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Psychiatric problems of Chinese college students with high autism traits / Ningning ZHOU in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 54 (October 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.1-8 Titre : Psychiatric problems of Chinese college students with high autism traits Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ningning ZHOU, Auteur ; Jianping WANG, Auteur ; Gregory S. CHASSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1-8 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : High autism traits  Psychiatric problems  Suicidal behaviors  Depression Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent research has documented increased psychiatric problems in individuals who report elevated traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, most of the studies are conducted in Western countries, and suicidal behaviors in particular are scarcely examined in this population. The objective of the current study was to examine the prevalence of Chinese college students who surpassed a clinical cutoff for ASD, the correlations between ASD traits and psychiatric problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD], suicidal behaviors), and factors that possibly mediated the relations between ASD traits and suicidal behaviors. Results indicated that 1.50% of individuals in the sample surpassed the clinical cutoff score for ASD. Among this group who surpassed the clinical cutoff for ASD, severity of OCD symptoms was the highest among the measured psychiatric problems. ASD traits were significantly positively correlated with depression, anxiety, suicide ideation and plans, as well as OCD and its six dimensions (i.e., ordering, washing, hoarding, checking, obsession, and neutralizing). After controlling other psychiatric indicators, however, partial correlation analysis indicated that associations between ASD traits and suicide behaviors were no longer significant. Though, depression symptoms were found to mediate the link between the ASD traits and suicide ideation (for females and males) and suicide plans (for males only). Overall, these results provide a deeper insight into the characteristics of ASD traits, as well as the relationship between ASD traits and co-occurring psychiatric symptoms in a non-Western sample of Chinese college students. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.008 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368 [article] Psychiatric problems of Chinese college students with high autism traits [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ningning ZHOU, Auteur ; Jianping WANG, Auteur ; Gregory S. CHASSON, Auteur . - p.1-8. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.1-8 Mots-clés : High autism traits  Psychiatric problems  Suicidal behaviors  Depression Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent research has documented increased psychiatric problems in individuals who report elevated traits of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, most of the studies are conducted in Western countries, and suicidal behaviors in particular are scarcely examined in this population. The objective of the current study was to examine the prevalence of Chinese college students who surpassed a clinical cutoff for ASD, the correlations between ASD traits and psychiatric problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD], suicidal behaviors), and factors that possibly mediated the relations between ASD traits and suicidal behaviors. Results indicated that 1.50% of individuals in the sample surpassed the clinical cutoff score for ASD. Among this group who surpassed the clinical cutoff for ASD, severity of OCD symptoms was the highest among the measured psychiatric problems. ASD traits were significantly positively correlated with depression, anxiety, suicide ideation and plans, as well as OCD and its six dimensions (i.e., ordering, washing, hoarding, checking, obsession, and neutralizing). After controlling other psychiatric indicators, however, partial correlation analysis indicated that associations between ASD traits and suicide behaviors were no longer significant. Though, depression symptoms were found to mediate the link between the ASD traits and suicide ideation (for females and males) and suicide plans (for males only). Overall, these results provide a deeper insight into the characteristics of ASD traits, as well as the relationship between ASD traits and co-occurring psychiatric symptoms in a non-Western sample of Chinese college students. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.008 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368

Social cognition and Reading comprehension in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders or typical development / Nancy S. MCINTYRE in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 54 (October 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.9-20 Titre : Social cognition and Reading comprehension in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders or typical development Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Nancy S. MCINTYRE, Auteur ; Tasha M. OSWALD, Auteur ; Emily J. SOLARI, Auteur ; Matthew ZAJIC, Auteur ; Lindsay E. LERRO, Auteur ; Claire HUGHES, Auteur ; Rory T. DEVINE, Auteur ; Peter C. MUNDY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.9-20 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD  Social cognition  Theory of mind  Oral language  Reading comprehension Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Many individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) exhibit social cognitive impairments in the development of theory of mind (ToM), or the ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others. ToM has been shown to relate to reading comprehension for children and adolescents with typical development (TD) and with ASD. This study examined the relation between reading comprehension, word recognition, oral language, and ToM for higher-functioning children and adolescents with ASD (HFASD) as compared to those with TD. Method 70 children with HFASD and 40 children with TD, aged 9–17 years, participated in the study. In order to describe the HFASD as compared to the TD sample, a series of ANOVAs and ANCOVAs were conducted. Multiple regression analyses were conducted with reading comprehension as the outcome variable. Separate regression models (TD & HFASD) were run with IQ, word recognition, oral language, and two ToM measures (Happé’s Strange Stories and the Silent Films Task) as predictors. Results The TD group performed better than the HFASD group on all standardized and experimental measures. Regression analyses revealed that after controlling for IQ, word recognition, and oral language, both ToM measures predicted unique variance in reading comprehension in the HFASD, but not the TD, sample. Furthermore, the TD and HFASD groups displayed different patterns of significant predictors of reading comprehension. Conclusions This study suggests that in addition to oral language and higher-order linguistic comprehension, social cognition is an important factor to consider when designing reading interventions for students with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368 [article] Social cognition and Reading comprehension in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders or typical development [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Nancy S. MCINTYRE, Auteur ; Tasha M. OSWALD, Auteur ; Emily J. SOLARI, Auteur ; Matthew ZAJIC, Auteur ; Lindsay E. LERRO, Auteur ; Claire HUGHES, Auteur ; Rory T. DEVINE, Auteur ; Peter C. MUNDY, Auteur . - p.9-20. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.9-20 Mots-clés : ASD  Social cognition  Theory of mind  Oral language  Reading comprehension Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Many individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) exhibit social cognitive impairments in the development of theory of mind (ToM), or the ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others. ToM has been shown to relate to reading comprehension for children and adolescents with typical development (TD) and with ASD. This study examined the relation between reading comprehension, word recognition, oral language, and ToM for higher-functioning children and adolescents with ASD (HFASD) as compared to those with TD. Method 70 children with HFASD and 40 children with TD, aged 9–17 years, participated in the study. In order to describe the HFASD as compared to the TD sample, a series of ANOVAs and ANCOVAs were conducted. Multiple regression analyses were conducted with reading comprehension as the outcome variable. Separate regression models (TD & HFASD) were run with IQ, word recognition, oral language, and two ToM measures (Happé’s Strange Stories and the Silent Films Task) as predictors. Results The TD group performed better than the HFASD group on all standardized and experimental measures. Regression analyses revealed that after controlling for IQ, word recognition, and oral language, both ToM measures predicted unique variance in reading comprehension in the HFASD, but not the TD, sample. Furthermore, the TD and HFASD groups displayed different patterns of significant predictors of reading comprehension. Conclusions This study suggests that in addition to oral language and higher-order linguistic comprehension, social cognition is an important factor to consider when designing reading interventions for students with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368

Evaluation of an online training program to improve family routines, parental well-being, and the behavior of children with autism / Jordan PENNEFATHER in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 54 (October 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.21-26 Titre : Evaluation of an online training program to improve family routines, parental well-being, and the behavior of children with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jordan PENNEFATHER, Auteur ; Meme HIENEMAN, Auteur ; Tracy J. RAULSTON, Auteur ; Nell CARAWAY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.21-26 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Parent training  Applied behavior analysis  Acceptance and commitment training  Online training Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk for stress, and their children often display high rates of problem behavior. There is a robust literature base showing that training parents to implement applied behavior analytic (ABA) interventions helps reduce their child’s challenging behavior. However, some parents continue to report high rates of stress that may interfere with implementation. Adding cognitive-affective strategies such as ACT and optimism training to ABA may be beneficial. Telehealth models have the potential to reach parents who may not otherwise be able to access parent training, making evidence-based programs more readily available. Method Twenty-three parents (with 16 completing posttest assessments) of children with autism (ages four to eight) participated in a three-week online training program. Topics covered included instruction in ABA principles as well as stress reduction strategies and mediation practice based on ACT principles. The intervention included weekly synchronous online meetings with other parents and two parent educators, as well as supplemental assignments completed between sessions. Results We found that after the intervention parents reported: (1) decreases in parental stress, (2) increases in relevant knowledge, (3) increases in child prosocial behavior, (4) decreases in hyperactive behaviors, and (5) high levels of satisfaction with the intervention. Conclusions This online program, combining ABA and stress reduction practices, resulted in positive outcomes for children with autism and their families. Although this was a small sample size, this early investigation offers promise for delivering this combined intervention approach effectively online. Training small groups of parents in an online format may be a feasible, efficient service delivery method. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368 [article] Evaluation of an online training program to improve family routines, parental well-being, and the behavior of children with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jordan PENNEFATHER, Auteur ; Meme HIENEMAN, Auteur ; Tracy J. RAULSTON, Auteur ; Nell CARAWAY, Auteur . - p.21-26. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.21-26 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Parent training  Applied behavior analysis  Acceptance and commitment training  Online training Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk for stress, and their children often display high rates of problem behavior. There is a robust literature base showing that training parents to implement applied behavior analytic (ABA) interventions helps reduce their child’s challenging behavior. However, some parents continue to report high rates of stress that may interfere with implementation. Adding cognitive-affective strategies such as ACT and optimism training to ABA may be beneficial. Telehealth models have the potential to reach parents who may not otherwise be able to access parent training, making evidence-based programs more readily available. Method Twenty-three parents (with 16 completing posttest assessments) of children with autism (ages four to eight) participated in a three-week online training program. Topics covered included instruction in ABA principles as well as stress reduction strategies and mediation practice based on ACT principles. The intervention included weekly synchronous online meetings with other parents and two parent educators, as well as supplemental assignments completed between sessions. Results We found that after the intervention parents reported: (1) decreases in parental stress, (2) increases in relevant knowledge, (3) increases in child prosocial behavior, (4) decreases in hyperactive behaviors, and (5) high levels of satisfaction with the intervention. Conclusions This online program, combining ABA and stress reduction practices, resulted in positive outcomes for children with autism and their families. Although this was a small sample size, this early investigation offers promise for delivering this combined intervention approach effectively online. Training small groups of parents in an online format may be a feasible, efficient service delivery method. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368

Aging with elevated autistic traits: Cognitive functioning among older adults with the broad autism phenotype / Gavin R. STEWART in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 54 (October 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.27-36 Titre : Aging with elevated autistic traits: Cognitive functioning among older adults with the broad autism phenotype Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Gavin R. STEWART, Auteur ; Rebecca A. CHARLTON, Auteur ; Gregory L. WALLACE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.27-36 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Aging  Broad autism phenotype  Executive function Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Little is known about the impact of aging with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on cognition. As a first step in addressing this gap in our knowledge, the current study examined cognitive functioning among older adults with elevated, but subclinical levels of autistic traits (i.e., the Broad Autism Phenotype; BAP) compared to older adults without the BAP. Method Forty older adults (aged 60–91, M?=?73 years) were recruited and classified as meeting criteria for the BAP (n?=?20) or not (control older adults, COA; n?=?20). Different components of executive function as well as episodic memory were measured using standardized performance-based neuropsychological assessments in addition to a self-report questionnaire of executive function difficulties. Results Despite no differences in age, sex ratio, educational history or IQ, the BAP group demonstrated poorer performance on measures of executive function and episodic memory compared to the COA group. The BAP group also self-reported more executive function difficulties in everyday settings. Moreover, differences in working memory and attentional shifting were maintained after accounting for the influences of IQ and both depression and anxiety symptoms. Conclusions These findings suggest that aging with the BAP confers additional risk to cognitive function for older adults. As the BAP forms a bridge in the continuum from typical to atypical levels of autistic traits, these findings suggest that individuals with ASD might also incur cognitive costs as they age into older adulthood. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368 [article] Aging with elevated autistic traits: Cognitive functioning among older adults with the broad autism phenotype [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Gavin R. STEWART, Auteur ; Rebecca A. CHARLTON, Auteur ; Gregory L. WALLACE, Auteur . - p.27-36. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.27-36 Mots-clés : Aging  Broad autism phenotype  Executive function Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Little is known about the impact of aging with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on cognition. As a first step in addressing this gap in our knowledge, the current study examined cognitive functioning among older adults with elevated, but subclinical levels of autistic traits (i.e., the Broad Autism Phenotype; BAP) compared to older adults without the BAP. Method Forty older adults (aged 60–91, M?=?73 years) were recruited and classified as meeting criteria for the BAP (n?=?20) or not (control older adults, COA; n?=?20). Different components of executive function as well as episodic memory were measured using standardized performance-based neuropsychological assessments in addition to a self-report questionnaire of executive function difficulties. Results Despite no differences in age, sex ratio, educational history or IQ, the BAP group demonstrated poorer performance on measures of executive function and episodic memory compared to the COA group. The BAP group also self-reported more executive function difficulties in everyday settings. Moreover, differences in working memory and attentional shifting were maintained after accounting for the influences of IQ and both depression and anxiety symptoms. Conclusions These findings suggest that aging with the BAP confers additional risk to cognitive function for older adults. As the BAP forms a bridge in the continuum from typical to atypical levels of autistic traits, these findings suggest that individuals with ASD might also incur cognitive costs as they age into older adulthood. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368

Using a model of family adaptation to examine outcomes of caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorder transitioning into adulthood / Yue YU in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 54 (October 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.37-50 Titre : Using a model of family adaptation to examine outcomes of caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorder transitioning into adulthood Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Yue YU, Auteur ; John H. MCGREW, Auteur ; Kevin L. RAND, Auteur ; Catherine E. MOSHER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.37-50 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD  Transition  Caregiver burden  Personality  “Big 5”  Double ABCX Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The study examined the burden of caring for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transitioning from high school and factors associated with burden derived from the Double ABCX model of family adaptation (i.e., autism symptom severity, problem behaviors, pile-up life demands, personality traits, social support, cognitive appraisals, and coping strategies). In particular, we were interested in the potential association between the “big 5” personality traits and burden. Method Participants (N?=?105) were caregivers of individuals with ASD within two years pre- or post-graduation from high school. Results Primary caregivers reported moderate levels of burden. As hypothesized, burden was significantly associated with both child (i.e., increased autism symptom severity and problem behaviors) and caregiver characteristics (i.e., greater neuroticism, lower levels of extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and social support, and increased use of threat appraisals and passive-avoidance coping strategies). Using multiple regression, increased child behavior problems and increased caregiver use of passive-avoidance coping were identified as independent predictors of burden. Passive-avoidance coping mediated the relationship between caregiver burden and individual personality traits (i.e., neuroticism, extraversion, conscientiousness). Conclusions The results suggest that proximal variables, such as caregivers’ use of maladaptive coping strategies, explain the associations between burden and personality. Suggestions for interventions to relieve burden are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368 [article] Using a model of family adaptation to examine outcomes of caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorder transitioning into adulthood [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Yue YU, Auteur ; John H. MCGREW, Auteur ; Kevin L. RAND, Auteur ; Catherine E. MOSHER, Auteur . - p.37-50. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.37-50 Mots-clés : ASD  Transition  Caregiver burden  Personality  “Big 5”  Double ABCX Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The study examined the burden of caring for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transitioning from high school and factors associated with burden derived from the Double ABCX model of family adaptation (i.e., autism symptom severity, problem behaviors, pile-up life demands, personality traits, social support, cognitive appraisals, and coping strategies). In particular, we were interested in the potential association between the “big 5” personality traits and burden. Method Participants (N?=?105) were caregivers of individuals with ASD within two years pre- or post-graduation from high school. Results Primary caregivers reported moderate levels of burden. As hypothesized, burden was significantly associated with both child (i.e., increased autism symptom severity and problem behaviors) and caregiver characteristics (i.e., greater neuroticism, lower levels of extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and social support, and increased use of threat appraisals and passive-avoidance coping strategies). Using multiple regression, increased child behavior problems and increased caregiver use of passive-avoidance coping were identified as independent predictors of burden. Passive-avoidance coping mediated the relationship between caregiver burden and individual personality traits (i.e., neuroticism, extraversion, conscientiousness). Conclusions The results suggest that proximal variables, such as caregivers’ use of maladaptive coping strategies, explain the associations between burden and personality. Suggestions for interventions to relieve burden are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368

Internet-delivered psychoeducation for older adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (SCOPE): An open feasibility study / Anna BACKMAN in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 54 (October 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.51-64 Titre : Internet-delivered psychoeducation for older adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (SCOPE): An open feasibility study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Anna BACKMAN, Auteur ; Are MELLBLOM, Auteur ; Elisabet NORMAN-CLAESSON, Auteur ; Gunilla KEITH-BODROS, Auteur ; Maj FROSTVITTRA, Auteur ; Sven BÖLTE, Auteur ; Tatja HIRVIKOSKI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.51-64 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Neurodevelopmental disorders  Internet-mediated intervention  e-services  Young adults  Digitally mediated interaction  Digital communication Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background There is a paucity regarding interventions in general, and especially internet-delivered treatment options, for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), despite the group´s capacity and willingness to utilize computer-mediated communication. This open feasibility study evaluated the new internet-delivered, psychoeducational intervention, SCOPE (Spectrum COmputerized PsychoEducation), for adolescents and young adults aged 16–25 years with ASD in the normative IQ range. Method The participation in SCOPE was facilitated by weekly contacts with disability service professionals (trained coaches) and the intervention consisted of eight ASD-themed modules. In an open feasibility study we evaluated treatment completion, treatment credibility and satisfaction, as well as preliminary efficacy. We assessed feasibility in an outpatient disability services context, regarding both participants’ and coaches’ experiences. Results Twenty-three out of the 29 included participants (79%) completed the intervention. The participants’ experience of treatment credibility was increased during the SCOPE web course and the overall satisfaction with the treatment was high. The coaches reported high treatment credibility and good clinical feasibility of the internet-based delivered intervention. The participants’ knowledge of ASD increased significantly from pre-intervention to post-intervention. The increased knowledge of ASD was not associated with negative effects on psychological well-being. Conclusions Our results suggest that the internet-delivered psychoeducational intervention SCOPE is a feasible intervention and could contribute to youth’s sense of empowerment through increased knowledge of ASD and themselves. An ongoing randomized controlled study will generate further evidence concerning the SCOPE intervention. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.07.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368 [article] Internet-delivered psychoeducation for older adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (SCOPE): An open feasibility study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Anna BACKMAN, Auteur ; Are MELLBLOM, Auteur ; Elisabet NORMAN-CLAESSON, Auteur ; Gunilla KEITH-BODROS, Auteur ; Maj FROSTVITTRA, Auteur ; Sven BÖLTE, Auteur ; Tatja HIRVIKOSKI, Auteur . - p.51-64. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.51-64 Mots-clés : Autism  Neurodevelopmental disorders  Internet-mediated intervention  e-services  Young adults  Digitally mediated interaction  Digital communication Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background There is a paucity regarding interventions in general, and especially internet-delivered treatment options, for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), despite the group´s capacity and willingness to utilize computer-mediated communication. This open feasibility study evaluated the new internet-delivered, psychoeducational intervention, SCOPE (Spectrum COmputerized PsychoEducation), for adolescents and young adults aged 16–25 years with ASD in the normative IQ range. Method The participation in SCOPE was facilitated by weekly contacts with disability service professionals (trained coaches) and the intervention consisted of eight ASD-themed modules. In an open feasibility study we evaluated treatment completion, treatment credibility and satisfaction, as well as preliminary efficacy. We assessed feasibility in an outpatient disability services context, regarding both participants’ and coaches’ experiences. Results Twenty-three out of the 29 included participants (79%) completed the intervention. The participants’ experience of treatment credibility was increased during the SCOPE web course and the overall satisfaction with the treatment was high. The coaches reported high treatment credibility and good clinical feasibility of the internet-based delivered intervention. The participants’ knowledge of ASD increased significantly from pre-intervention to post-intervention. The increased knowledge of ASD was not associated with negative effects on psychological well-being. Conclusions Our results suggest that the internet-delivered psychoeducational intervention SCOPE is a feasible intervention and could contribute to youth’s sense of empowerment through increased knowledge of ASD and themselves. An ongoing randomized controlled study will generate further evidence concerning the SCOPE intervention. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.07.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368

Using the AQ-10 with adults who have a borderline or mild intellectual disability: Pilot analysis of an adapted AQ-10 (AQ-10-Intellectual Disability) / Elizabeth C. KENT in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 54 (October 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.65-75 Titre : Using the AQ-10 with adults who have a borderline or mild intellectual disability: Pilot analysis of an adapted AQ-10 (AQ-10-Intellectual Disability) Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Elizabeth C. KENT, Auteur ; Gerald H. BURGESS, Auteur ; Elizabeth KILBEY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.65-75 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Intellectual disability  Autism spectrum disorder  Intellectual impairment  Screening  Case identification  AQ-10 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background There is a need for appropriate screening tools for case identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in those with intellectual disabilities (ID) given the high co-occurrence of the two conditions. The AQ-10 is the screening tool recommended by NICE for the identification of ASD in adults with a borderline or mild intellectual disability. However, the AQ-10 was not developed with this population in mind. Method A mixed-methods approach was used to investigate the utility of the AQ-10 in its original form as a case identification tool. The AQ-10 was then redesigned and piloted. Qualitative results revealed individuals with a borderline or mild ID found the AQ-10 too inaccessible in its current format. Results Following revision, the diagnostic validity of the revised measure (AQ-10-ID) showed good sensitivity (0.85) and specificity (0.77), whereas the diagnostic validity of the original AQ-10 was poor. The internal consistency for the AQ-10-ID was 0.67 and 0.30 for the AQ-10. Conclusions These findings indicate that changes may be needed to the AQ-10 before clinicians consider using as a screen tools for adults with an intellectual disability. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.010 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368 [article] Using the AQ-10 with adults who have a borderline or mild intellectual disability: Pilot analysis of an adapted AQ-10 (AQ-10-Intellectual Disability) [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Elizabeth C. KENT, Auteur ; Gerald H. BURGESS, Auteur ; Elizabeth KILBEY, Auteur . - p.65-75. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.65-75 Mots-clés : Intellectual disability  Autism spectrum disorder  Intellectual impairment  Screening  Case identification  AQ-10 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background There is a need for appropriate screening tools for case identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in those with intellectual disabilities (ID) given the high co-occurrence of the two conditions. The AQ-10 is the screening tool recommended by NICE for the identification of ASD in adults with a borderline or mild intellectual disability. However, the AQ-10 was not developed with this population in mind. Method A mixed-methods approach was used to investigate the utility of the AQ-10 in its original form as a case identification tool. The AQ-10 was then redesigned and piloted. Qualitative results revealed individuals with a borderline or mild ID found the AQ-10 too inaccessible in its current format. Results Following revision, the diagnostic validity of the revised measure (AQ-10-ID) showed good sensitivity (0.85) and specificity (0.77), whereas the diagnostic validity of the original AQ-10 was poor. The internal consistency for the AQ-10-ID was 0.67 and 0.30 for the AQ-10. Conclusions These findings indicate that changes may be needed to the AQ-10 before clinicians consider using as a screen tools for adults with an intellectual disability. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.06.010 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368

Children with autism spectrum disorder from China and the Netherlands: Age of diagnosis, gender and comorbidities / Ke WANG in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 54 (October 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.76-82 Titre : Children with autism spectrum disorder from China and the Netherlands: Age of diagnosis, gender and comorbidities Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ke WANG, Auteur ; Chongying WANG, Auteur ; Dehua GUO, Auteur ; Marlies VAN WIJNGAARDEN, Auteur ; Sander BEGEER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.76-82 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Age of diagnosis  Gender  Comorbidities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background In recent years, an increasing number of studies have highlighted progress in ASD clinical practice and scientific research in China (Zheng & Zheng, 2015). However, little is known about the differences between clinical or scientific approaches to ASD between China and other countries. In our study we explored the impact of gender, comorbidity, parental educational and vocational status on the age of diagnosis in two samples of children with ASD from China and the Netherlands. Method 433 children with ASD aged between 6 to 14 from China and 492 age matched children with ASD from the Netherlands were investigated based on national databases on individuals with ASD. Results We found a lower diagnosis age in China compared to the Netherlands. The Chinese sample showed a higher male/female ratio and a higher proportion of co-morbid ADHD diagnoses, but lower age of first concern, diagnosis age and shorter delay from first concern to diagnosis. In the Dutch sample only, co-morbid ADHD resulted in lower age of first concern. The differential impact of comorbidity and gender across both countries may be related to cultural and clinical variations. Conclusions This study may help us understand ASD from a cross-cultural perspective. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.07.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368 [article] Children with autism spectrum disorder from China and the Netherlands: Age of diagnosis, gender and comorbidities [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ke WANG, Auteur ; Chongying WANG, Auteur ; Dehua GUO, Auteur ; Marlies VAN WIJNGAARDEN, Auteur ; Sander BEGEER, Auteur . - p.76-82. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.76-82 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Age of diagnosis  Gender  Comorbidities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background In recent years, an increasing number of studies have highlighted progress in ASD clinical practice and scientific research in China (Zheng & Zheng, 2015). However, little is known about the differences between clinical or scientific approaches to ASD between China and other countries. In our study we explored the impact of gender, comorbidity, parental educational and vocational status on the age of diagnosis in two samples of children with ASD from China and the Netherlands. Method 433 children with ASD aged between 6 to 14 from China and 492 age matched children with ASD from the Netherlands were investigated based on national databases on individuals with ASD. Results We found a lower diagnosis age in China compared to the Netherlands. The Chinese sample showed a higher male/female ratio and a higher proportion of co-morbid ADHD diagnoses, but lower age of first concern, diagnosis age and shorter delay from first concern to diagnosis. In the Dutch sample only, co-morbid ADHD resulted in lower age of first concern. The differential impact of comorbidity and gender across both countries may be related to cultural and clinical variations. Conclusions This study may help us understand ASD from a cross-cultural perspective. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.07.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368

Head circumference, body growth and development quotient in autism spectrum disorders are related in Chongqing, China / Hua WEI in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 54 (October 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.83-89 Titre : Head circumference, body growth and development quotient in autism spectrum disorders are related in Chongqing, China Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hua WEI, Auteur ; Qian CHENG, Auteur ; Qixia MEI, Auteur ; Xuan ZHANG, Auteur ; Li CHEN, Auteur ; Xiao LIU, Auteur ; Ying DAI, Auteur ; Ting YU, Auteur ; Yan LI, Auteur ; Yu ZHANG, Auteur ; Jie CHEN, Auteur ; Yongjie MIAO, Auteur ; Tingyu LI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.83-89 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Head circumference  Body height  Body weight  Development quotient Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background It is unclear whether increased head circumference (HC) is actually an artifact of an overall overgrowth phenomenon or specific to the brain at all in autism spectrum disorders. This study compared the head circumferences, body weight and height of ASD children with a control group. We also discuss whether HC, body weight and height are correlated with development quotients in ASD children. Method We recruited 83 children with ASD (aged 2–5 years); they were gender and age matched to typically developing children in Chongqing (China) from 2013 to 2015. Their head circumference, body weight and height were collected. The ASD group was tested for the developmental quotient (DQ), which includes gross motor, fine motor, linguistic, personal-social and adaptive functioning. Results Our results showed that head circumference in the ASD group is significantly different from HC in the control group. The rate of macrocephaly was higher in the children with ASD compared with the control group. Some domains of DQ have statistically significant negative correlation with head circumference, weight and height. After adjusting for confounding factors, the fine motor was associated negatively with HC. Personal-social ability was associated negatively with weight. Gross motor was correlated negatively with the height. Conclusions Based on our results, we found significant HC differences in ASD group while lack of effect of either height or weight at the age of 2–5. HC, weight and height were separately negative correlated with some domains of development quotients. Further research is needed to understand the relationship between physical indicators and development level in autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.07.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368 [article] Head circumference, body growth and development quotient in autism spectrum disorders are related in Chongqing, China [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hua WEI, Auteur ; Qian CHENG, Auteur ; Qixia MEI, Auteur ; Xuan ZHANG, Auteur ; Li CHEN, Auteur ; Xiao LIU, Auteur ; Ying DAI, Auteur ; Ting YU, Auteur ; Yan LI, Auteur ; Yu ZHANG, Auteur ; Jie CHEN, Auteur ; Yongjie MIAO, Auteur ; Tingyu LI, Auteur . - p.83-89. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 54 (October 2018) . - p.83-89 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Head circumference  Body height  Body weight  Development quotient Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background It is unclear whether increased head circumference (HC) is actually an artifact of an overall overgrowth phenomenon or specific to the brain at all in autism spectrum disorders. This study compared the head circumferences, body weight and height of ASD children with a control group. We also discuss whether HC, body weight and height are correlated with development quotients in ASD children. Method We recruited 83 children with ASD (aged 2–5 years); they were gender and age matched to typically developing children in Chongqing (China) from 2013 to 2015. Their head circumference, body weight and height were collected. The ASD group was tested for the developmental quotient (DQ), which includes gross motor, fine motor, linguistic, personal-social and adaptive functioning. Results Our results showed that head circumference in the ASD group is significantly different from HC in the control group. The rate of macrocephaly was higher in the children with ASD compared with the control group. Some domains of DQ have statistically significant negative correlation with head circumference, weight and height. After adjusting for confounding factors, the fine motor was associated negatively with HC. Personal-social ability was associated negatively with weight. Gross motor was correlated negatively with the height. Conclusions Based on our results, we found significant HC differences in ASD group while lack of effect of either height or weight at the age of 2–5. HC, weight and height were separately negative correlated with some domains of development quotients. Further research is needed to understand the relationship between physical indicators and development level in autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.07.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=368