provide clinical diagnostic teams with evidence based guidance on common challenges and solutions to guide future quality improvement programmes. Future research to evaluate whether using Action Plans leads to a reduction in waiting times would be of value. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.06.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295 [article] Why are they waiting? Exploring professional perspectives and developing solutions to delayed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in adults and children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Marion RUTHERFORD, Auteur ; Karen MCKENZIE, Auteur ; Kirsty FORSYTH, Auteur ; Deborah MCCARTNEY, Auteur ; Anne O’HARE, Auteur ; IAIN MCCLURE, Auteur ; Linda IRVINE, Auteur . - p.53-65. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.53-65 Mots-clés : Focus groups  Autism spectrum disorder  Diagnostic assessment  Wait times Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground This paper reports on the development of child and adult Action Plans for Autism Spectrum Disorder to address the problem of delayed diagnosis and lengthy waiting times. Evidence used in the development of action plans was gathered from a sequential mixed methods study to further understand the reasons for the long waiting time and potential solutions. This is the first published investigation, from the perspective of diagnosing professional teams, of the reasons for delays, which also generates solutions. Methods Ninety five clinicians from 8 child and 8 adult services attended 16 focus groups to explore clinicians’ views on a) reducing the wait for diagnosis and b) providing a good quality diagnostic process with good adherence to clinical guidelines. During focus groups, quantitative data were fed back, used to frame discussions and facilitate solution focused action planning with each service. Sixteen local action plans were synthesised to create an ASD Action Plan for children and an ASD Action Plan for adults. Results Key solutions are proposed to support the reduction of the wait for diagnostic assessment, through reducing non-attendance rates, reducing inappropriate referrals, developing efficient working and communication and improving the effectiveness of care pathways. These are presented in actions plans for use by clinical teams. Conclusion The first step in addressing the clinical challenge of increased wait for diagnostic assessment of ASD is understanding the complex and multi-factorial reasons for delays. The action plans developed here through systematic enquiry and synthesis may provide clinical diagnostic teams with evidence based guidance on common challenges and solutions to guide future quality improvement programmes. Future research to evaluate whether using Action Plans leads to a reduction in waiting times would be of value. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.06.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295

Categorizing the cries of infants with ASD versus typically developing infants: A study of adult accuracy and reaction time / Marc H. BORNSTEIN in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 31 (November 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.66-72 Titre : Categorizing the cries of infants with ASD versus typically developing infants: A study of adult accuracy and reaction time Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Marc H. BORNSTEIN, Auteur ; K. COSTLOW, Auteur ; A. TRUZZI, Auteur ; G. ESPOSITO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.66-72 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Cry  Infancy  Autism spectrum disorder  Typical development  Vocalizations  Reaction time Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground The cries of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) contain atypical acoustic features. The cries of typically developing infants elicit automatic adult responses, but little is known about how the atypical cries of children with ASD affect the speed with which adults process them. Method. We used a reaction time (RT) categorical task to analyze adults’ categorization of typically developing cries, atypical (ASD) cries, mammalian animal cries, and environmental noise control sounds. 40 nonparent women (M age = 27 years) were instructed to categorize acoustic stimuli as human infant cries or non-human sounds as quickly as possible. Results. The RTs for correctly categorizing the cries of children with ASD (M = 831 ms, SEM = 27) were slower than RTs for typically developing child cries (M = 680 ms, SEM = 6) as well as mammalian animal cries (801 ms, SEM = 11) and environmental noise control sounds (M = 692 ms, SEM = 10). Conclusions. This difference may reflect difficulties in adults’ perceiving and processing atypical cries of children with ASD, and the findings may have implications for the parent-child relationship and for the quality of care children with ASD receive. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.08.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295 [article] Categorizing the cries of infants with ASD versus typically developing infants: A study of adult accuracy and reaction time [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Marc H. BORNSTEIN, Auteur ; K. COSTLOW, Auteur ; A. TRUZZI, Auteur ; G. ESPOSITO, Auteur . - p.66-72. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 31 (November 2016) . - p.66-72 Mots-clés : Cry  Infancy  Autism spectrum disorder  Typical development  Vocalizations  Reaction time Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground The cries of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) contain atypical acoustic features. The cries of typically developing infants elicit automatic adult responses, but little is known about how the atypical cries of children with ASD affect the speed with which adults process them. Method. We used a reaction time (RT) categorical task to analyze adults’ categorization of typically developing cries, atypical (ASD) cries, mammalian animal cries, and environmental noise control sounds. 40 nonparent women (M age = 27 years) were instructed to categorize acoustic stimuli as human infant cries or non-human sounds as quickly as possible. Results. The RTs for correctly categorizing the cries of children with ASD (M = 831 ms, SEM = 27) were slower than RTs for typically developing child cries (M = 680 ms, SEM = 6) as well as mammalian animal cries (801 ms, SEM = 11) and environmental noise control sounds (M = 692 ms, SEM = 10). Conclusions. This difference may reflect difficulties in adults’ perceiving and processing atypical cries of children with ASD, and the findings may have implications for the parent-child relationship and for the quality of care children with ASD receive. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.08.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=295