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"Bigger lows, but higher highs": A qualitative exploration of the similarities and differences in quality of life of middle-aged and older autistic and non-autistic adults / David HERSHMAN ; Rebecca A. CHARLTON ; Francesca HAPPE ; Gavin R. STEWART in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202533 Titre : "Bigger lows, but higher highs": A qualitative exploration of the similarities and differences in quality of life of middle-aged and older autistic and non-autistic adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : David HERSHMAN, Auteur ; Rebecca A. CHARLTON, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Gavin R. STEWART, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202533 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Quality of life  Midlife  Older age  Qualitative Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic adults often report lower subjective quality of life (QoL) than non-autistic adults. Despite older age also often being associated with lower QoL, little is known about the first-hand experiences of, and influences on, QoL for middle-aged and older autistic adults compared with their non-autistic peers. Method Thirty-three participants (autistic n = 15, non-autistic n = 18) aged 50-89 years completed semi-structured interviewed that explored their QoL. Responses were thematically analysed, and themes were compared to identify similarities and differences between groups. Results Both autistic and non-autistic groups reported similar QoL experiences, but with subtle differences. Social support from family and friends was important for both groups. Both noted shrinking social networks with age, but the non-autistic group was often less satisfied with their social lives. Concerns about health and sleep changes were common, but autistic participants often mentioned persistent mental health issues affecting their wellbeing. Autistic individuals also highlighted sensory sensitivities and difficulties with change. Receiving their autism diagnosis was significant for autistic participants, aiding self-acceptance. Acceptance of age-related changes was common in both groups, but the autistic group was more willing to seek support, while the non-autistic group often saw asking for help as losing their independence. Conclusions These findings highlight similarities and differences in aspects relevant to QoL for middle-aged and older autistic and non-autistic adults. While many similarities were found, the autistic group reported subtle differences in their experiences. Experiences such as social connectedness and coping with change could be targeted to improve the QoL of ageing autistic adults. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202533 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] "Bigger lows, but higher highs": A qualitative exploration of the similarities and differences in quality of life of middle-aged and older autistic and non-autistic adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / David HERSHMAN, Auteur ; Rebecca A. CHARLTON, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Gavin R. STEWART, Auteur . - 202533. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202533 Mots-clés : Autism  Quality of life  Midlife  Older age  Qualitative Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic adults often report lower subjective quality of life (QoL) than non-autistic adults. Despite older age also often being associated with lower QoL, little is known about the first-hand experiences of, and influences on, QoL for middle-aged and older autistic adults compared with their non-autistic peers. Method Thirty-three participants (autistic n = 15, non-autistic n = 18) aged 50-89 years completed semi-structured interviewed that explored their QoL. Responses were thematically analysed, and themes were compared to identify similarities and differences between groups. Results Both autistic and non-autistic groups reported similar QoL experiences, but with subtle differences. Social support from family and friends was important for both groups. Both noted shrinking social networks with age, but the non-autistic group was often less satisfied with their social lives. Concerns about health and sleep changes were common, but autistic participants often mentioned persistent mental health issues affecting their wellbeing. Autistic individuals also highlighted sensory sensitivities and difficulties with change. Receiving their autism diagnosis was significant for autistic participants, aiding self-acceptance. Acceptance of age-related changes was common in both groups, but the autistic group was more willing to seek support, while the non-autistic group often saw asking for help as losing their independence. Conclusions These findings highlight similarities and differences in aspects relevant to QoL for middle-aged and older autistic and non-autistic adults. While many similarities were found, the autistic group reported subtle differences in their experiences. Experiences such as social connectedness and coping with change could be targeted to improve the QoL of ageing autistic adults. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202533 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

Correlations between EEG abnormalities and clinical phenotypes in a population of children with autism spectrum disorder / Mario BRINCIOTTI ; Federica GIOVANNONE ; Francesco PISANI ; Marco TOFANI ; Carla SOGOS in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202536 Titre : Correlations between EEG abnormalities and clinical phenotypes in a population of children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Mario BRINCIOTTI, Auteur ; Federica GIOVANNONE, Auteur ; Francesco PISANI, Auteur ; Marco TOFANI, Auteur ; Carla SOGOS, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202536 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  EEG  Sex differences  EEG abnormalities  Mirror neurons system Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose EEG abnormalities (EA) have recently been proposed as a way to understand the pathophysiology of the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The present study aims to determine whether there are peculiar correlations between EA in autistic patients and clinical phenotypes. Method We collected information about patient's past medical and developmental history and investigated clinical phenotypes using the observation and standardized instruments in a cohort of 111 outpatients with ASD or at risk for ASD. Then we proceeded to investigate the association between EA and phenotypic characteristics. Results In our cohort we found a significant frequency (90%) of moderate/severe autism spectrum symptoms (corroborated by results from standardized tests, such as ADOS-2). Epileptiform EA detected in our sample were mainly focal, with a predominantly left fronto-central temporal region localization. Generalized or widespread epileptiform EA during sleep EEG was significantly correlated with non-verbal profile, greater impairment in terms of social interaction, and higher ADI-R scores in the communication and language scale. Conclusion In the current study, the presence of widespread epileptiform EA correlates with a more severe clinical presentation, in particular with a non-verbal profile and impairment in social interaction. The prevalent detection of focal EEA in the left fronto-central temporal region could demonstrate the hypothesis of dysfunction of the mirror neuron system and Wernicke?s area. However, it is necessary to understand if EA may be considered an epiphenomenon of the underlying neural dysfunction or whether there is a causal relationship with the autism phenotypes. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202536 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] Correlations between EEG abnormalities and clinical phenotypes in a population of children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Mario BRINCIOTTI, Auteur ; Federica GIOVANNONE, Auteur ; Francesco PISANI, Auteur ; Marco TOFANI, Auteur ; Carla SOGOS, Auteur . - 202536. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202536 Mots-clés : Autism  EEG  Sex differences  EEG abnormalities  Mirror neurons system Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose EEG abnormalities (EA) have recently been proposed as a way to understand the pathophysiology of the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The present study aims to determine whether there are peculiar correlations between EA in autistic patients and clinical phenotypes. Method We collected information about patient's past medical and developmental history and investigated clinical phenotypes using the observation and standardized instruments in a cohort of 111 outpatients with ASD or at risk for ASD. Then we proceeded to investigate the association between EA and phenotypic characteristics. Results In our cohort we found a significant frequency (90%) of moderate/severe autism spectrum symptoms (corroborated by results from standardized tests, such as ADOS-2). Epileptiform EA detected in our sample were mainly focal, with a predominantly left fronto-central temporal region localization. Generalized or widespread epileptiform EA during sleep EEG was significantly correlated with non-verbal profile, greater impairment in terms of social interaction, and higher ADI-R scores in the communication and language scale. Conclusion In the current study, the presence of widespread epileptiform EA correlates with a more severe clinical presentation, in particular with a non-verbal profile and impairment in social interaction. The prevalent detection of focal EEA in the left fronto-central temporal region could demonstrate the hypothesis of dysfunction of the mirror neuron system and Wernicke?s area. However, it is necessary to understand if EA may be considered an epiphenomenon of the underlying neural dysfunction or whether there is a causal relationship with the autism phenotypes. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202536 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

Effectiveness of an affective-sexual intervention for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and their parents: A randomized trial / Olga FERNÁNDEZ-GARCÍA ; Vicente MORELL-MENGUAL ; Verónica ESTRUCH-GARCÍA ; Estefanía RUIZ-PALOMINO in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202541 Titre : Effectiveness of an affective-sexual intervention for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and their parents: A randomized trial Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Olga FERNÁNDEZ-GARCÍA, Auteur ; Vicente MORELL-MENGUAL, Auteur ; Verónica ESTRUCH-GARCÍA, Auteur ; Estefanía RUIZ-PALOMINO, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202541 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Sexuality education  Sexual health  Adolescents  Parents Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The interest for affective-sexual education of autistic people has increased in recent years, resulting some proposal of programs. Most of these interventions have structural and methodological deficiencies that have limited their effectiveness. This study describes the design and shows the preliminary effectiveness of an affective-sexual education intervention for autistic adolescents and their parents (Saludiversex-A), using a randomized trial. A total of 38 Spanish' adolescents and their parents (n = 38) participated in this study and completed several assessment tools before and after the intervention. Multilevel analysis showed an increase in knowledge about sexuality and their self-protection skills to prevent sexual abuse experiences had increased significantly among those who received the intervention compared to those who did not. In addition, after the program was implemented, parents reported an improvement in addressing sexual health issues in the family. Thus, the Saludiversex-A program is a methodologically sound and effective strategy for improving the sexual health of autistic adolescents by involving their parents. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202541 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] Effectiveness of an affective-sexual intervention for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and their parents: A randomized trial [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Olga FERNÁNDEZ-GARCÍA, Auteur ; Vicente MORELL-MENGUAL, Auteur ; Verónica ESTRUCH-GARCÍA, Auteur ; Estefanía RUIZ-PALOMINO, Auteur . - 202541. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202541 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Sexuality education  Sexual health  Adolescents  Parents Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The interest for affective-sexual education of autistic people has increased in recent years, resulting some proposal of programs. Most of these interventions have structural and methodological deficiencies that have limited their effectiveness. This study describes the design and shows the preliminary effectiveness of an affective-sexual education intervention for autistic adolescents and their parents (Saludiversex-A), using a randomized trial. A total of 38 Spanish' adolescents and their parents (n = 38) participated in this study and completed several assessment tools before and after the intervention. Multilevel analysis showed an increase in knowledge about sexuality and their self-protection skills to prevent sexual abuse experiences had increased significantly among those who received the intervention compared to those who did not. In addition, after the program was implemented, parents reported an improvement in addressing sexual health issues in the family. Thus, the Saludiversex-A program is a methodologically sound and effective strategy for improving the sexual health of autistic adolescents by involving their parents. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202541 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

Replication of rs10099100 Association with Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk in a Polish?Origin Cohort / Aneta POLEWKO-KLIM ; Barbara PANASIUK ; Beata STASIEWICZ-JAROCKA ; Alireza TAFAZOLI ; Edyta DOBROWOLSKA ; Katarzyna JARZ?BEK ; Renata POSMYK ; Natalia WAWRUSIEWICZ-KURYLONEK in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202542 Titre : Replication of rs10099100 Association with Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk in a Polish?Origin Cohort Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Aneta POLEWKO-KLIM, Auteur ; Barbara PANASIUK, Auteur ; Beata STASIEWICZ-JAROCKA, Auteur ; Alireza TAFAZOLI, Auteur ; Edyta DOBROWOLSKA, Auteur ; Katarzyna JARZ?BEK, Auteur ; Renata POSMYK, Auteur ; Natalia WAWRUSIEWICZ-KURYLONEK, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202542 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Genes  Single nucleotide polymorphism  Sex Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The genetic basis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) remains unidentified and unclear. The aim of our study was to conduct replication analyses of previously described ten single nucleotide polymorphisms in a group of candidate susceptibility ASD-genes and loci - SOX7, BEND4, FHIT, ATP2B2, PRKG1, LINC02720, EEF1A2, LOC100422212 and LINC02301 in autistic Polish child population. Methods The study population consisted of a group of 143 unrelated Polish-origin Caucasian patients with autism and 264 healthy subjects. The single nucleotide polymorphisms analysis was performed using the allelic discrimination technique. Boruta and random forest machine learning (ML) algorithms were used for identifying important genetic, and phenotypic markers in ASD patients. Results Our results identify the existence of a strong risk factor of the SOX7 gene polymorphism, namely C risk allele rs10099100 (P = 6.67e-13, odds ratio of 2.92 (OR)) for the development of ASD in the group of studied patients. This variant proved to be a typical male risk factor for developing boys-ASD group as compared to healthy boys (63 % vs 31 %, P = 4. 77e-11, OR of 3.69). For the nine remaining polymorphisms analyzed in our cohort, which have been described in other populations in the available literature, we did not achieve replicability. Conclusions Our results may be useful in screening and early diagnosis of children vulnerable to autism spectrum disorders. It will result in the immediate implementation of vital therapies, reasonable learning facilitations and social training, which brings about a greater chance to enjoy a better quality of life for people on the spectrum. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202542 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] Replication of rs10099100 Association with Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk in a Polish?Origin Cohort [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Aneta POLEWKO-KLIM, Auteur ; Barbara PANASIUK, Auteur ; Beata STASIEWICZ-JAROCKA, Auteur ; Alireza TAFAZOLI, Auteur ; Edyta DOBROWOLSKA, Auteur ; Katarzyna JARZ?BEK, Auteur ; Renata POSMYK, Auteur ; Natalia WAWRUSIEWICZ-KURYLONEK, Auteur . - 202542. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202542 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Genes  Single nucleotide polymorphism  Sex Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The genetic basis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) remains unidentified and unclear. The aim of our study was to conduct replication analyses of previously described ten single nucleotide polymorphisms in a group of candidate susceptibility ASD-genes and loci - SOX7, BEND4, FHIT, ATP2B2, PRKG1, LINC02720, EEF1A2, LOC100422212 and LINC02301 in autistic Polish child population. Methods The study population consisted of a group of 143 unrelated Polish-origin Caucasian patients with autism and 264 healthy subjects. The single nucleotide polymorphisms analysis was performed using the allelic discrimination technique. Boruta and random forest machine learning (ML) algorithms were used for identifying important genetic, and phenotypic markers in ASD patients. Results Our results identify the existence of a strong risk factor of the SOX7 gene polymorphism, namely C risk allele rs10099100 (P = 6.67e-13, odds ratio of 2.92 (OR)) for the development of ASD in the group of studied patients. This variant proved to be a typical male risk factor for developing boys-ASD group as compared to healthy boys (63 % vs 31 %, P = 4. 77e-11, OR of 3.69). For the nine remaining polymorphisms analyzed in our cohort, which have been described in other populations in the available literature, we did not achieve replicability. Conclusions Our results may be useful in screening and early diagnosis of children vulnerable to autism spectrum disorders. It will result in the immediate implementation of vital therapies, reasonable learning facilitations and social training, which brings about a greater chance to enjoy a better quality of life for people on the spectrum. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202542 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

Effectiveness of vestibular and proprioceptive exercises in reducing hyperactivity in children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized controlled trial / Elif Esma SAFRAN ; Ömer ?EVGI?N in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202543 Titre : Effectiveness of vestibular and proprioceptive exercises in reducing hyperactivity in children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized controlled trial Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Elif Esma SAFRAN, Auteur ; Ömer ?EVGI?N, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202543 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Motor  Integration  Evidence-based practices  Autism disorders Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of vestibular and proprioceptive exercises in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 22 children with mild-to-moderate ASD were randomized to control (ASD-C) or experimental (ASD-E) groups. The ASD-E group received conventional physiotherapy in addition to vestibular and proprioceptive exercises. The ASD-C group received conventional physiotherapy only. Assessments included the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale (VADPRS), Dunn's Sensory Profile, and the Post-Rotatory Nystagmus (PRN) test. The ASD-E group showed significant reductions in hyperactivity and impulsivity, with reduced VADPRS scores. Both groups showed significant improvements in sensory processing and modulation. PRN test showed no significant differences in vestibular function. Vestibular and proprioceptive training significantly reduced hyperactivity and impulsivity while improving sensory processing and modulation. While there were improvements in behavior and emotional responses, there were no significant changes in vestibular function. Vestibular and proprioceptive exercises synergistically reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity in children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202543 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] Effectiveness of vestibular and proprioceptive exercises in reducing hyperactivity in children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized controlled trial [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Elif Esma SAFRAN, Auteur ; Ömer ?EVGI?N, Auteur . - 202543. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202543 Mots-clés : Motor  Integration  Evidence-based practices  Autism disorders Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of vestibular and proprioceptive exercises in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 22 children with mild-to-moderate ASD were randomized to control (ASD-C) or experimental (ASD-E) groups. The ASD-E group received conventional physiotherapy in addition to vestibular and proprioceptive exercises. The ASD-C group received conventional physiotherapy only. Assessments included the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale (VADPRS), Dunn's Sensory Profile, and the Post-Rotatory Nystagmus (PRN) test. The ASD-E group showed significant reductions in hyperactivity and impulsivity, with reduced VADPRS scores. Both groups showed significant improvements in sensory processing and modulation. PRN test showed no significant differences in vestibular function. Vestibular and proprioceptive training significantly reduced hyperactivity and impulsivity while improving sensory processing and modulation. While there were improvements in behavior and emotional responses, there were no significant changes in vestibular function. Vestibular and proprioceptive exercises synergistically reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity in children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202543 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

From first concern to autism diagnosis: Parental experiences and satisfaction in autism identification in China / Qiaoyun LIU ; Shuting ZHENG ; AiRan ZHOU ; Tongxin YIN ; Yuqi ZHANG ; Xiuqing WANG ; Costanza COLOMBI ; Dale ULRICH in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202544 Titre : From first concern to autism diagnosis: Parental experiences and satisfaction in autism identification in China Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Qiaoyun LIU, Auteur ; Shuting ZHENG, Auteur ; AiRan ZHOU, Auteur ; Tongxin YIN, Auteur ; Yuqi ZHANG, Auteur ; Xiuqing WANG, Auteur ; Costanza COLOMBI, Auteur ; Dale ULRICH, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202544 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Diagnostic delays  Family experience  Healthcare satisfaction  Parents Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Aims The study aimed to analyze the autism diagnosis process in China. We investigated parents' experiences and healthcare satisfaction in obtaining an autism diagnosis for their children, examined predictors associated with the age of diagnosis, and identified child, family, and service-level factors that contributed to delays in autism diagnosis. Methods A cross-sectional survey was distributed via a Qualtrics link. Participants included 239 parents whose children underwent an autism diagnosis within past three years. Participants were from 25 out of 34 province-level divisions in mainland China. Results On average, children were diagnosed at the age of 2.79 years, with a mean of 13-month delay between parents' initial concerns and the formal diagnosis. Parents' healthcare satisfaction was strongly correlated with providers' proactive responses, such as recommending developmental testing and suggesting services. The regression analysis revealed that initial concerns in sensory domain(b = ?0.197, p < 0.01), older age that parents first sought help(b = 0.293, p < 0.01), and visited a hospital(b = 0.501, p < 0.001), and a greater number of hospitals visited (b = 0.169, p < 0.001) predicted an older age at diagnosis. Higher maternal education level (b = 1.685, p < 0.05), was associated with a longer parental delay between initial concerns and the first hospital visit. Single-parent families (b = 13.084, p < 0.001) experienced significantly longer diagnostic delays between the first hospital visit and age of diagnosis. Parents' initial concerns in motor domain were linked to longer parental delay (b = 7.95, p < 0.000) and total delay (b = 9.959, p < 0.000), while initial concerns in language were associated with shorter parental delay (b = ?5.19, p < 0.000) and total delay (b = ?3.72, p < 0.01). Conclusion These findings emphasize the importance of parental involvement in the autism diagnosis and highlight the need for professional education to reduce diagnostic delays. Public health services should provide parents with additional support and education so that they can effectively navigate the system and take prompt actions to accelerate the diagnostic process. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202544 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] From first concern to autism diagnosis: Parental experiences and satisfaction in autism identification in China [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Qiaoyun LIU, Auteur ; Shuting ZHENG, Auteur ; AiRan ZHOU, Auteur ; Tongxin YIN, Auteur ; Yuqi ZHANG, Auteur ; Xiuqing WANG, Auteur ; Costanza COLOMBI, Auteur ; Dale ULRICH, Auteur . - 202544. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202544 Mots-clés : Autism  Diagnostic delays  Family experience  Healthcare satisfaction  Parents Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Aims The study aimed to analyze the autism diagnosis process in China. We investigated parents' experiences and healthcare satisfaction in obtaining an autism diagnosis for their children, examined predictors associated with the age of diagnosis, and identified child, family, and service-level factors that contributed to delays in autism diagnosis. Methods A cross-sectional survey was distributed via a Qualtrics link. Participants included 239 parents whose children underwent an autism diagnosis within past three years. Participants were from 25 out of 34 province-level divisions in mainland China. Results On average, children were diagnosed at the age of 2.79 years, with a mean of 13-month delay between parents' initial concerns and the formal diagnosis. Parents' healthcare satisfaction was strongly correlated with providers' proactive responses, such as recommending developmental testing and suggesting services. The regression analysis revealed that initial concerns in sensory domain(b = ?0.197, p < 0.01), older age that parents first sought help(b = 0.293, p < 0.01), and visited a hospital(b = 0.501, p < 0.001), and a greater number of hospitals visited (b = 0.169, p < 0.001) predicted an older age at diagnosis. Higher maternal education level (b = 1.685, p < 0.05), was associated with a longer parental delay between initial concerns and the first hospital visit. Single-parent families (b = 13.084, p < 0.001) experienced significantly longer diagnostic delays between the first hospital visit and age of diagnosis. Parents' initial concerns in motor domain were linked to longer parental delay (b = 7.95, p < 0.000) and total delay (b = 9.959, p < 0.000), while initial concerns in language were associated with shorter parental delay (b = ?5.19, p < 0.000) and total delay (b = ?3.72, p < 0.01). Conclusion These findings emphasize the importance of parental involvement in the autism diagnosis and highlight the need for professional education to reduce diagnostic delays. Public health services should provide parents with additional support and education so that they can effectively navigate the system and take prompt actions to accelerate the diagnostic process. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202544 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

"Why does someone need to have a crisis before anyone will do anything?": Perspectives of Autism Intensive Support Team staff / Freya RUMBALL ; Francesca HAPPE ; Alice M. G. QUINTON ; Debbie SPAIN in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202545 Titre : "Why does someone need to have a crisis before anyone will do anything?": Perspectives of Autism Intensive Support Team staff Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Freya RUMBALL, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Alice M. G. QUINTON, Auteur ; Debbie SPAIN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202545 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Intensive support  Health professionals  Transforming care agenda  Hospital admission Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic adults have a heightened risk of developing mental health conditions, but limited access to autism-informed community support, which is an internationally recognised issue. Consequently, the risk of crisis and hospitalisation is increased. Intensive Support Teams (ISTs) were created as part of the NHS Transforming Care Agenda (TCA) to work directly with autistic people and/or people with an intellectual disability and their families or indirectly with other professionals to prevent hospitalisation. Little is known about the functions of ISTs for autistic people, a pertinent issue given the rising number admitted to mental health hospitals in England. The present qualitative study aimed to explore the perspectives of multidisciplinary professionals working within ISTs for autistic adults in England to provide insight into team functions and barriers or facilitators to reducing hospitalisation. Methods Using convenience sampling, eight multidisciplinary professionals from four NHS England Trusts completed a brief demographic survey and individual semi-structured interviews conducted online. Data were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed (Braun and Clarke, 2006). Results Four overarching themes and eleven subthemes were identified: (1) Developing new autism-informed approaches to care, (2) Policy in practice, (3) Gaps in mental health provision, and (4) Transforming care. Conclusion The present findings highlight factors which enable ISTs to reduce hospital admissions of autistic adults, for example, utilising a collaborative and flexible approach. It also highlights the systemic issues which hinder the function of the IST, including a lack of autism-informed community support and a lack of resources. Suggestions of changes to the IST and wider mental health system may support international incentives to reduce reliance on mental health hospitals and to improve mental health support in the community for autistic adults. Further research conducted with autistic people and their families, and staff working in/with ISTs is now needed to clarify inconsistencies in IST eligibility criteria and better understand facilitators for change. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202545 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] "Why does someone need to have a crisis before anyone will do anything?": Perspectives of Autism Intensive Support Team staff [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Freya RUMBALL, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Alice M. G. QUINTON, Auteur ; Debbie SPAIN, Auteur . - 202545. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202545 Mots-clés : Autism  Intensive support  Health professionals  Transforming care agenda  Hospital admission Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic adults have a heightened risk of developing mental health conditions, but limited access to autism-informed community support, which is an internationally recognised issue. Consequently, the risk of crisis and hospitalisation is increased. Intensive Support Teams (ISTs) were created as part of the NHS Transforming Care Agenda (TCA) to work directly with autistic people and/or people with an intellectual disability and their families or indirectly with other professionals to prevent hospitalisation. Little is known about the functions of ISTs for autistic people, a pertinent issue given the rising number admitted to mental health hospitals in England. The present qualitative study aimed to explore the perspectives of multidisciplinary professionals working within ISTs for autistic adults in England to provide insight into team functions and barriers or facilitators to reducing hospitalisation. Methods Using convenience sampling, eight multidisciplinary professionals from four NHS England Trusts completed a brief demographic survey and individual semi-structured interviews conducted online. Data were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed (Braun and Clarke, 2006). Results Four overarching themes and eleven subthemes were identified: (1) Developing new autism-informed approaches to care, (2) Policy in practice, (3) Gaps in mental health provision, and (4) Transforming care. Conclusion The present findings highlight factors which enable ISTs to reduce hospital admissions of autistic adults, for example, utilising a collaborative and flexible approach. It also highlights the systemic issues which hinder the function of the IST, including a lack of autism-informed community support and a lack of resources. Suggestions of changes to the IST and wider mental health system may support international incentives to reduce reliance on mental health hospitals and to improve mental health support in the community for autistic adults. Further research conducted with autistic people and their families, and staff working in/with ISTs is now needed to clarify inconsistencies in IST eligibility criteria and better understand facilitators for change. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202545 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

A longitudinal examination of the relationship between object play and maternal responsiveness in minimally verbal ASD children / Gamze ALAK in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202546 Titre : A longitudinal examination of the relationship between object play and maternal responsiveness in minimally verbal ASD children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Gamze ALAK, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202546 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Object play  Responsiveness  Relational play  Functional play  Symbolic play  Minimally verbal Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Object play is important for the development and learning of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children. It is also a natural context for responsiveness that supports the development of ASD children. Since object play creates a context for responsiveness and responsiveness supports the development of ASD children, the relationship between these two variables should be understood. Aim In this observational study, we longitudinally investigated possible explanatory and predictive relationships between maternal responsiveness and object play development in minimally verbal ASD children. Methods Thirty-one minimally verbal children (30 boys and 1 girl) diagnosed with ASD and aged between 28 and 79 months and their mothers participated in the study. We measured the frequency and diversity of maternal responses during a 15-minute unstructured mother-child play interaction and evaluated object play in two unstructured play contexts. We used a kitchen set in one of the play contexts and a doctor set in the other. Results A positive, moderately significant relationship was found between relational, functional, and symbolic play and follow-in comments, follow-in directives for behavior, and nonverbal responses. Furthermore, follow-in directives for behavior predicted relational play, while follow-in comments predicted functional and symbolic play. Conclusions The findings emphasize that mothers should use more follow-in directives for behavior and nonverbal responses, especially follow-in comments, to support the development of relational, functional, and symbolic play in minimally verbal ASD children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202546 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] A longitudinal examination of the relationship between object play and maternal responsiveness in minimally verbal ASD children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Gamze ALAK, Auteur . - 202546. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202546 Mots-clés : Object play  Responsiveness  Relational play  Functional play  Symbolic play  Minimally verbal Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Object play is important for the development and learning of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children. It is also a natural context for responsiveness that supports the development of ASD children. Since object play creates a context for responsiveness and responsiveness supports the development of ASD children, the relationship between these two variables should be understood. Aim In this observational study, we longitudinally investigated possible explanatory and predictive relationships between maternal responsiveness and object play development in minimally verbal ASD children. Methods Thirty-one minimally verbal children (30 boys and 1 girl) diagnosed with ASD and aged between 28 and 79 months and their mothers participated in the study. We measured the frequency and diversity of maternal responses during a 15-minute unstructured mother-child play interaction and evaluated object play in two unstructured play contexts. We used a kitchen set in one of the play contexts and a doctor set in the other. Results A positive, moderately significant relationship was found between relational, functional, and symbolic play and follow-in comments, follow-in directives for behavior, and nonverbal responses. Furthermore, follow-in directives for behavior predicted relational play, while follow-in comments predicted functional and symbolic play. Conclusions The findings emphasize that mothers should use more follow-in directives for behavior and nonverbal responses, especially follow-in comments, to support the development of relational, functional, and symbolic play in minimally verbal ASD children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202546 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

Anxiety scale for children with autism spectrum disorders: Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation / Maryam KHAN ; Dr Sabahat HAQQANI ; Muqqadas SABA in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202548 Titre : Anxiety scale for children with autism spectrum disorders: Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Maryam KHAN, Auteur ; Dr Sabahat HAQQANI, Auteur ; Muqqadas SABA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202548 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Anxiety  Autism  Assessment  Anxiety Scale for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders  Exploratory Factor Analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that adversely affect quality of life. Accurate assessment of anxiety in ASD is crucial in the behavioral management of autistic children. Most of the anxiety assessment measures are developed for non-ASD and or for the Western population. In Pakistan, assessment of anxiety in children with ASD is a huge concern, specifically due to the paucity of research and shortage of valid and reliable measures available in Urdu language. Understanding the need to have a psychometrically sound measure to assess anxiety in children with ASD, we aimed to translate and evaluate psychometric properties of the anxiety scale for children with ASD (ASC-ASD-C) for Pakistani population. Method ASC-ASD-C was translated by using Brislin's translation methods (Brislin, 1970; Gregoire, 2018; Beaton et. al., 2000). A cross-sectional survey consisted of demographic information sheet and Urdu-ASC-ASD-C was administered on 109 clinically diagnosed autistic children and adolescents aged 8-16 years, seeking treatment in special education schools. Descriptive and reliability statistics were analyzed using SPSS-26 and Jamovi. Results Semantic, content, technical, and conceptual equivalence were established between original English and Urdu versions of ASC-ASD-C. Exploratory factor analysis revealed the four-factor structure similar to the original English version, however, slight variations were reported in the allocation of items to corresponding factors. McDonald?s omega coefficient of the complete scale was ? = .959; ? = .897 for Uncertainty; ? = .771 for Performance anxiety; ? = .939 for Anxious arousal; and ? = .885 for separation anxiety subscales. Conclusions Urdu ASC-ASD-C is a valid and a reliable measure for the predictive assessment of clinical anxiety among children with ASD; future research; intervention and management of autistic children and adolescents. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202548 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] Anxiety scale for children with autism spectrum disorders: Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Maryam KHAN, Auteur ; Dr Sabahat HAQQANI, Auteur ; Muqqadas SABA, Auteur . - 202548. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202548 Mots-clés : Anxiety  Autism  Assessment  Anxiety Scale for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders  Exploratory Factor Analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that adversely affect quality of life. Accurate assessment of anxiety in ASD is crucial in the behavioral management of autistic children. Most of the anxiety assessment measures are developed for non-ASD and or for the Western population. In Pakistan, assessment of anxiety in children with ASD is a huge concern, specifically due to the paucity of research and shortage of valid and reliable measures available in Urdu language. Understanding the need to have a psychometrically sound measure to assess anxiety in children with ASD, we aimed to translate and evaluate psychometric properties of the anxiety scale for children with ASD (ASC-ASD-C) for Pakistani population. Method ASC-ASD-C was translated by using Brislin's translation methods (Brislin, 1970; Gregoire, 2018; Beaton et. al., 2000). A cross-sectional survey consisted of demographic information sheet and Urdu-ASC-ASD-C was administered on 109 clinically diagnosed autistic children and adolescents aged 8-16 years, seeking treatment in special education schools. Descriptive and reliability statistics were analyzed using SPSS-26 and Jamovi. Results Semantic, content, technical, and conceptual equivalence were established between original English and Urdu versions of ASC-ASD-C. Exploratory factor analysis revealed the four-factor structure similar to the original English version, however, slight variations were reported in the allocation of items to corresponding factors. McDonald?s omega coefficient of the complete scale was ? = .959; ? = .897 for Uncertainty; ? = .771 for Performance anxiety; ? = .939 for Anxious arousal; and ? = .885 for separation anxiety subscales. Conclusions Urdu ASC-ASD-C is a valid and a reliable measure for the predictive assessment of clinical anxiety among children with ASD; future research; intervention and management of autistic children and adolescents. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202548 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

An online training for college sexual assault counselors who serve autistic students: User feasibility and satisfaction / Martine CHASE ; Regina SCARAMELLA ; Brandy HABERER ; Reid CAPLAN ; Melody CHIANG ; Joseph STORCH ; Val M. ERWIN ; Laura Graham HOLMES in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202549 Titre : An online training for college sexual assault counselors who serve autistic students: User feasibility and satisfaction Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Martine CHASE, Auteur ; Regina SCARAMELLA, Auteur ; Brandy HABERER, Auteur ; Reid CAPLAN, Auteur ; Melody CHIANG, Auteur ; Joseph STORCH, Auteur ; Val M. ERWIN, Auteur ; Laura Graham HOLMES, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202549 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Sexual assault  Counseling  College students  Violence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Approximately 9.3 % of US autistic college students report experiencing unwanted sexual contact each year, and of these, 80 % report it interferes with their academic achievement. However, college-based sexual assault counselors and advocates often lack training and the expertise necessary to provide high-quality services to autistic students. This article describes a project that resulted in a free, online training resource for college sexual assault program counselors, advocates and other staff to expand their capacity to provide accessible support and counseling services to autistic college students who have experienced sexual assault. Method The training was designed in line with the Theory of Planned Behavior, using an intervention development framework (i.e., ADAPT-ITT), by experts in sexual assault, autism, and online training, and with input from six autistic individuals with relevant lived experience. We collected data from 27 beta-testers who provided written, qualitative feedback about the training. We used a content-based analysis approach. Results Participants felt that the training was helpful and provided an overview of basic information on autism in a clear, concise way. They appreciated that the training centered survivor voices, used a neurodivergent-embracing perspective, and included practical tips for practitioners. Participants also suggested changes, such as reducing the amount of text that users need to read to themselves, making the training more friendly for participants who use text-readers, and attending to particular autism-specific topics, like masking, more deeply. Conclusion Beta-testers were generally positive about this training, in part because it uses a neurodiversity-embracing and anti-ableist perspective. This is a free, online, self-paced training about autism, created with autistic individuals' input, and thus may be a good template for autism training of other professional groups. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202549 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] An online training for college sexual assault counselors who serve autistic students: User feasibility and satisfaction [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Martine CHASE, Auteur ; Regina SCARAMELLA, Auteur ; Brandy HABERER, Auteur ; Reid CAPLAN, Auteur ; Melody CHIANG, Auteur ; Joseph STORCH, Auteur ; Val M. ERWIN, Auteur ; Laura Graham HOLMES, Auteur . - 202549. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202549 Mots-clés : Autism  Sexual assault  Counseling  College students  Violence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Approximately 9.3 % of US autistic college students report experiencing unwanted sexual contact each year, and of these, 80 % report it interferes with their academic achievement. However, college-based sexual assault counselors and advocates often lack training and the expertise necessary to provide high-quality services to autistic students. This article describes a project that resulted in a free, online training resource for college sexual assault program counselors, advocates and other staff to expand their capacity to provide accessible support and counseling services to autistic college students who have experienced sexual assault. Method The training was designed in line with the Theory of Planned Behavior, using an intervention development framework (i.e., ADAPT-ITT), by experts in sexual assault, autism, and online training, and with input from six autistic individuals with relevant lived experience. We collected data from 27 beta-testers who provided written, qualitative feedback about the training. We used a content-based analysis approach. Results Participants felt that the training was helpful and provided an overview of basic information on autism in a clear, concise way. They appreciated that the training centered survivor voices, used a neurodivergent-embracing perspective, and included practical tips for practitioners. Participants also suggested changes, such as reducing the amount of text that users need to read to themselves, making the training more friendly for participants who use text-readers, and attending to particular autism-specific topics, like masking, more deeply. Conclusion Beta-testers were generally positive about this training, in part because it uses a neurodiversity-embracing and anti-ableist perspective. This is a free, online, self-paced training about autism, created with autistic individuals' input, and thus may be a good template for autism training of other professional groups. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202549 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

Empowering through service: Creating a community of support for parents of black autistic individuals / Lauren QUETSCH ; Juan LEMUS in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202551 Titre : Empowering through service: Creating a community of support for parents of black autistic individuals Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lauren QUETSCH, Auteur ; Juan LEMUS, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202551 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Support  Culture  Black caregivers  Autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background To date, the autism literature has narrated the tumultuous experiences of Black caregivers of autistic individuals as they navigate receiving care for their child (e.g., racism, fear, isolation). Less clinical attention has been paid toward creating interventions and support for Black caregivers of autistic youth that leverage their cultural strengths. The present study explored if participation in a culturally-informed support group led to changes in caregiver empowerment and stress. Method To address this gap, we piloted a 5-session virtual support group for caregivers raising Black autistic individuals (N = 7) that incorporated story-telling, communalism, and collectivistic service-driven activities centered around better care for Black autistic individuals. A mixed-methods design was used to assess changes in parental stress, empowerment, healing of racial trauma, and satisfaction of the support group. Results By the end of the support group, caregivers demonstrated significant reductions in parental stress, (t (5) = 4.716, p = .003) and gains in perceived empowerment (t (6) = ?2.230, p = .034). Qualitative findings highlighted the areas of the support group that contributed to caregiver satisfaction (e.g., connection, solution-focused components). Time was noted as a prominent barrier. Conclusion The study provided preliminary evidence that utilizing a culturally responsive approach to developing a support group could potentially contribute toward reducing caregiver stress, increasing empowerment, and promoting racial trauma resilience among caregivers raising Black autistic youth. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202551 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] Empowering through service: Creating a community of support for parents of black autistic individuals [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lauren QUETSCH, Auteur ; Juan LEMUS, Auteur . - 202551. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202551 Mots-clés : Support  Culture  Black caregivers  Autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background To date, the autism literature has narrated the tumultuous experiences of Black caregivers of autistic individuals as they navigate receiving care for their child (e.g., racism, fear, isolation). Less clinical attention has been paid toward creating interventions and support for Black caregivers of autistic youth that leverage their cultural strengths. The present study explored if participation in a culturally-informed support group led to changes in caregiver empowerment and stress. Method To address this gap, we piloted a 5-session virtual support group for caregivers raising Black autistic individuals (N = 7) that incorporated story-telling, communalism, and collectivistic service-driven activities centered around better care for Black autistic individuals. A mixed-methods design was used to assess changes in parental stress, empowerment, healing of racial trauma, and satisfaction of the support group. Results By the end of the support group, caregivers demonstrated significant reductions in parental stress, (t (5) = 4.716, p = .003) and gains in perceived empowerment (t (6) = ?2.230, p = .034). Qualitative findings highlighted the areas of the support group that contributed to caregiver satisfaction (e.g., connection, solution-focused components). Time was noted as a prominent barrier. Conclusion The study provided preliminary evidence that utilizing a culturally responsive approach to developing a support group could potentially contribute toward reducing caregiver stress, increasing empowerment, and promoting racial trauma resilience among caregivers raising Black autistic youth. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202551 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

State and trait anxiety in autistic children; Signs reported by autistic adults and parents of autistic children / Dawn ADAMS ; Kate SIMPSON in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202552 Titre : State and trait anxiety in autistic children; Signs reported by autistic adults and parents of autistic children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Dawn ADAMS, Auteur ; Kate SIMPSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202552 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Mental health  Autism  Youth  Qualitative  Assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Spielberger?s state-trait anxiety model is well-established in non-autistic individuals but has received limited attention in autism research. The model distinguishes between state anxiety, the transient feeling of elevated anxiety in response to a trigger, and trait anxiety, a person?s natural tendency towards anxiousness. The aim of this study was to explore the signs of state and trait anxiety in autistic children as reported by autistic adults recalling their childhood anxiety, and by parents reporting on their observations of their autistic child. Thirty-four autistic adults (aged > 18 yrs) and 37 parents of autistic children (aged 5-15 yrs) completed online questionnaires which asked them to describe signs of state and trait anxiety. Autistic adult and parent responses were coded independently using inductive content analysis and categories were then compared to identify similar and differing observations from each respondent group. Autistic adults most frequently described physical and/or cognitive signs of state and trait anxiety in their childhood, while parents tended to identify behavioural signs of their autistic child?s state anxiety. Several similarities between respondent groups were observed for categories detailing behavioural signs of state anxiety, but few between-group similarities were identified for categories of trait anxiety signs. For both state and trait anxiety, the most frequently coded categories by each respondent group described signs not identified by the other group. This highlights the difference of perspective from each group and emphasises the importance of involving multiple informants in the assessment of anxiety in autistic children. Additionally, the heterogeneity in descriptions of trait anxiety signs saw several participants from each respondent group identifying entirely unique signs that could not be grouped with other similar responses in a category. This indicates a broad range of trait anxiety signs that could be explored further in future research. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202552 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] State and trait anxiety in autistic children; Signs reported by autistic adults and parents of autistic children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Dawn ADAMS, Auteur ; Kate SIMPSON, Auteur . - 202552. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202552 Mots-clés : Mental health  Autism  Youth  Qualitative  Assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Spielberger?s state-trait anxiety model is well-established in non-autistic individuals but has received limited attention in autism research. The model distinguishes between state anxiety, the transient feeling of elevated anxiety in response to a trigger, and trait anxiety, a person?s natural tendency towards anxiousness. The aim of this study was to explore the signs of state and trait anxiety in autistic children as reported by autistic adults recalling their childhood anxiety, and by parents reporting on their observations of their autistic child. Thirty-four autistic adults (aged > 18 yrs) and 37 parents of autistic children (aged 5-15 yrs) completed online questionnaires which asked them to describe signs of state and trait anxiety. Autistic adult and parent responses were coded independently using inductive content analysis and categories were then compared to identify similar and differing observations from each respondent group. Autistic adults most frequently described physical and/or cognitive signs of state and trait anxiety in their childhood, while parents tended to identify behavioural signs of their autistic child?s state anxiety. Several similarities between respondent groups were observed for categories detailing behavioural signs of state anxiety, but few between-group similarities were identified for categories of trait anxiety signs. For both state and trait anxiety, the most frequently coded categories by each respondent group described signs not identified by the other group. This highlights the difference of perspective from each group and emphasises the importance of involving multiple informants in the assessment of anxiety in autistic children. Additionally, the heterogeneity in descriptions of trait anxiety signs saw several participants from each respondent group identifying entirely unique signs that could not be grouped with other similar responses in a category. This indicates a broad range of trait anxiety signs that could be explored further in future research. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202552 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

Active coping autistic children and youth: The varying roles of emotional regulation and maternal involvement / Emma G. DUERDEN in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202553 Titre : Active coping autistic children and youth: The varying roles of emotional regulation and maternal involvement Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Emma G. DUERDEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202553 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Coping skills  Stress  Autism  Parenting  Adaptive behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic children are at high risk for experiencing adversity such as familial and social stress. We examined coping strategies used by autistic children and which external factors are associated with the development of these skills. Method Using a data-driven approach, we examined coping styles from a large cohort of autistic children (n = 160, 117 = male). Information on coping styles was collected using the Children?s Coping Strategies Checklist-Revised. Results A cluster analyses showed that seeking parental support was a key active coping strategy for autistic children. Maternal involvement was associated with higher levels of active coping skills (B=.316. p = .032). However, weaker emotional regulation skills were associated with lower active coping skills in these children (B= ?.297, p = .049). Conclusions Both emotional regulation and parental support are integral in developing active coping skills within these children. Future research should focus on creating parent-child interventions for developing active coping strategies in autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202553 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] Active coping autistic children and youth: The varying roles of emotional regulation and maternal involvement [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Emma G. DUERDEN, Auteur . - 202553. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202553 Mots-clés : Coping skills  Stress  Autism  Parenting  Adaptive behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic children are at high risk for experiencing adversity such as familial and social stress. We examined coping strategies used by autistic children and which external factors are associated with the development of these skills. Method Using a data-driven approach, we examined coping styles from a large cohort of autistic children (n = 160, 117 = male). Information on coping styles was collected using the Children?s Coping Strategies Checklist-Revised. Results A cluster analyses showed that seeking parental support was a key active coping strategy for autistic children. Maternal involvement was associated with higher levels of active coping skills (B=.316. p = .032). However, weaker emotional regulation skills were associated with lower active coping skills in these children (B= ?.297, p = .049). Conclusions Both emotional regulation and parental support are integral in developing active coping skills within these children. Future research should focus on creating parent-child interventions for developing active coping strategies in autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202553 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

Enhanced social and communication adaptive behaviors linked to progress in dog training intervention stages scale among young autistic children / Ditza A. ZACHOR ; Esther BEN-ITZCHAK in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202554 Titre : Enhanced social and communication adaptive behaviors linked to progress in dog training intervention stages scale among young autistic children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ditza A. ZACHOR, Auteur ; Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202554 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Dog training intervention (DTI)  DTI stage scale  Social adaptive behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Studies in autism that included dogs as part of the individual program documented improvements in different areas. Our previous study showed that Dog Training Intervention (DTI) for young autistic children significantly improved adaptive social and communication skills compared to a control group. This study aimed to evaluate the progression of dog training skills in young autistic children following the DTI protocol and to examine its relationship with improvements in adaptive and language skills and autistic characteristics. Methods The study included 37 children (4 girls), aged 2:11-6:11years (M= 4:7, SD=1:0). Progress in the Dog Training Intervention (DTI) stages was analyzed using two video-recorded therapy sessions, representing the initial (T1) and final (T2) phases of the DTI program. Results All participants except one exhibited an increase on the DTI stages scale, from T1 (M=6.10, SD=0.3) to T2 (M=12.32, SD=0.48) across 17 stages. A significant positive correlation emerged between the rise in DTI stages and improvements in social adaptive behaviors (r = 0.46, p = 0.002). Additionally, higher IQ scores and less pronounced autistic characteristics were associated with greater progress in the DTI stages, explaining 43 % of the variance in the change in DTI stage scores. Conclusions These results highlight the dog training intervention program as an effective supplementary treatment alongside standard interventions provided by professionals in special education schools for autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202554 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] Enhanced social and communication adaptive behaviors linked to progress in dog training intervention stages scale among young autistic children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ditza A. ZACHOR, Auteur ; Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur . - 202554. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202554 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Dog training intervention (DTI)  DTI stage scale  Social adaptive behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Studies in autism that included dogs as part of the individual program documented improvements in different areas. Our previous study showed that Dog Training Intervention (DTI) for young autistic children significantly improved adaptive social and communication skills compared to a control group. This study aimed to evaluate the progression of dog training skills in young autistic children following the DTI protocol and to examine its relationship with improvements in adaptive and language skills and autistic characteristics. Methods The study included 37 children (4 girls), aged 2:11-6:11years (M= 4:7, SD=1:0). Progress in the Dog Training Intervention (DTI) stages was analyzed using two video-recorded therapy sessions, representing the initial (T1) and final (T2) phases of the DTI program. Results All participants except one exhibited an increase on the DTI stages scale, from T1 (M=6.10, SD=0.3) to T2 (M=12.32, SD=0.48) across 17 stages. A significant positive correlation emerged between the rise in DTI stages and improvements in social adaptive behaviors (r = 0.46, p = 0.002). Additionally, higher IQ scores and less pronounced autistic characteristics were associated with greater progress in the DTI stages, explaining 43 % of the variance in the change in DTI stage scores. Conclusions These results highlight the dog training intervention program as an effective supplementary treatment alongside standard interventions provided by professionals in special education schools for autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202554 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

Psychometric properties of autism screening tools and assessment measures used in research involving people aged 50 and above: A systematic review / Charlotte LEEDALE ; Daniel THOMPSON ; Barry INGHAM ; Louise RUTTER in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202557 Titre : Psychometric properties of autism screening tools and assessment measures used in research involving people aged 50 and above: A systematic review Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Charlotte LEEDALE, Auteur ; Daniel THOMPSON, Auteur ; Barry INGHAM, Auteur ; Louise RUTTER, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202557 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Older adults  Review  Screening  Assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background We reviewed evidence for screening and assessment measures used to assess autism spectrum disorder and high autistic traits in people aged 50 years and above. Methods We searched PsychINFO, Medline, CINAHL, Pubmed, and Cochrane Library to identify papers that included autism screening tools and assessment measures in people within this age group. Twenty-eight studies were included in the review. Results Our review identified that the most commonly used questionnaires for assessing autism and high autistic traits in this group were the Autism Quotient, Autism Spectrum Traits and the Social Responsiveness Scale. Most of the studies in the review focused on examining the relationship between an autism diagnosis or high autistic traits and other variables of interest, and did not focus on the psychometric properties of the measures included. Conclusion We identified a number of measures and tools that have been used with people of 50 years and older. However, few reported psychometric properties and there was limited evidence to support the use of any specific tool in this group. We recommend that existing tools should be used cautiously until their psychometric properties are established in older people and that the development of older adult specific measures is warranted. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202557 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556 [article] Psychometric properties of autism screening tools and assessment measures used in research involving people aged 50 and above: A systematic review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Charlotte LEEDALE, Auteur ; Daniel THOMPSON, Auteur ; Barry INGHAM, Auteur ; Louise RUTTER, Auteur . - 202557. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202557 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Older adults  Review  Screening  Assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background We reviewed evidence for screening and assessment measures used to assess autism spectrum disorder and high autistic traits in people aged 50 years and above. Methods We searched PsychINFO, Medline, CINAHL, Pubmed, and Cochrane Library to identify papers that included autism screening tools and assessment measures in people within this age group. Twenty-eight studies were included in the review. Results Our review identified that the most commonly used questionnaires for assessing autism and high autistic traits in this group were the Autism Quotient, Autism Spectrum Traits and the Social Responsiveness Scale. Most of the studies in the review focused on examining the relationship between an autism diagnosis or high autistic traits and other variables of interest, and did not focus on the psychometric properties of the measures included. Conclusion We identified a number of measures and tools that have been used with people of 50 years and older. However, few reported psychometric properties and there was limited evidence to support the use of any specific tool in this group. We recommend that existing tools should be used cautiously until their psychometric properties are established in older people and that the development of older adult specific measures is warranted. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202557 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556

Parental function in the dental management of pediatric patients with autistic spectrum disorder: A systematic review / Guillermo CANO-VERDUGO ; Angie Nathaly VERDUGO-ROJAS ; Norma CRUZ-FIERRO in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202558 Titre : Parental function in the dental management of pediatric patients with autistic spectrum disorder: A systematic review Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Guillermo CANO-VERDUGO, Auteur ; Angie Nathaly VERDUGO-ROJAS, Auteur ; Norma CRUZ-FIERRO, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202558 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autistic disorder  Systematic review  Parenting  Dental care  oral care Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parental function in dentistry refers to the decisions made by parents regarding care, development, and attention to their children's oral health. Pediatric patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often present motor and cognitive disorders, communication difficulties, fear, anxiety, and obsessive resistance to change, which can interfere with proper dental treatment. With 1 in 36 children diagnosed with ASD in the United States, international health organizations recommend parental involvement in the comprehensive care of this population. Despite this, there is a lack of comprehensive synthesis of specific recommendations directed at parents in the dental context. Therefore, this systematic review (PROSPERO registration number CRD42023476265) critically examines available evidence to highlight the role of parents in the dental care of pediatric patients with ASD and improve their oral health. Thirteen studies were included, revealing recommendations across various parental domains, including physical care, guidance and discipline, emotional support, education, role modeling, socialization, sense of identity, and safety and protection. The main findings suggest that parents should familiarize children with dental visits through structured routines, social stories, and sensory-friendly materials. Assisted brushing and fluoride application are essential. Techniques like sedation, motivational interviewing, and educational programs enhance cooperation and reduce anxiety, while visual cues and dietary guidance support oral care. While providing valuable insights, the review also highlights limitations in the quantity and quality of available evidence, emphasizing the need for further research and tailored interventions to enhance parental involvement in the dental management of pediatric patients with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202558 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556 [article] Parental function in the dental management of pediatric patients with autistic spectrum disorder: A systematic review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Guillermo CANO-VERDUGO, Auteur ; Angie Nathaly VERDUGO-ROJAS, Auteur ; Norma CRUZ-FIERRO, Auteur . - 202558. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202558 Mots-clés : Autistic disorder  Systematic review  Parenting  Dental care  oral care Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parental function in dentistry refers to the decisions made by parents regarding care, development, and attention to their children's oral health. Pediatric patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often present motor and cognitive disorders, communication difficulties, fear, anxiety, and obsessive resistance to change, which can interfere with proper dental treatment. With 1 in 36 children diagnosed with ASD in the United States, international health organizations recommend parental involvement in the comprehensive care of this population. Despite this, there is a lack of comprehensive synthesis of specific recommendations directed at parents in the dental context. Therefore, this systematic review (PROSPERO registration number CRD42023476265) critically examines available evidence to highlight the role of parents in the dental care of pediatric patients with ASD and improve their oral health. Thirteen studies were included, revealing recommendations across various parental domains, including physical care, guidance and discipline, emotional support, education, role modeling, socialization, sense of identity, and safety and protection. The main findings suggest that parents should familiarize children with dental visits through structured routines, social stories, and sensory-friendly materials. Assisted brushing and fluoride application are essential. Techniques like sedation, motivational interviewing, and educational programs enhance cooperation and reduce anxiety, while visual cues and dietary guidance support oral care. While providing valuable insights, the review also highlights limitations in the quantity and quality of available evidence, emphasizing the need for further research and tailored interventions to enhance parental involvement in the dental management of pediatric patients with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202558 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556

Initial evidence for intact emotion fluency in autism vs. ADHD and community groups / Amy CAMODECA in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202565 Titre : Initial evidence for intact emotion fluency in autism vs. ADHD and community groups Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Amy CAMODECA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202565 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Emotion Word Fluency Test  Verbal Fluency  ADHD  Executive Function Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The Emotion Word Fluency Test (EWFT) accounts for unique variance in Theory of Mind (ToM). As ToM weaknesses are observed in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it was hypothesized that an ASD group would demonstrate performance weakness on the EWFT. Method A community sample for EWFT comparison (COM, n = 113, X?age=10.43) was obtained from a University day camp and faculty/staff children. The clinical sample included 38 children with ASD (meanage=11.10) and 86 children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, meanage=9.89). EWFT and Animals was administered as part of a comprehensive evaluation. Results Analyses included EWFT-total and Animals-total (n-correct words in 60"), and the following EWFT scores: n-switches (changing between positive/negative emotions), n-clusters (groups of positive or negative emotions stated in order), and n-correct emotions in the first-15" and second-15" (automatically-accessed vs. strategically-accessed words, respectively). Controlling for age, no between-group differences mean differences were found for EWFT-total, n-switches, n-clusters, or second 15" interval.No within-subject differences between EWFT-total and Animals-total were observed. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 scores were not significantly correlated with any EWFT/Animal scores. However, mediational analyses indicated that n-switches increased EWFT-total more efficiently for the COM vs. ASD/ADHD groups. Compared to the COM group, the ADHD group had a higher frequency of at least one EWFT set loss and generated fewer words in the first 15" interval of the EWFT. Conclusions This study provides initial evidence for intact emotion word fluency in ASD, and suggest switching is a differentially efficient emotion-word-generation strategy depending on group membership. This study provides a basis for additional research. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202565 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556 [article] Initial evidence for intact emotion fluency in autism vs. ADHD and community groups [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Amy CAMODECA, Auteur . - 202565. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202565 Mots-clés : Autism  Emotion Word Fluency Test  Verbal Fluency  ADHD  Executive Function Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The Emotion Word Fluency Test (EWFT) accounts for unique variance in Theory of Mind (ToM). As ToM weaknesses are observed in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it was hypothesized that an ASD group would demonstrate performance weakness on the EWFT. Method A community sample for EWFT comparison (COM, n = 113, X?age=10.43) was obtained from a University day camp and faculty/staff children. The clinical sample included 38 children with ASD (meanage=11.10) and 86 children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, meanage=9.89). EWFT and Animals was administered as part of a comprehensive evaluation. Results Analyses included EWFT-total and Animals-total (n-correct words in 60"), and the following EWFT scores: n-switches (changing between positive/negative emotions), n-clusters (groups of positive or negative emotions stated in order), and n-correct emotions in the first-15" and second-15" (automatically-accessed vs. strategically-accessed words, respectively). Controlling for age, no between-group differences mean differences were found for EWFT-total, n-switches, n-clusters, or second 15" interval.No within-subject differences between EWFT-total and Animals-total were observed. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 scores were not significantly correlated with any EWFT/Animal scores. However, mediational analyses indicated that n-switches increased EWFT-total more efficiently for the COM vs. ASD/ADHD groups. Compared to the COM group, the ADHD group had a higher frequency of at least one EWFT set loss and generated fewer words in the first 15" interval of the EWFT. Conclusions This study provides initial evidence for intact emotion word fluency in ASD, and suggest switching is a differentially efficient emotion-word-generation strategy depending on group membership. This study provides a basis for additional research. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202565 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556

Brief report: A proof of concept study of altered magnocellular responses in autism spectrum disorder as assessed by contrasts functions for reversing checkerboards / Jeffrey J. HUTSLER in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202573 Titre : Brief report: A proof of concept study of altered magnocellular responses in autism spectrum disorder as assessed by contrasts functions for reversing checkerboards Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jeffrey J. HUTSLER, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202573 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Visual evoked potentials (VEP)  N75  P100  Peak amplitude  Peak latency  Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Alterations to early visual processing in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may impact cognitive abilities and could serve as a potential neuromarker before behavioral symptoms appear. Behavioral research has suggested that visual alterations are linked to abnormalities in the magnocellular pathway. Methods Visual-evoked potentials (VEPs) were used to investigate early visual processing in adolescents with ASD. Two different-sized checkerboards (1° and .25°) displayed at four contrast levels (.025, .05, .1, and .98) were presented to seven ASD and eight neurotypical (NT) male subjects, between the ages of 10 to 15 years old. Peak amplitude and latency from the two earliest components-the N75 and P100-were analyzed. Results N75 amplitudes were largest at the highest contrast levels for both the small and large check sizes and did not differ according to diagnosis. For the P100, the ASD group consistently showed larger amplitudes than the NT subjects (p = .035), but there were no significant main effects or interactions involving diagnosis. Still, large effect sizes were found between ASD and NT subjects (d =.79-1.2) at the largest check size presented at lower contrast values. Latency differences between the subject groups were nonsignificant. Conclusions Group differences were most apparent at lower contrasts and large check sizes, pointing to a potential problem with early visual processing in the magnocellular pathway. Although additional research and a larger sample size is needed to confirm these findings, simple sensory measures may be useful as an indicator of ASD risk before the appearance of behavioral symptoms. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202573 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556 [article] Brief report: A proof of concept study of altered magnocellular responses in autism spectrum disorder as assessed by contrasts functions for reversing checkerboards [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jeffrey J. HUTSLER, Auteur . - 202573. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202573 Mots-clés : Visual evoked potentials (VEP)  N75  P100  Peak amplitude  Peak latency  Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Alterations to early visual processing in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may impact cognitive abilities and could serve as a potential neuromarker before behavioral symptoms appear. Behavioral research has suggested that visual alterations are linked to abnormalities in the magnocellular pathway. Methods Visual-evoked potentials (VEPs) were used to investigate early visual processing in adolescents with ASD. Two different-sized checkerboards (1° and .25°) displayed at four contrast levels (.025, .05, .1, and .98) were presented to seven ASD and eight neurotypical (NT) male subjects, between the ages of 10 to 15 years old. Peak amplitude and latency from the two earliest components-the N75 and P100-were analyzed. Results N75 amplitudes were largest at the highest contrast levels for both the small and large check sizes and did not differ according to diagnosis. For the P100, the ASD group consistently showed larger amplitudes than the NT subjects (p = .035), but there were no significant main effects or interactions involving diagnosis. Still, large effect sizes were found between ASD and NT subjects (d =.79-1.2) at the largest check size presented at lower contrast values. Latency differences between the subject groups were nonsignificant. Conclusions Group differences were most apparent at lower contrasts and large check sizes, pointing to a potential problem with early visual processing in the magnocellular pathway. Although additional research and a larger sample size is needed to confirm these findings, simple sensory measures may be useful as an indicator of ASD risk before the appearance of behavioral symptoms. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202573 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556

Depressive symptomatology in autism and intellectual disability: A network analysis / R. PECORA in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202574 Titre : Depressive symptomatology in autism and intellectual disability: A network analysis Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : R. PECORA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202574 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Depression  Network analysis  Comorbidity  Adults Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Depression is a very common psychopathology in the ASD population. Despite the common comorbidity this association is not well understood. To understand the relationship between depression symptoms and ASD a network analysis was carried out on a sample of people with ASD and ID. One hundred twenty-eight adults (M = 36.63 yearsz SD = 8,54) were evaluated to know the structure of depressive symptoms in autism and their relationship with ASD symptomatology. The results showed a single network where both symptomatologies were mixed. Bridging symptoms such as issues relating to change and restricted interests were identified. Moreover, sleep disturbances and the need to be calm are key items to understand the symptomatology of depression in people with ASD and ID. Knowing and identifying ASD symptoms that are strongly linked to the depression network has important implications for the prevention of depression in this case in people with autism and intellectual disabilities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202574 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556 [article] Depressive symptomatology in autism and intellectual disability: A network analysis [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / R. PECORA, Auteur . - 202574. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202574 Mots-clés : Autism  Depression  Network analysis  Comorbidity  Adults Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Depression is a very common psychopathology in the ASD population. Despite the common comorbidity this association is not well understood. To understand the relationship between depression symptoms and ASD a network analysis was carried out on a sample of people with ASD and ID. One hundred twenty-eight adults (M = 36.63 yearsz SD = 8,54) were evaluated to know the structure of depressive symptoms in autism and their relationship with ASD symptomatology. The results showed a single network where both symptomatologies were mixed. Bridging symptoms such as issues relating to change and restricted interests were identified. Moreover, sleep disturbances and the need to be calm are key items to understand the symptomatology of depression in people with ASD and ID. Knowing and identifying ASD symptoms that are strongly linked to the depression network has important implications for the prevention of depression in this case in people with autism and intellectual disabilities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202574 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556

Brief report: Service referral and enrollment following autism diagnosis in primary care / Sarah LANGDON ; Angela PAXTON ; Rebecca MCNALLY KEEHN ; Brandon KEEHN in Research in Autism, 123 (May 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202575 Titre : Brief report: Service referral and enrollment following autism diagnosis in primary care Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sarah LANGDON, Auteur ; Angela PAXTON, Auteur ; Rebecca MCNALLY KEEHN, Auteur ; Brandon KEEHN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202575 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Early intensive behavior intervention  Waitlist  Time lag  Disparities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Lag between autism diagnostic evaluation and initiation of intervention results in missed opportunities during a developmental window of optimal impact. However, few studies have examined the rate of referral for early intensive behavioral interventions (EIBI) at the point of diagnosis and the period between diagnosis and entry into EIBI. The current study examines both referral for EIBI at the time of diagnosis and enrollment in EIBI 12-months post-diagnosis. Method Participants included 76, 14- to 48-month-old children diagnosed with autism in the primary care setting. Caregivers completed a brief questionnaire on EIBI referral and enrollment following evaluation and again 12-months later. Results More than 80 % of children were referred for EIBI at the time of diagnosis. At 12-months post-diagnosis, however, only 50 % of children were enrolled in EIBI. For those enrolled in EIBI lag between diagnosis and enrollment was almost 7 months (M = 201 days; SD = 122.7; range = 8-414 days). While race/ethnicity, SES, and urbanicity were not associated with lag, lower caregiver education level was associated with enrollment status and lag for those receiving EIBI. Conclusions There is a significant delay access to EIBI for young children diagnosed with autism. Navigating service referral and access may be particularly challenging for caregivers with limited education backgrounds. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202575 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556 [article] Brief report: Service referral and enrollment following autism diagnosis in primary care [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sarah LANGDON, Auteur ; Angela PAXTON, Auteur ; Rebecca MCNALLY KEEHN, Auteur ; Brandon KEEHN, Auteur . - 202575. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 123 (May 2025) . - 202575 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Early intensive behavior intervention  Waitlist  Time lag  Disparities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Lag between autism diagnostic evaluation and initiation of intervention results in missed opportunities during a developmental window of optimal impact. However, few studies have examined the rate of referral for early intensive behavioral interventions (EIBI) at the point of diagnosis and the period between diagnosis and entry into EIBI. The current study examines both referral for EIBI at the time of diagnosis and enrollment in EIBI 12-months post-diagnosis. Method Participants included 76, 14- to 48-month-old children diagnosed with autism in the primary care setting. Caregivers completed a brief questionnaire on EIBI referral and enrollment following evaluation and again 12-months later. Results More than 80 % of children were referred for EIBI at the time of diagnosis. At 12-months post-diagnosis, however, only 50 % of children were enrolled in EIBI. For those enrolled in EIBI lag between diagnosis and enrollment was almost 7 months (M = 201 days; SD = 122.7; range = 8-414 days). While race/ethnicity, SES, and urbanicity were not associated with lag, lower caregiver education level was associated with enrollment status and lag for those receiving EIBI. Conclusions There is a significant delay access to EIBI for young children diagnosed with autism. Navigating service referral and access may be particularly challenging for caregivers with limited education backgrounds. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202575 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556