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Measuring outcome in an early intervention program for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder: use of a curriculum-based assessment / Elizabeth C. BACON in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Measuring outcome in an early intervention program for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder: use of a curriculum-based assessment Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Elizabeth C. BACON, Auteur ; S. DUFEK, Auteur ; L. SCHREIBMAN, Auteur ; Aubyn C. STAHMER, Auteur ; K. PIERCE, Auteur ; E. COURCHESNE, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Measuring progress of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during intervention programs is a challenge faced by researchers and clinicians. Typically, standardized assessments of child development are used within research settings to measure the effects of early intervention programs. However, the use of standardized assessments is not without limitations, including lack of sensitivity of some assessments to measure small or slow progress, testing constraints that may affect the child's performance, and the lack of information provided by the assessments that can be used to guide treatment planning. The utility of a curriculum-based assessment is discussed in comparison to the use of standardized assessments to measure child functioning and progress throughout an early intervention program for toddlers with risk for ASD. Scores derived from the curriculum-based assessment were positively correlated with standardized assessments, captured progress masked by standardized assessments, and early scores were predictive of later outcomes. These results support the use of a curriculum-based assessment as an additional and appropriate method for measuring child progress in an early intervention program. Further benefits of the use of curriculum-based measures for use within community settings are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/964704 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331 [article] Measuring outcome in an early intervention program for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder: use of a curriculum-based assessment [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Elizabeth C. BACON, Auteur ; S. DUFEK, Auteur ; L. SCHREIBMAN, Auteur ; Aubyn C. STAHMER, Auteur ; K. PIERCE, Auteur ; E. COURCHESNE, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Measuring progress of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during intervention programs is a challenge faced by researchers and clinicians. Typically, standardized assessments of child development are used within research settings to measure the effects of early intervention programs. However, the use of standardized assessments is not without limitations, including lack of sensitivity of some assessments to measure small or slow progress, testing constraints that may affect the child's performance, and the lack of information provided by the assessments that can be used to guide treatment planning. The utility of a curriculum-based assessment is discussed in comparison to the use of standardized assessments to measure child functioning and progress throughout an early intervention program for toddlers with risk for ASD. Scores derived from the curriculum-based assessment were positively correlated with standardized assessments, captured progress masked by standardized assessments, and early scores were predictive of later outcomes. These results support the use of a curriculum-based assessment as an additional and appropriate method for measuring child progress in an early intervention program. Further benefits of the use of curriculum-based measures for use within community settings are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/964704 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331

Parent training interventions for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder / Audrée Jeanne BEAUDOIN in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Parent training interventions for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Audrée Jeanne BEAUDOIN, Auteur ; G. SEBIRE, Auteur ; M. COUTURE, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background. Now that early identification of toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is possible, efforts are being made to develop interventions for children under three years of age. Most studies on early intervention have focused on intensive and individual interventions. However, parent training interventions that help parents interact and communicate with their toddlers with ASD might be a good alternative to promote the development of their child's sociocommunicative skills. Objective. This review aims to systematically examine (1) the use of parent training interventions for children with ASD under three years of age and (2) their effects on children's development, parents' well-being and parent-child interactions. Methods. Systematic searches were conducted to retrieve studies in which at least one parent was trained to implement ASD-specific techniques with their toddlers (0-36 months old) with a diagnosis of or suspected ASD. Results. Fifteen studies, involving 484 children (mean age: 23.26 months), were included in this review. Only two of them met criteria for conclusive evidence. Results show that parents were able to implement newly learned strategies and were generally very satisfied with parent training programs. However, findings pertaining to the children's communication and socioemotional skills, parent-child interactions, and parental well-being were inconclusive. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/839890 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331 [article] Parent training interventions for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Audrée Jeanne BEAUDOIN, Auteur ; G. SEBIRE, Auteur ; M. COUTURE, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background. Now that early identification of toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is possible, efforts are being made to develop interventions for children under three years of age. Most studies on early intervention have focused on intensive and individual interventions. However, parent training interventions that help parents interact and communicate with their toddlers with ASD might be a good alternative to promote the development of their child's sociocommunicative skills. Objective. This review aims to systematically examine (1) the use of parent training interventions for children with ASD under three years of age and (2) their effects on children's development, parents' well-being and parent-child interactions. Methods. Systematic searches were conducted to retrieve studies in which at least one parent was trained to implement ASD-specific techniques with their toddlers (0-36 months old) with a diagnosis of or suspected ASD. Results. Fifteen studies, involving 484 children (mean age: 23.26 months), were included in this review. Only two of them met criteria for conclusive evidence. Results show that parents were able to implement newly learned strategies and were generally very satisfied with parent training programs. However, findings pertaining to the children's communication and socioemotional skills, parent-child interactions, and parental well-being were inconclusive. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/839890 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331

Experiences of dental care and dental anxiety in adults with autism spectrum disorder / My BLOMQVIST in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Experiences of dental care and dental anxiety in adults with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : My BLOMQVIST, Auteur ; G. DAHLLOF, Auteur ; Susanne BEJEROT, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Dental anxiety is associated with previous distressing dental experiences, such as lack of understanding of the dentist intentions, perceptions of uncontrollability and experiences of pain during dental treatment. People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are impaired in building flexible predictions and expectations, which is very much needed during a dental visit. The aims of the study were to investigate if people with ASD have more negative dental experiences and a higher level of dental anxiety compared to a matched control group. Forty-seven adults with ASD and of normal intellectual performance, and 69 age- and sex-matched typically developing controls completed questionnaires on previous dental experiences and dental anxiety, the Dental Anxiety Scale, and the Dental Beliefs Survey. The ASD group experienced pain during dental treatments more often than the controls and 22% had repeatedly experienced being forced to dental treatment they were not prepared for, compared to 3% of the controls. A higher level of dental anxiety was reported by the ASD group. Dental treatment and methods for supporting the communication with patients with ASD need to be developed, in order to reduce the negative dental experiences and dental anxiety in people with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/238764 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331 [article] Experiences of dental care and dental anxiety in adults with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / My BLOMQVIST, Auteur ; G. DAHLLOF, Auteur ; Susanne BEJEROT, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Dental anxiety is associated with previous distressing dental experiences, such as lack of understanding of the dentist intentions, perceptions of uncontrollability and experiences of pain during dental treatment. People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are impaired in building flexible predictions and expectations, which is very much needed during a dental visit. The aims of the study were to investigate if people with ASD have more negative dental experiences and a higher level of dental anxiety compared to a matched control group. Forty-seven adults with ASD and of normal intellectual performance, and 69 age- and sex-matched typically developing controls completed questionnaires on previous dental experiences and dental anxiety, the Dental Anxiety Scale, and the Dental Beliefs Survey. The ASD group experienced pain during dental treatments more often than the controls and 22% had repeatedly experienced being forced to dental treatment they were not prepared for, compared to 3% of the controls. A higher level of dental anxiety was reported by the ASD group. Dental treatment and methods for supporting the communication with patients with ASD need to be developed, in order to reduce the negative dental experiences and dental anxiety in people with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/238764 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331

Mild dermatoglyphic deviations in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and average intellectual abilities as compared to typically developing boys / E. I. DE BRUIN in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Mild dermatoglyphic deviations in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and average intellectual abilities as compared to typically developing boys Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : E. I. DE BRUIN, Auteur ; J. H. GRAHAM, Auteur ; A. LOUWERSE, Auteur ; A. C. HUIZINK, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Dermatoglyphics, ridge constellations on the hands and feet, are permanently formed by the second trimester of pregnancy. Consequently, they are considered "fossilized" evidence of a specific prenatal period. A high frequency of dermatoglyphic anomalies, or a high rate of dermatoglyphic asymmetry (discordance), is an indication of developmental instability (prenatal disturbances) prior to 24-week gestation. Most dermatoglyphic studies in psychiatry focus on adult schizophrenia. Studies on dermatoglyphic deviances and autism are sparse, include severely disturbed and intellectually retarded patients with autism, and are carried out mainly in non-Western European populations. In this study, finger print patterns, atd-angles, and palmar flexion crease patterns (PFCs) are compared between Western European adolescent teenage males, of average intellect, with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD; n = 46) and typically developing adolescent teenage males (TD; n = 49). Boys with ASD had a higher rate of discordance in their finger print patterns than TD boys. Thus, the hypothesized prenatal disturbances that play a role in the etiology of schizophrenia and severe autism might not be specific to these severe psychiatric disorders but might also be involved in the etiology of varying degrees of ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/968134 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331 [article] Mild dermatoglyphic deviations in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and average intellectual abilities as compared to typically developing boys [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / E. I. DE BRUIN, Auteur ; J. H. GRAHAM, Auteur ; A. LOUWERSE, Auteur ; A. C. HUIZINK, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Dermatoglyphics, ridge constellations on the hands and feet, are permanently formed by the second trimester of pregnancy. Consequently, they are considered "fossilized" evidence of a specific prenatal period. A high frequency of dermatoglyphic anomalies, or a high rate of dermatoglyphic asymmetry (discordance), is an indication of developmental instability (prenatal disturbances) prior to 24-week gestation. Most dermatoglyphic studies in psychiatry focus on adult schizophrenia. Studies on dermatoglyphic deviances and autism are sparse, include severely disturbed and intellectually retarded patients with autism, and are carried out mainly in non-Western European populations. In this study, finger print patterns, atd-angles, and palmar flexion crease patterns (PFCs) are compared between Western European adolescent teenage males, of average intellect, with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD; n = 46) and typically developing adolescent teenage males (TD; n = 49). Boys with ASD had a higher rate of discordance in their finger print patterns than TD boys. Thus, the hypothesized prenatal disturbances that play a role in the etiology of schizophrenia and severe autism might not be specific to these severe psychiatric disorders but might also be involved in the etiology of varying degrees of ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/968134 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331

A Randomised Control Trial of the Impact of a Computer-Based Activity Programme upon the Fitness of Children with Autism / K. DICKINSON in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : A Randomised Control Trial of the Impact of a Computer-Based Activity Programme upon the Fitness of Children with Autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : K. DICKINSON, Auteur ; M. PLACE, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The poor levels of fitness in children with autism are prompting concern for the children's future health. This study looked to assess if a computer-based activity programme could improve fitness levels (as reflected in cardiopulmonary function) of these children, and achieve a reduction in their body mass index. In a randomised controlled trial, 50 children with autism (of which 33 were under the age of 11 years and 39 were boys) were allocated to an intervention group which encouraged them to use the Nintendo Wii and the software package "Mario and Sonics at the Olympics" in addition to their routine physical education classes. 50 children with autism (34 under the age of 11 years and 40 being boys) acted as controls. At the end of one year, analysis of the changes in scores using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) on the Eurofit fitness tests showed that the intervention group had made statistically significant improvement on all tests other than flexibility. These improvements were also significantly better than controls. This type of intervention appears to be an effective addition to standard fitness training in order to help children with autism improve their fitness levels. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/419653 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331 [article] A Randomised Control Trial of the Impact of a Computer-Based Activity Programme upon the Fitness of Children with Autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / K. DICKINSON, Auteur ; M. PLACE, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The poor levels of fitness in children with autism are prompting concern for the children's future health. This study looked to assess if a computer-based activity programme could improve fitness levels (as reflected in cardiopulmonary function) of these children, and achieve a reduction in their body mass index. In a randomised controlled trial, 50 children with autism (of which 33 were under the age of 11 years and 39 were boys) were allocated to an intervention group which encouraged them to use the Nintendo Wii and the software package "Mario and Sonics at the Olympics" in addition to their routine physical education classes. 50 children with autism (34 under the age of 11 years and 40 being boys) acted as controls. At the end of one year, analysis of the changes in scores using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) on the Eurofit fitness tests showed that the intervention group had made statistically significant improvement on all tests other than flexibility. These improvements were also significantly better than controls. This type of intervention appears to be an effective addition to standard fitness training in order to help children with autism improve their fitness levels. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/419653 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331

Conceptualisation and development of a quality of life measure for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder / V. EAPEN in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Conceptualisation and development of a quality of life measure for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : V. EAPEN, Auteur ; R. CRNCEC, Auteur ; A. WALTER, Auteur ; K. P. TAY, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to experience greater psychological distress than parents of typically developing children or children with other disabilities. Quality of Life (QoL) is increasingly recognised as a critical outcome measure for planning and treatment purposes in ASD. There is a need for ASD-specific QoL measures as generic measures may not capture all relevant aspects of living with ASD. This paper describes the conceptualisation and development of an autism-specific measure of QoL, the Quality of Life in Autism Questionnaire (QoLA) for parents and caregivers of children with ASD, that is suitable to clinical and research settings. Preliminary psychometric properties (reliability and validity) of the measure are also presented. The QoLA has 48 items in two subscales: one comprising QoL items and the second a parent report of how problematic their child's ASD symptoms are. A study involving 39 families suggested the QoLA has excellent internal consistency as well as good known-groups validity between parents of children with ASD and those who were typically developing. The QoLA also showed good convergent validity with other measures of QoL and ASD symptom severity, respectively. The QoLA may be a valuable assessment tool and merits further psychometric evaluation. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/160783 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331 [article] Conceptualisation and development of a quality of life measure for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / V. EAPEN, Auteur ; R. CRNCEC, Auteur ; A. WALTER, Auteur ; K. P. TAY, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to experience greater psychological distress than parents of typically developing children or children with other disabilities. Quality of Life (QoL) is increasingly recognised as a critical outcome measure for planning and treatment purposes in ASD. There is a need for ASD-specific QoL measures as generic measures may not capture all relevant aspects of living with ASD. This paper describes the conceptualisation and development of an autism-specific measure of QoL, the Quality of Life in Autism Questionnaire (QoLA) for parents and caregivers of children with ASD, that is suitable to clinical and research settings. Preliminary psychometric properties (reliability and validity) of the measure are also presented. The QoLA has 48 items in two subscales: one comprising QoL items and the second a parent report of how problematic their child's ASD symptoms are. A study involving 39 families suggested the QoLA has excellent internal consistency as well as good known-groups validity between parents of children with ASD and those who were typically developing. The QoLA also showed good convergent validity with other measures of QoL and ASD symptom severity, respectively. The QoLA may be a valuable assessment tool and merits further psychometric evaluation. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/160783 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=331

Tsc2 Haploinsufficiency Has Limited Effects on Fetal Brain Cytokine Levels during Gestational Immune Activation / D. EHNINGER in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Tsc2 Haploinsufficiency Has Limited Effects on Fetal Brain Cytokine Levels during Gestational Immune Activation Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : D. EHNINGER, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Dysregulated TSC/mTOR signaling may play a pathogenetic role in forms of syndromic autism, such as autism associated with tuberous sclerosis, a genetic disorder caused by heterozygous TSC1 or TSC2 mutations. Environmental risk factors, such as gestational viral infections, may, in some cases, also contribute to the pathogenesis of autism and related neuropsychiatric disorders. We have recently found that a heterozygous Tsc2 mutation and the poly I:C model of maternal immune activation (MIA) interactively perturb fetal development and adult social behavior in mice, suggesting that these factors converge on shared pathways. TSC/mTOR signaling plays an important role in the modulation of immune responses, raising the possibility that the damage caused by MIA was greater in Tsc2(+/-) than in wildtype fetuses because of an exacerbated immune response in the mutants. Here, cytokine antibody arrays were employed to measure relative cytokine abundances in the fetal brain and the placenta during MIA. Cytokines were induced by gestational poly I:C but there was no obvious modulatory effect of Tsc2 haploinsufficiency. The data indicate that cytokine exposure during MIA is comparable in Tsc2 haploinsufficient and wildtype control fetuses, suggesting that downstream molecular and cellular processes may account for the interactive effects of Tsc2 haploinsufficiency and MIA. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/761279 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332 [article] Tsc2 Haploinsufficiency Has Limited Effects on Fetal Brain Cytokine Levels during Gestational Immune Activation [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / D. EHNINGER, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Dysregulated TSC/mTOR signaling may play a pathogenetic role in forms of syndromic autism, such as autism associated with tuberous sclerosis, a genetic disorder caused by heterozygous TSC1 or TSC2 mutations. Environmental risk factors, such as gestational viral infections, may, in some cases, also contribute to the pathogenesis of autism and related neuropsychiatric disorders. We have recently found that a heterozygous Tsc2 mutation and the poly I:C model of maternal immune activation (MIA) interactively perturb fetal development and adult social behavior in mice, suggesting that these factors converge on shared pathways. TSC/mTOR signaling plays an important role in the modulation of immune responses, raising the possibility that the damage caused by MIA was greater in Tsc2(+/-) than in wildtype fetuses because of an exacerbated immune response in the mutants. Here, cytokine antibody arrays were employed to measure relative cytokine abundances in the fetal brain and the placenta during MIA. Cytokines were induced by gestational poly I:C but there was no obvious modulatory effect of Tsc2 haploinsufficiency. The data indicate that cytokine exposure during MIA is comparable in Tsc2 haploinsufficient and wildtype control fetuses, suggesting that downstream molecular and cellular processes may account for the interactive effects of Tsc2 haploinsufficiency and MIA. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/761279 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332

Computer vision tools for low-cost and noninvasive measurement of autism-related behaviors in infants / J. HASHEMI in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Computer vision tools for low-cost and noninvasive measurement of autism-related behaviors in infants Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : J. HASHEMI, Auteur ; M. TEPPER, Auteur ; T. VALLIN SPINA, Auteur ; A. ESLER, Auteur ; V. MORELLAS, Auteur ; N. PAPANIKOLOPOULOS, Auteur ; H. EGGER, Auteur ; G. DAWSON, Auteur ; G. SAPIRO, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The early detection of developmental disorders is key to child outcome, allowing interventions to be initiated which promote development and improve prognosis. Research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suggests that behavioral signs can be observed late in the first year of life. Many of these studies involve extensive frame-by-frame video observation and analysis of a child's natural behavior. Although nonintrusive, these methods are extremely time-intensive and require a high level of observer training; thus, they are burdensome for clinical and large population research purposes. This work is a first milestone in a long-term project on non-invasive early observation of children in order to aid in risk detection and research of neurodevelopmental disorders. We focus on providing low-cost computer vision tools to measure and identify ASD behavioral signs based on components of the Autism Observation Scale for Infants (AOSI). In particular, we develop algorithms to measure responses to general ASD risk assessment tasks and activities outlined by the AOSI which assess visual attention by tracking facial features. We show results, including comparisons with expert and nonexpert clinicians, which demonstrate that the proposed computer vision tools can capture critical behavioral observations and potentially augment the clinician's behavioral observations obtained from real in-clinic assessments. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/935686 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332 [article] Computer vision tools for low-cost and noninvasive measurement of autism-related behaviors in infants [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / J. HASHEMI, Auteur ; M. TEPPER, Auteur ; T. VALLIN SPINA, Auteur ; A. ESLER, Auteur ; V. MORELLAS, Auteur ; N. PAPANIKOLOPOULOS, Auteur ; H. EGGER, Auteur ; G. DAWSON, Auteur ; G. SAPIRO, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The early detection of developmental disorders is key to child outcome, allowing interventions to be initiated which promote development and improve prognosis. Research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suggests that behavioral signs can be observed late in the first year of life. Many of these studies involve extensive frame-by-frame video observation and analysis of a child's natural behavior. Although nonintrusive, these methods are extremely time-intensive and require a high level of observer training; thus, they are burdensome for clinical and large population research purposes. This work is a first milestone in a long-term project on non-invasive early observation of children in order to aid in risk detection and research of neurodevelopmental disorders. We focus on providing low-cost computer vision tools to measure and identify ASD behavioral signs based on components of the Autism Observation Scale for Infants (AOSI). In particular, we develop algorithms to measure responses to general ASD risk assessment tasks and activities outlined by the AOSI which assess visual attention by tracking facial features. We show results, including comparisons with expert and nonexpert clinicians, which demonstrate that the proposed computer vision tools can capture critical behavioral observations and potentially augment the clinician's behavioral observations obtained from real in-clinic assessments. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/935686 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332

Mental health services for individuals with high functioning autism spectrum disorder / J. K. LAKE in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Mental health services for individuals with high functioning autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : J. K. LAKE, Auteur ; A. PERRY, Auteur ; Y. LUNSKY, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adolescents and adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who do not have an intellectual impairment or disability (ID), described here as individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HFASD), represent a complex and underserved psychiatric population. While there is an emerging literature on the mental health needs of children with ASD with normal intelligence, we know less about these issues in adults. Of the few studies of adolescents and adults with HFASD completed to date, findings suggest that they face a multitude of cooccurring psychiatric (e.g., anxiety, depression), psychosocial, and functional issues, all of which occur in addition to their ASD symptomatology. Despite this, traditional mental health services and supports are falling short of meeting the needs of these adults. This review highlights the service needs and the corresponding gaps in care for this population. It also provides an overview of the literature on psychiatric risk factors, identifies areas requiring further study, and makes recommendations for how existing mental health services could include adults with HFASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/502420 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332 [article] Mental health services for individuals with high functioning autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / J. K. LAKE, Auteur ; A. PERRY, Auteur ; Y. LUNSKY, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adolescents and adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who do not have an intellectual impairment or disability (ID), described here as individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HFASD), represent a complex and underserved psychiatric population. While there is an emerging literature on the mental health needs of children with ASD with normal intelligence, we know less about these issues in adults. Of the few studies of adolescents and adults with HFASD completed to date, findings suggest that they face a multitude of cooccurring psychiatric (e.g., anxiety, depression), psychosocial, and functional issues, all of which occur in addition to their ASD symptomatology. Despite this, traditional mental health services and supports are falling short of meeting the needs of these adults. This review highlights the service needs and the corresponding gaps in care for this population. It also provides an overview of the literature on psychiatric risk factors, identifies areas requiring further study, and makes recommendations for how existing mental health services could include adults with HFASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/502420 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332

Minor physical anomalies in adults with autism spectrum disorder and healthy controls / I. MANOUILENKO in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Minor physical anomalies in adults with autism spectrum disorder and healthy controls Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : I. MANOUILENKO, Auteur ; J. M. ERIKSSON, Auteur ; M. B. HUMBLE, Auteur ; Susanne BEJEROT, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Minor Physical Anomalies (MPAs) are subtle abnormalities of the head, face, and limbs, without significant cosmetic or functional impact to the individual. They are assumed to represent external markers of developmental deviations during foetal life. MPAs have been suggested to indicate severity in mental illness and constitute external markers for atypical brain development. Higher frequencies of MPAs can be found in children with autism. The aims of the present study were to examine the prevalence and patterns of MPAs in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to investigate whether MPAs are associated with symptom severity and overall functioning. Fifty adults with ASD and intelligence within the normal range and 53 healthy controls were examined with the Waldrop scale, an instrument for assessing MPAs. Face and feet were photographed enabling blinded assessment. Significant differences between the ASD and the control group were found on the MPA total scores, and also in the craniofacial region scores. Moreover, the shape of the ears was associated with autistic traits, in the ASD group. High MPA total scores were associated with poorer functioning. The findings suggest a link between MPAs, autistic traits, and level of functioning. Assessment of MPAs may assist in the diagnostic procedure of psychiatric disorders. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/743482 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332 [article] Minor physical anomalies in adults with autism spectrum disorder and healthy controls [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / I. MANOUILENKO, Auteur ; J. M. ERIKSSON, Auteur ; M. B. HUMBLE, Auteur ; Susanne BEJEROT, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Minor Physical Anomalies (MPAs) are subtle abnormalities of the head, face, and limbs, without significant cosmetic or functional impact to the individual. They are assumed to represent external markers of developmental deviations during foetal life. MPAs have been suggested to indicate severity in mental illness and constitute external markers for atypical brain development. Higher frequencies of MPAs can be found in children with autism. The aims of the present study were to examine the prevalence and patterns of MPAs in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to investigate whether MPAs are associated with symptom severity and overall functioning. Fifty adults with ASD and intelligence within the normal range and 53 healthy controls were examined with the Waldrop scale, an instrument for assessing MPAs. Face and feet were photographed enabling blinded assessment. Significant differences between the ASD and the control group were found on the MPA total scores, and also in the craniofacial region scores. Moreover, the shape of the ears was associated with autistic traits, in the ASD group. High MPA total scores were associated with poorer functioning. The findings suggest a link between MPAs, autistic traits, and level of functioning. Assessment of MPAs may assist in the diagnostic procedure of psychiatric disorders. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/743482 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332

Characteristics of children who lost the diagnosis of autism: a sample from istanbul, Turkey / Nahit M. MUKADDES in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Characteristics of children who lost the diagnosis of autism: a sample from istanbul, Turkey Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Nahit M. MUKADDES, Auteur ; M. D. TUTKUNKARDAS, Auteur ; O. SARI, Auteur ; A. AYDIN, Auteur ; P. KOZANOGLU, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Aim. The aim of this study was to describe a group of children who lost a diagnosis of autism following participation in early educational programs. Method. This is a descriptive study reporting the characteristics of children (n: 39) who lost their diagnosis of autism and explaining the educational programs that these children followed. The data were collected by reviewing the participants' files and through examinations. Results. All of the children were placed at regular psychiatric follow-ups. The mean age at referral was 2.39+/-0.75 years, whereas the mean age at the time of optimal outcome reported was 5.11 +/- 1.95 years. Two of the children were in early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI), and the rest were in a comprehensive naturalistic behavioral program. The childhood autism rating scale (CARS) total scores at baseline and final were 32.75 +/- 3.15 and 18.01 +/- 1.76, respectively. The mean IQ of the group at final examination was 116.70 +/- 18.88. Conclusion. It could be concluded that a group of children with an autism diagnosis could lose the diagnosis of autism upon early intervention. High IQ and the development of communicative and language skills at an early age could be the most powerful factors contributing to an optimal outcome. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/472120 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332 [article] Characteristics of children who lost the diagnosis of autism: a sample from istanbul, Turkey [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Nahit M. MUKADDES, Auteur ; M. D. TUTKUNKARDAS, Auteur ; O. SARI, Auteur ; A. AYDIN, Auteur ; P. KOZANOGLU, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Aim. The aim of this study was to describe a group of children who lost a diagnosis of autism following participation in early educational programs. Method. This is a descriptive study reporting the characteristics of children (n: 39) who lost their diagnosis of autism and explaining the educational programs that these children followed. The data were collected by reviewing the participants' files and through examinations. Results. All of the children were placed at regular psychiatric follow-ups. The mean age at referral was 2.39+/-0.75 years, whereas the mean age at the time of optimal outcome reported was 5.11 +/- 1.95 years. Two of the children were in early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI), and the rest were in a comprehensive naturalistic behavioral program. The childhood autism rating scale (CARS) total scores at baseline and final were 32.75 +/- 3.15 and 18.01 +/- 1.76, respectively. The mean IQ of the group at final examination was 116.70 +/- 18.88. Conclusion. It could be concluded that a group of children with an autism diagnosis could lose the diagnosis of autism upon early intervention. High IQ and the development of communicative and language skills at an early age could be the most powerful factors contributing to an optimal outcome. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/472120 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332

Temporal Synchrony Detection and Associations with Language in Young Children with ASD / E. PATTEN in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Temporal Synchrony Detection and Associations with Language in Young Children with ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : E. PATTEN, Auteur ; Linda R. WATSON, Auteur ; Grace T. BARANEK, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Temporally synchronous audio-visual stimuli serve to recruit attention and enhance learning, including language learning in infants. Although few studies have examined this effect on children with autism, it appears that the ability to detect temporal synchrony between auditory and visual stimuli may be impaired, particularly given social-linguistic stimuli delivered via oral movement and spoken language pairings. However, children with autism can detect audio-visual synchrony given nonsocial stimuli (objects dropping and their corresponding sounds). We tested whether preschool children with autism could detect audio-visual synchrony given video recordings of linguistic stimuli paired with movement of related toys in the absence of faces. As a group, children with autism demonstrated the ability to detect audio-visual synchrony. Further, the amount of time they attended to the synchronous condition was positively correlated with receptive language. Findings suggest that object manipulations may enhance multisensory processing in linguistic contexts. Moreover, associations between synchrony detection and language development suggest that better processing of multisensory stimuli may guide and direct attention to communicative events thus enhancing linguistic development. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/678346 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332 [article] Temporal Synchrony Detection and Associations with Language in Young Children with ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / E. PATTEN, Auteur ; Linda R. WATSON, Auteur ; Grace T. BARANEK, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Temporally synchronous audio-visual stimuli serve to recruit attention and enhance learning, including language learning in infants. Although few studies have examined this effect on children with autism, it appears that the ability to detect temporal synchrony between auditory and visual stimuli may be impaired, particularly given social-linguistic stimuli delivered via oral movement and spoken language pairings. However, children with autism can detect audio-visual synchrony given nonsocial stimuli (objects dropping and their corresponding sounds). We tested whether preschool children with autism could detect audio-visual synchrony given video recordings of linguistic stimuli paired with movement of related toys in the absence of faces. As a group, children with autism demonstrated the ability to detect audio-visual synchrony. Further, the amount of time they attended to the synchronous condition was positively correlated with receptive language. Findings suggest that object manipulations may enhance multisensory processing in linguistic contexts. Moreover, associations between synchrony detection and language development suggest that better processing of multisensory stimuli may guide and direct attention to communicative events thus enhancing linguistic development. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/678346 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332

Defining autism: variability in state education agency definitions of and evaluations for autism spectrum disorders / M. L. PENNINGTON in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Defining autism: variability in state education agency definitions of and evaluations for autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : M. L. PENNINGTON, Auteur ; D. CULLINAN, Auteur ; L. B. SOUTHERN, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In light of the steady rise in the prevalence of students with autism, this study examined the definition of autism published by state education agencies (SEAs), as well as SEA-indicated evaluation procedures for determining student qualification for autism. We compared components of each SEA definition to aspects of autism from two authoritative sources: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA-2004). We also compared SEA-indicated evaluation procedures across SEAs to evaluation procedures noted in IDEA-2004. Results indicated that many more SEA definitions incorporate IDEA-2004 features than DSM-IV-TR features. However, despite similar foundations, SEA definitions of autism displayed considerable variability. Evaluation procedures were found to vary even more across SEAs. Moreover, within any particular SEA there often was little concordance between the definition (what autism is) and evaluation procedures (how autism is recognized). Recommendations for state and federal policy changes are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/327271 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332 [article] Defining autism: variability in state education agency definitions of and evaluations for autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / M. L. PENNINGTON, Auteur ; D. CULLINAN, Auteur ; L. B. SOUTHERN, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In light of the steady rise in the prevalence of students with autism, this study examined the definition of autism published by state education agencies (SEAs), as well as SEA-indicated evaluation procedures for determining student qualification for autism. We compared components of each SEA definition to aspects of autism from two authoritative sources: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA-2004). We also compared SEA-indicated evaluation procedures across SEAs to evaluation procedures noted in IDEA-2004. Results indicated that many more SEA definitions incorporate IDEA-2004 features than DSM-IV-TR features. However, despite similar foundations, SEA definitions of autism displayed considerable variability. Evaluation procedures were found to vary even more across SEAs. Moreover, within any particular SEA there often was little concordance between the definition (what autism is) and evaluation procedures (how autism is recognized). Recommendations for state and federal policy changes are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/327271 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332

Potential Role of Selenoenzymes and Antioxidant Metabolism in relation to Autism Etiology and Pathology / L. J. RAYMOND in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Potential Role of Selenoenzymes and Antioxidant Metabolism in relation to Autism Etiology and Pathology Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : L. J. RAYMOND, Auteur ; R. C. DETH, Auteur ; N. V. RALSTON, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are behaviorally defined, but the biochemical pathogenesis of the underlying disease process remains uncharacterized. Studies indicate that antioxidant status is diminished in autistic subjects, suggesting its pathology is associated with augmented production of oxidative species and/or compromised antioxidant metabolism. This suggests ASD may result from defects in the metabolism of cellular antioxidants which maintain intracellular redox status by quenching reactive oxygen species (ROS). Selenium-dependent enzymes (selenoenzymes) are important in maintaining intercellular reducing conditions, particularly in the brain. Selenoenzymes are a family of ~25 genetically unique proteins, several of which have roles in preventing and reversing oxidative damage in brain and endocrine tissues. Since the brain's high rate of oxygen consumption is accompanied by high ROS production, selenoenzyme activities are particularly important in this tissue. Because selenoenzymes can be irreversibly inhibited by many electrophiles, exposure to these organic and inorganic agents can diminish selenoenzyme-dependent antioxidant functions. This can impair brain development, particularly via the adverse influence of oxidative stress on epigenetic regulation. Here we review the physiological roles of selenoproteins in relation to potential biochemical mechanisms of ASD etiology and pathology. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/164938 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332 [article] Potential Role of Selenoenzymes and Antioxidant Metabolism in relation to Autism Etiology and Pathology [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / L. J. RAYMOND, Auteur ; R. C. DETH, Auteur ; N. V. RALSTON, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are behaviorally defined, but the biochemical pathogenesis of the underlying disease process remains uncharacterized. Studies indicate that antioxidant status is diminished in autistic subjects, suggesting its pathology is associated with augmented production of oxidative species and/or compromised antioxidant metabolism. This suggests ASD may result from defects in the metabolism of cellular antioxidants which maintain intracellular redox status by quenching reactive oxygen species (ROS). Selenium-dependent enzymes (selenoenzymes) are important in maintaining intercellular reducing conditions, particularly in the brain. Selenoenzymes are a family of ~25 genetically unique proteins, several of which have roles in preventing and reversing oxidative damage in brain and endocrine tissues. Since the brain's high rate of oxygen consumption is accompanied by high ROS production, selenoenzyme activities are particularly important in this tissue. Because selenoenzymes can be irreversibly inhibited by many electrophiles, exposure to these organic and inorganic agents can diminish selenoenzyme-dependent antioxidant functions. This can impair brain development, particularly via the adverse influence of oxidative stress on epigenetic regulation. Here we review the physiological roles of selenoproteins in relation to potential biochemical mechanisms of ASD etiology and pathology. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/164938 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332

Recognition of emotion from facial expressions with direct or averted eye gaze and varying expression intensities in children with autism disorder and typically developing children / D. TELL in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Recognition of emotion from facial expressions with direct or averted eye gaze and varying expression intensities in children with autism disorder and typically developing children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : D. TELL, Auteur ; D. DAVIDSON, Auteur ; L. A. CAMRAS, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Eye gaze direction and expression intensity effects on emotion recognition in children with autism disorder and typically developing children were investigated. Children with autism disorder and typically developing children identified happy and angry expressions equally well. Children with autism disorder, however, were less accurate in identifying fear expressions across intensities and eye gaze directions. Children with autism disorder rated expressions with direct eyes, and 50% expressions, as more intense than typically developing children. A trend was also found for sad expressions, as children with autism disorder were less accurate in recognizing sadness at 100% intensity with direct eyes than typically developing children. Although the present research showed that children with autism disorder are sensitive to eye gaze direction, impairments in the recognition of fear, and possibly sadness, exist. Furthermore, children with autism disorder and typically developing children perceive the intensity of emotional expressions differently. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/816137 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332 [article] Recognition of emotion from facial expressions with direct or averted eye gaze and varying expression intensities in children with autism disorder and typically developing children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / D. TELL, Auteur ; D. DAVIDSON, Auteur ; L. A. CAMRAS, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Eye gaze direction and expression intensity effects on emotion recognition in children with autism disorder and typically developing children were investigated. Children with autism disorder and typically developing children identified happy and angry expressions equally well. Children with autism disorder, however, were less accurate in identifying fear expressions across intensities and eye gaze directions. Children with autism disorder rated expressions with direct eyes, and 50% expressions, as more intense than typically developing children. A trend was also found for sad expressions, as children with autism disorder were less accurate in recognizing sadness at 100% intensity with direct eyes than typically developing children. Although the present research showed that children with autism disorder are sensitive to eye gaze direction, impairments in the recognition of fear, and possibly sadness, exist. Furthermore, children with autism disorder and typically developing children perceive the intensity of emotional expressions differently. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/816137 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332

Physical activity and physical fitness of school-aged children and youth with autism spectrum disorders / K. TYLER in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : Physical activity and physical fitness of school-aged children and youth with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : K. TYLER, Auteur ; M. MACDONALD, Auteur ; K. MENEAR, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in social communication deficits and the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities. Literature comparing the physical activity and fitness of children with ASD to typically developing peers is in need of attention. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the physical activity and fitness of school-aged children with ASD (N = 17) in comparison to typically developing peers (N = 12). Participants with ASD completed diagnostic and developmental assessments and a series of physical fitness assessments: 20-meter multistage shuttle, sit-and-reach test, handgrip strength, and body mass index. Physical activity was measured using accelerometry and preestablished cut-points of physical activity (Freedson et al., 2005). MANCOVA revealed significant between-group effects in strength (P = .03), while ANCOVA revealed significant between-group effects in sedentary (P = .00), light (P = .00), moderate (P = .00), and total moderate-to-vigorous (P = .01) physical activity. Children with ASD are less physically active and fit than typically developing peers. Adapted physical activity programs are one avenue with intervention potential to combat these lower levels of physical activity and fitness found in children with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/312163 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332 [article] Physical activity and physical fitness of school-aged children and youth with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / K. TYLER, Auteur ; M. MACDONALD, Auteur ; K. MENEAR, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in social communication deficits and the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities. Literature comparing the physical activity and fitness of children with ASD to typically developing peers is in need of attention. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the physical activity and fitness of school-aged children with ASD (N = 17) in comparison to typically developing peers (N = 12). Participants with ASD completed diagnostic and developmental assessments and a series of physical fitness assessments: 20-meter multistage shuttle, sit-and-reach test, handgrip strength, and body mass index. Physical activity was measured using accelerometry and preestablished cut-points of physical activity (Freedson et al., 2005). MANCOVA revealed significant between-group effects in strength (P = .03), while ANCOVA revealed significant between-group effects in sedentary (P = .00), light (P = .00), moderate (P = .00), and total moderate-to-vigorous (P = .01) physical activity. Children with ASD are less physically active and fit than typically developing peers. Adapted physical activity programs are one avenue with intervention potential to combat these lower levels of physical activity and fitness found in children with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/312163 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332

How sex of children with autism spectrum disorders and access to treatment services relates to parental stress / Irina ZAMORA in Autism Research and Treatment, 2014 (2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Titre : How sex of children with autism spectrum disorders and access to treatment services relates to parental stress Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Irina ZAMORA, Auteur ; E. K. HARLEY, Auteur ; S. A. GREEN, Auteur ; K. SMITH, Auteur ; M. D. KIPKE, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience higher levels of stress in comparison to parents of neurotypical children and consequently are more susceptible to negative health and social outcomes (Dunn et al., 2001). However, less is known about how individual child characteristics impact stress levels in parents of children with ASD. In this study, we examined the relationship between individual characteristics (i.e., sex) of children with ASD and parental stress. Access to comprehensive treatment services was also examined as a contributing factor to parental stress. Parenting stress was higher for parents of girls than for parents of boys, and for parents of girls (but not boys) fewer services predicted higher parental distress. Findings highlight the importance of providing parents of girls with ASD with more tailored support. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/721418 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332 [article] How sex of children with autism spectrum disorders and access to treatment services relates to parental stress [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Irina ZAMORA, Auteur ; E. K. HARLEY, Auteur ; S. A. GREEN, Auteur ; K. SMITH, Auteur ; M. D. KIPKE, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research and Treatment > 2014 (2014) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience higher levels of stress in comparison to parents of neurotypical children and consequently are more susceptible to negative health and social outcomes (Dunn et al., 2001). However, less is known about how individual child characteristics impact stress levels in parents of children with ASD. In this study, we examined the relationship between individual characteristics (i.e., sex) of children with ASD and parental stress. Access to comprehensive treatment services was also examined as a contributing factor to parental stress. Parenting stress was higher for parents of girls than for parents of boys, and for parents of girls (but not boys) fewer services predicted higher parental distress. Findings highlight the importance of providing parents of girls with ASD with more tailored support. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/721418 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=332