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Suicidality in Autistic Adolescents and Adults: Sleep the Unexplored Connection? / Amanda L. RICHDALE in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.468-475 Titre : Suicidality in Autistic Adolescents and Adults: Sleep the Unexplored Connection? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Eric M. J. MORRIS, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.468-475 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  mental health  sleep problems  suicidality  suicide Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Despite substantial evidence linking insomnia with increased suicidality in non-autistic populations, its role in autism remains under-explored. Poor sleep, most commonly insomnia symptoms (hereafter insomnia), is a significant issue in autism, affecting up to 80% of autistic children and adults, compared with 30%?50% of children and about 45% of adults in the general population. Sleep, along with quality of life, anxiety, depression, and social well-being, is a top mental health research priority for autistic adults. These factors are all significantly associated with insomnia in both autistic and non-autistic individuals. Current findings highlight the association between depression, psychosocial factors, and suicidality in autistic individuals. Key factors in suicidality for autistic people include increased autistic traits, loneliness, lack of social support, and experiences such as camouflaging and burnout. What is under-explored is the role of sleep in suicidality and mental health in autism. Effective psychological interventions for insomnia in autistic individuals are lacking, and there is limited understanding of whether treating insomnia can reduce suicidality. Only two pilot studies have investigated insomnia treatments for autistic adults. In this commentary, we argue that, given the high rate of suicidality in autism and the potential role of insomnia, it is crucial to investigate whether insomnia contributes to suicidality in autistic people and if addressing sleep through prevention strategies, supports, and interventions improves outcomes. Collaboration with the autistic community is essential for addressing this knowledge gap and developing effective interventions. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3306 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Suicidality in Autistic Adolescents and Adults: Sleep the Unexplored Connection? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Eric M. J. MORRIS, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur . - p.468-475. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.468-475 Mots-clés : autism  mental health  sleep problems  suicidality  suicide Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Despite substantial evidence linking insomnia with increased suicidality in non-autistic populations, its role in autism remains under-explored. Poor sleep, most commonly insomnia symptoms (hereafter insomnia), is a significant issue in autism, affecting up to 80% of autistic children and adults, compared with 30%?50% of children and about 45% of adults in the general population. Sleep, along with quality of life, anxiety, depression, and social well-being, is a top mental health research priority for autistic adults. These factors are all significantly associated with insomnia in both autistic and non-autistic individuals. Current findings highlight the association between depression, psychosocial factors, and suicidality in autistic individuals. Key factors in suicidality for autistic people include increased autistic traits, loneliness, lack of social support, and experiences such as camouflaging and burnout. What is under-explored is the role of sleep in suicidality and mental health in autism. Effective psychological interventions for insomnia in autistic individuals are lacking, and there is limited understanding of whether treating insomnia can reduce suicidality. Only two pilot studies have investigated insomnia treatments for autistic adults. In this commentary, we argue that, given the high rate of suicidality in autism and the potential role of insomnia, it is crucial to investigate whether insomnia contributes to suicidality in autistic people and if addressing sleep through prevention strategies, supports, and interventions improves outcomes. Collaboration with the autistic community is essential for addressing this knowledge gap and developing effective interventions. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3306 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Untangling the Molecular Mechanisms Contributing to Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Stem Cells / Zoe MATTINGLY in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.476-485 Titre : Untangling the Molecular Mechanisms Contributing to Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Stem Cells Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Zoe MATTINGLY, Auteur ; Sundari CHETTY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.476-485 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  disease modeling  molecular and cellular mechanisms  personalized medicine  stem cells Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neuro developmental condition characterized by significant genetic and phenotypic variability, making diagnosis and treatment challenging. The heterogeneity of ASD-associated genetic variants and the absence of clear causal factors in many cases complicate personalized care. Traditional models, such as postmortem brain tissue and animal studies, have provided valuable insights but are limited in capturing the dynamic processes and human-specific aspects of ASD pathology. Recent advances in human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology have transformed ASD research by enabling the generation of patient-derived neural cells in both two-dimensional cultures and three-dimensional brain organoid models. These models retain the donor's genetic background, allowing researchers to investigate disease-specific cellular and molecular mechanisms while identifying potential therapeutic targets tailored to individual patients. This commentary highlights how stem cell-based approaches are advancing our understanding of ASD and paving the way for more personalized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Untangling the Molecular Mechanisms Contributing to Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Stem Cells [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Zoe MATTINGLY, Auteur ; Sundari CHETTY, Auteur . - p.476-485. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.476-485 Mots-clés : autism  disease modeling  molecular and cellular mechanisms  personalized medicine  stem cells Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neuro developmental condition characterized by significant genetic and phenotypic variability, making diagnosis and treatment challenging. The heterogeneity of ASD-associated genetic variants and the absence of clear causal factors in many cases complicate personalized care. Traditional models, such as postmortem brain tissue and animal studies, have provided valuable insights but are limited in capturing the dynamic processes and human-specific aspects of ASD pathology. Recent advances in human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology have transformed ASD research by enabling the generation of patient-derived neural cells in both two-dimensional cultures and three-dimensional brain organoid models. These models retain the donor's genetic background, allowing researchers to investigate disease-specific cellular and molecular mechanisms while identifying potential therapeutic targets tailored to individual patients. This commentary highlights how stem cell-based approaches are advancing our understanding of ASD and paving the way for more personalized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Cortical Thickness Differences in Autistic Children With and Without Intellectual Disability / Derek S. ANDREWS in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.486-497 Titre : Cortical Thickness Differences in Autistic Children With and Without Intellectual Disability Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Derek S. ANDREWS, Auteur ; Andrew J. DAKOPOLOS, Auteur ; Joshua K. LEE, Auteur ; Brianna HEATH, Auteur ; Devani CORDERO, Auteur ; Marjorie SOLOMON, Auteur ; David G. AMARAL, Auteur ; Christine Wu NORDAHL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.486-497 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  cortical thickness  intellectual disability  IQ  MRI Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Of the 1 in 36 individuals in the United States who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, nearly 40% also have intellectual disability (ID). The cortex has been widely implicated in neural processes underlying autistic behaviors as well as intellectual ability. Thus, neuroimaging features such as cortical thickness are of particular interest as a possible biomarkers of the condition. However, neuroimaging studies often fail to include autistic individuals with ID. As a result, there are few studies of cortical thickness in autistic individuals across the entire range of intellectual abilities. This study used MRI to evaluate cortical thickness in young autistic children (n?=?88, mean age 5.37?years) with a large range of intellectual ability (IQ 19?133) as well as nonautistic, nondevelopmentally delayed (referred to here as typically developing [TD]) peers (n?=?53, mean age 5.29?years). We first investigated associations between full scale IQ and cortical thickness in both autistic and TD children. Autistic children had significant negative associations (i.e., thinner cortex, higher IQ) in bilateral entorhinal cortex, right fusiform gyrus, superior, middle and inferior temporal gyri, and right temporal pole that were not present in TD children. Significantly thicker cortex was also observed in these regions for autistic children with ID (i.e., IQ???70) compared with those without. Last, given the reported correspondence between the severity of autism symptoms and intellectual ability, we compared cortical thickness associations with both IQ and ADOS Calibrated Severity Scores and found these patterns overlapped to a significant degree across the cortex. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3313 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Cortical Thickness Differences in Autistic Children With and Without Intellectual Disability [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Derek S. ANDREWS, Auteur ; Andrew J. DAKOPOLOS, Auteur ; Joshua K. LEE, Auteur ; Brianna HEATH, Auteur ; Devani CORDERO, Auteur ; Marjorie SOLOMON, Auteur ; David G. AMARAL, Auteur ; Christine Wu NORDAHL, Auteur . - p.486-497. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.486-497 Mots-clés : autism  cortical thickness  intellectual disability  IQ  MRI Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Of the 1 in 36 individuals in the United States who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, nearly 40% also have intellectual disability (ID). The cortex has been widely implicated in neural processes underlying autistic behaviors as well as intellectual ability. Thus, neuroimaging features such as cortical thickness are of particular interest as a possible biomarkers of the condition. However, neuroimaging studies often fail to include autistic individuals with ID. As a result, there are few studies of cortical thickness in autistic individuals across the entire range of intellectual abilities. This study used MRI to evaluate cortical thickness in young autistic children (n?=?88, mean age 5.37?years) with a large range of intellectual ability (IQ 19?133) as well as nonautistic, nondevelopmentally delayed (referred to here as typically developing [TD]) peers (n?=?53, mean age 5.29?years). We first investigated associations between full scale IQ and cortical thickness in both autistic and TD children. Autistic children had significant negative associations (i.e., thinner cortex, higher IQ) in bilateral entorhinal cortex, right fusiform gyrus, superior, middle and inferior temporal gyri, and right temporal pole that were not present in TD children. Significantly thicker cortex was also observed in these regions for autistic children with ID (i.e., IQ???70) compared with those without. Last, given the reported correspondence between the severity of autism symptoms and intellectual ability, we compared cortical thickness associations with both IQ and ADOS Calibrated Severity Scores and found these patterns overlapped to a significant degree across the cortex. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3313 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Sensorimotor Behavior in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Unaffected Biological Parents / Erin K. BOJANEK in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.498-514 Titre : Sensorimotor Behavior in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Unaffected Biological Parents Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Erin K. BOJANEK, Auteur ; Shannon E. KELLY, Auteur ; Lauren M. SCHMITT, Auteur ; Stormi L. PULVER, Auteur ; John A. SWEENEY, Auteur ; Andreas SPRENGER, Auteur ; Kathryn E. UNRUH, Auteur ; Matthew W. MOSCONI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.498-514 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  broader autism phenotype  endophenotype  familiality  heritable likelihood   sensorimotor Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Sensorimotor impairments are common in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and evident in unaffected first-degree relatives, suggesting that they may serve as endophenotypes associated with inherited autism likelihood. We tested the familiality of sensorimotor impairments in autism across multiple motor behaviors and effector systems and in relation to parental broader autism phenotypic (BAP) characteristics. Fifty-seven autistic individuals (probands), 109 parents, and 89 neurotypical control participants completed tests of manual motor and oculomotor control. Sensorimotor tests varied in their involvement of rapid, feedforward control and sustained, sensory feedback control processes. Subgroup analyses compared families with at least one parent showing BAP traits (BAP+) and those in which neither parent showed BAP traits (BAP?). Results show that probands with BAP? parents (BAP? probands) showed atypical control of rapid oculomotor behaviors, while BAP+ probands showed impairments of sustained manual motor and oculomotor behaviors compared to controls. BAP? parents showed impaired rapid oculomotor and sustained manual motor abilities relative to BAP+ parents and controls. Rapid oculomotor behaviors were highly intercorrelated among probands and their biological parents. These findings indicate that rapid oculomotor behaviors are selectively impacted in BAP? probands and their parents and may reflect a familial likelihood for autism independent of parental autistic traits. In contrast, sustained sensorimotor behaviors were affected in BAP+ probands and BAP? parents, suggesting separate familial pathways associated with autism. Finally, atypical saccade dynamics may serve as strong endophenotypes for autism. These findings provide new evidence that rapid and sustained sensorimotor alterations represent strong but separate familial pathways of inherited likelihood for autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70000 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Sensorimotor Behavior in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Unaffected Biological Parents [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Erin K. BOJANEK, Auteur ; Shannon E. KELLY, Auteur ; Lauren M. SCHMITT, Auteur ; Stormi L. PULVER, Auteur ; John A. SWEENEY, Auteur ; Andreas SPRENGER, Auteur ; Kathryn E. UNRUH, Auteur ; Matthew W. MOSCONI, Auteur . - p.498-514. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.498-514 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  broader autism phenotype  endophenotype  familiality  heritable likelihood   sensorimotor Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Sensorimotor impairments are common in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and evident in unaffected first-degree relatives, suggesting that they may serve as endophenotypes associated with inherited autism likelihood. We tested the familiality of sensorimotor impairments in autism across multiple motor behaviors and effector systems and in relation to parental broader autism phenotypic (BAP) characteristics. Fifty-seven autistic individuals (probands), 109 parents, and 89 neurotypical control participants completed tests of manual motor and oculomotor control. Sensorimotor tests varied in their involvement of rapid, feedforward control and sustained, sensory feedback control processes. Subgroup analyses compared families with at least one parent showing BAP traits (BAP+) and those in which neither parent showed BAP traits (BAP?). Results show that probands with BAP? parents (BAP? probands) showed atypical control of rapid oculomotor behaviors, while BAP+ probands showed impairments of sustained manual motor and oculomotor behaviors compared to controls. BAP? parents showed impaired rapid oculomotor and sustained manual motor abilities relative to BAP+ parents and controls. Rapid oculomotor behaviors were highly intercorrelated among probands and their biological parents. These findings indicate that rapid oculomotor behaviors are selectively impacted in BAP? probands and their parents and may reflect a familial likelihood for autism independent of parental autistic traits. In contrast, sustained sensorimotor behaviors were affected in BAP+ probands and BAP? parents, suggesting separate familial pathways associated with autism. Finally, atypical saccade dynamics may serve as strong endophenotypes for autism. These findings provide new evidence that rapid and sustained sensorimotor alterations represent strong but separate familial pathways of inherited likelihood for autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70000 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Assessing Internal Consistency of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Gastrointestinal and Related Behaviors Inventory and the Frequency and Socio-Emotional Correlates of Gastrointestinal Difficulties in Children With the Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study / Sanja LESTAREVIC in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.515-527 Titre : Assessing Internal Consistency of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Gastrointestinal and Related Behaviors Inventory and the Frequency and Socio-Emotional Correlates of Gastrointestinal Difficulties in Children With the Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sanja LESTAREVIC, Auteur ; Marija MIHAILOVICH, Auteur ; Milica VLAISAVLJEVIC, Auteur ; Marko KALANJ, Auteur ; Roberto GRUJICIC, Auteur ; Vanja Mandic MARAVIC, Auteur ; Marija MITKOVIC-VONCINA, Auteur ; Calliope HOLINGUE, Auteur ; Milica PEJOVIC-MILOVANCEVIC, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.515-527 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  constipation  diarrhea  flatulence  problem behavior  social interaction Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal (GI) difficulties are common in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, these difficulties can frequently remain unrecognized. Therefore, we aimed to translate a newly developed instrument, The Autism Spectrum Disorder Gastrointestinal and Related Behaviors Inventory in Children (ASD-GIRBI), to assess its reliability and to explore the frequency of various gastrointestinal difficulties and related behaviors, as well as to explore the association of GI difficulties with the measures of social functioning and emotional and behavioral difficulties in children with ASD. A total of 98 children and adolescents (aged 4?18 [M age?=?10.67?+?3.705], 82.7% male), previously diagnosed with ASD at the Institute of Mental Health in Belgrade, Serbia, took part in this research. Their parents filled out the following questionnaires: ASD-GIRBI (an assessment of gastrointestinal and related symptoms), Stanford Social Dimensions Scale (SSDS) (a measure of social functioning) and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) (a measure of emotional and behavioral problems). Our results indicate that the ASD-GIRBI is a reliable instrument for GI difficulties assessment (Cronbach's ??=?0.841) with the total score successfully discriminating between the participants with and without a GI disorder diagnosis (p?=?0.040). Any gastrointestinal symptom was present in 54.1% of the participants, most commonly flatulence, diarrhea, and constipation. The severity of gastrointestinal difficulties correlated to emotional problems (r?=?0.261, p? En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Assessing Internal Consistency of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Gastrointestinal and Related Behaviors Inventory and the Frequency and Socio-Emotional Correlates of Gastrointestinal Difficulties in Children With the Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sanja LESTAREVIC, Auteur ; Marija MIHAILOVICH, Auteur ; Milica VLAISAVLJEVIC, Auteur ; Marko KALANJ, Auteur ; Roberto GRUJICIC, Auteur ; Vanja Mandic MARAVIC, Auteur ; Marija MITKOVIC-VONCINA, Auteur ; Calliope HOLINGUE, Auteur ; Milica PEJOVIC-MILOVANCEVIC, Auteur . - p.515-527. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.515-527 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  constipation  diarrhea  flatulence  problem behavior  social interaction Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal (GI) difficulties are common in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, these difficulties can frequently remain unrecognized. Therefore, we aimed to translate a newly developed instrument, The Autism Spectrum Disorder Gastrointestinal and Related Behaviors Inventory in Children (ASD-GIRBI), to assess its reliability and to explore the frequency of various gastrointestinal difficulties and related behaviors, as well as to explore the association of GI difficulties with the measures of social functioning and emotional and behavioral difficulties in children with ASD. A total of 98 children and adolescents (aged 4?18 [M age?=?10.67?+?3.705], 82.7% male), previously diagnosed with ASD at the Institute of Mental Health in Belgrade, Serbia, took part in this research. Their parents filled out the following questionnaires: ASD-GIRBI (an assessment of gastrointestinal and related symptoms), Stanford Social Dimensions Scale (SSDS) (a measure of social functioning) and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) (a measure of emotional and behavioral problems). Our results indicate that the ASD-GIRBI is a reliable instrument for GI difficulties assessment (Cronbach's ??=?0.841) with the total score successfully discriminating between the participants with and without a GI disorder diagnosis (p?=?0.040). Any gastrointestinal symptom was present in 54.1% of the participants, most commonly flatulence, diarrhea, and constipation. The severity of gastrointestinal difficulties correlated to emotional problems (r?=?0.261, p? En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70007 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Reports of Echolalia and Related Behaviors in Autism From Parents, Teachers, and Clinicians: Evidence From the Simon Simplex Collection / Margaret L. MCALLISTER in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.528-540 Titre : Reports of Echolalia and Related Behaviors in Autism From Parents, Teachers, and Clinicians: Evidence From the Simon Simplex Collection Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Margaret L. MCALLISTER, Auteur ; Tyler MCFAYDEN, Auteur ; Clare HARROP, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.528-540 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  communication  echolalia  language  stereotyped behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Echolalia, the immediate or delayed repetition of speech, is a core diagnostic criterion for autism spectrum disorder. It has been studied for over 50?years and is well-described; however, no consensus on prevalence estimates exists for echolalia's occurrence in autistic youth. The current study sought to (1) describe endorsement of echolalia-related items using parent-, teacher-, and clinician-reports in a well-validated sample of autistic youth and (2) characterize relations between echolalia and other key factors, including age, language ability, and repetitive behaviors. Participants (n?=?2555, 4?17?years, 13% female, 78% White) from the Simon Simplex Collection provided data from multi-informant ratings of echolalia and related behaviors. Nine parent-, clinician-, and teacher-report items were extracted from five measures to broadly capture echolalia through a composite score. Results indicated that as many as 90% of autistic individuals express echolalia at some point in their development. Hierarchical linear regression was conducted to evaluate relations between echolalia, verbal ability, and repetitive behaviors, controlling for age, sex, and autism severity. Results indicated the main effects of verbal ability and repetitive behaviors. A significant interaction qualified this main effect wherein age was negatively associated with echolalia for children with higher verbal ability, but not those with lower verbal ability, suggesting that adolescents with less generative speech may leverage echolalia as a communicative strategy. Echolalia was positively associated with repetitive behaviors across development. These associations support a dualistic interpretation of echolalia as functional communication and as a form of repetitive behavior. Future research is needed to understand the developmental trajectories of echolalia and develop affirming support for this autistic behavior. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3298 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Reports of Echolalia and Related Behaviors in Autism From Parents, Teachers, and Clinicians: Evidence From the Simon Simplex Collection [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Margaret L. MCALLISTER, Auteur ; Tyler MCFAYDEN, Auteur ; Clare HARROP, Auteur . - p.528-540. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.528-540 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  communication  echolalia  language  stereotyped behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Echolalia, the immediate or delayed repetition of speech, is a core diagnostic criterion for autism spectrum disorder. It has been studied for over 50?years and is well-described; however, no consensus on prevalence estimates exists for echolalia's occurrence in autistic youth. The current study sought to (1) describe endorsement of echolalia-related items using parent-, teacher-, and clinician-reports in a well-validated sample of autistic youth and (2) characterize relations between echolalia and other key factors, including age, language ability, and repetitive behaviors. Participants (n?=?2555, 4?17?years, 13% female, 78% White) from the Simon Simplex Collection provided data from multi-informant ratings of echolalia and related behaviors. Nine parent-, clinician-, and teacher-report items were extracted from five measures to broadly capture echolalia through a composite score. Results indicated that as many as 90% of autistic individuals express echolalia at some point in their development. Hierarchical linear regression was conducted to evaluate relations between echolalia, verbal ability, and repetitive behaviors, controlling for age, sex, and autism severity. Results indicated the main effects of verbal ability and repetitive behaviors. A significant interaction qualified this main effect wherein age was negatively associated with echolalia for children with higher verbal ability, but not those with lower verbal ability, suggesting that adolescents with less generative speech may leverage echolalia as a communicative strategy. Echolalia was positively associated with repetitive behaviors across development. These associations support a dualistic interpretation of echolalia as functional communication and as a form of repetitive behavior. Future research is needed to understand the developmental trajectories of echolalia and develop affirming support for this autistic behavior. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3298 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

The Childhood Autism Rating Scale Second Edition (CARS2) and Its Applicability in an Iranian Sample / Sayyed Ali SAMADI in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.541-552 Titre : The Childhood Autism Rating Scale Second Edition (CARS2) and Its Applicability in an Iranian Sample Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sayyed Ali SAMADI, Auteur ; Ameneh MAHMOODIZADEH, Auteur ; Mehdi FOLADGAR, Auteur ; Shahnaz Bakhshalizadeh MORADI, Auteur ; Baran LOTFI, Auteur ; Roy MCCONKEY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.541-552 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum  childhood autism rating  cultural adaptations  Iran  Psychometrics  scale second edition (CARS 2)  validation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT The present study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale: Second Edition (CARS2) in diagnosing individuals with autism in Iran. A mixed-method approach was used and 313 participants were recruited, with an age range of 2?32?years, for CARS2-Standard Form (ST) and 218 individuals aged 6?25?years for CARS2-High Functioning (HF). The participants were recruited from daycare centers, schools, and clinics with different developmental trajectories: autism, intellectual disabilities, and neurotypical development. All participants with autism and intellectual disabilities had been clinically diagnosed previously. In addition, the CARS2-Questionnaire of Parent Concerns (QPC) was used to gather qualitative data on 30 randomly selected parents and the perspectives of the 20 test administrators were also collected. The CARS2 had high internal consistency, inter-rater reliability, and test?retest reliability. Factor analyses revealed a one-factor structure for CARS2-ST and a three-factor structure for CARS2-HF. When adjustments were made to the cut-off points, the discriminant analyses indicated that CARS2 effectively differentiated between those with autism and typical development but less so with persons who had intellectual disabilities. The qualitative data analysis and the extracted themes suggest that the CARS2-QPC is a valid tool for collecting autism-related information from parents. Our findings suggest that the CARS2 is broadly a reliable and valid instrument for diagnosing autism spectrum in Iran in the absence of more extensive assessments. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3309 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] The Childhood Autism Rating Scale Second Edition (CARS2) and Its Applicability in an Iranian Sample [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sayyed Ali SAMADI, Auteur ; Ameneh MAHMOODIZADEH, Auteur ; Mehdi FOLADGAR, Auteur ; Shahnaz Bakhshalizadeh MORADI, Auteur ; Baran LOTFI, Auteur ; Roy MCCONKEY, Auteur . - p.541-552. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.541-552 Mots-clés : autism spectrum  childhood autism rating  cultural adaptations  Iran  Psychometrics  scale second edition (CARS 2)  validation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT The present study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale: Second Edition (CARS2) in diagnosing individuals with autism in Iran. A mixed-method approach was used and 313 participants were recruited, with an age range of 2?32?years, for CARS2-Standard Form (ST) and 218 individuals aged 6?25?years for CARS2-High Functioning (HF). The participants were recruited from daycare centers, schools, and clinics with different developmental trajectories: autism, intellectual disabilities, and neurotypical development. All participants with autism and intellectual disabilities had been clinically diagnosed previously. In addition, the CARS2-Questionnaire of Parent Concerns (QPC) was used to gather qualitative data on 30 randomly selected parents and the perspectives of the 20 test administrators were also collected. The CARS2 had high internal consistency, inter-rater reliability, and test?retest reliability. Factor analyses revealed a one-factor structure for CARS2-ST and a three-factor structure for CARS2-HF. When adjustments were made to the cut-off points, the discriminant analyses indicated that CARS2 effectively differentiated between those with autism and typical development but less so with persons who had intellectual disabilities. The qualitative data analysis and the extracted themes suggest that the CARS2-QPC is a valid tool for collecting autism-related information from parents. Our findings suggest that the CARS2 is broadly a reliable and valid instrument for diagnosing autism spectrum in Iran in the absence of more extensive assessments. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3309 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Understanding the Association Between Neighborhood Resources and Trauma-Informed Care Among Providers Who Serve Autistic Youth / Daneele THORPE in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.553-569 Titre : Understanding the Association Between Neighborhood Resources and Trauma-Informed Care Among Providers Who Serve Autistic Youth Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Daneele THORPE, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Lauren J. MOSKOWITZ, Auteur ; Amy DRAHOTA, Auteur ; Matthew LERNER, Auteur ; Ucas Consortium THE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.553-569 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  neighborhood resources  trauma-informed care Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT A growing body of literature suggests that youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), herein, autistic youth, face an increased risk of being exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). However, trauma-informed approaches to care among autistic youth remain limited. In a large cross-sectional survey of ASD providers (N?=?670) recruited from five U.S. locations, we examined the association between neighborhood resources using the Child Opportunity Index (i.e., educational, health/environmental, and social/economic opportunities) and the frequency at which providers engaged in trauma-informed care (i.e., inquire about, screen for, treat, and provide referrals for trauma diagnosis and treatment) and the types of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) they screen for (i.e., maltreatment/neglect and household dysfunction). The latent model revealed that providers in neighborhoods with fewer resources engaged in more trauma-informed care and were more likely to screen for ACEs related to household dysfunction. Follow-up exploratory analyses indicated that providers in the lowest 20% of opportunity neighborhoods made the greatest efforts in trauma screening for maltreatment and household dysfunction, followed closely by those in the lowest 40%, compared to higher-opportunity areas. Sensitivity analyses, controlling for potential nesting effects, confirmed similar results. These findings may suggest a concerted effort to ensure that autistic youth in highly disadvantaged areas receive adequate trauma screening. However, lower screening rates in higher-resourced neighborhoods may mean trauma-exposed autistic youth in these areas are overlooked. Expanding provider training to emphasize trauma inquiry across all neighborhoods could help address this gap. Limitations, implications for policy and practice, and future directions are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3305 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Understanding the Association Between Neighborhood Resources and Trauma-Informed Care Among Providers Who Serve Autistic Youth [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Daneele THORPE, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Lauren J. MOSKOWITZ, Auteur ; Amy DRAHOTA, Auteur ; Matthew LERNER, Auteur ; Ucas Consortium THE, Auteur . - p.553-569. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.553-569 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  neighborhood resources  trauma-informed care Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT A growing body of literature suggests that youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), herein, autistic youth, face an increased risk of being exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). However, trauma-informed approaches to care among autistic youth remain limited. In a large cross-sectional survey of ASD providers (N?=?670) recruited from five U.S. locations, we examined the association between neighborhood resources using the Child Opportunity Index (i.e., educational, health/environmental, and social/economic opportunities) and the frequency at which providers engaged in trauma-informed care (i.e., inquire about, screen for, treat, and provide referrals for trauma diagnosis and treatment) and the types of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) they screen for (i.e., maltreatment/neglect and household dysfunction). The latent model revealed that providers in neighborhoods with fewer resources engaged in more trauma-informed care and were more likely to screen for ACEs related to household dysfunction. Follow-up exploratory analyses indicated that providers in the lowest 20% of opportunity neighborhoods made the greatest efforts in trauma screening for maltreatment and household dysfunction, followed closely by those in the lowest 40%, compared to higher-opportunity areas. Sensitivity analyses, controlling for potential nesting effects, confirmed similar results. These findings may suggest a concerted effort to ensure that autistic youth in highly disadvantaged areas receive adequate trauma screening. However, lower screening rates in higher-resourced neighborhoods may mean trauma-exposed autistic youth in these areas are overlooked. Expanding provider training to emphasize trauma inquiry across all neighborhoods could help address this gap. Limitations, implications for policy and practice, and future directions are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3305 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Parent Outcomes Following Participation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Autistic Children in a Community Setting: Parent Mental Health, Mindful Parenting, and Parenting Practices / Alaa T. IBRAHIM in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.570-582 Titre : Parent Outcomes Following Participation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Autistic Children in a Community Setting: Parent Mental Health, Mindful Parenting, and Parenting Practices Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Alaa T. IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Vivian LEE, Auteur ; Nisha VASHI, Auteur ; Flora ROUDBARANI, Auteur ; Paula TABLON MODICA, Auteur ; Ava POUYANDEH, Auteur ; Teresa SELLITTO, Auteur ; Stephanie H. AMEIS, Auteur ; Alex ELKADER, Auteur ; Kylie M. GRAY, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Meng-Chuan LAI, Auteur ; Johanna LAKE, Auteur ; Kendra THOMSON, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.570-582 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  cognitive behavior therapy  community intervention  mental health  mindful parenting  parenting practices Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Parents of autistic children are at a higher risk for mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that targets children's emotion regulation may have an indirect influence on parent outcomes, especially if they play a supporting role in their child's intervention. However, most CBT interventions have been carried out in highly controlled research settings and there are a few studies that examined parental outcomes after participating in autistic child-focused CBT within a community setting. The current study examined parent outcomes (i.e., mental health problems, mindful parenting, and parenting practices) following a community-based CBT program with concurrent parent involvement for autistic children, as well as associations between changes in parent and child outcomes (i.e., autism symptoms and emotion dysregulation). Participants included 77 parent?child dyads across seven community organizations in Ontario, Canada. Parents reported improved mindful parenting and positive parenting practices post-intervention, and no significant changes in their mental health. Multiple mediation analyses revealed that positive changes in parent outcomes (i.e., mindful parenting and parenting practices) were associated with positive changes in child emotion regulation. These positive changes in parenting practices mediated the relationship between mindful parenting and child emotion regulation. Results suggest that participating in community-based CBT is mutually beneficial for autistic children and their parents, particularly in improving parenting behaviors. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Parent Outcomes Following Participation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Autistic Children in a Community Setting: Parent Mental Health, Mindful Parenting, and Parenting Practices [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Alaa T. IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Vivian LEE, Auteur ; Nisha VASHI, Auteur ; Flora ROUDBARANI, Auteur ; Paula TABLON MODICA, Auteur ; Ava POUYANDEH, Auteur ; Teresa SELLITTO, Auteur ; Stephanie H. AMEIS, Auteur ; Alex ELKADER, Auteur ; Kylie M. GRAY, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Meng-Chuan LAI, Auteur ; Johanna LAKE, Auteur ; Kendra THOMSON, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur . - p.570-582. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.570-582 Mots-clés : autism  cognitive behavior therapy  community intervention  mental health  mindful parenting  parenting practices Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Parents of autistic children are at a higher risk for mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that targets children's emotion regulation may have an indirect influence on parent outcomes, especially if they play a supporting role in their child's intervention. However, most CBT interventions have been carried out in highly controlled research settings and there are a few studies that examined parental outcomes after participating in autistic child-focused CBT within a community setting. The current study examined parent outcomes (i.e., mental health problems, mindful parenting, and parenting practices) following a community-based CBT program with concurrent parent involvement for autistic children, as well as associations between changes in parent and child outcomes (i.e., autism symptoms and emotion dysregulation). Participants included 77 parent?child dyads across seven community organizations in Ontario, Canada. Parents reported improved mindful parenting and positive parenting practices post-intervention, and no significant changes in their mental health. Multiple mediation analyses revealed that positive changes in parent outcomes (i.e., mindful parenting and parenting practices) were associated with positive changes in child emotion regulation. These positive changes in parenting practices mediated the relationship between mindful parenting and child emotion regulation. Results suggest that participating in community-based CBT is mutually beneficial for autistic children and their parents, particularly in improving parenting behaviors. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

The Relationships, Employment, Autonomy, and Life Satisfaction (REALS) Measures for Autistic Adults and Adults With Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Psychometric Testing of the Self-Report and Proxy Versions / Caitlin M. CONNER in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.583-603 Titre : The Relationships, Employment, Autonomy, and Life Satisfaction (REALS) Measures for Autistic Adults and Adults With Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Psychometric Testing of the Self-Report and Proxy Versions Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Caitlin M. CONNER, Auteur ; Lan YU, Auteur ; Kristen T. MACKENZIE, Auteur ; Katharine N. Zeglen, Auteur ; Elizabeth L. RUTENBERG, Auteur ; Paul A. PILKONIS, Auteur ; Shaun M. EACK, Auteur ; Carla A. MAZEFSKY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.583-603 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adult outcomes  autism  intellectual and developmental disabilities  measurement Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Research and clinical work demonstrate that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs; including autistic adults and adults with other IDDs) struggle with key outcomes in adult life, including social relationships, employment, autonomy, and life satisfaction. However, few validated measures exist to measure these outcomes in adults with IDDs. The Relationships, Employment, Autonomy, and Life Satisfaction (REALS) Measures were created using methods developed by the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) to assess these outcomes. Large item pools were generated for the four domains, and, in field testing, 875 adults with IDDs (90% autistic; 18.4% with intellectual disability or a non-autism IDD) and 911 proxy reporters (caregivers; 79% autistic; 48.3% with intellectual disability or a non-autism IDD) completed 108 and 74 items, respectively, using response options capturing frequency, level of support needed, and satisfaction. The structure and item content of the REALS Measures were determined through an iterative process using both classical test theory and item response theory analyses. The final versions include 19 self-report and 14 proxy-report measures, with a range of 3 to 14 items each. The measures have excellent psychometric properties, high precision, and acceptable respondent burden. Thus, they are applicable for service provision, clinical, and research arenas for autistic adults and adults with other IDDs, though additional testing in IDD is warranted and evidence supporting self-report use in IDD is more limited. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] The Relationships, Employment, Autonomy, and Life Satisfaction (REALS) Measures for Autistic Adults and Adults With Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Psychometric Testing of the Self-Report and Proxy Versions [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Caitlin M. CONNER, Auteur ; Lan YU, Auteur ; Kristen T. MACKENZIE, Auteur ; Katharine N. Zeglen, Auteur ; Elizabeth L. RUTENBERG, Auteur ; Paul A. PILKONIS, Auteur ; Shaun M. EACK, Auteur ; Carla A. MAZEFSKY, Auteur . - p.583-603. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.583-603 Mots-clés : adult outcomes  autism  intellectual and developmental disabilities  measurement Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Research and clinical work demonstrate that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs; including autistic adults and adults with other IDDs) struggle with key outcomes in adult life, including social relationships, employment, autonomy, and life satisfaction. However, few validated measures exist to measure these outcomes in adults with IDDs. The Relationships, Employment, Autonomy, and Life Satisfaction (REALS) Measures were created using methods developed by the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) to assess these outcomes. Large item pools were generated for the four domains, and, in field testing, 875 adults with IDDs (90% autistic; 18.4% with intellectual disability or a non-autism IDD) and 911 proxy reporters (caregivers; 79% autistic; 48.3% with intellectual disability or a non-autism IDD) completed 108 and 74 items, respectively, using response options capturing frequency, level of support needed, and satisfaction. The structure and item content of the REALS Measures were determined through an iterative process using both classical test theory and item response theory analyses. The final versions include 19 self-report and 14 proxy-report measures, with a range of 3 to 14 items each. The measures have excellent psychometric properties, high precision, and acceptable respondent burden. Thus, they are applicable for service provision, clinical, and research arenas for autistic adults and adults with other IDDs, though additional testing in IDD is warranted and evidence supporting self-report use in IDD is more limited. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

The Impact of Affective Theory of Mind on Autistic Individual's Perception of Remorse / Qi Sheng TAN in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.604-613 Titre : The Impact of Affective Theory of Mind on Autistic Individual's Perception of Remorse Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Qi Sheng TAN, Auteur ; Nathan WEBER, Auteur ; Alliyza LIM, Auteur ; Robyn L. YOUNG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.604-613 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  expressed emotion  facial emotion perception  facial expression  theory of mind Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Previous research indicates that difficulties with expressing remorse may contribute to the longer sentences autistic individuals receive within the criminal justice system. These differences in remorse expression may stem from their reduced ability to perceive emotions in others. This study investigated the association between an individual's level of autistic traits and their remorse perception ability. We also examined the influence of Affective Theory of Mind (ToM), the ability to understand others' emotional experiences, in remorse perception. We thought that the more autistic traits with which a person presented, the poorer their ability to perceive remorse would be, with overall ToM and affective ToM serving as mediating factors. Forty-five autistic and 47 non-autistic individuals assessed a series of facial expressions to determine the perceived level of remorse in each face. Results revealed that neither the combination of autistic traits nor any individual trait was significantly correlated with remorse perception ability. Additionally, autistic traits did not indirectly impact the perception of remorse through either overall ToM or affective ToM. These findings imply that individuals with high autistic traits, regardless of their perspective-taking abilities, exhibit similar capacities for perceiving remorseful expressions to those with less autistic traits?at least when the stimuli are static. Future research should investigate the differences between autistic and non-autistic individuals in perceiving remorse through different modalities of emotional expression, including behavioral and verbal cues. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] The Impact of Affective Theory of Mind on Autistic Individual's Perception of Remorse [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Qi Sheng TAN, Auteur ; Nathan WEBER, Auteur ; Alliyza LIM, Auteur ; Robyn L. YOUNG, Auteur . - p.604-613. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.604-613 Mots-clés : autism  expressed emotion  facial emotion perception  facial expression  theory of mind Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Previous research indicates that difficulties with expressing remorse may contribute to the longer sentences autistic individuals receive within the criminal justice system. These differences in remorse expression may stem from their reduced ability to perceive emotions in others. This study investigated the association between an individual's level of autistic traits and their remorse perception ability. We also examined the influence of Affective Theory of Mind (ToM), the ability to understand others' emotional experiences, in remorse perception. We thought that the more autistic traits with which a person presented, the poorer their ability to perceive remorse would be, with overall ToM and affective ToM serving as mediating factors. Forty-five autistic and 47 non-autistic individuals assessed a series of facial expressions to determine the perceived level of remorse in each face. Results revealed that neither the combination of autistic traits nor any individual trait was significantly correlated with remorse perception ability. Additionally, autistic traits did not indirectly impact the perception of remorse through either overall ToM or affective ToM. These findings imply that individuals with high autistic traits, regardless of their perspective-taking abilities, exhibit similar capacities for perceiving remorseful expressions to those with less autistic traits?at least when the stimuli are static. Future research should investigate the differences between autistic and non-autistic individuals in perceiving remorse through different modalities of emotional expression, including behavioral and verbal cues. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

The Factor Structure and Validity of the Psychopathy Checklist-Short Version When Used With Autistic Psychiatric Inpatients / Kate MAGUIRE in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.614-631 Titre : The Factor Structure and Validity of the Psychopathy Checklist-Short Version When Used With Autistic Psychiatric Inpatients Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kate MAGUIRE, Auteur ; Magali BARNOUX, Auteur ; Josie COLLINS, Auteur ; Clare L. MELVIN, Auteur ; Ismay INKSON, Auteur ; Regi T. ALEXANDER, Auteur ; John DEVAPRIAM, Auteur ; Conor DUGGAN, Auteur ; Lee SHEPSTONE, Auteur ; Ekkehart STAUFENBURG, Auteur ; Paul THOMPSON, Auteur ; David TURNER, Auteur ; Essi VIDING, Auteur ; Peter E. LANGDON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.614-631 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  crime  intellectual disabilities  psychiatric inpatient  psychopathy  risk Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT The Psychopathy Checklist Short Version (PCL:SV) is a brief measure of psychopathy. This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the PCL:SV with autistic adults detained in inpatient psychiatric care. Data were collected from 282 autistic adults at two time points separated by 12-months. Reliability and validity were investigated using omega, regression, receiver operating characteristic curves, and correlational analysis. PCL:SV Total, Factor 1, and Factor 2 had satisfactory to high reliability and construct validity. Higher PCL:SV scores were associated with poorer treatment progress, a longer length of stay, and previous criminal offending. Factor 1 was associated with a forensic history, detention under Part III of the Mental Health Act, and a personality disorder diagnosis, while Factor 2 was also associated with the absence of a forensic history, detention under Part II of the Mental Health Act, but not a personality disorder diagnosis. It was thought that Factor 2 most likely captured data associated with autism and/or intellectual disabilities (e.g., behaviors that challenge). Those with intellectual disabilities were less likely to have convictions, a history of violent offending, or a forensic history. They were also more likely to be detained under Part II of the Mental Health Act, and were more likely to have had a positive transfer 12-months later to a ward with lesser security. The PCL-SV correlated as expected with the HCR-20 and the START. This study provides preliminary evidence to support the use of the PCL:SV with autistic adults, including those with intellectual disabilities, within inpatient psychiatric hospitals. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] The Factor Structure and Validity of the Psychopathy Checklist-Short Version When Used With Autistic Psychiatric Inpatients [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kate MAGUIRE, Auteur ; Magali BARNOUX, Auteur ; Josie COLLINS, Auteur ; Clare L. MELVIN, Auteur ; Ismay INKSON, Auteur ; Regi T. ALEXANDER, Auteur ; John DEVAPRIAM, Auteur ; Conor DUGGAN, Auteur ; Lee SHEPSTONE, Auteur ; Ekkehart STAUFENBURG, Auteur ; Paul THOMPSON, Auteur ; David TURNER, Auteur ; Essi VIDING, Auteur ; Peter E. LANGDON, Auteur . - p.614-631. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.614-631 Mots-clés : autism  crime  intellectual disabilities  psychiatric inpatient  psychopathy  risk Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT The Psychopathy Checklist Short Version (PCL:SV) is a brief measure of psychopathy. This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the PCL:SV with autistic adults detained in inpatient psychiatric care. Data were collected from 282 autistic adults at two time points separated by 12-months. Reliability and validity were investigated using omega, regression, receiver operating characteristic curves, and correlational analysis. PCL:SV Total, Factor 1, and Factor 2 had satisfactory to high reliability and construct validity. Higher PCL:SV scores were associated with poorer treatment progress, a longer length of stay, and previous criminal offending. Factor 1 was associated with a forensic history, detention under Part III of the Mental Health Act, and a personality disorder diagnosis, while Factor 2 was also associated with the absence of a forensic history, detention under Part II of the Mental Health Act, but not a personality disorder diagnosis. It was thought that Factor 2 most likely captured data associated with autism and/or intellectual disabilities (e.g., behaviors that challenge). Those with intellectual disabilities were less likely to have convictions, a history of violent offending, or a forensic history. They were also more likely to be detained under Part II of the Mental Health Act, and were more likely to have had a positive transfer 12-months later to a ward with lesser security. The PCL-SV correlated as expected with the HCR-20 and the START. This study provides preliminary evidence to support the use of the PCL:SV with autistic adults, including those with intellectual disabilities, within inpatient psychiatric hospitals. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Bilingualism Effects in Metaphor and Simile Comprehension and Production in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder / Maria ANDREOU in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.632-647 Titre : Bilingualism Effects in Metaphor and Simile Comprehension and Production in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Maria ANDREOU, Auteur ; Stella LAMPRI, Auteur ; Theodoros MARINIS, Auteur ; Eleni PERISTERI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.632-647 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  bilingualism  error analysis  executive functions  figurative language  metaphor comprehension  metaphor production  predicate metaphors  simile comprehension  simile production Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Figurative language, including metaphors and similes, is a crucial component of communication; yet, it presents significant challenges for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A critical gap in existing research is the impact of bilingualism on the ability of children with ASD to understand and produce non-literal speech. This study addresses this gap by examining the comprehension and production of metaphors and similes in monolingual and bilingual Greek-speaking children with high-functioning ASD. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate these abilities in bilingual children with ASD. Thirty-three monolingual and 18 bilingual children participated in tasks designed to assess comprehension, production, and error patterns for metaphors and similes. The study has also investigated the roles of non-verbal intelligence, language skills (expressive vocabulary), and executive functions (working memory) in the children's performance in the metaphor and simile tasks. Results showed that the two groups did not differ in metaphor comprehension; however, bilingual autistic children with higher non-verbal intelligence appeared to have superior performance in metaphor comprehension compared to their bilingual peers with lower non-verbal intelligence. The bilingual autistic children outperformed their monolingual peers in metaphor production, likely due to their higher non-verbal intelligence ability, despite the fact that the bilingual group had lower expressive vocabulary scores than the monolingual children. Simile comprehension, on the other hand, favored monolingual children, while no significant group differences were observed in simile production. Regarding errors, both groups exhibited similar error patterns, with literal interpretations being the dominant error type across both groups, suggesting that pragmatic language difficulty is a hallmark feature in ASD. The findings challenge the misconception that bilingualism hinders language development in children with ASD and highlight its potential to provide benefits in the realm of non-literal language processing. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Bilingualism Effects in Metaphor and Simile Comprehension and Production in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Maria ANDREOU, Auteur ; Stella LAMPRI, Auteur ; Theodoros MARINIS, Auteur ; Eleni PERISTERI, Auteur . - p.632-647. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.632-647 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  bilingualism  error analysis  executive functions  figurative language  metaphor comprehension  metaphor production  predicate metaphors  simile comprehension  simile production Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Figurative language, including metaphors and similes, is a crucial component of communication; yet, it presents significant challenges for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A critical gap in existing research is the impact of bilingualism on the ability of children with ASD to understand and produce non-literal speech. This study addresses this gap by examining the comprehension and production of metaphors and similes in monolingual and bilingual Greek-speaking children with high-functioning ASD. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate these abilities in bilingual children with ASD. Thirty-three monolingual and 18 bilingual children participated in tasks designed to assess comprehension, production, and error patterns for metaphors and similes. The study has also investigated the roles of non-verbal intelligence, language skills (expressive vocabulary), and executive functions (working memory) in the children's performance in the metaphor and simile tasks. Results showed that the two groups did not differ in metaphor comprehension; however, bilingual autistic children with higher non-verbal intelligence appeared to have superior performance in metaphor comprehension compared to their bilingual peers with lower non-verbal intelligence. The bilingual autistic children outperformed their monolingual peers in metaphor production, likely due to their higher non-verbal intelligence ability, despite the fact that the bilingual group had lower expressive vocabulary scores than the monolingual children. Simile comprehension, on the other hand, favored monolingual children, while no significant group differences were observed in simile production. Regarding errors, both groups exhibited similar error patterns, with literal interpretations being the dominant error type across both groups, suggesting that pragmatic language difficulty is a hallmark feature in ASD. The findings challenge the misconception that bilingualism hinders language development in children with ASD and highlight its potential to provide benefits in the realm of non-literal language processing. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Demographic Correlates of Autism: How Do Associations Compare Between Diagnosis and a Quantitative Trait Measure? / Kristen LYALL in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.648-659 Titre : Demographic Correlates of Autism: How Do Associations Compare Between Diagnosis and a Quantitative Trait Measure? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kristen LYALL, Auteur ; Aisha S. DICKERSON, Auteur ; Annette M. GREEN, Auteur ; Seth FRNDAK, Auteur ; Lisa A. CROEN, Auteur ; Jennifer L. AMES, Auteur ; Lyndsay A. AVALOS, Auteur ; Judy L. ASCHNER, Auteur ; Nicole R. BUSH, Auteur ; Carlos A. CAMARGO JR, Auteur ; Viren D'SA, Auteur ; Stephen R. DAGER, Auteur ; Anne L. DUNLOP, Auteur ; Assiamira FERRARA, Auteur ; Jody M. GANIBAN, Auteur ; James E. GERN, Auteur ; Tre D. GISSANDANER, Auteur ; J. Carolyn GRAFF, Auteur ; Irva HERTZ-PICCIOTTO, Auteur ; Alison E. HIPWELL, Auteur ; Tengfei MA, Auteur ; Meghan MILLER, Auteur ; Laura MURPHY, Auteur ; Margaret R. KARAGAS, Auteur ; Rachel S. KELLY, Auteur ; Amy MARGOLIS, Auteur ; Daphne KOINIS-MITCHELL, Auteur ; Cindy T. MCEVOY, Auteur ; Daniel MESSINGER, Auteur ; Ruby NGUYEN, Auteur ; Emily OKEN, Auteur ; Sally OZONOFF, Auteur ; Grier P. PAGE, Auteur ; Susan L. SCHANTZ, Auteur ; Rebecca J. SCHMIDT, Auteur ; Coral L. SHUSTER, Auteur ; Julie B. SCHWEITZER, Auteur ; Stephen J. SHEINKOPF, Auteur ; Joseph B. STANFORD, Auteur ; Cindy O. TREVINO, Auteur ; Scott T. WEISS, Auteur ; Heather E. VOLK, Auteur ; Robert M. JOSEPH, Auteur ; Outcomes PROGRAM COLLABORATORS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON CHILD HEALTH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.648-659 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  diagnosis  social responsiveness scale Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Prevalence of autism diagnosis has historically differed by demographic factors. Using data from 8224 participants drawn from the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program, we examined relationships between demographic factors and parent-reported autism-related traits as captured by the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS; T score?>?65) and compared these to relations with parent-reported clinician diagnosis of ASD, in generalized linear mixed effects regression analyses. Results suggested lower odds of autism diagnosis, but not of SRS T?>?65, for non-Hispanic Black children (adjusted odds ratio [OR]?=?0.76, 95% CI 0.55, 1.06) relative to non-Hispanic White children. Higher maternal education was associated with reduced odds of both outcomes (OR?=?0.73, 95% CI 0.51, 1.05 for ASD autism diagnosis and 0.4, 95% CI 0.29, 0.55 for SRS score). In addition, results suggested a lower likelihood of autism diagnosis but a higher likelihood of an SRS score?>?65 in Black girls. Findings suggest lower diagnostic recognition of autism in non-Hispanic Black children, despite a similar degree of SRS-assessed autism-related traits falling in the clinically elevated range. Further work is needed to address this disparity. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3296 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Demographic Correlates of Autism: How Do Associations Compare Between Diagnosis and a Quantitative Trait Measure? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kristen LYALL, Auteur ; Aisha S. DICKERSON, Auteur ; Annette M. GREEN, Auteur ; Seth FRNDAK, Auteur ; Lisa A. CROEN, Auteur ; Jennifer L. AMES, Auteur ; Lyndsay A. AVALOS, Auteur ; Judy L. ASCHNER, Auteur ; Nicole R. BUSH, Auteur ; Carlos A. CAMARGO JR, Auteur ; Viren D'SA, Auteur ; Stephen R. DAGER, Auteur ; Anne L. DUNLOP, Auteur ; Assiamira FERRARA, Auteur ; Jody M. GANIBAN, Auteur ; James E. GERN, Auteur ; Tre D. GISSANDANER, Auteur ; J. Carolyn GRAFF, Auteur ; Irva HERTZ-PICCIOTTO, Auteur ; Alison E. HIPWELL, Auteur ; Tengfei MA, Auteur ; Meghan MILLER, Auteur ; Laura MURPHY, Auteur ; Margaret R. KARAGAS, Auteur ; Rachel S. KELLY, Auteur ; Amy MARGOLIS, Auteur ; Daphne KOINIS-MITCHELL, Auteur ; Cindy T. MCEVOY, Auteur ; Daniel MESSINGER, Auteur ; Ruby NGUYEN, Auteur ; Emily OKEN, Auteur ; Sally OZONOFF, Auteur ; Grier P. PAGE, Auteur ; Susan L. SCHANTZ, Auteur ; Rebecca J. SCHMIDT, Auteur ; Coral L. SHUSTER, Auteur ; Julie B. SCHWEITZER, Auteur ; Stephen J. SHEINKOPF, Auteur ; Joseph B. STANFORD, Auteur ; Cindy O. TREVINO, Auteur ; Scott T. WEISS, Auteur ; Heather E. VOLK, Auteur ; Robert M. JOSEPH, Auteur ; Outcomes PROGRAM COLLABORATORS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON CHILD HEALTH, Auteur . - p.648-659. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.648-659 Mots-clés : autism  diagnosis  social responsiveness scale Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Prevalence of autism diagnosis has historically differed by demographic factors. Using data from 8224 participants drawn from the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program, we examined relationships between demographic factors and parent-reported autism-related traits as captured by the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS; T score?>?65) and compared these to relations with parent-reported clinician diagnosis of ASD, in generalized linear mixed effects regression analyses. Results suggested lower odds of autism diagnosis, but not of SRS T?>?65, for non-Hispanic Black children (adjusted odds ratio [OR]?=?0.76, 95% CI 0.55, 1.06) relative to non-Hispanic White children. Higher maternal education was associated with reduced odds of both outcomes (OR?=?0.73, 95% CI 0.51, 1.05 for ASD autism diagnosis and 0.4, 95% CI 0.29, 0.55 for SRS score). In addition, results suggested a lower likelihood of autism diagnosis but a higher likelihood of an SRS score?>?65 in Black girls. Findings suggest lower diagnostic recognition of autism in non-Hispanic Black children, despite a similar degree of SRS-assessed autism-related traits falling in the clinically elevated range. Further work is needed to address this disparity. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3296 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Central Sensitivity Symptoms and Autistic Traits in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults / Sarah GRANT in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.660-674 Titre : Central Sensitivity Symptoms and Autistic Traits in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sarah GRANT, Auteur ; Sam NORTON, Auteur ; Rosa A. HOEKSTRA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.660-674 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  central sensitisation  chronic pain  fatigue  fibromyalgia  sensory processing  sensory sensitivity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Central sensitivity syndromes (CSSs) are a group of health conditions thought to include an underlying sensitisation of the central nervous system. Evidence suggests autistic adults experience poorer physical health than the general population and are more likely to have a CSS. This study examined CSS diagnoses and symptoms in autistic and non-autistic adults, to determine whether CSS symptoms were related to autistic traits, mental health, sensory sensitivity, age or gender. Participants included 534 adults with clinical diagnoses of autism, CSS, both diagnoses or neither (i.e., comparison group), who were recruited through social media, support groups and institutional affiliations. Participants completed online self-report validated questionnaires, including the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI), Sensory Perception Quotient (SPQ), and the PHQ-9 and GAD-7. Autistic people without a diagnosed CSS reported significantly more CSS symptoms than the comparison group, with a mean score above the clinical cut-off. Non-autistic participants with a CSS had significantly more autistic traits than the comparison group. Autistic people with a CSS reported the most sensory sensitivity, with autism only and CSS only groups reporting similar levels of sensory sensitivity and all diagnostic groups reporting more sensory sensitivity than the comparison group. Sensory sensitivity, anxiety, autistic traits, age and gender were all significant predictors of CSS symptoms. The overlap in symptoms between autistic individuals and those with CSS suggests diagnostic overshadowing and possible under-diagnosis or misdiagnosis. Furthermore, these symptoms may exacerbate or mask one another. Notwithstanding potential limitations of representativeness and selection bias, increased awareness of the association between autistic traits and CSS symptoms is important for clinicians to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3297 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Central Sensitivity Symptoms and Autistic Traits in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sarah GRANT, Auteur ; Sam NORTON, Auteur ; Rosa A. HOEKSTRA, Auteur . - p.660-674. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.660-674 Mots-clés : autism  central sensitisation  chronic pain  fatigue  fibromyalgia  sensory processing  sensory sensitivity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Central sensitivity syndromes (CSSs) are a group of health conditions thought to include an underlying sensitisation of the central nervous system. Evidence suggests autistic adults experience poorer physical health than the general population and are more likely to have a CSS. This study examined CSS diagnoses and symptoms in autistic and non-autistic adults, to determine whether CSS symptoms were related to autistic traits, mental health, sensory sensitivity, age or gender. Participants included 534 adults with clinical diagnoses of autism, CSS, both diagnoses or neither (i.e., comparison group), who were recruited through social media, support groups and institutional affiliations. Participants completed online self-report validated questionnaires, including the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI), Sensory Perception Quotient (SPQ), and the PHQ-9 and GAD-7. Autistic people without a diagnosed CSS reported significantly more CSS symptoms than the comparison group, with a mean score above the clinical cut-off. Non-autistic participants with a CSS had significantly more autistic traits than the comparison group. Autistic people with a CSS reported the most sensory sensitivity, with autism only and CSS only groups reporting similar levels of sensory sensitivity and all diagnostic groups reporting more sensory sensitivity than the comparison group. Sensory sensitivity, anxiety, autistic traits, age and gender were all significant predictors of CSS symptoms. The overlap in symptoms between autistic individuals and those with CSS suggests diagnostic overshadowing and possible under-diagnosis or misdiagnosis. Furthermore, these symptoms may exacerbate or mask one another. Notwithstanding potential limitations of representativeness and selection bias, increased awareness of the association between autistic traits and CSS symptoms is important for clinicians to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3297 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Parent Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating a Modular Behavioral Intervention for Young Autistic Children / Lynne LEVATO in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.675-683 Titre : Parent Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating a Modular Behavioral Intervention for Young Autistic Children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lynne LEVATO, Auteur ; Samantha HOCHHEIMER, Auteur ; Hongyue WANG, Auteur ; Lisa WALLACE, Auteur ; Susan HYMAN, Auteur ; Cynthia ANDERSON, Auteur ; Zachary WARREN, Auteur ; Eric BUTTER, Auteur ; Ryan MARTIN, Auteur ; Evon LEE, Auteur ; Tristram SMITH, Auteur ; Cynthia JOHNSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.675-683 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : applied behavior analysis  autism  behavioral intervention  parent training  parental competence  parental stress  randomized clinical trial (RCT) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT We assessed parent stress and competence outcomes from participation in a randomized controlled trial of a modular behavioral intervention (Modular Approach for Young Autistic Children; MAYAC) compared to a treatment-as-usual comprehensive behavioral intervention (CBI). Throughout their participation, parents of military families were included in their child's treatment (e.g., identifying goals, learning strategies to support their child) and reported on their feelings of stress using the Parenting Stress Index?4, Short Form (PSI-4), as well as their feelings of satisfaction and efficacy as a parent on the Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) scale. A linear mixed model evaluated the differences in stress and competence from baseline to each assessment period through follow-up. There were no significant differences between groups in stress or competence ratings; however, there were within-group changes in both treatment arms over the course of the trial. In both groups, parent stress decreased, and competence increased over time, continuing to suggest that behavioral analytic intervention for young children with autism can promote positive parent outcomes. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrial.gov identifier: NCT04078061 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70013 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Parent Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating a Modular Behavioral Intervention for Young Autistic Children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lynne LEVATO, Auteur ; Samantha HOCHHEIMER, Auteur ; Hongyue WANG, Auteur ; Lisa WALLACE, Auteur ; Susan HYMAN, Auteur ; Cynthia ANDERSON, Auteur ; Zachary WARREN, Auteur ; Eric BUTTER, Auteur ; Ryan MARTIN, Auteur ; Evon LEE, Auteur ; Tristram SMITH, Auteur ; Cynthia JOHNSON, Auteur . - p.675-683. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.675-683 Mots-clés : applied behavior analysis  autism  behavioral intervention  parent training  parental competence  parental stress  randomized clinical trial (RCT) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT We assessed parent stress and competence outcomes from participation in a randomized controlled trial of a modular behavioral intervention (Modular Approach for Young Autistic Children; MAYAC) compared to a treatment-as-usual comprehensive behavioral intervention (CBI). Throughout their participation, parents of military families were included in their child's treatment (e.g., identifying goals, learning strategies to support their child) and reported on their feelings of stress using the Parenting Stress Index?4, Short Form (PSI-4), as well as their feelings of satisfaction and efficacy as a parent on the Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) scale. A linear mixed model evaluated the differences in stress and competence from baseline to each assessment period through follow-up. There were no significant differences between groups in stress or competence ratings; however, there were within-group changes in both treatment arms over the course of the trial. In both groups, parent stress decreased, and competence increased over time, continuing to suggest that behavioral analytic intervention for young children with autism can promote positive parent outcomes. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrial.gov identifier: NCT04078061 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70013 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550