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Depression in young autistic people: A scoping review / Soo Youn KIM in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101841 Titre : Depression in young autistic people: A scoping review Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101841 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Children  Adolescents  Depression  Review  Scoping review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Depressive symptoms are prevalent in autistic individuals. However, there is a limited understanding of what is known about depression in autistic children and adolescents. The aim of this scoping review is to examine the themes and the quality of studies on depressive symptoms in young autistic people. Method A search was conducted on the electronic databases PubMed and PsycINFO examining the themes and quality of the studies. Participant demographics and instruments used were also reviewed. Results Fifty-five studies met inclusion criteria. Four major themes emerged across the reviewed studies: 1) Prevalence and clinical presentation, 2) Associated features, 3) Intervention, 4) Psychometric properties. Thirty-one of the 55 studies (56%) were rated as Strong, 11 studies (20%) rated as Adequate, and 13 studies (24%) as Weak. Most studies were conducted on adolescents with IQ > 70. A variety of instruments were used to assess depressive symptoms. Conclusions Most studies have been conducted in the past decade. Clinical presentation and the associated features were the most studied themes. Very little is known on intervention targeting depression or studies examining psychometric properties of instruments in young autistic people. Further studies are needed to address the gap in research in the following area: 1) Validation of instruments used, 2) Symptoms in those with intellectual disability, 3) Longitudinal studies exploring the course of depression over time, 4) Correlates of depressive symptoms, and 5) Intervention specifically targeting depressive symptoms in ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101841 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Depression in young autistic people: A scoping review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur . - 101841. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101841 Mots-clés : Autism  Children  Adolescents  Depression  Review  Scoping review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Depressive symptoms are prevalent in autistic individuals. However, there is a limited understanding of what is known about depression in autistic children and adolescents. The aim of this scoping review is to examine the themes and the quality of studies on depressive symptoms in young autistic people. Method A search was conducted on the electronic databases PubMed and PsycINFO examining the themes and quality of the studies. Participant demographics and instruments used were also reviewed. Results Fifty-five studies met inclusion criteria. Four major themes emerged across the reviewed studies: 1) Prevalence and clinical presentation, 2) Associated features, 3) Intervention, 4) Psychometric properties. Thirty-one of the 55 studies (56%) were rated as Strong, 11 studies (20%) rated as Adequate, and 13 studies (24%) as Weak. Most studies were conducted on adolescents with IQ > 70. A variety of instruments were used to assess depressive symptoms. Conclusions Most studies have been conducted in the past decade. Clinical presentation and the associated features were the most studied themes. Very little is known on intervention targeting depression or studies examining psychometric properties of instruments in young autistic people. Further studies are needed to address the gap in research in the following area: 1) Validation of instruments used, 2) Symptoms in those with intellectual disability, 3) Longitudinal studies exploring the course of depression over time, 4) Correlates of depressive symptoms, and 5) Intervention specifically targeting depressive symptoms in ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101841 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

The role of mentorship on social engagement among adolescents with autism spectrum disorders / Kathleen E. FEENEY in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101842 Titre : The role of mentorship on social engagement among adolescents with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kathleen E. FEENEY, Auteur ; Shanna L. BURKE, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101842 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Adolescence  Mentor  Social engagement  Transition planning Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background One primary component of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is difficulty with social communication and interaction. These challenges may impede upon postsecondary education and/or employment outcomes of young adults with ASD. Prior to the postsecondary transition, programming for adolescents mainly focuses on social skills training, although there are limitations in the generalizability of skills. Emerging work is beginning to explore the use of peer and adult mentors in benefiting social functioning among adolescents with ASD. Despite the benefits of adult mentorship among other populations, limited work has been conducted with students with ASD. Method This study utilized National Survey of Children’s Health data on 27,417 adolescents with an assessed diagnosis of ASD. The data also accounted for the presence of adult mentorship, and the level of social engagement. The current study sought to examine the moderating role of adult mentorship in the association between ASD status and social engagement. Results As expected, adolescents with ASD had significantly lower levels of social engagement compared to peers. Adult mentorship was found to moderate the association between ASD status and social engagement when controlling for the adolescent’s age, ASD severity, family income level, presence of intellectual disability, and sex. Importantly, adolescents with ASD who had an adult mentor demonstrated a level of social engagement higher than their non-mentored typically-developing peers. Conclusions Findings support the implementation of formal adult mentors to facilitate improvements in social functioning prior to the postsecondary transition. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101842 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] The role of mentorship on social engagement among adolescents with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kathleen E. FEENEY, Auteur ; Shanna L. BURKE, Auteur . - 101842. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101842 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Adolescence  Mentor  Social engagement  Transition planning Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background One primary component of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is difficulty with social communication and interaction. These challenges may impede upon postsecondary education and/or employment outcomes of young adults with ASD. Prior to the postsecondary transition, programming for adolescents mainly focuses on social skills training, although there are limitations in the generalizability of skills. Emerging work is beginning to explore the use of peer and adult mentors in benefiting social functioning among adolescents with ASD. Despite the benefits of adult mentorship among other populations, limited work has been conducted with students with ASD. Method This study utilized National Survey of Children’s Health data on 27,417 adolescents with an assessed diagnosis of ASD. The data also accounted for the presence of adult mentorship, and the level of social engagement. The current study sought to examine the moderating role of adult mentorship in the association between ASD status and social engagement. Results As expected, adolescents with ASD had significantly lower levels of social engagement compared to peers. Adult mentorship was found to moderate the association between ASD status and social engagement when controlling for the adolescent’s age, ASD severity, family income level, presence of intellectual disability, and sex. Importantly, adolescents with ASD who had an adult mentor demonstrated a level of social engagement higher than their non-mentored typically-developing peers. Conclusions Findings support the implementation of formal adult mentors to facilitate improvements in social functioning prior to the postsecondary transition. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101842 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

It’s who you know: Caregiver social networks predict service use among under-resourced children with autism / Amanda GULSRUD in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101843 Titre : It’s who you know: Caregiver social networks predict service use among under-resourced children with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Amanda GULSRUD, Auteur ; Hyon Soo LEE, Auteur ; Elizabeth McGhee HASSRICK, Auteur ; Suzannah IADAROLA, Auteur ; Melanie PELLECCHIA, Auteur ; Wendy SHIH, Auteur ; Sarah VEJNOSKA, Auteur ; Elizabeth H. MORGAN, Auteur ; Samantha HOCHHEIMER, Auteur ; Samantha CRABBE, Auteur ; Jennica LI, Auteur ; Lindsay HAUPTMAN, Auteur ; Fernanda CASTELLON, Auteur ; Heather NUSKE, Auteur ; Consuelo GARCIA, Auteur ; Rachel KING, Auteur ; Paul LUELMO, Auteur ; Kathleen CARLEY, Auteur ; Tristram SMITH, Auteur ; David MANDELL, Auteur ; Connie KASARI, Auteur ; Aubyn C. STAHMER, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101843 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Disparities  Services  Culture  Social networks Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Numerous studies have shown that racial/ethnic minority and under-resourced families face barriers that delay timely access to autism services. These barriers include lack of resources and information about autism, financial hardship, mistrust in the service system, cultural and language mismatch, and other factors that have yet to be identified. Method The current study aimed to examine additional caregiver and system-level factors that could be associated with early service access using a diverse sample from four study sites (Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Sacramento, CA; and Rochester, NY). Partnering with community agencies that serve traditionally underrepresented groups, the research team recruited 118 caregivers of young children with autism who were low-income, English, Spanish or Korean speaking and had not accessed autism-specific services. Results Regression analyses revealed that the total number of services accessed were associated with caregiver social network size (p = 0.011) but not by race, autism knowledge and caregiver agency. Among families receiving at least one non-autism specific service, a marginally significant interaction effect of site and primary language on total services received was observed (p = 0.06). Conclusion Findings suggest that caregivers’ social network connections are crucial in early service access, and future interventions could target increasing social networks to improve families’ service engagement. More attention for non-English speaking families, especially those living in areas with few supports in their native languages, is needed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101843 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] It’s who you know: Caregiver social networks predict service use among under-resourced children with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Amanda GULSRUD, Auteur ; Hyon Soo LEE, Auteur ; Elizabeth McGhee HASSRICK, Auteur ; Suzannah IADAROLA, Auteur ; Melanie PELLECCHIA, Auteur ; Wendy SHIH, Auteur ; Sarah VEJNOSKA, Auteur ; Elizabeth H. MORGAN, Auteur ; Samantha HOCHHEIMER, Auteur ; Samantha CRABBE, Auteur ; Jennica LI, Auteur ; Lindsay HAUPTMAN, Auteur ; Fernanda CASTELLON, Auteur ; Heather NUSKE, Auteur ; Consuelo GARCIA, Auteur ; Rachel KING, Auteur ; Paul LUELMO, Auteur ; Kathleen CARLEY, Auteur ; Tristram SMITH, Auteur ; David MANDELL, Auteur ; Connie KASARI, Auteur ; Aubyn C. STAHMER, Auteur . - 101843. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101843 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Disparities  Services  Culture  Social networks Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Numerous studies have shown that racial/ethnic minority and under-resourced families face barriers that delay timely access to autism services. These barriers include lack of resources and information about autism, financial hardship, mistrust in the service system, cultural and language mismatch, and other factors that have yet to be identified. Method The current study aimed to examine additional caregiver and system-level factors that could be associated with early service access using a diverse sample from four study sites (Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Sacramento, CA; and Rochester, NY). Partnering with community agencies that serve traditionally underrepresented groups, the research team recruited 118 caregivers of young children with autism who were low-income, English, Spanish or Korean speaking and had not accessed autism-specific services. Results Regression analyses revealed that the total number of services accessed were associated with caregiver social network size (p = 0.011) but not by race, autism knowledge and caregiver agency. Among families receiving at least one non-autism specific service, a marginally significant interaction effect of site and primary language on total services received was observed (p = 0.06). Conclusion Findings suggest that caregivers’ social network connections are crucial in early service access, and future interventions could target increasing social networks to improve families’ service engagement. More attention for non-English speaking families, especially those living in areas with few supports in their native languages, is needed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101843 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Assessing gender differences in autism spectrum disorder using the Gendered Autism Behavioral Scale (GABS): An exploratory study / Elaine B. CLARKE in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101844 Titre : Assessing gender differences in autism spectrum disorder using the Gendered Autism Behavioral Scale (GABS): An exploratory study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Elaine B. CLARKE, Auteur ; Laura HULL, Auteur ; Rachel LOOMES, Auteur ; Carolyn E. B. MCCORMICK, Auteur ; Stephen J. SHEINKOPF, Auteur ; William MANDY, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101844 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Gender  Sex  Diagnosis  ADOS  Autism spectrum disorder Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Introduction Gendered differences in autism spectrum disorder (hereafter, ‘autism’) symptomatology, may contribute to delayed diagnoses for autistic females. The aim of this study was to develop a coding system, the Gendered Autism Behavioral Scale (GABS), to identify and measure hypothesized components of non-traditional autism phenotypes. Methods Two independent cohorts of autistic individuals completed modules 3 and 4 of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS, 2nd edition). Video-recorded ADOS administrations were coded using the GABS, and separate coding teams analyzed each cohort. Cohort 1 from the United Kingdom consisted of 22 males and 22 females, aged 9–15 years. Cohort 2 from the United States consisted of 40 males and 20 females, aged 4–59 years. Results The coders achieved acceptable inter-rater reliability both within and across coding teams. In exploratory analyses, gender differences between codes were assessed within cohorts. Within Cohort 1, there were significant gender differences, of a moderate size, on several individual items as well as the Managing Emotions subscale and the Total GABS score. Within Cohort 2, significant gender differences were found for two individual items. Conclusions This study demonstrated the feasibility of the GABS across different sites. Validity tests resulted in partial replication of gender differences on the GABS. Preliminary evidence from the GABS suggests that valuable data on hypothesized non-traditional autism phenotypes could be extracted from widely employed assessments such as the ADOS. Future work could capitalize on the GABS’ utility for secondary data analysis to study gender differences in ASD in larger, adequately powered samples. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101844 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Assessing gender differences in autism spectrum disorder using the Gendered Autism Behavioral Scale (GABS): An exploratory study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Elaine B. CLARKE, Auteur ; Laura HULL, Auteur ; Rachel LOOMES, Auteur ; Carolyn E. B. MCCORMICK, Auteur ; Stephen J. SHEINKOPF, Auteur ; William MANDY, Auteur . - 101844. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101844 Mots-clés : Gender  Sex  Diagnosis  ADOS  Autism spectrum disorder Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Introduction Gendered differences in autism spectrum disorder (hereafter, ‘autism’) symptomatology, may contribute to delayed diagnoses for autistic females. The aim of this study was to develop a coding system, the Gendered Autism Behavioral Scale (GABS), to identify and measure hypothesized components of non-traditional autism phenotypes. Methods Two independent cohorts of autistic individuals completed modules 3 and 4 of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS, 2nd edition). Video-recorded ADOS administrations were coded using the GABS, and separate coding teams analyzed each cohort. Cohort 1 from the United Kingdom consisted of 22 males and 22 females, aged 9–15 years. Cohort 2 from the United States consisted of 40 males and 20 females, aged 4–59 years. Results The coders achieved acceptable inter-rater reliability both within and across coding teams. In exploratory analyses, gender differences between codes were assessed within cohorts. Within Cohort 1, there were significant gender differences, of a moderate size, on several individual items as well as the Managing Emotions subscale and the Total GABS score. Within Cohort 2, significant gender differences were found for two individual items. Conclusions This study demonstrated the feasibility of the GABS across different sites. Validity tests resulted in partial replication of gender differences on the GABS. Preliminary evidence from the GABS suggests that valuable data on hypothesized non-traditional autism phenotypes could be extracted from widely employed assessments such as the ADOS. Future work could capitalize on the GABS’ utility for secondary data analysis to study gender differences in ASD in larger, adequately powered samples. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101844 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Microcephaly in preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Mats CEDERLUND in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101845 Titre : Microcephaly in preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Mats CEDERLUND, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101845 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Macrocephaly  Microcephaly  Autism Spectrum Disorders  Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-II  Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders-11 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The present study presents results of head circumference (HC) measurements in a group of children being part of a larger group of children referred for neuropsychiatric assessment to a neuropsychiatric assessment team in Sweden. Methods Of the 126 children included in the present study HC was possible to measure in 114 individuals. However, two of these children were not diagnosed since they did not conclude the study, leaving 112 children for further assessment. In addition, birth data was recovered either from the digital birth sheet used in Sweden for the registration of birth data, or in a few cases from the Child Care Centers or medical journals if the child had been admitted to hospital care after birth. Results Of the 112 individuals, only one individual, a boy, diagnosed with ICD-10 Autism, had a HC above the 97.5th percentile at birth. At the physical assessment included in the study one individual, a boy (not the same boy as mentioned above) was found to have a HC above the 97.5th percentile. Hence, 1.2 % of the boys in this study with an ICD-10 ASD diagnosis were macrocephalic. In contrast, 6.7 % of the boys, and 8% of the girls, who received an ICD-10 ASD diagnosis had a HC below the 2.5th percentile and were considered microcephalic at the assessment. Conclusions The results from this study could not confirm previous research arguing macrocephaly to be considerably more common in ASD than in the general population. However, in contrast, the results from this study indicated that microcephaly could be more common in children with ICD-10 ASD, for both sexes, than in the general population. Since none of the children had been microcephalic at birth the results indicate a relative decrease in HC over time in these individuals. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101845 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Microcephaly in preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Mats CEDERLUND, Auteur . - 101845. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101845 Mots-clés : Macrocephaly  Microcephaly  Autism Spectrum Disorders  Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-II  Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders-11 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The present study presents results of head circumference (HC) measurements in a group of children being part of a larger group of children referred for neuropsychiatric assessment to a neuropsychiatric assessment team in Sweden. Methods Of the 126 children included in the present study HC was possible to measure in 114 individuals. However, two of these children were not diagnosed since they did not conclude the study, leaving 112 children for further assessment. In addition, birth data was recovered either from the digital birth sheet used in Sweden for the registration of birth data, or in a few cases from the Child Care Centers or medical journals if the child had been admitted to hospital care after birth. Results Of the 112 individuals, only one individual, a boy, diagnosed with ICD-10 Autism, had a HC above the 97.5th percentile at birth. At the physical assessment included in the study one individual, a boy (not the same boy as mentioned above) was found to have a HC above the 97.5th percentile. Hence, 1.2 % of the boys in this study with an ICD-10 ASD diagnosis were macrocephalic. In contrast, 6.7 % of the boys, and 8% of the girls, who received an ICD-10 ASD diagnosis had a HC below the 2.5th percentile and were considered microcephalic at the assessment. Conclusions The results from this study could not confirm previous research arguing macrocephaly to be considerably more common in ASD than in the general population. However, in contrast, the results from this study indicated that microcephaly could be more common in children with ICD-10 ASD, for both sexes, than in the general population. Since none of the children had been microcephalic at birth the results indicate a relative decrease in HC over time in these individuals. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101845 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Investigating language skills as a mediator between IQ and anxiety in autistic youth / Ethan RINALDO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101846 Titre : Investigating language skills as a mediator between IQ and anxiety in autistic youth Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ethan RINALDO, Auteur ; Evdokia ANAGNOSTOU, Auteur ; Stelios GEORGIADES, Auteur ; Muhammad AYUB, Auteur ; Robert NICOLSON, Auteur ; Elizabeth KELLEY, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101846 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Autism spectrum disorder  IQ  Language  Anxiety Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Anxiety is a common condition noted to cause significant impairment in some autistic youth. Previous research has found that autistic youth tend to exhibit higher levels of traditional anxiety symptoms with higher IQ scores and higher language abilities. In this study of the relationship between anxiety, intelligence, and language skills in autistic youth, it was hypothesized that a mediational relationship would be observed in which IQ exerts its influence over anxiety through language skills. Method Participants consisted of 293 autistic youth between the ages of 7 and 18. Anxiety was assessed with the Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale, language with the Oral and Written Language Scales Version II, and IQ (performance, verbal, and full-scale) was measured with the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence Version II. A simple mediation model was used with IQ as the predictor variable, language as the mediator variable, and anxiety as the outcome variable. This analysis was conducted three times so that performance, verbal, and full-scale IQ could be examined as separate predictors. Results The results of this study confirmed our hypothesis with a full mediation effect for each IQ scale, although verbal IQ was too strongly correlated with language scores for it to be considered a separate construct from our language measure. Conclusions This model should inform further autism research in that the influence of IQ and language over anxiety should not be viewed as independent factors but as a set of constructs that exert a shared influence. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101846 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Investigating language skills as a mediator between IQ and anxiety in autistic youth [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ethan RINALDO, Auteur ; Evdokia ANAGNOSTOU, Auteur ; Stelios GEORGIADES, Auteur ; Muhammad AYUB, Auteur ; Robert NICOLSON, Auteur ; Elizabeth KELLEY, Auteur . - 101846. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101846 Mots-clés : Autism  Autism spectrum disorder  IQ  Language  Anxiety Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Anxiety is a common condition noted to cause significant impairment in some autistic youth. Previous research has found that autistic youth tend to exhibit higher levels of traditional anxiety symptoms with higher IQ scores and higher language abilities. In this study of the relationship between anxiety, intelligence, and language skills in autistic youth, it was hypothesized that a mediational relationship would be observed in which IQ exerts its influence over anxiety through language skills. Method Participants consisted of 293 autistic youth between the ages of 7 and 18. Anxiety was assessed with the Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale, language with the Oral and Written Language Scales Version II, and IQ (performance, verbal, and full-scale) was measured with the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence Version II. A simple mediation model was used with IQ as the predictor variable, language as the mediator variable, and anxiety as the outcome variable. This analysis was conducted three times so that performance, verbal, and full-scale IQ could be examined as separate predictors. Results The results of this study confirmed our hypothesis with a full mediation effect for each IQ scale, although verbal IQ was too strongly correlated with language scores for it to be considered a separate construct from our language measure. Conclusions This model should inform further autism research in that the influence of IQ and language over anxiety should not be viewed as independent factors but as a set of constructs that exert a shared influence. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101846 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Opinions of Turkish parents of children with autism spectrum disorder on use of complementary and alternative medicine methods / U. CEVIK GUNER in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101847 Titre : Opinions of Turkish parents of children with autism spectrum disorder on use of complementary and alternative medicine methods Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : U. CEVIK GUNER, Auteur ; U. GÜNAY, Auteur ; M. DEMIR ACAR, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101847 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Child  Parent  Complementary and alternative therapy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The use of CAMs is increasing in the pediatric population with chronic diseases. Culture may affect parents' choice of CAM. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of using complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Turkey and to evaluate their parents’ these practices and opinions on them. Method This exploratory and descriptive study was conducted between January and May 2019 with parents of 109 ASD children living in a province in Turkey. The data were collected using a “Socio-demographic information form” and a “Self-report form about CAM usage.” Numbers, percentages, and chi-square analysis were used to analyze the data. Results It was found that 67.0 % of 109 children with autism used CAMs. It was determined that a total of 12 CAMs were used, and the most popular CAM therapy was spiritual relaxation techniques (prayers) (69.8 %), followed by probiotic supplements (49.3 %), vitamin supplements (38.4 %), equine-assisted therapy (34.2 %), music therapy (31.5 %), gluten-free diets(27.4 %). It was reported that CAM therapies had positive effects on children’s communication, behavior, learning, and health. Conclusions The study found that more than half of the Turkish parents with children with autism used CAM therapies. Healthcare providers should be aware of the high prevalence of using CAMs in children with ASD and inform parents about CAMs through regular and continuous training programs based on evidence-based practices. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101847 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Opinions of Turkish parents of children with autism spectrum disorder on use of complementary and alternative medicine methods [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / U. CEVIK GUNER, Auteur ; U. GÜNAY, Auteur ; M. DEMIR ACAR, Auteur . - 101847. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101847 Mots-clés : Autism  Child  Parent  Complementary and alternative therapy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The use of CAMs is increasing in the pediatric population with chronic diseases. Culture may affect parents' choice of CAM. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of using complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Turkey and to evaluate their parents’ these practices and opinions on them. Method This exploratory and descriptive study was conducted between January and May 2019 with parents of 109 ASD children living in a province in Turkey. The data were collected using a “Socio-demographic information form” and a “Self-report form about CAM usage.” Numbers, percentages, and chi-square analysis were used to analyze the data. Results It was found that 67.0 % of 109 children with autism used CAMs. It was determined that a total of 12 CAMs were used, and the most popular CAM therapy was spiritual relaxation techniques (prayers) (69.8 %), followed by probiotic supplements (49.3 %), vitamin supplements (38.4 %), equine-assisted therapy (34.2 %), music therapy (31.5 %), gluten-free diets(27.4 %). It was reported that CAM therapies had positive effects on children’s communication, behavior, learning, and health. Conclusions The study found that more than half of the Turkish parents with children with autism used CAM therapies. Healthcare providers should be aware of the high prevalence of using CAMs in children with ASD and inform parents about CAMs through regular and continuous training programs based on evidence-based practices. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101847 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Exploring sex differences in the manifestation of autistic traits in young children / Da-Yea SONG in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101848 Titre : Exploring sex differences in the manifestation of autistic traits in young children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Da-Yea SONG, Auteur ; So Yoon KIM, Auteur ; Guiyoung BONG, Auteur ; Young Ah KIM, Auteur ; Joo Hyun KIM, Auteur ; Jong-Myeong KIM, Auteur ; Hee Jeong YOO, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101848 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Sex differences  Phenotype  Social communication  Restricted repetitive behaviors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Previous works attempting to document sex differences in younger children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have yielded inconsistent results. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate potential sex differences in the manifestation of ASD-related features in toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, typical development (TD), and other developmental disorders (OD). Method Analyses were conducted using a sample of 557 young children, aged 18?42 months, composed of 261 participants with ASD (n = 207 males; n = 54 females), 223 TD (n = 133 males; n = 90 females), and 73 with OD (n = 45 males; n = 28 females). A battery of tests, including the gold standard ASD diagnostic assessments and caregiver questionnaires, were used to measure symptomatology. We implemented ANCOVA while covarying for adaptive skills to detect sex differences in ASD trait presentation. Results The ASD group demonstrated significant differences in the parent-report social interaction domain with more deficits in females than males, while the TD and OD groups found that males exhibited more restricted or repetitive behaviors (RRB) than females. When the participants were limited to children over 24 months to ensure good diagnostic validity, the same patterns in traits by sex were observed, except in the OD group, suggesting that the younger children might have driven the significant findings. Conclusion Sex differences in the social interaction domain were reported by parents of children with ASD, while children in the non-ASD groups exhibited differences in RRBs. Therefore, healthcare professionals should become aware of the different presentational profiles in young children to prevent over or under detection of ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101848 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Exploring sex differences in the manifestation of autistic traits in young children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Da-Yea SONG, Auteur ; So Yoon KIM, Auteur ; Guiyoung BONG, Auteur ; Young Ah KIM, Auteur ; Joo Hyun KIM, Auteur ; Jong-Myeong KIM, Auteur ; Hee Jeong YOO, Auteur . - 101848. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101848 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Sex differences  Phenotype  Social communication  Restricted repetitive behaviors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Previous works attempting to document sex differences in younger children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have yielded inconsistent results. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate potential sex differences in the manifestation of ASD-related features in toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, typical development (TD), and other developmental disorders (OD). Method Analyses were conducted using a sample of 557 young children, aged 18?42 months, composed of 261 participants with ASD (n = 207 males; n = 54 females), 223 TD (n = 133 males; n = 90 females), and 73 with OD (n = 45 males; n = 28 females). A battery of tests, including the gold standard ASD diagnostic assessments and caregiver questionnaires, were used to measure symptomatology. We implemented ANCOVA while covarying for adaptive skills to detect sex differences in ASD trait presentation. Results The ASD group demonstrated significant differences in the parent-report social interaction domain with more deficits in females than males, while the TD and OD groups found that males exhibited more restricted or repetitive behaviors (RRB) than females. When the participants were limited to children over 24 months to ensure good diagnostic validity, the same patterns in traits by sex were observed, except in the OD group, suggesting that the younger children might have driven the significant findings. Conclusion Sex differences in the social interaction domain were reported by parents of children with ASD, while children in the non-ASD groups exhibited differences in RRBs. Therefore, healthcare professionals should become aware of the different presentational profiles in young children to prevent over or under detection of ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101848 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

The impact of sleep quality on quality of life for autistic adults / Kiley J. MCLEAN in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101849 Titre : The impact of sleep quality on quality of life for autistic adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kiley J. MCLEAN, Auteur ; Shaun M. EACK, Auteur ; Lauren BISHOP, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101849 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD  Asperger’s  Sleep disorders  Sleep problems  Stress  Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Although research demonstrates that autistic children are at risk of poor sleep quality, very little is known about sleep quality and its impact on quality of life in autistic adults. We investigated the relationships between sleep quality, perceived stress, and quality of life for autistic adults. Method Data were prospectively collected from both autistic adults (N = 40) and non-autistic adults (N = 24). Sleep Quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Perceived Stress was measured using the Perceived Stress Scale, and Quality of Life was measured using the Brief Version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale. We ran OLS regression models to examine the association between study group, perceived stress, sleep quality, and quality of life. We tested for main effects of study group (i.e., autistic or non-autistic), sleep quality, and perceived stress, adjusting for demographic characteristics. Then, we tested the interaction between study group and sleep quality. Finally, we tested a three-way interaction between group, sleep quality, and perceived stress. Results Autistic adults reported worse sleep quality compared to non-autistic adults. Poorer sleep quality was significantly associated with lower quality of life for all participants in the study. Findings from the three-way interaction indicated that higher perceived stress further exacerbated the relationship between poorer sleep quality and lower quality of life for autistic adults. Conclusions These findings suggest that interventions that target both sleep quality and stress could effectively improve quality of life for autistic adults. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101849 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] The impact of sleep quality on quality of life for autistic adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kiley J. MCLEAN, Auteur ; Shaun M. EACK, Auteur ; Lauren BISHOP, Auteur . - 101849. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101849 Mots-clés : ASD  Asperger’s  Sleep disorders  Sleep problems  Stress  Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Although research demonstrates that autistic children are at risk of poor sleep quality, very little is known about sleep quality and its impact on quality of life in autistic adults. We investigated the relationships between sleep quality, perceived stress, and quality of life for autistic adults. Method Data were prospectively collected from both autistic adults (N = 40) and non-autistic adults (N = 24). Sleep Quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Perceived Stress was measured using the Perceived Stress Scale, and Quality of Life was measured using the Brief Version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale. We ran OLS regression models to examine the association between study group, perceived stress, sleep quality, and quality of life. We tested for main effects of study group (i.e., autistic or non-autistic), sleep quality, and perceived stress, adjusting for demographic characteristics. Then, we tested the interaction between study group and sleep quality. Finally, we tested a three-way interaction between group, sleep quality, and perceived stress. Results Autistic adults reported worse sleep quality compared to non-autistic adults. Poorer sleep quality was significantly associated with lower quality of life for all participants in the study. Findings from the three-way interaction indicated that higher perceived stress further exacerbated the relationship between poorer sleep quality and lower quality of life for autistic adults. Conclusions These findings suggest that interventions that target both sleep quality and stress could effectively improve quality of life for autistic adults. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101849 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Editors’ Prologue and Introduction to the Special Issue / Micah MAZUREK in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101850 Titre : Editors’ Prologue and Introduction to the Special Issue Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Micah MAZUREK, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101850 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101850 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Editors’ Prologue and Introduction to the Special Issue [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Micah MAZUREK, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur . - 101850. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101850 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101850 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

“It’s really unexplainable, but everyone here got it:” Analysis of an ASD sibling support group for emerging adults / Caitlin CALIO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101857 Titre : “It’s really unexplainable, but everyone here got it:” Analysis of an ASD sibling support group for emerging adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Caitlin CALIO, Auteur ; Ann HIGGINS-D’ALESSANDRO, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101857 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Siblings  TDS  Family life  Stigma  Isolation  Responsibility Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background While the basic and applied literature on people with autism continues to expand in helpful ways, including substantial research on their families, less research exists focused specifically on siblings, and little on older siblings during emerging adulthood. This study's intervention goal was to create a support group for emerging adults with siblings with autism and share their experiences, and then to determine whether they found the group meaningful and useful. The study's research goal was to gain a better understanding of the TDS’s perspectives on their own identity and development and their perceptions of their family’s functioning during this period. Method Six university students gave informed consent for audio-taping group discussions by the first author, a participant researcher. The support group, titled-Sibling Allies, met 5 times in Fall 2017; qualitative data from the meetings were analyzed using multi-grounded (MGT) theory analysis (Goldkuhl & Cronholm, 2010). Results Results show that sharing experiences was highly meaningful; participants' openness and comfort led to deep revelations and real friendships. Major themes were able to be identified using Multi Grounded Theory (MGT): lifelong responsibility, strong dedication to their families even as they become independent, and resilience to chronic challenges. Three theory categories emerged: Individual Experience, Family Life in Private, and Family Functioning in Public. Using MGT, thematic action paradigm models were constructed to illustrate researchable relationships among identified conditions, actions, and consequences in these domains. Conclusions In conclusion, this project shows the feasibility and value of developing intervention and research goals simultaneously. The participants reported the peer-led structured support group was meaningful and useful. MGT analysis of the recorded discussions substantiated previous findings and elaborated on themes such as the pervasive role that stigma plays in family decisions and how inseparable the sibling relationship is from the typically developing sibling’s (TDS’s) personal identity and development. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101857 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] “It’s really unexplainable, but everyone here got it:” Analysis of an ASD sibling support group for emerging adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Caitlin CALIO, Auteur ; Ann HIGGINS-D’ALESSANDRO, Auteur . - 101857. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101857 Mots-clés : Autism  Siblings  TDS  Family life  Stigma  Isolation  Responsibility Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background While the basic and applied literature on people with autism continues to expand in helpful ways, including substantial research on their families, less research exists focused specifically on siblings, and little on older siblings during emerging adulthood. This study's intervention goal was to create a support group for emerging adults with siblings with autism and share their experiences, and then to determine whether they found the group meaningful and useful. The study's research goal was to gain a better understanding of the TDS’s perspectives on their own identity and development and their perceptions of their family’s functioning during this period. Method Six university students gave informed consent for audio-taping group discussions by the first author, a participant researcher. The support group, titled-Sibling Allies, met 5 times in Fall 2017; qualitative data from the meetings were analyzed using multi-grounded (MGT) theory analysis (Goldkuhl & Cronholm, 2010). Results Results show that sharing experiences was highly meaningful; participants' openness and comfort led to deep revelations and real friendships. Major themes were able to be identified using Multi Grounded Theory (MGT): lifelong responsibility, strong dedication to their families even as they become independent, and resilience to chronic challenges. Three theory categories emerged: Individual Experience, Family Life in Private, and Family Functioning in Public. Using MGT, thematic action paradigm models were constructed to illustrate researchable relationships among identified conditions, actions, and consequences in these domains. Conclusions In conclusion, this project shows the feasibility and value of developing intervention and research goals simultaneously. The participants reported the peer-led structured support group was meaningful and useful. MGT analysis of the recorded discussions substantiated previous findings and elaborated on themes such as the pervasive role that stigma plays in family decisions and how inseparable the sibling relationship is from the typically developing sibling’s (TDS’s) personal identity and development. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101857 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

No increased risk of mothers of children with autism having androgen-related cancers in an Australian population based sample / T. MAY in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101858 Titre : No increased risk of mothers of children with autism having androgen-related cancers in an Australian population based sample Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : T. MAY, Auteur ; B. VOLLENHOVEN, Auteur ; K. WILLIAMS, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101858 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Cancer  Autism spectrum disorder  Longitudinal study of Australian children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Some past studies have suggested a link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and testosterone related cancers. This study explored androgen-related cancer in mothers of children with and without parent-reported ASD in a prospective Australian population based sample. Methods Odds of self-reported breast, uterine and cervical cancer in mothers of children with and without parent-reported ASD in the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. This prospective population based study contains two cohorts of children recruited at birth or 4 years of age. Results Of 324 children with parent-reported ASD and 6,948 without, there were no significantly increased odds for children with ASD and mother breast (AOR 1.20 [95 % CI .50, 2.87]), uterine (AOR .92 [95 % CI .05, 15.78]), cervical (AOR 1.23 [95% CI .46, 3.25]) or all cancers (AOR 1.13 [95% CI .58, 2.21]). Conclusions This study found no evidence to support an increased or decreased androgen related cancer risk in mothers of children with parent-reported ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101858 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] No increased risk of mothers of children with autism having androgen-related cancers in an Australian population based sample [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / T. MAY, Auteur ; B. VOLLENHOVEN, Auteur ; K. WILLIAMS, Auteur . - 101858. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101858 Mots-clés : Cancer  Autism spectrum disorder  Longitudinal study of Australian children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Some past studies have suggested a link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and testosterone related cancers. This study explored androgen-related cancer in mothers of children with and without parent-reported ASD in a prospective Australian population based sample. Methods Odds of self-reported breast, uterine and cervical cancer in mothers of children with and without parent-reported ASD in the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. This prospective population based study contains two cohorts of children recruited at birth or 4 years of age. Results Of 324 children with parent-reported ASD and 6,948 without, there were no significantly increased odds for children with ASD and mother breast (AOR 1.20 [95 % CI .50, 2.87]), uterine (AOR .92 [95 % CI .05, 15.78]), cervical (AOR 1.23 [95% CI .46, 3.25]) or all cancers (AOR 1.13 [95% CI .58, 2.21]). Conclusions This study found no evidence to support an increased or decreased androgen related cancer risk in mothers of children with parent-reported ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101858 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Autism assessment via telehealth during the Covid 19 pandemic: Experiences and perspectives of autistic adults, parents/carers and clinicians / Vicki GIBBS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101859 Titre : Autism assessment via telehealth during the Covid 19 pandemic: Experiences and perspectives of autistic adults, parents/carers and clinicians Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Vicki GIBBS, Auteur ; Ru Ying CAI, Auteur ; Fiona J. ALDRIDGE, Auteur ; Michelle WONG, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101859 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Assessment  Diagnosis  Telehealth  Covid-19 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a rapid increase in the use of telehealth to deliver services to autistic individuals and their families. Research into the provision of autism assessments via telehealth is limited and few studies have explored clinician perspectives of conducting diagnostic assessments for autism in this way. The objective of this study was to examine the acceptability of a new telehealth model from the perspective of key stakeholder groups in an Australian community-based sample i.e. clients undergoing assessment, parent/carers and expert clinicians. Methods Sixteen adult clients (Mage = 39.00, SDage = 14.39) and fifty-six parent/carers of children and adults (Mage = 44.09, SDage = 9.87) undergoing autism assessments completed an online survey about their experiences of assessments via telehealth. Of these, six clients and twelve parent/carers agreed to participate in follow up interviews. Seven clinicians were also interviewed. Results In this study, the majority of adults and parent/carers reported that they, or the person they cared for, felt comfortable interacting with the clinician, would be willing to undergo future assessments via telehealth and were not concerned that important information had been missed during the assessment. Although the clinicians were slightly less satisfied with tele-assessment process compared to face-to-face and relied on external sources of information more than they would during a face-to-face assessment, their overall confidence in their diagnostic decision making remained high. Conclusion Autism assessment via telehealth may be an acceptable alternative in some circumstances. However, a telehealth service should consider screening clients for suitability and adequately preparing clients for tele-assessments. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101859 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Autism assessment via telehealth during the Covid 19 pandemic: Experiences and perspectives of autistic adults, parents/carers and clinicians [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Vicki GIBBS, Auteur ; Ru Ying CAI, Auteur ; Fiona J. ALDRIDGE, Auteur ; Michelle WONG, Auteur . - 101859. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101859 Mots-clés : Autism  Assessment  Diagnosis  Telehealth  Covid-19 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a rapid increase in the use of telehealth to deliver services to autistic individuals and their families. Research into the provision of autism assessments via telehealth is limited and few studies have explored clinician perspectives of conducting diagnostic assessments for autism in this way. The objective of this study was to examine the acceptability of a new telehealth model from the perspective of key stakeholder groups in an Australian community-based sample i.e. clients undergoing assessment, parent/carers and expert clinicians. Methods Sixteen adult clients (Mage = 39.00, SDage = 14.39) and fifty-six parent/carers of children and adults (Mage = 44.09, SDage = 9.87) undergoing autism assessments completed an online survey about their experiences of assessments via telehealth. Of these, six clients and twelve parent/carers agreed to participate in follow up interviews. Seven clinicians were also interviewed. Results In this study, the majority of adults and parent/carers reported that they, or the person they cared for, felt comfortable interacting with the clinician, would be willing to undergo future assessments via telehealth and were not concerned that important information had been missed during the assessment. Although the clinicians were slightly less satisfied with tele-assessment process compared to face-to-face and relied on external sources of information more than they would during a face-to-face assessment, their overall confidence in their diagnostic decision making remained high. Conclusion Autism assessment via telehealth may be an acceptable alternative in some circumstances. However, a telehealth service should consider screening clients for suitability and adequately preparing clients for tele-assessments. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101859 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Effects of a creative yoga intervention on the joint attention and social communication skills, as well as affective states of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Maninderjit KAUR in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101860 Titre : Effects of a creative yoga intervention on the joint attention and social communication skills, as well as affective states of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Maninderjit KAUR, Auteur ; Inge-Marie EIGSTI, Auteur ; Anjana N. BHAT, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101860 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Yoga  Verbal communication  Joint attention  Affect  Children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Yoga is gaining popularity as a multisystem intervention due to its impact on both the physical and mental well-being of children with typical development. However, there is limited empirical evidence to support the use of this approach in school-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The current pilot study evaluated the impact of a creative yoga intervention on the joint attention and social communication skills, as well as affective states of children with ASD. Methods 24 school-aged children with ASD received eight weeks of yoga (e.g., breathing, poses, relaxation) or tabletop play/academic intervention (e.g., reading, arts-crafts, building activities). Children were tested before and after the intervention using a standardized measure of responsive joint attention. Additionally, changes in socially directed verbal communication and affective states of children were assessed three times during the intervention period, i.e. during early, mid, and late intervention sessions. Results Children with ASD showed improvements in responsive joint attention in both groups in the posttest vs. the pretest. Furthermore, children in the yoga group showed improvements in socially directed verbal communication skills across the intervention sessions, i.e. greater spontaneous and responsive communication from early/mid to late intervention sessions compared to the academic group. There were no changes in affective states with the intervention, however, the yoga group showed greater interested and less negative affect compared to the academic group. Conclusions Creative yoga intervention is a promising tool as it led to improvements in intervention-related social communication skills and generalized joint attention skills of children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101860 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Effects of a creative yoga intervention on the joint attention and social communication skills, as well as affective states of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Maninderjit KAUR, Auteur ; Inge-Marie EIGSTI, Auteur ; Anjana N. BHAT, Auteur . - 101860. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101860 Mots-clés : Autism  Yoga  Verbal communication  Joint attention  Affect  Children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Yoga is gaining popularity as a multisystem intervention due to its impact on both the physical and mental well-being of children with typical development. However, there is limited empirical evidence to support the use of this approach in school-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The current pilot study evaluated the impact of a creative yoga intervention on the joint attention and social communication skills, as well as affective states of children with ASD. Methods 24 school-aged children with ASD received eight weeks of yoga (e.g., breathing, poses, relaxation) or tabletop play/academic intervention (e.g., reading, arts-crafts, building activities). Children were tested before and after the intervention using a standardized measure of responsive joint attention. Additionally, changes in socially directed verbal communication and affective states of children were assessed three times during the intervention period, i.e. during early, mid, and late intervention sessions. Results Children with ASD showed improvements in responsive joint attention in both groups in the posttest vs. the pretest. Furthermore, children in the yoga group showed improvements in socially directed verbal communication skills across the intervention sessions, i.e. greater spontaneous and responsive communication from early/mid to late intervention sessions compared to the academic group. There were no changes in affective states with the intervention, however, the yoga group showed greater interested and less negative affect compared to the academic group. Conclusions Creative yoga intervention is a promising tool as it led to improvements in intervention-related social communication skills and generalized joint attention skills of children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101860 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Community-based parent-training for disruptive behaviors in children with ASD using synchronous telehealth services: A pilot study / Nathaniel A. SHANOK in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101861 Titre : Community-based parent-training for disruptive behaviors in children with ASD using synchronous telehealth services: A pilot study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Nathaniel A. SHANOK, Auteur ; Erin Brooker LOZOTT, Auteur ; Marlene SOTELO, Auteur ; Karen E. BEARSS, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101861 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Parent training  Autism spectrum disorder  Telehealth services  Covid-19 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We conducted a feasibility pilot of the RUBI parent training program (RUBI PT) delivered virtually with children with ASD and disruptive behaviors in a diverse community sample. Twenty-nine children (age M = 5.79, SD = 3.56) were enrolled for the direct, telehealth delivered program. Twenty-four families completed the program (82.8 %) and 85.3 % of core sessions were attended. Four of the five families who dropped out were participating during the COVID-19 pandemic and cited this as the reason for discontinuing. The feasibility of the program for reducing problem behaviors in the home setting was consistent with prior RUBI PT studies. Future implementation of synchronous telehealth PT is encouraged as this format will enable more families to access this service, especially in underserved communities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101861 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Community-based parent-training for disruptive behaviors in children with ASD using synchronous telehealth services: A pilot study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Nathaniel A. SHANOK, Auteur ; Erin Brooker LOZOTT, Auteur ; Marlene SOTELO, Auteur ; Karen E. BEARSS, Auteur . - 101861. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101861 Mots-clés : Parent training  Autism spectrum disorder  Telehealth services  Covid-19 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We conducted a feasibility pilot of the RUBI parent training program (RUBI PT) delivered virtually with children with ASD and disruptive behaviors in a diverse community sample. Twenty-nine children (age M = 5.79, SD = 3.56) were enrolled for the direct, telehealth delivered program. Twenty-four families completed the program (82.8 %) and 85.3 % of core sessions were attended. Four of the five families who dropped out were participating during the COVID-19 pandemic and cited this as the reason for discontinuing. The feasibility of the program for reducing problem behaviors in the home setting was consistent with prior RUBI PT studies. Future implementation of synchronous telehealth PT is encouraged as this format will enable more families to access this service, especially in underserved communities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101861 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458