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Emotional self-awareness in autism: A meta-analysis of group differences and developmental effects / Charlotte F. HUGGINS in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.307-321 Titre : Emotional self-awareness in autism: A meta-analysis of group differences and developmental effects Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Charlotte F. HUGGINS, Auteur ; Gemma DONNAN, Auteur ; Isobel M. CAMERON, Auteur ; Justin H.G. WILLIAMS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.307-321 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : alexithymia  autism  development  emotional awareness  mental health Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic people are thought to have difficulties with identifying and understanding their own emotions. This is referred to as emotional self-awareness. It is important to study emotional self-awareness as people who are more able to understand their own emotions, whether they are autistic or not, are more able to respond to them appropriately, as well as to identify them in other people. It has not yet been confirmed whether autistic people have difficulties with emotional self-awareness, or if any reported difficulties are actually due to the way in which emotional self-awareness is measured in autistic people. If these difficulties do exist, it is also not known when these difficulties emerge. In this research, we reviewed 47 existing studies that measured emotional self-awareness in autistic and non-autistic adults and children. We also compared studies that measured emotional self-awareness in different ways. We found that autistic adults did seem to have poorer emotional self-awareness compared to their neurotypical peers. However, this was not the case with autistic children of age 12?years and below. Instead, differences in emotional self-awareness only seemed to emerge during adolescence. Moreover, these difficulties seemed to increase with age. These results suggest that difficulties with emotional self-awareness may not be inherent in autism. Instead, they may emerge alongside the greater social and mental health difficulties that are experienced by many autistic people during adolescence. We therefore suggest that it is important to find out more about, and subsequently support, the emotional self-awareness difficulties that autistic adolescents may encounter. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320964306 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441 [article] Emotional self-awareness in autism: A meta-analysis of group differences and developmental effects [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Charlotte F. HUGGINS, Auteur ; Gemma DONNAN, Auteur ; Isobel M. CAMERON, Auteur ; Justin H.G. WILLIAMS, Auteur . - p.307-321. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.307-321 Mots-clés : alexithymia  autism  development  emotional awareness  mental health Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic people are thought to have difficulties with identifying and understanding their own emotions. This is referred to as emotional self-awareness. It is important to study emotional self-awareness as people who are more able to understand their own emotions, whether they are autistic or not, are more able to respond to them appropriately, as well as to identify them in other people. It has not yet been confirmed whether autistic people have difficulties with emotional self-awareness, or if any reported difficulties are actually due to the way in which emotional self-awareness is measured in autistic people. If these difficulties do exist, it is also not known when these difficulties emerge. In this research, we reviewed 47 existing studies that measured emotional self-awareness in autistic and non-autistic adults and children. We also compared studies that measured emotional self-awareness in different ways. We found that autistic adults did seem to have poorer emotional self-awareness compared to their neurotypical peers. However, this was not the case with autistic children of age 12?years and below. Instead, differences in emotional self-awareness only seemed to emerge during adolescence. Moreover, these difficulties seemed to increase with age. These results suggest that difficulties with emotional self-awareness may not be inherent in autism. Instead, they may emerge alongside the greater social and mental health difficulties that are experienced by many autistic people during adolescence. We therefore suggest that it is important to find out more about, and subsequently support, the emotional self-awareness difficulties that autistic adolescents may encounter. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320964306 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441

Adverse event reporting in intervention research for young autistic children / Kristen BOTTEMA-BEUTEL in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.322-335 Titre : Adverse event reporting in intervention research for young autistic children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kristen BOTTEMA-BEUTEL, Auteur ; Shannon CROWLEY, Auteur ; Micheal SANDBANK, Auteur ; Tiffany G. WOYNAROSKI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.322-335 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adverse effects  adverse events  autism  harms  intervention  young children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In this study, we looked at published research on interventions for young autistic children that did not involve administering medication. We were interested in determining how often studies reported on whether adverse events (i.e. physical or psychological distress to the participants) or adverse effects (i.e. adverse events that are thought to be caused by the intervention) had occurred. We found that of the 150 reports we examined, only 11 mentioned adverse events. One of these studies reported adverse events occurred, and three reported that adverse effects occurred. We also reviewed the studies to examine the reasons that were given to explain why any participants dropped out of the intervention (termed "withdrawal"), to determine if any of these reasons could be considered adverse events or adverse effects. Fifty-four studies described reasons for withdrawal, and 10 of these studies had reasons that could be categorized as an adverse event, 8 studies had reasons that could be categorized as an adverse effect, and an additional 12 studies had reasons that were too vaguely described to determine whether they were adverse events or not. We recommend that autism intervention researchers develop more systematic methods of looking for and reporting adverse events and effects, so that professionals and families can be better informed when choosing to enroll their autistic children in interventions. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320965331 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441 [article] Adverse event reporting in intervention research for young autistic children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kristen BOTTEMA-BEUTEL, Auteur ; Shannon CROWLEY, Auteur ; Micheal SANDBANK, Auteur ; Tiffany G. WOYNAROSKI, Auteur . - p.322-335. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.322-335 Mots-clés : adverse effects  adverse events  autism  harms  intervention  young children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In this study, we looked at published research on interventions for young autistic children that did not involve administering medication. We were interested in determining how often studies reported on whether adverse events (i.e. physical or psychological distress to the participants) or adverse effects (i.e. adverse events that are thought to be caused by the intervention) had occurred. We found that of the 150 reports we examined, only 11 mentioned adverse events. One of these studies reported adverse events occurred, and three reported that adverse effects occurred. We also reviewed the studies to examine the reasons that were given to explain why any participants dropped out of the intervention (termed "withdrawal"), to determine if any of these reasons could be considered adverse events or adverse effects. Fifty-four studies described reasons for withdrawal, and 10 of these studies had reasons that could be categorized as an adverse event, 8 studies had reasons that could be categorized as an adverse effect, and an additional 12 studies had reasons that were too vaguely described to determine whether they were adverse events or not. We recommend that autism intervention researchers develop more systematic methods of looking for and reporting adverse events and effects, so that professionals and families can be better informed when choosing to enroll their autistic children in interventions. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320965331 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441

Research priorities of the autism community: A systematic review of key stakeholder perspectives / Laura ROCHE in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.336-348 Titre : Research priorities of the autism community: A systematic review of key stakeholder perspectives Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Laura ROCHE, Auteur ; Dawn ADAMS, Auteur ; Megan L. E. CLARK, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.336-348 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  community  future research  priorities  priority setting Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : It has become very important in autism research to ask the autistic community about what kinds of research they think should be done in order to improve the lives of people with autism. Many studies have reported on research goals from people within the autism community, such as parents of people on the autism spectrum, and practitioners and clinicians who support people on the autism spectrum. So far, the research goals from all of these studies have not been considered together, which is important so that all autism research can be working towards the same goals. We reviewed seven studies that looked at the priorities for autism research from key people within the autism community. Each of the reviewed studies are described according to (a) the types of people involved in the study, (b) the way the research goals from each group of people were identified, (c) the country where they were from and (d) the most common research goals from across all of the studies. Within these seven studies, research that will lead to real-world changes in the daily lives of the autism community and a greater focus on skill training for people with autism across their lives were found to be very important. From this review, we found that it is also very important to include a range of different people from the autism community when deciding what autism research goals should be focused on so that future research can be more helpful for the autism community. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320967790 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441 [article] Research priorities of the autism community: A systematic review of key stakeholder perspectives [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Laura ROCHE, Auteur ; Dawn ADAMS, Auteur ; Megan L. E. CLARK, Auteur . - p.336-348. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.336-348 Mots-clés : autism  community  future research  priorities  priority setting Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : It has become very important in autism research to ask the autistic community about what kinds of research they think should be done in order to improve the lives of people with autism. Many studies have reported on research goals from people within the autism community, such as parents of people on the autism spectrum, and practitioners and clinicians who support people on the autism spectrum. So far, the research goals from all of these studies have not been considered together, which is important so that all autism research can be working towards the same goals. We reviewed seven studies that looked at the priorities for autism research from key people within the autism community. Each of the reviewed studies are described according to (a) the types of people involved in the study, (b) the way the research goals from each group of people were identified, (c) the country where they were from and (d) the most common research goals from across all of the studies. Within these seven studies, research that will lead to real-world changes in the daily lives of the autism community and a greater focus on skill training for people with autism across their lives were found to be very important. From this review, we found that it is also very important to include a range of different people from the autism community when deciding what autism research goals should be focused on so that future research can be more helpful for the autism community. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320967790 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441

Explicit and implicit self-esteem in youth with autism spectrum disorders / Renske VAN DER CRUIJSEN in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.349-360 Titre : Explicit and implicit self-esteem in youth with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Renske VAN DER CRUIJSEN, Auteur ; Bianca E. BOYER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.349-360 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adolescents  autism spectrum disorders  children  explicit self-esteem  implicit association task  implicit self-esteem Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Having a stable and good self-esteem is important for maintaining a good mental health. However, having low self-esteem is a risk factor for developing depressive, anxious, or uncooperative/aggressive symptoms. While many individuals with an autism spectrum disorder have these symptoms, there is a lack of studies on self-esteem in this group. We studied self-esteem of youth with autism spectrum disorder and the connection to their co-occurring symptoms. To do this, different self-esteem profiles were investigated, including explicit self-esteem (how someone says their self-esteem is after reflecting on it), implicit self-esteem (how someone's self-esteem is on a task that does not give them time to reflect on it), and the difference between both (high explicit with low implicit self-esteem or low explicit with high implicit self-esteem). Our results show that youth with autism spectrum disorder report lower self-esteem than youth without autism spectrum disorder when they have reflected on it (explicit self-esteem). And parents of children with autism spectrum disorder report that their children have even lower self-esteem. Implicit self-esteem was the same for youth with and without autism spectrum disorder. Furthermore, we found that within youth with autism spectrum disorder, there was a negative relationship between explicit self-esteem and depressive symptoms, and between implicit self-esteem and externalizing behavior. Taken together, youth with autism spectrum disorder are at risk for developing low self-esteem and when they do they have a higher risk of developing co-occurring problems. Therefore we stress that it is important to measure and improve the self-esteem of youth with autism spectrum disorder, so they develop less co-occurring problems and have a higher quality of life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320961006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441 [article] Explicit and implicit self-esteem in youth with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Renske VAN DER CRUIJSEN, Auteur ; Bianca E. BOYER, Auteur . - p.349-360. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.349-360 Mots-clés : adolescents  autism spectrum disorders  children  explicit self-esteem  implicit association task  implicit self-esteem Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Having a stable and good self-esteem is important for maintaining a good mental health. However, having low self-esteem is a risk factor for developing depressive, anxious, or uncooperative/aggressive symptoms. While many individuals with an autism spectrum disorder have these symptoms, there is a lack of studies on self-esteem in this group. We studied self-esteem of youth with autism spectrum disorder and the connection to their co-occurring symptoms. To do this, different self-esteem profiles were investigated, including explicit self-esteem (how someone says their self-esteem is after reflecting on it), implicit self-esteem (how someone's self-esteem is on a task that does not give them time to reflect on it), and the difference between both (high explicit with low implicit self-esteem or low explicit with high implicit self-esteem). Our results show that youth with autism spectrum disorder report lower self-esteem than youth without autism spectrum disorder when they have reflected on it (explicit self-esteem). And parents of children with autism spectrum disorder report that their children have even lower self-esteem. Implicit self-esteem was the same for youth with and without autism spectrum disorder. Furthermore, we found that within youth with autism spectrum disorder, there was a negative relationship between explicit self-esteem and depressive symptoms, and between implicit self-esteem and externalizing behavior. Taken together, youth with autism spectrum disorder are at risk for developing low self-esteem and when they do they have a higher risk of developing co-occurring problems. Therefore we stress that it is important to measure and improve the self-esteem of youth with autism spectrum disorder, so they develop less co-occurring problems and have a higher quality of life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320961006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441

Development and preliminary validation of a depressive symptomatology detection scale among children and adolescents on the autism spectrum / Lucie BELLALOU in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.361-373 Titre : Development and preliminary validation of a depressive symptomatology detection scale among children and adolescents on the autism spectrum Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lucie BELLALOU, Auteur ; Naomi DOWNES, Auteur ; Emilie CAPPE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.361-373 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  depression  scale  validation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many individuals on the autism spectrum experience depressive symptoms. These symptoms contribute to poor quality of life and may have a more negative impact than core autistic features. However, identifying depressive symptoms among individuals on the spectrum is a real challenge. In this study, we investigate the psychometric qualities of a French scale for evaluating depressive symptoms among youth on the autism spectrum. Participants were 153 autistic children and adolescents aged between 3 and 17?years. The majority of the sample was male (73.86%). One of their parents completed the scale for evaluating depressive symptoms among youth on the autism spectrum during an interview with a psychologist. Overall, the findings indicate the scale may be reliably used with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. Experts deemed the items as being representative of depressive symptoms. The scale is composed of two factors: behavioral changes on one hand and cognitive and emotional changes on the other. The results are encouraging and show the scale is a promising instrument for assessing Major Depressive Disorder symptomatology among youth on the spectrum. Future studies should focus on testing this scale among adults and developing an auto-evaluative section. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320958209 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441 [article] Development and preliminary validation of a depressive symptomatology detection scale among children and adolescents on the autism spectrum [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lucie BELLALOU, Auteur ; Naomi DOWNES, Auteur ; Emilie CAPPE, Auteur . - p.361-373. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.361-373 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  depression  scale  validation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many individuals on the autism spectrum experience depressive symptoms. These symptoms contribute to poor quality of life and may have a more negative impact than core autistic features. However, identifying depressive symptoms among individuals on the spectrum is a real challenge. In this study, we investigate the psychometric qualities of a French scale for evaluating depressive symptoms among youth on the autism spectrum. Participants were 153 autistic children and adolescents aged between 3 and 17?years. The majority of the sample was male (73.86%). One of their parents completed the scale for evaluating depressive symptoms among youth on the autism spectrum during an interview with a psychologist. Overall, the findings indicate the scale may be reliably used with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. Experts deemed the items as being representative of depressive symptoms. The scale is composed of two factors: behavioral changes on one hand and cognitive and emotional changes on the other. The results are encouraging and show the scale is a promising instrument for assessing Major Depressive Disorder symptomatology among youth on the spectrum. Future studies should focus on testing this scale among adults and developing an auto-evaluative section. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320958209 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441

How is autistic identity in adolescence influenced by parental disclosure decisions and perceptions of autism? / Ariana RICCIO in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.374-388 Titre : How is autistic identity in adolescence influenced by parental disclosure decisions and perceptions of autism? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ariana RICCIO, Auteur ; Steven K. KAPP, Auteur ; Allison JORDAN, Auteur ; Anna Marie DORELIEN, Auteur ; Kristen GILLESPIE-LYNCH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.374-388 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adolescents  autistic identity  disclosure  parenting Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a lot of research about how parents think about their child's autism but we don't know much about how parents talk with their kids about autism. How parents talk with their kids about autism may shape how kids see autism. A team of autistic and non-autistic people (including a mother of an autistic person) did a study. We wanted to know if how parents talk with their kids about autism shapes how their kids see autism. Nineteen teens from a summer camp did interviews and surveys. Their mothers did surveys. Teens learned about if they had autism in different ways. Some teens still didn't know they were autistic. Teens whose moms chose to tell them about their autism talked about autism and themselves more positively than teens whose moms didn't choose to talk with them about autism. Only teens whose moms chose to talk with them about autism described themselves as having social strengths. Teens had a harder time defining autism than moms. However, teens and moms talked about autism in similar ways. Our study shows that parents can help their kids see autism and themselves more positively by talking with their kids about autism early in development. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320958214 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] How is autistic identity in adolescence influenced by parental disclosure decisions and perceptions of autism? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ariana RICCIO, Auteur ; Steven K. KAPP, Auteur ; Allison JORDAN, Auteur ; Anna Marie DORELIEN, Auteur ; Kristen GILLESPIE-LYNCH, Auteur . - p.374-388. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.374-388 Mots-clés : adolescents  autistic identity  disclosure  parenting Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a lot of research about how parents think about their child's autism but we don't know much about how parents talk with their kids about autism. How parents talk with their kids about autism may shape how kids see autism. A team of autistic and non-autistic people (including a mother of an autistic person) did a study. We wanted to know if how parents talk with their kids about autism shapes how their kids see autism. Nineteen teens from a summer camp did interviews and surveys. Their mothers did surveys. Teens learned about if they had autism in different ways. Some teens still didn't know they were autistic. Teens whose moms chose to tell them about their autism talked about autism and themselves more positively than teens whose moms didn't choose to talk with them about autism. Only teens whose moms chose to talk with them about autism described themselves as having social strengths. Teens had a harder time defining autism than moms. However, teens and moms talked about autism in similar ways. Our study shows that parents can help their kids see autism and themselves more positively by talking with their kids about autism early in development. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320958214 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

How do core autism traits and associated symptoms relate to quality of life? Findings from the Longitudinal European Autism Project / Bethany OAKLEY in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.389-404 Titre : How do core autism traits and associated symptoms relate to quality of life? Findings from the Longitudinal European Autism Project Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Bethany OAKLEY, Auteur ; Julian TILLMANN, Auteur ; Jumana AHMAD, Auteur ; Daisy CRAWLEY, Auteur ; Antonia SAN JOSE CACERES, Auteur ; Rosemary HOLT, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; Tobias BANASCHEWSKI, Auteur ; Jan K. BUITELAAR, Auteur ; Emily SIMONOFF, Auteur ; Declan MURPHY, Auteur ; Eva LOTH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.389-404 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : anxiety  autism  depression  quality of life  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previous studies suggest that some autistic individuals report lower satisfaction, or well-being, with different aspects of everyday life than those without autism. It is unclear whether this might be partly explained by symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, which affect at least 20%-50% of autistic people. In this study, we measured individual differences in well-being in 573 six to thirty-year-olds with and without a diagnosis of autism. We investigated whether individual differences in well-being were explained by autism traits (e.g. social-communication difficulties) and/or anxiety and depression symptoms. We showed that, though well-being was lower for some autistic individuals, compared to those without autism, many autistic individuals reported good well-being. Where well-being was reduced, this was particularly explained by depression symptoms, across all ages. For children/adolescents, anxiety and social-communication difficulties were also related to some aspects of well-being. Our study suggests that support and services for improving mental health, especially depression symptoms, may also improve broader outcomes for autistic people. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320959959 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] How do core autism traits and associated symptoms relate to quality of life? Findings from the Longitudinal European Autism Project [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Bethany OAKLEY, Auteur ; Julian TILLMANN, Auteur ; Jumana AHMAD, Auteur ; Daisy CRAWLEY, Auteur ; Antonia SAN JOSE CACERES, Auteur ; Rosemary HOLT, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; Tobias BANASCHEWSKI, Auteur ; Jan K. BUITELAAR, Auteur ; Emily SIMONOFF, Auteur ; Declan MURPHY, Auteur ; Eva LOTH, Auteur . - p.389-404. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.389-404 Mots-clés : anxiety  autism  depression  quality of life  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previous studies suggest that some autistic individuals report lower satisfaction, or well-being, with different aspects of everyday life than those without autism. It is unclear whether this might be partly explained by symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, which affect at least 20%-50% of autistic people. In this study, we measured individual differences in well-being in 573 six to thirty-year-olds with and without a diagnosis of autism. We investigated whether individual differences in well-being were explained by autism traits (e.g. social-communication difficulties) and/or anxiety and depression symptoms. We showed that, though well-being was lower for some autistic individuals, compared to those without autism, many autistic individuals reported good well-being. Where well-being was reduced, this was particularly explained by depression symptoms, across all ages. For children/adolescents, anxiety and social-communication difficulties were also related to some aspects of well-being. Our study suggests that support and services for improving mental health, especially depression symptoms, may also improve broader outcomes for autistic people. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320959959 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Gastrointestinal problems are associated with increased repetitive behaviors but not social communication difficulties in young children with autism spectrum disorders / Payal CHAKRABORTY in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.405-415 Titre : Gastrointestinal problems are associated with increased repetitive behaviors but not social communication difficulties in young children with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Payal CHAKRABORTY, Auteur ; Kimberly L. H. CARPENTER, Auteur ; Samantha MAJOR, Auteur ; Megan DEAVER, Auteur ; Saritha VERMEER, Auteur ; Brianna HEROLD, Auteur ; Lauren FRANZ, Auteur ; Jill HOWARD, Auteur ; Geraldine DAWSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.405-415 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  gastrointestinal  repetitive behaviors and interests  social cognition and social behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Individuals with autism spectrum disorder are more likely than typically developing individuals to experience a range of gastrointestinal abnormalities, including chronic diarrhea, constipation, food sensitivities, and abdominal pain. These gastrointestinal symptoms have been associated with higher levels of irritability and aggressive behavior, but less is known about their relationship with core autism spectrum disorder symptoms. We investigated the relationship between autism spectrum disorder symptom severity and gastrointestinal symptoms while accounting for three associated behavioral symptom domains (Irritability, Aggressiveness, and Specific Fears), in a sample of 176 children (140 males and 36 females) ages 2-7?years old with autism spectrum disorder. A large majority (93.2%) of the sample had at least one reported gastrointestinal symptom, and most (88.1%) participants had more than one gastrointestinal symptom. Various types of gastrointestinal symptoms were reported; the most common symptoms reported were constipation, food limits, gas/bloating, and stomach pain. After accounting for each associated behavioral symptom domain, repetitive behaviors and stereotypies were significantly associated with gastrointestinal symptom severity. Increased severity of autism spectrum disorder symptoms was correlated with increased gastrointestinal symptom severity. Social and communication difficulties were not significantly associated with gastrointestinal symptom severity after accounting for associated behavioral symptoms. Our findings replicate a previously described association between irritability and aggression and gastrointestinal symptoms. Furthermore, we found that repetitive behaviors, but not social or communication symptoms, are associated with gastrointestinal symptom severity, even after accounting for associated behavioral symptoms. This suggests that gastrointestinal symptoms may exacerbate repetitive behaviors, or vice versa, independent from other associated behavioral symptoms. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320959503 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Gastrointestinal problems are associated with increased repetitive behaviors but not social communication difficulties in young children with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Payal CHAKRABORTY, Auteur ; Kimberly L. H. CARPENTER, Auteur ; Samantha MAJOR, Auteur ; Megan DEAVER, Auteur ; Saritha VERMEER, Auteur ; Brianna HEROLD, Auteur ; Lauren FRANZ, Auteur ; Jill HOWARD, Auteur ; Geraldine DAWSON, Auteur . - p.405-415. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.405-415 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  gastrointestinal  repetitive behaviors and interests  social cognition and social behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Individuals with autism spectrum disorder are more likely than typically developing individuals to experience a range of gastrointestinal abnormalities, including chronic diarrhea, constipation, food sensitivities, and abdominal pain. These gastrointestinal symptoms have been associated with higher levels of irritability and aggressive behavior, but less is known about their relationship with core autism spectrum disorder symptoms. We investigated the relationship between autism spectrum disorder symptom severity and gastrointestinal symptoms while accounting for three associated behavioral symptom domains (Irritability, Aggressiveness, and Specific Fears), in a sample of 176 children (140 males and 36 females) ages 2-7?years old with autism spectrum disorder. A large majority (93.2%) of the sample had at least one reported gastrointestinal symptom, and most (88.1%) participants had more than one gastrointestinal symptom. Various types of gastrointestinal symptoms were reported; the most common symptoms reported were constipation, food limits, gas/bloating, and stomach pain. After accounting for each associated behavioral symptom domain, repetitive behaviors and stereotypies were significantly associated with gastrointestinal symptom severity. Increased severity of autism spectrum disorder symptoms was correlated with increased gastrointestinal symptom severity. Social and communication difficulties were not significantly associated with gastrointestinal symptom severity after accounting for associated behavioral symptoms. Our findings replicate a previously described association between irritability and aggression and gastrointestinal symptoms. Furthermore, we found that repetitive behaviors, but not social or communication symptoms, are associated with gastrointestinal symptom severity, even after accounting for associated behavioral symptoms. This suggests that gastrointestinal symptoms may exacerbate repetitive behaviors, or vice versa, independent from other associated behavioral symptoms. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320959503 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Characteristics of toddlers with early versus later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder / Lauren E. MILLER in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.416-428 Titre : Characteristics of toddlers with early versus later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lauren E. MILLER, Auteur ; Yael G. DAI, Auteur ; Deborah A. FEIN, Auteur ; Diana L. ROBINS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.416-428 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  early diagnosis  early identification  later diagnosis  symptom onset  M-CHAT, LLC, which receives royalties from companies that incorporate the M-CHAT-R/F  into commercial products or distribute products containing the M-CHAT-R/F. Data  reported in this manuscript did not incur any royalties. Lauren Miller and Yael Dai  declare that they have no conflicts of interest. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The emergence of autism symptoms in childhood is variable, with some children showing signs of autism spectrum disorder very early, and others not being identified until much later. Although most children in the United States are not diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder until preschool, at ages 3-4?years, symptoms can be reliably detected at 14?months. It is less certain how those toddlers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder earlier versus later differ from each other clinically. This study revealed that young children diagnosed later in development, between ages 25 and 41?months, are more impaired on measures of cognitive, adaptive, and social functioning than their counterparts who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder earlier. All young children with autism spectrum disorder are impaired in communication to a similar degree, however. Universal autism screening at 18?months may identify toddlers with autism spectrum disorder when their symptoms are milder and more readily amenable to intervention. Repeated screening at 24?months is supported to detect those children missed by an earlier screening, who may be more severely affected. Caregivers should be encouraged to pursue diagnostic evaluation at an initial positive screening result to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320959507 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Characteristics of toddlers with early versus later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lauren E. MILLER, Auteur ; Yael G. DAI, Auteur ; Deborah A. FEIN, Auteur ; Diana L. ROBINS, Auteur . - p.416-428. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.416-428 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  early diagnosis  early identification  later diagnosis  symptom onset  M-CHAT, LLC, which receives royalties from companies that incorporate the M-CHAT-R/F  into commercial products or distribute products containing the M-CHAT-R/F. Data  reported in this manuscript did not incur any royalties. Lauren Miller and Yael Dai  declare that they have no conflicts of interest. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The emergence of autism symptoms in childhood is variable, with some children showing signs of autism spectrum disorder very early, and others not being identified until much later. Although most children in the United States are not diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder until preschool, at ages 3-4?years, symptoms can be reliably detected at 14?months. It is less certain how those toddlers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder earlier versus later differ from each other clinically. This study revealed that young children diagnosed later in development, between ages 25 and 41?months, are more impaired on measures of cognitive, adaptive, and social functioning than their counterparts who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder earlier. All young children with autism spectrum disorder are impaired in communication to a similar degree, however. Universal autism screening at 18?months may identify toddlers with autism spectrum disorder when their symptoms are milder and more readily amenable to intervention. Repeated screening at 24?months is supported to detect those children missed by an earlier screening, who may be more severely affected. Caregivers should be encouraged to pursue diagnostic evaluation at an initial positive screening result to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320959507 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Anxiety in autistic individuals who speak few or no words: A qualitative study of parental experience and anxiety management / Joanne TARVER in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.429-439 Titre : Anxiety in autistic individuals who speak few or no words: A qualitative study of parental experience and anxiety management Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Joanne TARVER, Auteur ; Effie PEARSON, Auteur ; Georgina EDWARDS, Auteur ; Aryana SHIRAZI, Auteur ; Liana POTTER, Auteur ; Priya MALHI, Auteur ; Jane WAITE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.429-439 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : anxiety  autism spectrum disorders  qualitative research Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Anxiety is a common condition in autistic individuals, including those who also have an intellectual disability. Despite this, autistic individuals who have severe to profound intellectual disability, or use few or no words, are often excluded from autism research. There are also very few assessment tools and interventions with known effectiveness for autistic individuals with intellectual disability. In this study, we aimed to learn more about parent/carers experiences of recognising and managing anxiety in autistic individuals who use few or no words. We conducted semi-structured interviews with parents and carers to address three research questions: (1) what techniques and management strategies do parents describe for anxiety-related behaviour in their child; (2) how do communication difficulties impact parental understanding and management of anxiety provoking situations and behaviours; (3) what is the impact of anxiety-related behaviours on the quality of life of autistic individuals and their families? During the interviews, parents described difficulties recognising anxiety in their child, mostly due to reduced verbal language use and anxiety behaviours overlapping with other behaviours (e.g. autism characteristics). However, parents also described use of a number of management strategies, including some which overlap with components of evidence-based interventions for emotional and behavioural problems in autistic individuals (e.g. exposure/sensory calming). Despite this, parents reported that anxiety continues to have significant impact on quality of life. We will use the findings of this study to inform future research to develop assessment tools and interventions for anxiety in autistic individuals who use few or no words. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320962366 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Anxiety in autistic individuals who speak few or no words: A qualitative study of parental experience and anxiety management [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Joanne TARVER, Auteur ; Effie PEARSON, Auteur ; Georgina EDWARDS, Auteur ; Aryana SHIRAZI, Auteur ; Liana POTTER, Auteur ; Priya MALHI, Auteur ; Jane WAITE, Auteur . - p.429-439. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.429-439 Mots-clés : anxiety  autism spectrum disorders  qualitative research Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Anxiety is a common condition in autistic individuals, including those who also have an intellectual disability. Despite this, autistic individuals who have severe to profound intellectual disability, or use few or no words, are often excluded from autism research. There are also very few assessment tools and interventions with known effectiveness for autistic individuals with intellectual disability. In this study, we aimed to learn more about parent/carers experiences of recognising and managing anxiety in autistic individuals who use few or no words. We conducted semi-structured interviews with parents and carers to address three research questions: (1) what techniques and management strategies do parents describe for anxiety-related behaviour in their child; (2) how do communication difficulties impact parental understanding and management of anxiety provoking situations and behaviours; (3) what is the impact of anxiety-related behaviours on the quality of life of autistic individuals and their families? During the interviews, parents described difficulties recognising anxiety in their child, mostly due to reduced verbal language use and anxiety behaviours overlapping with other behaviours (e.g. autism characteristics). However, parents also described use of a number of management strategies, including some which overlap with components of evidence-based interventions for emotional and behavioural problems in autistic individuals (e.g. exposure/sensory calming). Despite this, parents reported that anxiety continues to have significant impact on quality of life. We will use the findings of this study to inform future research to develop assessment tools and interventions for anxiety in autistic individuals who use few or no words. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320962366 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Autistic traits are related to worse performance in a volatile reward learning task despite adaptive learning rates / Judith GORIS in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.440-451 Titre : Autistic traits are related to worse performance in a volatile reward learning task despite adaptive learning rates Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Judith GORIS, Auteur ; Massimo SILVETTI, Auteur ; Tom VERGUTS, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur ; Marcel BRASS, Auteur ; Senne BRAEM, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.440-451 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  learning rate  reward decision-making Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent theories propose that autism is characterized by an impairment in determining when to learn and when not. Here, we investigated this hypothesis by estimating learning rates (i.e. the speed with which one learns) in three different environments that differed in rule stability and uncertainty. We found that neurotypical participants with more autistic traits performed worse in a volatile environment (with unstable rules), as they chose less often for the most rewarding option. Exploratory analyses indicated that performance was specifically worse when reward rules were opposite to those initially learned for participants with more autistic traits. However, there were no differences in the adjustment of learning rates between participants with more versus less autistic traits. Together, these results suggest that performance in volatile environments is lower in participants with more autistic traits, but that this performance difference cannot be unambiguously explained by an impairment in adjusting learning rates. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320962237 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Autistic traits are related to worse performance in a volatile reward learning task despite adaptive learning rates [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Judith GORIS, Auteur ; Massimo SILVETTI, Auteur ; Tom VERGUTS, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur ; Marcel BRASS, Auteur ; Senne BRAEM, Auteur . - p.440-451. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.440-451 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  learning rate  reward decision-making Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent theories propose that autism is characterized by an impairment in determining when to learn and when not. Here, we investigated this hypothesis by estimating learning rates (i.e. the speed with which one learns) in three different environments that differed in rule stability and uncertainty. We found that neurotypical participants with more autistic traits performed worse in a volatile environment (with unstable rules), as they chose less often for the most rewarding option. Exploratory analyses indicated that performance was specifically worse when reward rules were opposite to those initially learned for participants with more autistic traits. However, there were no differences in the adjustment of learning rates between participants with more versus less autistic traits. Together, these results suggest that performance in volatile environments is lower in participants with more autistic traits, but that this performance difference cannot be unambiguously explained by an impairment in adjusting learning rates. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320962237 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Satisfaction with informal supports predicts resilience in families of children with autism spectrum disorder / Vanessa FONG in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.452-463 Titre : Satisfaction with informal supports predicts resilience in families of children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Vanessa FONG, Auteur ; Emily GARDINER, Auteur ; Grace IAROCCI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.452-463 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  family resilience  informal supports  social support Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The study of resilience among individuals with disabilities and their families represents a paradigmatic shift from a deficits orientation towards a more holistic and contextualized approach focused on strength and adaptation. The current study investigated whether informal supports could help improve families' capacity for resilience. We recruited 153 caregivers of children aged between 2 and 18?years who all had a diagnosis of autism. Participants were asked to complete surveys assessing resilience in their families as well as their satisfaction with informal supports (e.g. friends and family). Families more likely to report higher satisfaction with their informal support networks demonstrate greater resilience. The results suggest that informal social supports are a valuable resource for families in strengthening their capacity for resilience. The findings may help inform the development of interventions and services that work collaboratively and innovatively with families and their social networks to provide assistance and support in meaningful and effective ways. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320962677 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Satisfaction with informal supports predicts resilience in families of children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Vanessa FONG, Auteur ; Emily GARDINER, Auteur ; Grace IAROCCI, Auteur . - p.452-463. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.452-463 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  family resilience  informal supports  social support Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The study of resilience among individuals with disabilities and their families represents a paradigmatic shift from a deficits orientation towards a more holistic and contextualized approach focused on strength and adaptation. The current study investigated whether informal supports could help improve families' capacity for resilience. We recruited 153 caregivers of children aged between 2 and 18?years who all had a diagnosis of autism. Participants were asked to complete surveys assessing resilience in their families as well as their satisfaction with informal supports (e.g. friends and family). Families more likely to report higher satisfaction with their informal support networks demonstrate greater resilience. The results suggest that informal social supports are a valuable resource for families in strengthening their capacity for resilience. The findings may help inform the development of interventions and services that work collaboratively and innovatively with families and their social networks to provide assistance and support in meaningful and effective ways. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320962677 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Autism and Williams syndrome: Dissimilar socio-cognitive profiles with similar patterns of abnormal gene expression in the blood / Amy NIEGO in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.464-489 Titre : Autism and Williams syndrome: Dissimilar socio-cognitive profiles with similar patterns of abnormal gene expression in the blood Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Amy NIEGO, Auteur ; Antonio BENÍTEZ-BURRACO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.464-489 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Williams syndrome  autism spectrum disorders  dendritogenesis  differentially expressed genes  social cognition Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorders and Williams syndrome are complex cognitive conditions exhibiting quite opposite features in the social domain: whereas people with autism spectrum disorders are mostly hyposocial, subjects with Williams syndrome are usually reported as hypersocial. At the same time, autism spectrum disorders and Williams syndrome share some common underlying behavioral and cognitive deficits. It is not clear, however, which genes account for the attested differences (and similarities) in the socio-cognitive domain. In this article, we adopted a comparative molecular approach and looked for genes that might be differentially (or similarly) regulated in the blood of people with these conditions. We found a significant overlap between genes dysregulated in the blood of patients compared to neurotypical controls, with most of them being upregulated or, in some cases, downregulated. Still, genes with similar expression trends can exhibit quantitative differences between conditions, with most of them being more dysregulated in Williams syndrome than in autism spectrum disorders. Differentially expressed genes are involved in aspects of brain development and function (particularly dendritogenesis) and are expressed in brain areas (particularly the cerebellum, the thalamus, and the striatum) of relevance for the autism spectrum disorder and the Williams syndrome etiopathogenesis. Overall, these genes emerge as promising candidates for the similarities and differences between the autism spectrum disorder and the Williams syndrome socio-cognitive profiles. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320965074 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Autism and Williams syndrome: Dissimilar socio-cognitive profiles with similar patterns of abnormal gene expression in the blood [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Amy NIEGO, Auteur ; Antonio BENÍTEZ-BURRACO, Auteur . - p.464-489. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.464-489 Mots-clés : Williams syndrome  autism spectrum disorders  dendritogenesis  differentially expressed genes  social cognition Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorders and Williams syndrome are complex cognitive conditions exhibiting quite opposite features in the social domain: whereas people with autism spectrum disorders are mostly hyposocial, subjects with Williams syndrome are usually reported as hypersocial. At the same time, autism spectrum disorders and Williams syndrome share some common underlying behavioral and cognitive deficits. It is not clear, however, which genes account for the attested differences (and similarities) in the socio-cognitive domain. In this article, we adopted a comparative molecular approach and looked for genes that might be differentially (or similarly) regulated in the blood of people with these conditions. We found a significant overlap between genes dysregulated in the blood of patients compared to neurotypical controls, with most of them being upregulated or, in some cases, downregulated. Still, genes with similar expression trends can exhibit quantitative differences between conditions, with most of them being more dysregulated in Williams syndrome than in autism spectrum disorders. Differentially expressed genes are involved in aspects of brain development and function (particularly dendritogenesis) and are expressed in brain areas (particularly the cerebellum, the thalamus, and the striatum) of relevance for the autism spectrum disorder and the Williams syndrome etiopathogenesis. Overall, these genes emerge as promising candidates for the similarities and differences between the autism spectrum disorder and the Williams syndrome socio-cognitive profiles. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320965074 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Performance of the Autism Observation Scale for Infants with community-ascertained infants showing early signs of autism / Kristelle HUDRY in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.490-501 Titre : Performance of the Autism Observation Scale for Infants with community-ascertained infants showing early signs of autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kristelle HUDRY, Auteur ; Lacey CHETCUTI, Auteur ; Maryam BOUTRUS, Auteur ; Sarah PILLAR, Auteur ; Emma K. BAKER, Auteur ; Stefanie DIMOV, Auteur ; Josephine BARBARO, Auteur ; Jonathan GREEN, Auteur ; Andrew J. O. WHITEHOUSE, Auteur ; Kandice J. VARCIN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.490-501 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : developmental psychology  diagnosis  early signs  individual variability/heterogeneity  infants  psychometrics Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We investigated whether a commonly used research assessment - the Autism Observation Scale for Infants (AOSI) - accurately measures autism behaviours among infants showing early signs of autism identified within the community. The AOSI is often included in studies tracking the development of infants at increased likelihood of autism, such as the infant siblings of diagnosed children. However, the suitability of this measure has not previously been tested with community-referred infants. We administered the AOSI with infants when aged 9 to 14 months and again 6?months later. Our researchers - independent of the AOSI development team and newly trained on this measure - were able to administer the brief interactive assessment and score it accurately. The infants' AOSI scores were linked to their scores on other established and validated clinical assessments, particularly at the second visit when average age was 18?months. Stronger correspondence of AOSI and other scores at this second visit suggests early autism behaviours are better established and more consistent by 18?months of age, even though these infants showed clear enough signs of possible autism to prompt referral to our study around 12?months of age. However, the moderate association of AOSI scores over time suggests that, like infant siblings - who mostly do not develop autism - community-identified infants showing early signs may also have variable developmental pathways in early life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320965397 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Performance of the Autism Observation Scale for Infants with community-ascertained infants showing early signs of autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kristelle HUDRY, Auteur ; Lacey CHETCUTI, Auteur ; Maryam BOUTRUS, Auteur ; Sarah PILLAR, Auteur ; Emma K. BAKER, Auteur ; Stefanie DIMOV, Auteur ; Josephine BARBARO, Auteur ; Jonathan GREEN, Auteur ; Andrew J. O. WHITEHOUSE, Auteur ; Kandice J. VARCIN, Auteur . - p.490-501. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.490-501 Mots-clés : developmental psychology  diagnosis  early signs  individual variability/heterogeneity  infants  psychometrics Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We investigated whether a commonly used research assessment - the Autism Observation Scale for Infants (AOSI) - accurately measures autism behaviours among infants showing early signs of autism identified within the community. The AOSI is often included in studies tracking the development of infants at increased likelihood of autism, such as the infant siblings of diagnosed children. However, the suitability of this measure has not previously been tested with community-referred infants. We administered the AOSI with infants when aged 9 to 14 months and again 6?months later. Our researchers - independent of the AOSI development team and newly trained on this measure - were able to administer the brief interactive assessment and score it accurately. The infants' AOSI scores were linked to their scores on other established and validated clinical assessments, particularly at the second visit when average age was 18?months. Stronger correspondence of AOSI and other scores at this second visit suggests early autism behaviours are better established and more consistent by 18?months of age, even though these infants showed clear enough signs of possible autism to prompt referral to our study around 12?months of age. However, the moderate association of AOSI scores over time suggests that, like infant siblings - who mostly do not develop autism - community-identified infants showing early signs may also have variable developmental pathways in early life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320965397 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Self-compassion as a mediator of the association between autistic traits and depressive/anxious symptomatology / John GALVIN in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.502-515 Titre : Self-compassion as a mediator of the association between autistic traits and depressive/anxious symptomatology Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : John GALVIN, Auteur ; Abby HOWES, Auteur ; Bethany MCCARTHY, Auteur ; Gareth RICHARDS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.502-515 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : anxiety  autistic spectrum conditions  autistic spectrum disorders  autistic traits  depression  self-compassion Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In this study, we asked 164 undergraduate students to complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire measured the students' levels of autistic traits, self-compassion, and experience of anxiety and depression. We were interested in knowing if self-compassion (defined as the extension of kindness to oneself when faced with challenges) had any influence on the relationship between autistic traits and experiences of anxiety and depression. The results of the study indicated that self-compassion may be an important factor influencing the relationship between autistic traits and mental health, with higher levels of self-compassion being related to more positive mental health outcomes. Although the findings should be considered preliminary in nature, they do suggest that self-compassion could potentially be a target for clinical intervention in people with elevated autistic traits and experience anxiety and/or depression. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320966853 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Self-compassion as a mediator of the association between autistic traits and depressive/anxious symptomatology [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / John GALVIN, Auteur ; Abby HOWES, Auteur ; Bethany MCCARTHY, Auteur ; Gareth RICHARDS, Auteur . - p.502-515. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.502-515 Mots-clés : anxiety  autistic spectrum conditions  autistic spectrum disorders  autistic traits  depression  self-compassion Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In this study, we asked 164 undergraduate students to complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire measured the students' levels of autistic traits, self-compassion, and experience of anxiety and depression. We were interested in knowing if self-compassion (defined as the extension of kindness to oneself when faced with challenges) had any influence on the relationship between autistic traits and experiences of anxiety and depression. The results of the study indicated that self-compassion may be an important factor influencing the relationship between autistic traits and mental health, with higher levels of self-compassion being related to more positive mental health outcomes. Although the findings should be considered preliminary in nature, they do suggest that self-compassion could potentially be a target for clinical intervention in people with elevated autistic traits and experience anxiety and/or depression. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320966853 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Autism spectrum disorder screening in preschools / Angel Hoe-Chi AU in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.516-528 Titre : Autism spectrum disorder screening in preschools Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Angel Hoe-Chi AU, Auteur ; Kathy Kar-Man SHUM, Auteur ; Yongtian CHENG, Auteur ; Hannah Man-Yan TSE, Auteur ; Rose Mui-Fong WONG, Auteur ; Johnson LI, Auteur ; Terry Kit-Fong AU, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.516-528 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  early identification  peer interaction  preschool  screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : With professional training and regular opportunities to observe children interacting with their peers, preschool teachers are in a good position to notice children's autism spectrum disorder symptomatology. Yet even when a preschool teacher suspects that a child may have autism spectrum disorder, fear of false alarm may hold the teacher back from alerting the parents, let alone suggesting them to consider clinical assessment for the child. A valid and convenient screening tool can help preschool teachers make more informed and hence more confident judgment. We set out to develop a screening tool that capitalizes on peer interaction as a naturalistic "stress test" to identify children more likely than their peers to have autism spectrum disorder. A total of 304 3- to 4-year-olds were observed at school with an 84-item preliminary checklist; data-driven item reduction yielded a 13-item Classroom Observation Scale. The Classroom Observation Scale scores correlated significantly with Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 scores. To validate the scale, another 322 2- to 4-year-olds were screened using the Classroom Observation Scale. The screen-positive children and randomly selected typically developing peers were assessed for autism spectrum disorder 1.5?years later. The Classroom Observation Scale as used by teachers and researchers near preschool onset predicted autism spectrum disorder diagnoses 1.5?years later. This user-friendly 13-item Classroom Observation Scale enables teachers and healthcare workers with little or no clinical training to identify, with reliable and valid results, preschoolers more likely than their peers to have autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320967529 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Autism spectrum disorder screening in preschools [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Angel Hoe-Chi AU, Auteur ; Kathy Kar-Man SHUM, Auteur ; Yongtian CHENG, Auteur ; Hannah Man-Yan TSE, Auteur ; Rose Mui-Fong WONG, Auteur ; Johnson LI, Auteur ; Terry Kit-Fong AU, Auteur . - p.516-528. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.516-528 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  early identification  peer interaction  preschool  screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : With professional training and regular opportunities to observe children interacting with their peers, preschool teachers are in a good position to notice children's autism spectrum disorder symptomatology. Yet even when a preschool teacher suspects that a child may have autism spectrum disorder, fear of false alarm may hold the teacher back from alerting the parents, let alone suggesting them to consider clinical assessment for the child. A valid and convenient screening tool can help preschool teachers make more informed and hence more confident judgment. We set out to develop a screening tool that capitalizes on peer interaction as a naturalistic "stress test" to identify children more likely than their peers to have autism spectrum disorder. A total of 304 3- to 4-year-olds were observed at school with an 84-item preliminary checklist; data-driven item reduction yielded a 13-item Classroom Observation Scale. The Classroom Observation Scale scores correlated significantly with Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 scores. To validate the scale, another 322 2- to 4-year-olds were screened using the Classroom Observation Scale. The screen-positive children and randomly selected typically developing peers were assessed for autism spectrum disorder 1.5?years later. The Classroom Observation Scale as used by teachers and researchers near preschool onset predicted autism spectrum disorder diagnoses 1.5?years later. This user-friendly 13-item Classroom Observation Scale enables teachers and healthcare workers with little or no clinical training to identify, with reliable and valid results, preschoolers more likely than their peers to have autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320967529 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Depressive symptoms of autism spectrum disorder children's siblings in Greece: Associations with parental anxiety and social support / Evangelia KOUKOURIKI in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.529-544 Titre : Depressive symptoms of autism spectrum disorder children's siblings in Greece: Associations with parental anxiety and social support Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Evangelia KOUKOURIKI, Auteur ; Sryridon-Georgios SOULIS, Auteur ; Elias ANDREOULAKIS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.529-544 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  depressive symptoms  parental mental health  perceived social support  typically developing siblings Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Typically developing siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders are often found to exhibit elevated levels of stress and depressive symptoms compared to siblings of typically developing children or siblings of children with other disabilities. Besides the behavioral problems of the child with autism and certain demographic characteristics that have been recognized as factors associated with typically developing siblings' psychological distress, the role of parental mental health and the social support from the family has not been studied sufficiently. The goal of this study is to assess depressive symptoms in 85 Greek school-aged typically developing siblings of children with autism and to investigate for any associations between siblings' depressive symptoms on one hand and demographics, parental mental health, and perceived social support on the other hand. It was found that typically developing siblings had higher levels of depressive symptoms compared to children from a general population sample. In addition, parental anxiety and social support from the family as perceived by the parents themselves were identified as independently associated with typically developing siblings' depressive symptoms. Of note, perceived social support failed to attenuate the association between parental anxiety and siblings' depressive symptoms. These results highlight the importance of assessing both parental and typically developing siblings' psychological state to implement interventions addressed to the needs of all family members. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320966847 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Depressive symptoms of autism spectrum disorder children's siblings in Greece: Associations with parental anxiety and social support [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Evangelia KOUKOURIKI, Auteur ; Sryridon-Georgios SOULIS, Auteur ; Elias ANDREOULAKIS, Auteur . - p.529-544. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.529-544 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  depressive symptoms  parental mental health  perceived social support  typically developing siblings Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Typically developing siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders are often found to exhibit elevated levels of stress and depressive symptoms compared to siblings of typically developing children or siblings of children with other disabilities. Besides the behavioral problems of the child with autism and certain demographic characteristics that have been recognized as factors associated with typically developing siblings' psychological distress, the role of parental mental health and the social support from the family has not been studied sufficiently. The goal of this study is to assess depressive symptoms in 85 Greek school-aged typically developing siblings of children with autism and to investigate for any associations between siblings' depressive symptoms on one hand and demographics, parental mental health, and perceived social support on the other hand. It was found that typically developing siblings had higher levels of depressive symptoms compared to children from a general population sample. In addition, parental anxiety and social support from the family as perceived by the parents themselves were identified as independently associated with typically developing siblings' depressive symptoms. Of note, perceived social support failed to attenuate the association between parental anxiety and siblings' depressive symptoms. These results highlight the importance of assessing both parental and typically developing siblings' psychological state to implement interventions addressed to the needs of all family members. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320966847 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

The role of loneliness as a mediator between autism features and mental health among autistic young adults / Hillary K. SCHILTZ in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.545-555 Titre : The role of loneliness as a mediator between autism features and mental health among autistic young adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur ; Bridget DOLAN WOZNIAK, Auteur ; Angela D. HAENDEL, Auteur ; Rachel STANLEY, Auteur ; Alexis A. ARIAS, Auteur ; Nakia GORDON, Auteur ; Amy Vaughan VAN HECKE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.545-555 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  friendship  loneliness  mental health Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic adults commonly experience mental health concerns including social anxiety and depression, which can have negative effects on their quality of life. It is not completely clear, however, why rates of mental health concerns are so high. Some evidence suggests that social connectedness might play a key role. The goal of this study was to explore links between loneliness, mental health concerns, autism features, and social contact among autistic adults and test whether the links between mental health with autism features and social contact can be explained by loneliness. Researchers in this study collected data using questionnaires completed by 69 autistic young adults. Autistic adults who reported more autism features also reported more social and family loneliness, higher levels of social anxiety and depression, and fewer initiated social contacts. In addition, adults with more social contact initiations were likely to report lower levels of social and family loneliness and social anxiety but not depression. Results showed that the link from social engagement and autism features to social anxiety and depression symptoms could be mostly explained by loneliness. The results of this study expand previous findings by illustrating one factor (loneliness) that might be responsible for the high rates of mental health concerns among adults on the autism spectrum. These findings highlight the importance of studying factors related to mental health concerns among autistic adults and ways to best support social connectedness for the mental well-being of autistic young adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320967789 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] The role of loneliness as a mediator between autism features and mental health among autistic young adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur ; Bridget DOLAN WOZNIAK, Auteur ; Angela D. HAENDEL, Auteur ; Rachel STANLEY, Auteur ; Alexis A. ARIAS, Auteur ; Nakia GORDON, Auteur ; Amy Vaughan VAN HECKE, Auteur . - p.545-555. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.545-555 Mots-clés : autism  friendship  loneliness  mental health Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic adults commonly experience mental health concerns including social anxiety and depression, which can have negative effects on their quality of life. It is not completely clear, however, why rates of mental health concerns are so high. Some evidence suggests that social connectedness might play a key role. The goal of this study was to explore links between loneliness, mental health concerns, autism features, and social contact among autistic adults and test whether the links between mental health with autism features and social contact can be explained by loneliness. Researchers in this study collected data using questionnaires completed by 69 autistic young adults. Autistic adults who reported more autism features also reported more social and family loneliness, higher levels of social anxiety and depression, and fewer initiated social contacts. In addition, adults with more social contact initiations were likely to report lower levels of social and family loneliness and social anxiety but not depression. Results showed that the link from social engagement and autism features to social anxiety and depression symptoms could be mostly explained by loneliness. The results of this study expand previous findings by illustrating one factor (loneliness) that might be responsible for the high rates of mental health concerns among adults on the autism spectrum. These findings highlight the importance of studying factors related to mental health concerns among autistic adults and ways to best support social connectedness for the mental well-being of autistic young adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320967789 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Difference in default mode network subsystems in autism across childhood and adolescence / Joe BATHELT in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.556-565 Titre : Difference in default mode network subsystems in autism across childhood and adolescence Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Joe BATHELT, Auteur ; Hilde M. GEURTS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.556-565 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  brain development  default mode network  functional connectivity  modularity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Neuroimaging research has identified a network of brain regions that are more active when we daydream compared to when we are engaged in a task. This network has been named the default mode network. Furthermore, differences in the default mode network are the most consistent findings in neuroimaging research in autism. Recent studies suggest that the default mode network is composed of subnetworks that are tied to different functions, namely memory and understanding others' minds. In this study, we investigated if default mode network differences in autism are related to specific subnetworks of the default mode network and if these differences change across childhood and adolescence. Our results suggest that the subnetworks of the default mode network are less differentiated in autism in middle childhood compared to neurotypicals. By late adolescence, the default mode network subnetwork organisation was similar in the autistic and neurotypical groups. These findings provide a foundation for future studies to investigate if this developmental pattern relates to improvements in the integration of memory and social understanding as autistic children grow up. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320969258 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Difference in default mode network subsystems in autism across childhood and adolescence [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Joe BATHELT, Auteur ; Hilde M. GEURTS, Auteur . - p.556-565. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.556-565 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  brain development  default mode network  functional connectivity  modularity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Neuroimaging research has identified a network of brain regions that are more active when we daydream compared to when we are engaged in a task. This network has been named the default mode network. Furthermore, differences in the default mode network are the most consistent findings in neuroimaging research in autism. Recent studies suggest that the default mode network is composed of subnetworks that are tied to different functions, namely memory and understanding others' minds. In this study, we investigated if default mode network differences in autism are related to specific subnetworks of the default mode network and if these differences change across childhood and adolescence. Our results suggest that the subnetworks of the default mode network are less differentiated in autism in middle childhood compared to neurotypicals. By late adolescence, the default mode network subnetwork organisation was similar in the autistic and neurotypical groups. These findings provide a foundation for future studies to investigate if this developmental pattern relates to improvements in the integration of memory and social understanding as autistic children grow up. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320969258 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

Developmental associations between joint engagement and autistic children's vocabulary: A cross-lagged panel analysis / Kristen BOTTEMA-BEUTEL in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.566-575 Titre : Developmental associations between joint engagement and autistic children's vocabulary: A cross-lagged panel analysis Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kristen BOTTEMA-BEUTEL, Auteur ; So Yoon KIM, Auteur ; Shannon CROWLEY, Auteur ; Paul J. YODER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.566-575 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  caregiver–child interaction  follow-in talk  joint engagement  language  responsivity  vocabulary Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In this study, we used a cross-lagged panel analysis to examine correlations over time between two types of engagement between children and their parents and children's later expressive and receptive vocabularies. This kind of design can help researchers understand which early developmental achievements "drive" later developmental achievements. It is important for intervention researchers to know which developmental achievements happen first, so that they can set intervention goals appropriately. The two joint engagement variables we examined were (a) higher order supported joint engagement, which occurs when caregivers influence their child's play with toys and the child reciprocally responds to the caregiver, but does not manage the interaction by shifting gaze between the toys and the caregiver, and (b) higher order supported joint engagement that co-occurs with caregiver's follow-in talk (higher order supported joint engagement?+?follow-in). Follow-in talk occurs when the caregiver talks about objects and events that the child is focused on. Ninety-one autistic children (n?=?91) with language delay (mean chronological age?=?39?months) participated, along with their primary caregivers. Each of the four variables was measured twice, 8?months apart. Our statistical procedures showed that early higher order supported joint engagement and early higher order supported joint engagement?+?follow-in were significantly associated with later expressive and receptive vocabulary. In contrast, associations between early vocabulary variables and later joint engagement variables were not significant. Our results suggest that higher order supported joint engagement and higher order supported joint engagement?+?follow-in may be useful initial intervention targets, for developmental interventions aimed at promoting language development in autistic children who are initially language delayed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320968641 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] Developmental associations between joint engagement and autistic children's vocabulary: A cross-lagged panel analysis [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kristen BOTTEMA-BEUTEL, Auteur ; So Yoon KIM, Auteur ; Shannon CROWLEY, Auteur ; Paul J. YODER, Auteur . - p.566-575. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.566-575 Mots-clés : autism  caregiver–child interaction  follow-in talk  joint engagement  language  responsivity  vocabulary Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In this study, we used a cross-lagged panel analysis to examine correlations over time between two types of engagement between children and their parents and children's later expressive and receptive vocabularies. This kind of design can help researchers understand which early developmental achievements "drive" later developmental achievements. It is important for intervention researchers to know which developmental achievements happen first, so that they can set intervention goals appropriately. The two joint engagement variables we examined were (a) higher order supported joint engagement, which occurs when caregivers influence their child's play with toys and the child reciprocally responds to the caregiver, but does not manage the interaction by shifting gaze between the toys and the caregiver, and (b) higher order supported joint engagement that co-occurs with caregiver's follow-in talk (higher order supported joint engagement?+?follow-in). Follow-in talk occurs when the caregiver talks about objects and events that the child is focused on. Ninety-one autistic children (n?=?91) with language delay (mean chronological age?=?39?months) participated, along with their primary caregivers. Each of the four variables was measured twice, 8?months apart. Our statistical procedures showed that early higher order supported joint engagement and early higher order supported joint engagement?+?follow-in were significantly associated with later expressive and receptive vocabulary. In contrast, associations between early vocabulary variables and later joint engagement variables were not significant. Our results suggest that higher order supported joint engagement and higher order supported joint engagement?+?follow-in may be useful initial intervention targets, for developmental interventions aimed at promoting language development in autistic children who are initially language delayed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320968641 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

"Physical activity is beneficial to anyone, including those with ASD": Antecedents of nurses recommending physical activity for people with autism spectrum disorder / Sarah TINER in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.576-587 Titre : "Physical activity is beneficial to anyone, including those with ASD": Antecedents of nurses recommending physical activity for people with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sarah TINER, Auteur ; George B. CUNNINGHAM, Auteur ; Alison PITTMAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.576-587 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  health  healthcare  medical  nurse  physical activity  sport Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Participation in regular physical activity is linked with physical, psychological, and social improvements. Nevertheless, persons with autism spectrum disorder participate at lower levels than do their peers. Nurses can play a key role in helping to promote such behaviors, but do so sparingly. The purpose of this study is to examine the degree to which nurses recommend physical activity to people with autism spectrum disorder. Even though a number of scholars have examined the role of health professionals in promoting physical activity, comparatively little research has examined nurses. Further, previous scholars have largely focused on the promotion of physical activity to patients in general. However, people with disabilities and people with autism spectrum disorder, specifically, are frequently overlooked when it comes to physical activity promotion. Data were collected from a representative sample of nurses (n?=?180) working in the United States. Results indicate that nurses were only moderately likely to recommend physical activity. When perceived barriers were low, perceived benefits held a positive, significant association with recommendations. However, when perceived barriers were high, the relationship between perceived benefits and recommendations was no longer significant. Analysis of qualitative data showed the value nurses place on physical activity, how they interpret barriers and benefits, and strategies for making physical activity inclusive for people with autism spectrum disorder. In conclusion, nurses have an opportunity to more frequently promote physical activity to their patients with autism spectrum disorder and, in doing so, help mitigate some of the poor health outcomes people with autism spectrum disorder experience. The authors identified implications for nursing education and professional development, as well as for sport and recreation managers charged with delivering physical activity to people with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320970082 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] "Physical activity is beneficial to anyone, including those with ASD": Antecedents of nurses recommending physical activity for people with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sarah TINER, Auteur ; George B. CUNNINGHAM, Auteur ; Alison PITTMAN, Auteur . - p.576-587. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.576-587 Mots-clés : autism  health  healthcare  medical  nurse  physical activity  sport Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Participation in regular physical activity is linked with physical, psychological, and social improvements. Nevertheless, persons with autism spectrum disorder participate at lower levels than do their peers. Nurses can play a key role in helping to promote such behaviors, but do so sparingly. The purpose of this study is to examine the degree to which nurses recommend physical activity to people with autism spectrum disorder. Even though a number of scholars have examined the role of health professionals in promoting physical activity, comparatively little research has examined nurses. Further, previous scholars have largely focused on the promotion of physical activity to patients in general. However, people with disabilities and people with autism spectrum disorder, specifically, are frequently overlooked when it comes to physical activity promotion. Data were collected from a representative sample of nurses (n?=?180) working in the United States. Results indicate that nurses were only moderately likely to recommend physical activity. When perceived barriers were low, perceived benefits held a positive, significant association with recommendations. However, when perceived barriers were high, the relationship between perceived benefits and recommendations was no longer significant. Analysis of qualitative data showed the value nurses place on physical activity, how they interpret barriers and benefits, and strategies for making physical activity inclusive for people with autism spectrum disorder. In conclusion, nurses have an opportunity to more frequently promote physical activity to their patients with autism spectrum disorder and, in doing so, help mitigate some of the poor health outcomes people with autism spectrum disorder experience. The authors identified implications for nursing education and professional development, as well as for sport and recreation managers charged with delivering physical activity to people with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320970082 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

A commentary on interpreting the United States preventive services task force autism screening recommendation statement / Emily HICKEY in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.588-592 Titre : A commentary on interpreting the United States preventive services task force autism screening recommendation statement Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Emily HICKEY, Auteur ; R. Christopher SHELDRICK, Auteur ; Jocelyn KUHN, Auteur ; Sarabeth BRODER-FINGERT, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.588-592 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Uspstf  autism spectrum disorders  diagnosis  prevention  screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In 2016, the US Preventive Services Task Force concluded that there was "insufficient" ("I" statement) evidence to support universal primary care screening for autism spectrum disorder. The statement led to controversy among research and clinical communities. Although a number of papers have since been published arguing for the potential benefit of autism spectrum disorder screening, none adequately address the potential harms of autism spectrum disorder screening. This evidence gap may relate to confusion regarding how the US Preventive Services Task Force conceptualizes and evaluates potential harm. In this commentary, we explore how the US Preventive Services Task Force operationalizes harm and discuss how the potential for harm was described in the "I" statement on autism spectrum disorder screening. This information can serve as a guide for investigators working to study the benefits and harms of autism spectrum disorder screening in order to fill the research gaps cited by the US Preventive Services Task Force report. Finally, we recommend future research directions for exploring harms of autism spectrum disorder screening, filling cited research gaps, and ultimately ensuring that the benefits of autism spectrum disorder screening truly outweigh the harms for all children and their families. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320957463 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] A commentary on interpreting the United States preventive services task force autism screening recommendation statement [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Emily HICKEY, Auteur ; R. Christopher SHELDRICK, Auteur ; Jocelyn KUHN, Auteur ; Sarabeth BRODER-FINGERT, Auteur . - p.588-592. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.588-592 Mots-clés : Uspstf  autism spectrum disorders  diagnosis  prevention  screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In 2016, the US Preventive Services Task Force concluded that there was "insufficient" ("I" statement) evidence to support universal primary care screening for autism spectrum disorder. The statement led to controversy among research and clinical communities. Although a number of papers have since been published arguing for the potential benefit of autism spectrum disorder screening, none adequately address the potential harms of autism spectrum disorder screening. This evidence gap may relate to confusion regarding how the US Preventive Services Task Force conceptualizes and evaluates potential harm. In this commentary, we explore how the US Preventive Services Task Force operationalizes harm and discuss how the potential for harm was described in the "I" statement on autism spectrum disorder screening. This information can serve as a guide for investigators working to study the benefits and harms of autism spectrum disorder screening in order to fill the research gaps cited by the US Preventive Services Task Force report. Finally, we recommend future research directions for exploring harms of autism spectrum disorder screening, filling cited research gaps, and ultimately ensuring that the benefits of autism spectrum disorder screening truly outweigh the harms for all children and their families. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320957463 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442

To reduce the average age of autism diagnosis, screen preschoolers in primary care / Katharine E. ZUCKERMAN in Autism, 25-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.593-596 Titre : To reduce the average age of autism diagnosis, screen preschoolers in primary care Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Katharine E. ZUCKERMAN, Auteur ; Sarabeth BRODER-FINGERT, Auteur ; R. Christopher SHELDRICK, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.593-596 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  preschool children  primary care  screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Pediatric primary care providers check for autism signs, usually using a standard checklist, at 18- and 24-month well-child visits. When the checklist shows possible autism, children should be referred for additional treatment and evaluation with an autism specialist. However, many children with autism spectrum disorder are not detected as toddlers. Low-income and minority children are particularly likely to have a late autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Checking for autism at preschool-aged well-child visits might be one way to identify autism spectrum disorder earlier, especially for low-income and minority children. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320968974 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442 [article] To reduce the average age of autism diagnosis, screen preschoolers in primary care [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Katharine E. ZUCKERMAN, Auteur ; Sarabeth BRODER-FINGERT, Auteur ; R. Christopher SHELDRICK, Auteur . - p.593-596. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-2 (February 2021) . - p.593-596 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  preschool children  primary care  screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Pediatric primary care providers check for autism signs, usually using a standard checklist, at 18- and 24-month well-child visits. When the checklist shows possible autism, children should be referred for additional treatment and evaluation with an autism specialist. However, many children with autism spectrum disorder are not detected as toddlers. Low-income and minority children are particularly likely to have a late autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Checking for autism at preschool-aged well-child visits might be one way to identify autism spectrum disorder earlier, especially for low-income and minority children. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320968974 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=442