Activity Participation and Sensory Features Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders / Lauren M. LITTLE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45-9 (September 2015)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-9 (September 2015) . - p.2981-2990 Titre : Activity Participation and Sensory Features Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lauren M. LITTLE, Auteur ; Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; John SIDERIS, Auteur ; Grace T. BARANEK, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2981-2990 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Sensory processing  Autism  Participation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Sensory features are highly prevalent among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and have been shown to cluster into four patterns of response, including hyperresponsiveness, hyporesponsiveness, enhanced perception, and sensory interests, repetitions and seeking behaviors. Given the lack of large-scale research on the differential effects of sensory response patterns on children’s participation in specific activities, this study investigated the extent to which sensory response patterns impacted six dimensions of children’s activity participation as measured by the Home and Community Activities Scale among a large, national sample of school aged children with ASD (n = 674). Using mixed model regression, results showed that sensory response patterns differentially impacted dimensions of activity participation, and associations were moderated by a number of child characteristics. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2460-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=267 [article] Activity Participation and Sensory Features Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lauren M. LITTLE, Auteur ; Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; John SIDERIS, Auteur ; Grace T. BARANEK, Auteur . - p.2981-2990. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-9 (September 2015) . - p.2981-2990 Mots-clés : Sensory processing  Autism  Participation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Sensory features are highly prevalent among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and have been shown to cluster into four patterns of response, including hyperresponsiveness, hyporesponsiveness, enhanced perception, and sensory interests, repetitions and seeking behaviors. Given the lack of large-scale research on the differential effects of sensory response patterns on children’s participation in specific activities, this study investigated the extent to which sensory response patterns impacted six dimensions of children’s activity participation as measured by the Home and Community Activities Scale among a large, national sample of school aged children with ASD (n = 674). Using mixed model regression, results showed that sensory response patterns differentially impacted dimensions of activity participation, and associations were moderated by a number of child characteristics. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2460-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=267

Brainstem white matter microstructure is associated with hyporesponsiveness and overall sensory features in autistic children / Olivia SURGENT in Molecular Autism, 13 (2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inMolecular Autism > 13 (2022) . - 48 p. Titre : Brainstem white matter microstructure is associated with hyporesponsiveness and overall sensory features in autistic children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Olivia SURGENT, Auteur ; Ali RIAZ, Auteur ; Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; Nagesh ADLURU, Auteur ; Gregory R. KIRK, Auteur ; Jose GUERRERO-GONZALEZ, Auteur ; Emily C. SKALETSKI, Auteur ; Steven R. KECSKEMETI, Auteur ; Douglas C. DEAN III, Auteur ; Susan ELLIS WEISMER, Auteur ; Andrew L. ALEXANDER, Auteur ; Brittany G. TRAVERS, Auteur Article en page(s) : 48 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Humans  Child  White Matter  Brain  Quality of Life  Autistic Disorder  Brain Stem  Autism  Brainstem  Dti  Sensory features  Voxel-based analysis  White matter  TherVoyant). While both companies are involved in developing MRI-based surgery  techniques, neither are associated with any current areas of his research,  including the present publication. All other authors report no biomedical  financial interests of potential conflicts of interest. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Elevated or reduced responses to sensory stimuli, known as sensory features, are common in autistic individuals and often impact quality of life. Little is known about the neurobiological basis of sensory features in autistic children. However, the brainstem may offer critical insights as it has been associated with both basic sensory processing and core features of autism. METHODS: Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and parent-report of sensory features were acquired from 133 children (61 autistic children with and 72 non-autistic children, 6-11 years-old). Leveraging novel DWI processing techniques, we investigated the relationship between sensory features and white matter microstructure properties (free-water-elimination-corrected fractional anisotropy [FA] and mean diffusivity [MD]) in precisely delineated brainstem white matter tracts. Follow-up analyses assessed relationships between microstructure and sensory response patterns/modalities and analyzed whole brain white matter using voxel-based analysis. RESULTS: Results revealed distinct relationships between brainstem microstructure and sensory features in autistic children compared to non-autistic children. In autistic children, more prominent sensory features were generally associated with lower MD. Further, in autistic children, sensory hyporesponsiveness and tactile responsivity were strongly associated with white matter microstructure in nearly all brainstem tracts. Follow-up voxel-based analyses confirmed that these relationships were more prominent in the brainstem/cerebellum, with additional sensory-brain findings in the autistic group in the white matter of the primary motor and somatosensory cortices, the occipital lobe, the inferior parietal lobe, and the thalamic projections. LIMITATIONS: All participants communicated via spoken language and acclimated to the sensory environment of an MRI session, which should be considered when assessing the generalizability of this work to the whole of the autism spectrum. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest unique brainstem white matter contributions to sensory features in autistic children compared to non-autistic children. The brainstem correlates of sensory features underscore the potential reflex-like nature of behavioral responses to sensory stimuli in autism and have implications for how we conceptualize and address sensory features in autistic populations. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-022-00524-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=491 [article] Brainstem white matter microstructure is associated with hyporesponsiveness and overall sensory features in autistic children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Olivia SURGENT, Auteur ; Ali RIAZ, Auteur ; Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; Nagesh ADLURU, Auteur ; Gregory R. KIRK, Auteur ; Jose GUERRERO-GONZALEZ, Auteur ; Emily C. SKALETSKI, Auteur ; Steven R. KECSKEMETI, Auteur ; Douglas C. DEAN III, Auteur ; Susan ELLIS WEISMER, Auteur ; Andrew L. ALEXANDER, Auteur ; Brittany G. TRAVERS, Auteur . - 48 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Molecular Autism > 13 (2022) . - 48 p. Mots-clés : Humans  Child  White Matter  Brain  Quality of Life  Autistic Disorder  Brain Stem  Autism  Brainstem  Dti  Sensory features  Voxel-based analysis  White matter  TherVoyant). While both companies are involved in developing MRI-based surgery  techniques, neither are associated with any current areas of his research,  including the present publication. All other authors report no biomedical  financial interests of potential conflicts of interest. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Elevated or reduced responses to sensory stimuli, known as sensory features, are common in autistic individuals and often impact quality of life. Little is known about the neurobiological basis of sensory features in autistic children. However, the brainstem may offer critical insights as it has been associated with both basic sensory processing and core features of autism. METHODS: Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and parent-report of sensory features were acquired from 133 children (61 autistic children with and 72 non-autistic children, 6-11 years-old). Leveraging novel DWI processing techniques, we investigated the relationship between sensory features and white matter microstructure properties (free-water-elimination-corrected fractional anisotropy [FA] and mean diffusivity [MD]) in precisely delineated brainstem white matter tracts. Follow-up analyses assessed relationships between microstructure and sensory response patterns/modalities and analyzed whole brain white matter using voxel-based analysis. RESULTS: Results revealed distinct relationships between brainstem microstructure and sensory features in autistic children compared to non-autistic children. In autistic children, more prominent sensory features were generally associated with lower MD. Further, in autistic children, sensory hyporesponsiveness and tactile responsivity were strongly associated with white matter microstructure in nearly all brainstem tracts. Follow-up voxel-based analyses confirmed that these relationships were more prominent in the brainstem/cerebellum, with additional sensory-brain findings in the autistic group in the white matter of the primary motor and somatosensory cortices, the occipital lobe, the inferior parietal lobe, and the thalamic projections. LIMITATIONS: All participants communicated via spoken language and acclimated to the sensory environment of an MRI session, which should be considered when assessing the generalizability of this work to the whole of the autism spectrum. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest unique brainstem white matter contributions to sensory features in autistic children compared to non-autistic children. The brainstem correlates of sensory features underscore the potential reflex-like nature of behavioral responses to sensory stimuli in autism and have implications for how we conceptualize and address sensory features in autistic populations. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-022-00524-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=491

Correction: Sensorimotor Features and Daily Living Skills in Autistic Children With and Without ADHD / Kelly BARRY ; Elizabeth DENNIS ; Ryan DONNELLY ; Celina HUERTA ; Andrez JONES ; Kate SCHMIDT ; Sabrina KABAKOV ; Karla K. AUSDERAU ; James J. LI ; Brittany G. TRAVERS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-7 (July 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-7 (July 2024) . - p.2784-2785 Titre : Correction: Sensorimotor Features and Daily Living Skills in Autistic Children With and Without ADHD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kelly BARRY, Auteur ; Elizabeth DENNIS, Auteur ; Ryan DONNELLY, Auteur ; Celina HUERTA, Auteur ; Andrez JONES, Auteur ; Kate SCHMIDT, Auteur ; Sabrina KABAKOV, Auteur ; Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; James J. LI, Auteur ; Brittany G. TRAVERS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2784-2785 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06394-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=533 [article] Correction: Sensorimotor Features and Daily Living Skills in Autistic Children With and Without ADHD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kelly BARRY, Auteur ; Elizabeth DENNIS, Auteur ; Ryan DONNELLY, Auteur ; Celina HUERTA, Auteur ; Andrez JONES, Auteur ; Kate SCHMIDT, Auteur ; Sabrina KABAKOV, Auteur ; Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; James J. LI, Auteur ; Brittany G. TRAVERS, Auteur . - p.2784-2785. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-7 (July 2024) . - p.2784-2785 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06394-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=533

Examining the latent structure and correlates of sensory reactivity in autism: a multi-site integrative data analysis by the autism sensory research consortium / Roseann SCHAAF ; Karla K. AUSDERAU ; Grace T. BARANEK ; D Jonah BARRETT ; Carissa J. CASCIO ; Rachel L. DUMONT ; Ekomobong E. Eyoh ; Michelle D. FAILLA ; Jacob I. FELDMAN ; Jennifer H. FOSS-FEIG ; Heather L. GREEN ; Shulamite A. GREEN ; Jason L. HE ; Elizabeth A. KAPLAN-KAHN ; Bahar KEÇELI-KAYS?L? ; Keren MACLENNAN ; Zoe MAILLOUX ; Elysa J. MARCO ; Lisa E. MASH ; Elizabeth P. MCKERNAN ; Sophie MOLHOLM ; Stewart H. MOSTOFSKY ; Nicolaas A. J. PUTS ; Caroline E. ROBERTSON ; Natalie RUSSO ; Nicole SHEA ; John SIDERIS ; James S. SUTCLIFFE ; Teresa TAVASSOLI ; Mark T. WALLACE ; Ericka L. WODKA ; Tiffany G. WOYNAROSKI in Molecular Autism, 14 (2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inMolecular Autism > 14 (2023) . - 31 p. Titre : Examining the latent structure and correlates of sensory reactivity in autism: a multi-site integrative data analysis by the autism sensory research consortium Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Roseann SCHAAF, Auteur ; Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; Grace T. BARANEK, Auteur ; D Jonah BARRETT, Auteur ; Carissa J. CASCIO, Auteur ; Rachel L. DUMONT, Auteur ; Ekomobong E. Eyoh, Auteur ; Michelle D. FAILLA, Auteur ; Jacob I. FELDMAN, Auteur ; Jennifer H. FOSS-FEIG, Auteur ; Heather L. GREEN, Auteur ; Shulamite A. GREEN, Auteur ; Jason L. HE, Auteur ; Elizabeth A. KAPLAN-KAHN, Auteur ; Bahar KEÇELI-KAYS?L?, Auteur ; Keren MACLENNAN, Auteur ; Zoe MAILLOUX, Auteur ; Elysa J. MARCO, Auteur ; Lisa E. MASH, Auteur ; Elizabeth P. MCKERNAN, Auteur ; Sophie MOLHOLM, Auteur ; Stewart H. MOSTOFSKY, Auteur ; Nicolaas A. J. PUTS, Auteur ; Caroline E. ROBERTSON, Auteur ; Natalie RUSSO, Auteur ; Nicole SHEA, Auteur ; John SIDERIS, Auteur ; James S. SUTCLIFFE, Auteur ; Teresa TAVASSOLI, Auteur ; Mark T. WALLACE, Auteur ; Ericka L. WODKA, Auteur ; Tiffany G. WOYNAROSKI, Auteur Article en page(s) : 31 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Differences in responding to sensory stimuli, including sensory hyperreactivity (HYPER), hyporeactivity (HYPO), and sensory seeking (SEEK) have been observed in autistic individuals across sensory modalities, but few studies have examined the structure of these "supra-modal" traits in the autistic population. METHODS: Leveraging a combined sample of 3868 autistic youth drawn from 12 distinct data sources (ages 3-18 years and representing the full range of cognitive ability), the current study used modern psychometric and meta-analytic techniques to interrogate the latent structure and correlates of caregiver-reported HYPER, HYPO, and SEEK within and across sensory modalities. Bifactor statistical indices were used to both evaluate the strength of a "general response pattern" factor for each supra-modal construct and determine the added value of "modality-specific response pattern" scores (e.g., Visual HYPER). Bayesian random-effects integrative data analysis models were used to examine the clinical and demographic correlates of all interpretable HYPER, HYPO, and SEEK (sub)constructs. RESULTS: All modality-specific HYPER subconstructs could be reliably and validly measured, whereas certain modality-specific HYPO and SEEK subconstructs were psychometrically inadequate when measured using existing items. Bifactor analyses supported the validity of a supra-modal HYPER construct (?(H)=.800) but not a supra-modal HYPO construct (?(H)=.653), and supra-modal SEEK models suggested a more limited version of the construct that excluded some sensory modalities (?(H)=.800; 4/7 modalities). Modality-specific subscales demonstrated significant added value for all response patterns. Meta-analytic correlations varied by construct, although sensory features tended to correlate most with other domains of core autism features and co-occurring psychiatric symptoms (with general HYPER and speech HYPO demonstrating the largest numbers of practically significant correlations). LIMITATIONS: Conclusions may not be generalizable beyond the specific pool of items used in the current study, which was limited to caregiver report of observable behaviors and excluded multisensory items that reflect many "real-world" sensory experiences. CONCLUSION: Of the three sensory response patterns, only HYPER demonstrated sufficient evidence for valid interpretation at the supra-modal level, whereas supra-modal HYPO/SEEK constructs demonstrated substantial psychometric limitations. For clinicians and researchers seeking to characterize sensory reactivity in autism, modality-specific response pattern scores may represent viable alternatives that overcome many of these limitations. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-023-00563-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=513 [article] Examining the latent structure and correlates of sensory reactivity in autism: a multi-site integrative data analysis by the autism sensory research consortium [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Roseann SCHAAF, Auteur ; Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; Grace T. BARANEK, Auteur ; D Jonah BARRETT, Auteur ; Carissa J. CASCIO, Auteur ; Rachel L. DUMONT, Auteur ; Ekomobong E. Eyoh, Auteur ; Michelle D. FAILLA, Auteur ; Jacob I. FELDMAN, Auteur ; Jennifer H. FOSS-FEIG, Auteur ; Heather L. GREEN, Auteur ; Shulamite A. GREEN, Auteur ; Jason L. HE, Auteur ; Elizabeth A. KAPLAN-KAHN, Auteur ; Bahar KEÇELI-KAYS?L?, Auteur ; Keren MACLENNAN, Auteur ; Zoe MAILLOUX, Auteur ; Elysa J. MARCO, Auteur ; Lisa E. MASH, Auteur ; Elizabeth P. MCKERNAN, Auteur ; Sophie MOLHOLM, Auteur ; Stewart H. MOSTOFSKY, Auteur ; Nicolaas A. J. PUTS, Auteur ; Caroline E. ROBERTSON, Auteur ; Natalie RUSSO, Auteur ; Nicole SHEA, Auteur ; John SIDERIS, Auteur ; James S. SUTCLIFFE, Auteur ; Teresa TAVASSOLI, Auteur ; Mark T. WALLACE, Auteur ; Ericka L. WODKA, Auteur ; Tiffany G. WOYNAROSKI, Auteur . - 31 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Molecular Autism > 14 (2023) . - 31 p. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Differences in responding to sensory stimuli, including sensory hyperreactivity (HYPER), hyporeactivity (HYPO), and sensory seeking (SEEK) have been observed in autistic individuals across sensory modalities, but few studies have examined the structure of these "supra-modal" traits in the autistic population. METHODS: Leveraging a combined sample of 3868 autistic youth drawn from 12 distinct data sources (ages 3-18 years and representing the full range of cognitive ability), the current study used modern psychometric and meta-analytic techniques to interrogate the latent structure and correlates of caregiver-reported HYPER, HYPO, and SEEK within and across sensory modalities. Bifactor statistical indices were used to both evaluate the strength of a "general response pattern" factor for each supra-modal construct and determine the added value of "modality-specific response pattern" scores (e.g., Visual HYPER). Bayesian random-effects integrative data analysis models were used to examine the clinical and demographic correlates of all interpretable HYPER, HYPO, and SEEK (sub)constructs. RESULTS: All modality-specific HYPER subconstructs could be reliably and validly measured, whereas certain modality-specific HYPO and SEEK subconstructs were psychometrically inadequate when measured using existing items. Bifactor analyses supported the validity of a supra-modal HYPER construct (?(H)=.800) but not a supra-modal HYPO construct (?(H)=.653), and supra-modal SEEK models suggested a more limited version of the construct that excluded some sensory modalities (?(H)=.800; 4/7 modalities). Modality-specific subscales demonstrated significant added value for all response patterns. Meta-analytic correlations varied by construct, although sensory features tended to correlate most with other domains of core autism features and co-occurring psychiatric symptoms (with general HYPER and speech HYPO demonstrating the largest numbers of practically significant correlations). LIMITATIONS: Conclusions may not be generalizable beyond the specific pool of items used in the current study, which was limited to caregiver report of observable behaviors and excluded multisensory items that reflect many "real-world" sensory experiences. CONCLUSION: Of the three sensory response patterns, only HYPER demonstrated sufficient evidence for valid interpretation at the supra-modal level, whereas supra-modal HYPO/SEEK constructs demonstrated substantial psychometric limitations. For clinicians and researchers seeking to characterize sensory reactivity in autism, modality-specific response pattern scores may represent viable alternatives that overcome many of these limitations. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-023-00563-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=513

Factor analysis of the feeding and eating in AutiSm Together Assessment / Karla K. AUSDERAU in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 118 (October 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 118 (October 2024) . - 102469 Titre : Factor analysis of the feeding and eating in AutiSm Together Assessment Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; Brittany M. St JOHN, Auteur ; Muhammad O. AL-HEIZAN, Auteur ; Caitlin DAMMANN, Auteur ; Sarah CHAUDOIR, Auteur ; John SIDERIS, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102469 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Feeding  Factor analysis  Assessment  Sensory  Oral motor  Gastrointestinal  Behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic children experience high rates of feeding challenges, negatively affecting their.health, eating patterns, and social eating experiences. The Feeding and Eating in AutiSm Together; FEAST, a caregiver-report questionnaire, was developed to characterize feeding challenges in autistic children ages 2 to 12 years. The purpose of this study is to determine the construct validity of the FEAST assessment using a large national sample of autistic children. Method A large national sample (N = 396) of caregivers completed the online survey. An ordinal confirmatory factor model using a robust weighted least squares approach validated the four predicted groupings of feeding challenges (sensory processing; behavior; oral.motor skills; and gastrointestinal) with generally strong loadings onto the four distinct.factors. Results Model fit statistics indicated good model fit (Robust Root Mean Square Error of.Approximation=.080, Robust Comparative Fit Index =.909, Robust Tucker-Lewis.Index=.901) Findings provide preliminary confirmation of the construct validity of the.FEAST assessment to characterize feeding difficulties for autistic children ages 2-12. Small to medium correlations between all factors indicate items successfully targeted.four unique areas of feeding challenge. For all factors, the largest correlation was with.behavior. Conclusion Assessments developed to address the complex feeding and mealtime challenges for.autistic children are essential to identify and integrate the most appropriate intervention.approaches. FEAST offers researchers and clinicians with a comprehensive and psychometrically sound assessment tool to address autistic children?s unique feeding.challenges. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102469 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540 [article] Factor analysis of the feeding and eating in AutiSm Together Assessment [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; Brittany M. St JOHN, Auteur ; Muhammad O. AL-HEIZAN, Auteur ; Caitlin DAMMANN, Auteur ; Sarah CHAUDOIR, Auteur ; John SIDERIS, Auteur . - 102469. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 118 (October 2024) . - 102469 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Feeding  Factor analysis  Assessment  Sensory  Oral motor  Gastrointestinal  Behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic children experience high rates of feeding challenges, negatively affecting their.health, eating patterns, and social eating experiences. The Feeding and Eating in AutiSm Together; FEAST, a caregiver-report questionnaire, was developed to characterize feeding challenges in autistic children ages 2 to 12 years. The purpose of this study is to determine the construct validity of the FEAST assessment using a large national sample of autistic children. Method A large national sample (N = 396) of caregivers completed the online survey. An ordinal confirmatory factor model using a robust weighted least squares approach validated the four predicted groupings of feeding challenges (sensory processing; behavior; oral.motor skills; and gastrointestinal) with generally strong loadings onto the four distinct.factors. Results Model fit statistics indicated good model fit (Robust Root Mean Square Error of.Approximation=.080, Robust Comparative Fit Index =.909, Robust Tucker-Lewis.Index=.901) Findings provide preliminary confirmation of the construct validity of the.FEAST assessment to characterize feeding difficulties for autistic children ages 2-12. Small to medium correlations between all factors indicate items successfully targeted.four unique areas of feeding challenge. For all factors, the largest correlation was with.behavior. Conclusion Assessments developed to address the complex feeding and mealtime challenges for.autistic children are essential to identify and integrate the most appropriate intervention.approaches. FEAST offers researchers and clinicians with a comprehensive and psychometrically sound assessment tool to address autistic children?s unique feeding.challenges. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102469 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540

"Giving Me the Self-Confidence to Tackle It": Mothers? Experiences Participating In The Engaged Eaters Program, A Caregiver-Mediated Feeding Intervention / Libby HLADIK in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-3 (March 2025)  

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IQ and Sensory Symptom Severity Best Predict Motor Ability in Children With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder / Olivia J SURGENT in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51-1 (January 2021)  

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National Survey of Sensory Features in Children with ASD: Factor Structure of the Sensory Experience Questionnaire (3.0) / Karla K. AUSDERAU in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44-4 (April 2014)  

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Sensorimotor Features and Daily Living Skills in Autistic Children With and Without ADHD / Emily C. SKALETSKI in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-3 (March 2025)  

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Sensory Response Patterns in Nonverbal Children with ASD / Elena PATTEN in Autism Research and Treatment, (June 2013)  

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Sensory subtypes and associated outcomes in children with autism spectrum disorders / Karla K. AUSDERAU in Autism Research, 9-12 (December 2016)  

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Sensory subtypes in children with autism spectrum disorder: latent profile transition analysis using a national survey of sensory features / Karla K. AUSDERAU in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 55-8 (August 2014)  

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The characterization of feeding challenges in autistic children / Karla K. AUSDERAU in Autism, 28-9 (September 2024)  

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