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Face processing in infants at elevated likelihood for autism: A systematic review and meta-analysis / Kloe FICO in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202874 Titre : Face processing in infants at elevated likelihood for autism: A systematic review and meta-analysis Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Kloe FICO, Auteur ; Manon A. KROL, Auteur ; Giorgia BUSSU, Auteur ; Corentin J. GOSLING, Auteur ; Charlotte TYE, Auteur ; Sabine HUNNIUS, Auteur ; Jan K. BUITELAAR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202874 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum condition (ASC)  Infant face processing  EEG  N290 latency  P400 amplitude  Early brain development  Meta-analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Face processing has been reported to be atypical in Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The latency of the N170 event-related potential component in response to faces has been reported to be slower in children and adults with ASC compared to age-matched controls. To explore whether atypical face processing is evident earlier in development, we focused on the developmental precursor of the N170: the N290/P400 complex. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining infants aged 6–24 months at elevated likelihood (EL) versus average likelihood (AL) for ASC. Using a random-effects multi-level model, we investigated differences in N290, P400 and Nc latency and amplitude in response to face stimuli between EL and AL infants, and whether these differences were associated with ASC outcomes at age 3. Fourteen studies (405 EL, 323 AL) met the inclusion criteria. EL infants showed no significant differences in N290, P400 and Nc latency or amplitude compared to AL infants. However, EL infants who later received an ASC diagnosis showed slightly longer N290 latency (g=0.13, 95% CI [0.00, 0.26]) and smaller P400 amplitudes (g=-0.23, 95% CI [-0.28,-0.19]). These findings show that subtle differences in face processing may already be present in EL infants who will develop ASC later in life, providing evidence of early atypical face processing in this group. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202874 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Face processing in infants at elevated likelihood for autism: A systematic review and meta-analysis [texte imprimé] / Kloe FICO, Auteur ; Manon A. KROL, Auteur ; Giorgia BUSSU, Auteur ; Corentin J. GOSLING, Auteur ; Charlotte TYE, Auteur ; Sabine HUNNIUS, Auteur ; Jan K. BUITELAAR, Auteur . - p.202874. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202874 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum condition (ASC)  Infant face processing  EEG  N290 latency  P400 amplitude  Early brain development  Meta-analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Face processing has been reported to be atypical in Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The latency of the N170 event-related potential component in response to faces has been reported to be slower in children and adults with ASC compared to age-matched controls. To explore whether atypical face processing is evident earlier in development, we focused on the developmental precursor of the N170: the N290/P400 complex. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining infants aged 6–24 months at elevated likelihood (EL) versus average likelihood (AL) for ASC. Using a random-effects multi-level model, we investigated differences in N290, P400 and Nc latency and amplitude in response to face stimuli between EL and AL infants, and whether these differences were associated with ASC outcomes at age 3. Fourteen studies (405 EL, 323 AL) met the inclusion criteria. EL infants showed no significant differences in N290, P400 and Nc latency or amplitude compared to AL infants. However, EL infants who later received an ASC diagnosis showed slightly longer N290 latency (g=0.13, 95% CI [0.00, 0.26]) and smaller P400 amplitudes (g=-0.23, 95% CI [-0.28,-0.19]). These findings show that subtle differences in face processing may already be present in EL infants who will develop ASC later in life, providing evidence of early atypical face processing in this group. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202874 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Virtual reality interventions for autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis of efficacy and evidence-based design guidelines / Dongyang GUAN in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202875 Titre : Virtual reality interventions for autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis of efficacy and evidence-based design guidelines Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Dongyang GUAN, Auteur ; Qiushi YANG, Auteur ; Junli WANG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202875 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Virtual reality technology  Autism spectrum disorder  Meta-analysis  Developmental Disabilities  Technology-Based Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This meta-analysis systematically evaluated the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) interventions in improving multidimensional abilities among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Following PRISMA guidelines, we synthesized data from 21 randomized controlled trials (n = 919 participants) across six databases. Random-effects models with Hedges’ g were applied to estimate effect sizes, and subgroup analyses were conducted to examine potential moderators. Results indicated that VR interventions were significantly superior to conventional therapy in improving social skills (g = 1.02, p < 0.01), emotional skills (g = 0.85, p = 0.04), cognitive function (g = 0.98, p < 0.01), motor skills (g = 0.79, p = 0.01), and overall improvement effect (g = 0.90, p = 0.01), whereas the effect on life skills did not reach statistical significance (g = 1.04, p = 0.06). Moderator analyses indicated domain-specific optimal parameters: emotional skills improved most with ≤ 3 sessions per week, life skills required at least six weeks of intervention, and motor skills benefited more from immersive devices. Notably, longer single-session durations enhanced emotional skills, whereas excessively high intervention frequency was associated with reduced gains in social and life skills. Overall, VR interventions demonstrate beneficial effects across multiple functional domains in individuals with ASD. However, given the observed methodological heterogeneity, these findings should be interpreted with caution. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202875 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Virtual reality interventions for autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis of efficacy and evidence-based design guidelines [texte imprimé] / Dongyang GUAN, Auteur ; Qiushi YANG, Auteur ; Junli WANG, Auteur . - p.202875. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202875 Mots-clés : Virtual reality technology  Autism spectrum disorder  Meta-analysis  Developmental Disabilities  Technology-Based Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This meta-analysis systematically evaluated the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) interventions in improving multidimensional abilities among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Following PRISMA guidelines, we synthesized data from 21 randomized controlled trials (n = 919 participants) across six databases. Random-effects models with Hedges’ g were applied to estimate effect sizes, and subgroup analyses were conducted to examine potential moderators. Results indicated that VR interventions were significantly superior to conventional therapy in improving social skills (g = 1.02, p < 0.01), emotional skills (g = 0.85, p = 0.04), cognitive function (g = 0.98, p < 0.01), motor skills (g = 0.79, p = 0.01), and overall improvement effect (g = 0.90, p = 0.01), whereas the effect on life skills did not reach statistical significance (g = 1.04, p = 0.06). Moderator analyses indicated domain-specific optimal parameters: emotional skills improved most with ≤ 3 sessions per week, life skills required at least six weeks of intervention, and motor skills benefited more from immersive devices. Notably, longer single-session durations enhanced emotional skills, whereas excessively high intervention frequency was associated with reduced gains in social and life skills. Overall, VR interventions demonstrate beneficial effects across multiple functional domains in individuals with ASD. However, given the observed methodological heterogeneity, these findings should be interpreted with caution. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202875 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Comorbidity between ASD and ED: A systematic review of therapeutic and educational interventions / M. Gloria GALLEGO-JIMÉNEZ in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202877 Titre : Comorbidity between ASD and ED: A systematic review of therapeutic and educational interventions Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : M. Gloria GALLEGO-JIMÉNEZ, Auteur ; Sofía TORRECILLA-MANRESA, Auteur ; Sean Norton GALLEGO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202877 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Anorexia nervosa (AN)  Bulimia nervosa (BN)  Co-morbidity  Therapeutic and educational intervention  Eating disorders (ED) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study presents a systematic review of the co-morbidity between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Eating Disorders (ED), assessing the most appropriate therapeutic intervention models and educational challenges. Following PRISMA guidelines, 14 studies published between 2019 and 2024 were included, selected from a total of 349 articles from academic databases. The results indicate that standard treatments for EDs are less effective in patients with ASD and that full hospitalisation offers better recovery outcomes. Furthermore, the importance of involving caregivers and providing them with adequate support is emphasised while dialectical behaviour therapy was perceived as a promising option compared to cognitive-behavioural therapy. The review concludes that it is essential to continue researching educational and support strategies to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202877 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Comorbidity between ASD and ED: A systematic review of therapeutic and educational interventions [texte imprimé] / M. Gloria GALLEGO-JIMÉNEZ, Auteur ; Sofía TORRECILLA-MANRESA, Auteur ; Sean Norton GALLEGO, Auteur . - p.202877. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202877 Mots-clés : Anorexia nervosa (AN)  Bulimia nervosa (BN)  Co-morbidity  Therapeutic and educational intervention  Eating disorders (ED) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study presents a systematic review of the co-morbidity between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Eating Disorders (ED), assessing the most appropriate therapeutic intervention models and educational challenges. Following PRISMA guidelines, 14 studies published between 2019 and 2024 were included, selected from a total of 349 articles from academic databases. The results indicate that standard treatments for EDs are less effective in patients with ASD and that full hospitalisation offers better recovery outcomes. Furthermore, the importance of involving caregivers and providing them with adequate support is emphasised while dialectical behaviour therapy was perceived as a promising option compared to cognitive-behavioural therapy. The review concludes that it is essential to continue researching educational and support strategies to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202877 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Physical activity and salivary serotonin levels among children with or without autism spectrum disorders: A comparative cross-sectional study / Sima DASTAMOOZ in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202879 Titre : Physical activity and salivary serotonin levels among children with or without autism spectrum disorders: A comparative cross-sectional study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Sima DASTAMOOZ, Auteur ; Shahzad Tahmasebi BOROUJENI, Auteur ; Liye ZOU, Auteur ; Mohammad H. D. FARAHANI, Auteur ; Mina HASANI, Auteur ; Sanaz DASTAMOUZ, Auteur ; Nahid SARAHIAN, Auteur ; Seyed Ahmad HOSSEINI, Auteur ; Masoume KORDNAYEJ, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202879 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Physical activity  Saliva  Serotonin  Children  Adolescents  Neurodivergent Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Introduction Serotonergic dysregulation is implicated in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and saliva offers a feasible, noninvasive matrix for serotonin assessment. Physical activity (PA) can influence peripheral serotonin. However, the relationship between PA and salivary serotonin in children and adolescents with ASD remains unclear. Accordingly, we compared salivary serotonin, PA, and sedentary behavior (SB) in children and adolescents with ASD versus typically developing (TD) peers, assessed PA and serotonin associations within each group, and examined whether findings varied across DSM-5 autism severity levels (1−3). Methods In a multi-center cross-sectional study in Iran, salivary serotonin (ELISA) and parent-proxy PA (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) were assessed in children and adolescents with ASD (n = 62; DSM-5 severity levels 1–3) and TD peers (n = 16), aged 5–13 years. Group differences were evaluated using Mann–Whitney U tests, and associations between PA, SB, and serotonin were examined using robust regression. Results Children and adolescents with ASD had higher salivary serotonin than TD (160 ± 94.3 vs 81.8 ± 40.6 pg. ml−1; p = 0.001). Compared with TD, children and adolescents with ASD reported lower walking, moderate activity, and lower sitting time. PA indices were not correlated with salivary serotonin in either group, or outcomes did not differ across ASD severity levels. Discussion Findings support altered peripheral serotonergic functioning in ASD and suggest that differences in reported PA do not explain salivary serotonin variation. Longitudinal and device-based activity assessments are warranted. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202879 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Physical activity and salivary serotonin levels among children with or without autism spectrum disorders: A comparative cross-sectional study [texte imprimé] / Sima DASTAMOOZ, Auteur ; Shahzad Tahmasebi BOROUJENI, Auteur ; Liye ZOU, Auteur ; Mohammad H. D. FARAHANI, Auteur ; Mina HASANI, Auteur ; Sanaz DASTAMOUZ, Auteur ; Nahid SARAHIAN, Auteur ; Seyed Ahmad HOSSEINI, Auteur ; Masoume KORDNAYEJ, Auteur . - p.202879. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202879 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Physical activity  Saliva  Serotonin  Children  Adolescents  Neurodivergent Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Introduction Serotonergic dysregulation is implicated in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and saliva offers a feasible, noninvasive matrix for serotonin assessment. Physical activity (PA) can influence peripheral serotonin. However, the relationship between PA and salivary serotonin in children and adolescents with ASD remains unclear. Accordingly, we compared salivary serotonin, PA, and sedentary behavior (SB) in children and adolescents with ASD versus typically developing (TD) peers, assessed PA and serotonin associations within each group, and examined whether findings varied across DSM-5 autism severity levels (1−3). Methods In a multi-center cross-sectional study in Iran, salivary serotonin (ELISA) and parent-proxy PA (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) were assessed in children and adolescents with ASD (n = 62; DSM-5 severity levels 1–3) and TD peers (n = 16), aged 5–13 years. Group differences were evaluated using Mann–Whitney U tests, and associations between PA, SB, and serotonin were examined using robust regression. Results Children and adolescents with ASD had higher salivary serotonin than TD (160 ± 94.3 vs 81.8 ± 40.6 pg. ml−1; p = 0.001). Compared with TD, children and adolescents with ASD reported lower walking, moderate activity, and lower sitting time. PA indices were not correlated with salivary serotonin in either group, or outcomes did not differ across ASD severity levels. Discussion Findings support altered peripheral serotonergic functioning in ASD and suggest that differences in reported PA do not explain salivary serotonin variation. Longitudinal and device-based activity assessments are warranted. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202879 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Which aspect of the bilingual experience affects Theory of Mind in autistic and neurotypical children? / Franziska BAUMEISTER in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202880 Titre : Which aspect of the bilingual experience affects Theory of Mind in autistic and neurotypical children? Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Franziska BAUMEISTER, Auteur ; Pauline WOLFER, Auteur ; Stephanie DURRLEMAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202880 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Theory of Mind  Autism  Bilingualism  Social cognition  Language development  Principal Component Analysis  Linear-mixed effects modeling Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Theory of Mind (ToM), the ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others, is often challenging for autistic children. While bilingualism has been shown to enhance ToM in neurotypical children, its effects on autistic children remain poorly understood and parents and carers have expressed concerns about maintaining dual language exposure for their child with autism. Previous research has largely treated bilingualism as a binary construct (monolingual vs. bilingual), overlooking its complexity and multidimensional nature, thereby preventing clear guidelines related to precise bilingual experiences. Methods This study examined the effects of continuous bilingual experiences on daily-life ToM in 435 children (171 autistic, 264 neurotypical) aged 3–12 years. Various language experience characteristics were measured using the Q-BEx questionnaire. ToM was evaluated with the parental Theory of Mind Inventory 2 questionnaire. Principal Component Analysis was used to reduce the characteristics’ predictors to a smaller subset; linear mixed-effects models were used to analyze the relationship between the resulting Principal Components and ToM. Results Richer second language exposure and greater proficiency in the second-best language led to higher ToM scores in autistic children only. However, balanced language use across contexts predicted lower ToM ratings on a subset of more basic ToM skills, an effect that disappeared when controlling for first language proficiency. Conclusions These findings suggest that bilingualism may contribute to mitigating social-cognitive challenges in autism, providing potential cognitive and social benefits. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202880 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Which aspect of the bilingual experience affects Theory of Mind in autistic and neurotypical children? [texte imprimé] / Franziska BAUMEISTER, Auteur ; Pauline WOLFER, Auteur ; Stephanie DURRLEMAN, Auteur . - p.202880. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202880 Mots-clés : Theory of Mind  Autism  Bilingualism  Social cognition  Language development  Principal Component Analysis  Linear-mixed effects modeling Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Theory of Mind (ToM), the ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others, is often challenging for autistic children. While bilingualism has been shown to enhance ToM in neurotypical children, its effects on autistic children remain poorly understood and parents and carers have expressed concerns about maintaining dual language exposure for their child with autism. Previous research has largely treated bilingualism as a binary construct (monolingual vs. bilingual), overlooking its complexity and multidimensional nature, thereby preventing clear guidelines related to precise bilingual experiences. Methods This study examined the effects of continuous bilingual experiences on daily-life ToM in 435 children (171 autistic, 264 neurotypical) aged 3–12 years. Various language experience characteristics were measured using the Q-BEx questionnaire. ToM was evaluated with the parental Theory of Mind Inventory 2 questionnaire. Principal Component Analysis was used to reduce the characteristics’ predictors to a smaller subset; linear mixed-effects models were used to analyze the relationship between the resulting Principal Components and ToM. Results Richer second language exposure and greater proficiency in the second-best language led to higher ToM scores in autistic children only. However, balanced language use across contexts predicted lower ToM ratings on a subset of more basic ToM skills, an effect that disappeared when controlling for first language proficiency. Conclusions These findings suggest that bilingualism may contribute to mitigating social-cognitive challenges in autism, providing potential cognitive and social benefits. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202880 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Development and testing of the Autism Brief Criticism Coding System for families of autistic youth / Jason K. BAKER in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202881 Titre : Development and testing of the Autism Brief Criticism Coding System for families of autistic youth Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jason K. BAKER, Auteur ; Rachel M. FENNING, Auteur ; Elliot HESS, Auteur ; Abigail THOMPSON, Auteur ; Abigail LIM, Auteur ; Luke HA, Auteur ; Eden SWEET, Auteur ; Daksh KHANNA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202881 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Criticism  Expressed emotion  Parenting  Measurement Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The study of parental criticism has informed understanding of family processes across populations. Historically, criticism has been measured as a component of the larger construct of parental expressed emotion. However, existing measurement systems are limited by complexity, cost, and potentially questionable reliability and validity for use with families of autistic children. Method The current study describes the development and testing of a streamlined, freely accessible, and population-specific system for coding critical comments from language samples of parents of autistic youth. Rather than adapting existing systems for use with this population, an emic approach was prioritized, involving contributions from a team with diverse lived experience. The resultant system, the Autism Brief Criticism (ABC) Coding System was then applied to an existing dataset of speech samples from 73 families for whom codes from two existing systems were available. Results The ABC demonstrated good inter-rater reliability and high convergent validity with existing systems. Evidence supporting concurrent and discriminant validity was obtained through examination of associations with various child and parenting constructs, and the ABC was the only system to identify associations with children’s internalizing symptoms. Conclusions With strong psychometrics and differential predictive utility, the ABC holds promise as a community-informed, population-specific measure of parental criticism. Implications for future research and applications to intervention are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202881 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Development and testing of the Autism Brief Criticism Coding System for families of autistic youth [texte imprimé] / Jason K. BAKER, Auteur ; Rachel M. FENNING, Auteur ; Elliot HESS, Auteur ; Abigail THOMPSON, Auteur ; Abigail LIM, Auteur ; Luke HA, Auteur ; Eden SWEET, Auteur ; Daksh KHANNA, Auteur . - p.202881. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202881 Mots-clés : Autism  Criticism  Expressed emotion  Parenting  Measurement Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background The study of parental criticism has informed understanding of family processes across populations. Historically, criticism has been measured as a component of the larger construct of parental expressed emotion. However, existing measurement systems are limited by complexity, cost, and potentially questionable reliability and validity for use with families of autistic children. Method The current study describes the development and testing of a streamlined, freely accessible, and population-specific system for coding critical comments from language samples of parents of autistic youth. Rather than adapting existing systems for use with this population, an emic approach was prioritized, involving contributions from a team with diverse lived experience. The resultant system, the Autism Brief Criticism (ABC) Coding System was then applied to an existing dataset of speech samples from 73 families for whom codes from two existing systems were available. Results The ABC demonstrated good inter-rater reliability and high convergent validity with existing systems. Evidence supporting concurrent and discriminant validity was obtained through examination of associations with various child and parenting constructs, and the ABC was the only system to identify associations with children’s internalizing symptoms. Conclusions With strong psychometrics and differential predictive utility, the ABC holds promise as a community-informed, population-specific measure of parental criticism. Implications for future research and applications to intervention are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202881 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Naturalistic outcomes of the facing your fears program for autistic youth with anxiety in an outpatient hospital setting / Marta PICOTO in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202883 Titre : Naturalistic outcomes of the facing your fears program for autistic youth with anxiety in an outpatient hospital setting Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Marta PICOTO, Auteur ; Daina M. TAGAVI, Auteur ; Stephanie PICKERING, Auteur ; Andrea B. LUPAŞ, Auteur ; Tara M. RUTTER, Auteur ; Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202883 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Anxiety  Evidence-based treatment  CBT Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose Anxiety disorders are common among autistic youth, for which modified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment. One such treatment is Facing Your Fears (FYF), a group-based CBT program. This was a naturalistic outcome study that evaluated changes in anxiety and OCD symptoms among autistic youth who participated in FYF in an outpatient hospital setting. We also examined self- and parent-reported discrepancies and moderating effects of age, gender, and intervention timing (pre- vs. post-COVID-19 onset). Methods Self- and parent-reported data were collected from 48 autistic youth (ages 8–14 years) who participated in FYF between 2018 and 2024 and completed the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children, 2nd Ed. (MASC 2). Results Youth and parents reported decreases in anxiety symptoms from pre- to post-intervention. Youth reported improvements across all anxiety domains, including OCD symptoms, whereas parents reported positive changes in total and separation anxiety only. Parents consistently reported higher anxiety levels than youth; however, the magnitude of symptom change did not differ between reporters. No moderating effects of gender, age, or intervention timing were observed. Conclusion Findings indicated improvements in anxiety and OCD symptoms for autistic youth following FYF, regardless of demographic and contextual factors, although parents and youth reported differences in improvement. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202883 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Naturalistic outcomes of the facing your fears program for autistic youth with anxiety in an outpatient hospital setting [texte imprimé] / Marta PICOTO, Auteur ; Daina M. TAGAVI, Auteur ; Stephanie PICKERING, Auteur ; Andrea B. LUPAŞ, Auteur ; Tara M. RUTTER, Auteur ; Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur . - p.202883. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202883 Mots-clés : Autism  Anxiety  Evidence-based treatment  CBT Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose Anxiety disorders are common among autistic youth, for which modified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment. One such treatment is Facing Your Fears (FYF), a group-based CBT program. This was a naturalistic outcome study that evaluated changes in anxiety and OCD symptoms among autistic youth who participated in FYF in an outpatient hospital setting. We also examined self- and parent-reported discrepancies and moderating effects of age, gender, and intervention timing (pre- vs. post-COVID-19 onset). Methods Self- and parent-reported data were collected from 48 autistic youth (ages 8–14 years) who participated in FYF between 2018 and 2024 and completed the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children, 2nd Ed. (MASC 2). Results Youth and parents reported decreases in anxiety symptoms from pre- to post-intervention. Youth reported improvements across all anxiety domains, including OCD symptoms, whereas parents reported positive changes in total and separation anxiety only. Parents consistently reported higher anxiety levels than youth; however, the magnitude of symptom change did not differ between reporters. No moderating effects of gender, age, or intervention timing were observed. Conclusion Findings indicated improvements in anxiety and OCD symptoms for autistic youth following FYF, regardless of demographic and contextual factors, although parents and youth reported differences in improvement. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202883 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

The Engaged Eaters Program pilot study: A caregiver-mediated intervention for feeding and mealtime challenges in autistic children / Karla K. AUSDERAU in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202884 Titre : The Engaged Eaters Program pilot study: A caregiver-mediated intervention for feeding and mealtime challenges in autistic children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; Brittany M. St JOHN, Auteur ; Libby HLADIK, Auteur ; Shannon KANT, Auteur ; Patricia NOVAK, Auteur ; Holly ROMANIAK, Auteur ; Jessica VELTUS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202884 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Eating  Mealtime  Family  Caregiver  Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Feeding challenges for autistic children are heterogeneous, often including aversions to various sensory food properties, and unique eating patterns that are different from other family members. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Engaged Eaters Program in achieving mealtime goals for families with autistic children who have feeding challenges. Using a quasi-experimental, one-group pre-posttest design, twenty-nine caregiver-child dyads participated in the Engaged Eaters Program: a 6-month caregiver-mediated feeding intervention (caregiver coaching, direct intervention, and caregiver training) delivered in-home (n = 13) or via telehealth (n = 16). Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) T-scores were calculated to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Caregiver-child dyads achieved significantly higher outcomes than expected based on standardized GAS T-scores, M = 58 (SD=13), t(28) = 3, p = .002 overall. No significant difference was detected between the in-home delivery method, 61 (SD = 12), and the telehealth delivery method, 55 (SD = 14), t(27) = 1, p = 0.223. The study findings can inform future efficacy testing and provide initial evidence for the caregiver-mediated intervention in improving eating skills and mealtime behaviors in autistic children, utilizing multiple delivery methods. The results support the use of family-centered interventions in ecologically valid contexts for addressing mealtime challenges. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202884 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] The Engaged Eaters Program pilot study: A caregiver-mediated intervention for feeding and mealtime challenges in autistic children [texte imprimé] / Karla K. AUSDERAU, Auteur ; Brittany M. St JOHN, Auteur ; Libby HLADIK, Auteur ; Shannon KANT, Auteur ; Patricia NOVAK, Auteur ; Holly ROMANIAK, Auteur ; Jessica VELTUS, Auteur . - p.202884. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202884 Mots-clés : Autism  Eating  Mealtime  Family  Caregiver  Intervention Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Feeding challenges for autistic children are heterogeneous, often including aversions to various sensory food properties, and unique eating patterns that are different from other family members. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Engaged Eaters Program in achieving mealtime goals for families with autistic children who have feeding challenges. Using a quasi-experimental, one-group pre-posttest design, twenty-nine caregiver-child dyads participated in the Engaged Eaters Program: a 6-month caregiver-mediated feeding intervention (caregiver coaching, direct intervention, and caregiver training) delivered in-home (n = 13) or via telehealth (n = 16). Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) T-scores were calculated to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Caregiver-child dyads achieved significantly higher outcomes than expected based on standardized GAS T-scores, M = 58 (SD=13), t(28) = 3, p = .002 overall. No significant difference was detected between the in-home delivery method, 61 (SD = 12), and the telehealth delivery method, 55 (SD = 14), t(27) = 1, p = 0.223. The study findings can inform future efficacy testing and provide initial evidence for the caregiver-mediated intervention in improving eating skills and mealtime behaviors in autistic children, utilizing multiple delivery methods. The results support the use of family-centered interventions in ecologically valid contexts for addressing mealtime challenges. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202884 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Empowering preschool teachers to identify early signs of autism using the Classroom Observation Scale for Autism in Preschool / Jacqueline Wai-yan TANG in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202897 Titre : Empowering preschool teachers to identify early signs of autism using the Classroom Observation Scale for Autism in Preschool Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jacqueline Wai-yan TANG, Auteur ; Kathy Kar-Man SHUM, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202897 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Early identification  Screening  Preschoolers  Classroom Observation Scale Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aimed to improve the competence and screening accuracy of preschool teachers in identifying children at risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using the Classroom Observation Scale for Autism in Preschool (COSA-P). A total of 151 teachers from 14 preschools in Hong Kong participated in the study. Teachers in the intervention group (n = 78) underwent 120 min of training designed to promote high metacognitive engagement through methods such as inducing cognitive conflicts, using video case illustrations, and engaging in hands-on case practice on scoring. The control group (n = 73) received a 30-minute didactic briefing on utilizing the COSA-P. Post-training evaluation indicated that the intervention group outperformed the control group in perceived mastery of ASD knowledge, belief in the importance of early identification, self-efficacy in implementing pedagogical accommodations, and motivation to use the COSA-P. Subsequently, all teachers observed a total of 1112 preschoolers (Mage = 4y10m; 557 boys, 535 girls) in their classrooms using the COSA-P. Clinical assessments conducted at a two-month follow-up revealed a higher predictive accuracy of the COSA-P among the intervention group (AUC =.86) compared to the control group (AUC =.71). This study offers insights into designing effective training to enhance teachers' competence in embracing new initiatives for early identification. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202897 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Empowering preschool teachers to identify early signs of autism using the Classroom Observation Scale for Autism in Preschool [texte imprimé] / Jacqueline Wai-yan TANG, Auteur ; Kathy Kar-Man SHUM, Auteur . - p.202897. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202897 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Early identification  Screening  Preschoolers  Classroom Observation Scale Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aimed to improve the competence and screening accuracy of preschool teachers in identifying children at risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using the Classroom Observation Scale for Autism in Preschool (COSA-P). A total of 151 teachers from 14 preschools in Hong Kong participated in the study. Teachers in the intervention group (n = 78) underwent 120 min of training designed to promote high metacognitive engagement through methods such as inducing cognitive conflicts, using video case illustrations, and engaging in hands-on case practice on scoring. The control group (n = 73) received a 30-minute didactic briefing on utilizing the COSA-P. Post-training evaluation indicated that the intervention group outperformed the control group in perceived mastery of ASD knowledge, belief in the importance of early identification, self-efficacy in implementing pedagogical accommodations, and motivation to use the COSA-P. Subsequently, all teachers observed a total of 1112 preschoolers (Mage = 4y10m; 557 boys, 535 girls) in their classrooms using the COSA-P. Clinical assessments conducted at a two-month follow-up revealed a higher predictive accuracy of the COSA-P among the intervention group (AUC =.86) compared to the control group (AUC =.71). This study offers insights into designing effective training to enhance teachers' competence in embracing new initiatives for early identification. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202897 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Enhancing theory of mind through language and executive function training: Evidence from bilingual and monolingual autistic children / Maria ANDREOU in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202898 Titre : Enhancing theory of mind through language and executive function training: Evidence from bilingual and monolingual autistic children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Maria ANDREOU, Auteur ; Konstantina Sonia ANTONIOU, Auteur ; Vasileia SKRIMPA, Auteur ; Theodoros MARINIS, Auteur ; Eleni PERISTERI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202898 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Bilingualism  Theory of Mind  Executive Function Training  Language Training Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study has investigated whether targeted language or executive function (EF) training can enhance Theory of Mind (ToM) in autistic children, and whether bilingualism would modulate training effects on the autistic children’s ToM performance. Forty autistic children (20 monolingual, 20 bilingual) were randomly assigned to language- or EF-based training groups, while an additional monolingual group received no training. Verbal and non-verbal ToM were assessed pre- and post-training. Both group and case-series analyses were conducted. At the group level, monolingual autistic children did not demonstrate significant pre–post improvements in either ToM modality, regardless of training type. In contrast, pre- to post-training comparisons in the bilingual autistic groups demonstrated significant verbal and non-verbal ToM gains following both language and EF training. No baseline differences were observed across groups in non-verbal IQ, vocabulary, syntactic comprehension, or working memory. Individual-level analyses further showed improvements primarily after language training, with heterogeneous improvements in verbal and non-verbal ToM across the bilingual autistic cases. The overall findings suggest that bilingual experience may strengthen improvement for both verbal and non-verbal ToM functions, further supporting the hypothesis that improvement in domain-specific functions, like language or EF, may lead to improvement in socio-cognitive functions as well. While preliminary, these results highlight the importance of including bilingual autistic populations in language and EF training research, and contribute to ongoing debates regarding the relations between language, EF and ToM in autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202898 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Enhancing theory of mind through language and executive function training: Evidence from bilingual and monolingual autistic children [texte imprimé] / Maria ANDREOU, Auteur ; Konstantina Sonia ANTONIOU, Auteur ; Vasileia SKRIMPA, Auteur ; Theodoros MARINIS, Auteur ; Eleni PERISTERI, Auteur . - p.202898. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202898 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Bilingualism  Theory of Mind  Executive Function Training  Language Training Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study has investigated whether targeted language or executive function (EF) training can enhance Theory of Mind (ToM) in autistic children, and whether bilingualism would modulate training effects on the autistic children’s ToM performance. Forty autistic children (20 monolingual, 20 bilingual) were randomly assigned to language- or EF-based training groups, while an additional monolingual group received no training. Verbal and non-verbal ToM were assessed pre- and post-training. Both group and case-series analyses were conducted. At the group level, monolingual autistic children did not demonstrate significant pre–post improvements in either ToM modality, regardless of training type. In contrast, pre- to post-training comparisons in the bilingual autistic groups demonstrated significant verbal and non-verbal ToM gains following both language and EF training. No baseline differences were observed across groups in non-verbal IQ, vocabulary, syntactic comprehension, or working memory. Individual-level analyses further showed improvements primarily after language training, with heterogeneous improvements in verbal and non-verbal ToM across the bilingual autistic cases. The overall findings suggest that bilingual experience may strengthen improvement for both verbal and non-verbal ToM functions, further supporting the hypothesis that improvement in domain-specific functions, like language or EF, may lead to improvement in socio-cognitive functions as well. While preliminary, these results highlight the importance of including bilingual autistic populations in language and EF training research, and contribute to ongoing debates regarding the relations between language, EF and ToM in autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202898 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Healthcare communication may be diminished for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the U.S. culture of honor / Stephen FOSTER in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202899 Titre : Healthcare communication may be diminished for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the U.S. culture of honor Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Stephen FOSTER, Auteur ; Jarrod BOCK, Auteur ; Cheyenne HERRELL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202899 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism stigma  Cultures of honor  Healthcare communication  Parents Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose Poor communication between parents and healthcare professionals can lead to delays in treatment and support for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and such communication disruption may be due to negative beliefs (stigma) providers have about those with ASD. Recent work found that autism stigma tends to be higher in the U.S. culture of honor, where children are viewed as representations of family honor, but research has not yet explored if healthcare systems may, in some way, be preventing children with ASD from receiving adequate care and support from their providers. Methods The present research tested for preliminary evidence of disruption in health communication using data from the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs. Comparisons were made between traditional honor states in the U.S. and dignity (non-honor) states. Results Compared to dignity-oriented states, results indicated that children with ASD and their caregivers living in honor-oriented states experienced lower reported levels of mental health needs being met, poorer communication between healthcare providers and parents, and poorer communication regarding treatment options for children with ASD. Conclusion These findings present preliminary evidence that healthcare communication may not be adequate in honor regions, perhaps due to implicit biases about ASD. Future work should explore the mechanisms behind healthcare-caregiver miscommunication and where interventions could prevent such issues. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202899 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Healthcare communication may be diminished for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the U.S. culture of honor [texte imprimé] / Stephen FOSTER, Auteur ; Jarrod BOCK, Auteur ; Cheyenne HERRELL, Auteur . - p.202899. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202899 Mots-clés : Autism stigma  Cultures of honor  Healthcare communication  Parents Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose Poor communication between parents and healthcare professionals can lead to delays in treatment and support for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and such communication disruption may be due to negative beliefs (stigma) providers have about those with ASD. Recent work found that autism stigma tends to be higher in the U.S. culture of honor, where children are viewed as representations of family honor, but research has not yet explored if healthcare systems may, in some way, be preventing children with ASD from receiving adequate care and support from their providers. Methods The present research tested for preliminary evidence of disruption in health communication using data from the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs. Comparisons were made between traditional honor states in the U.S. and dignity (non-honor) states. Results Compared to dignity-oriented states, results indicated that children with ASD and their caregivers living in honor-oriented states experienced lower reported levels of mental health needs being met, poorer communication between healthcare providers and parents, and poorer communication regarding treatment options for children with ASD. Conclusion These findings present preliminary evidence that healthcare communication may not be adequate in honor regions, perhaps due to implicit biases about ASD. Future work should explore the mechanisms behind healthcare-caregiver miscommunication and where interventions could prevent such issues. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202899 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Novel targets for autism spectrum disorder: Recent developments, challenges, and future perspectives / Shubham DWIVEDI in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202900 Titre : Novel targets for autism spectrum disorder: Recent developments, challenges, and future perspectives Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Shubham DWIVEDI, Auteur ; Monica TSCHANG, Auteur ; Amirthavarshini SUBBURAMAN, Auteur ; Sara VARGHESE, Auteur ; Swathi V. REDDY, Auteur ; Shalini SHUKLA, Auteur ; Shikha PANDEY, Auteur ; Priya GUPTA, Auteur ; Priyanka SHARMA, Auteur ; Dharmendra Prasad KEWAT, Auteur ; Deepak KUMAR, Auteur ; Dhruv PATEL, Auteur ; Reshu AGRAWAL, Auteur ; Ramu SINGH, Auteur ; Anglina KISKU, Auteur ; Sri Harshini GOLI, Auteur ; Kunjbihari SULAKHIYA, Auteur ; Suneel KUMAR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202900 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Vasopressin  Glutamate  GABA  Brain-derived neurotrophic factor  Genetics  Environmental factors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interaction, communication, and behavior. The etiology of ASD is multifaceted, with genetic, environmental, and epigenetic variables playing important roles. This complex interplay of factors has driven extensive research into the underlying molecular and neurological processes of ASD. As a result of these investigations, researchers have developed a more comprehensive understanding of the disorder’s underlying mechanisms, which has led to the identification of new therapeutic targets. This review discusses new targets, including synaptic plasticity regulators and immune system modulators. Despite significant advancements, several obstacles remain in ASD research, including variability in symptomatology, biomarker unavailability, and the need for individualized therapeutic strategies. The search for effective treatments is further complicated by the lack of robust clinical trials and ethical issues surrounding interventions. Here we discuss challenges in ASD management and propose innovative approaches to overcome them in future ASD research. Applying advanced technology and interdisciplinary expertise to the understanding of the interplay of biological and environmental factors that contribute to ASD will aid in the development of personalized therapies and overall improvement in the quality of life for individuals with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202900 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Novel targets for autism spectrum disorder: Recent developments, challenges, and future perspectives [texte imprimé] / Shubham DWIVEDI, Auteur ; Monica TSCHANG, Auteur ; Amirthavarshini SUBBURAMAN, Auteur ; Sara VARGHESE, Auteur ; Swathi V. REDDY, Auteur ; Shalini SHUKLA, Auteur ; Shikha PANDEY, Auteur ; Priya GUPTA, Auteur ; Priyanka SHARMA, Auteur ; Dharmendra Prasad KEWAT, Auteur ; Deepak KUMAR, Auteur ; Dhruv PATEL, Auteur ; Reshu AGRAWAL, Auteur ; Ramu SINGH, Auteur ; Anglina KISKU, Auteur ; Sri Harshini GOLI, Auteur ; Kunjbihari SULAKHIYA, Auteur ; Suneel KUMAR, Auteur . - p.202900. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202900 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Vasopressin  Glutamate  GABA  Brain-derived neurotrophic factor  Genetics  Environmental factors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interaction, communication, and behavior. The etiology of ASD is multifaceted, with genetic, environmental, and epigenetic variables playing important roles. This complex interplay of factors has driven extensive research into the underlying molecular and neurological processes of ASD. As a result of these investigations, researchers have developed a more comprehensive understanding of the disorder’s underlying mechanisms, which has led to the identification of new therapeutic targets. This review discusses new targets, including synaptic plasticity regulators and immune system modulators. Despite significant advancements, several obstacles remain in ASD research, including variability in symptomatology, biomarker unavailability, and the need for individualized therapeutic strategies. The search for effective treatments is further complicated by the lack of robust clinical trials and ethical issues surrounding interventions. Here we discuss challenges in ASD management and propose innovative approaches to overcome them in future ASD research. Applying advanced technology and interdisciplinary expertise to the understanding of the interplay of biological and environmental factors that contribute to ASD will aid in the development of personalized therapies and overall improvement in the quality of life for individuals with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202900 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Functional properties of focused vs. distributed edges in dynamic topographic informational networks: Implications for the autism spectrum / Peter S. PRESSMAN in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202901 Titre : Functional properties of focused vs. distributed edges in dynamic topographic informational networks: Implications for the autism spectrum Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Peter S. PRESSMAN, Auteur ; Wan-Tai M. AU-YEUNG, Auteur ; Joel STEELE, Auteur ; Miranda M. LIM, Auteur ; Jeremy SLATER, Auteur ; David B. ARCINIEGAS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202901 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Connectivity Architecture  Information Theory  Autism Spectrum  Signal Processing  Neural Networks  Long-Range Connectivity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Long-distance connections comprise ∼30% of neural connections but 50–60% of brain volume, rendering them disproportionately vulnerable to diffuse injury. Additional vulnerabilities include synchronization challenges, excitation/inhibition balance requirements, and dependence on coordination pathways. We developed a mathematical framework characterizing how reduced long-distance connectivity produces predictable functional consequences based on network architecture. Method We integrated principles from computational neuroscience, graph theory, and signal processing to relate connectivity architecture to information processing capacity. Core relationships were derived from first principles and tested through computational simulation. Explanatory scope was assessed against observed symptom patterns and seemingly contradictory neuroimaging findings. Results Parallel connectivity enhances temporal precision through signal averaging and multiplexing, with precision scaling as nα (1 ≤ α ≤ 2). Distributed connectivity facilitates information integration, with independent variance scaling as sin²(θ) where θ is angular diversity between inputs. Simulations confirmed these relationships: reduced parallel fibers degrade temporal precision; reduced distributed fibers impair integration of disparate information. Functional connectivity modeling demonstrates increased inter-region correlation with connectivity loss, reflecting reduced signal complexity. Conclusions Relative paucity of long-range connectivity predicts different symptoms depending on connection architecture. Diminished parallel connectivity affects temporal precision, such as speech articulation, fine motor control, auditory processing. Diminished distributed connectivity impairs integration, limiting coherent representation and abstract understanding. This framework provides mechanistic explanations for diverse autism spectrum symptoms, unifies thirty existing theoretical frameworks, and holds therapeutic implications. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202901 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Functional properties of focused vs. distributed edges in dynamic topographic informational networks: Implications for the autism spectrum [texte imprimé] / Peter S. PRESSMAN, Auteur ; Wan-Tai M. AU-YEUNG, Auteur ; Joel STEELE, Auteur ; Miranda M. LIM, Auteur ; Jeremy SLATER, Auteur ; David B. ARCINIEGAS, Auteur . - p.202901. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202901 Mots-clés : Connectivity Architecture  Information Theory  Autism Spectrum  Signal Processing  Neural Networks  Long-Range Connectivity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Long-distance connections comprise ∼30% of neural connections but 50–60% of brain volume, rendering them disproportionately vulnerable to diffuse injury. Additional vulnerabilities include synchronization challenges, excitation/inhibition balance requirements, and dependence on coordination pathways. We developed a mathematical framework characterizing how reduced long-distance connectivity produces predictable functional consequences based on network architecture. Method We integrated principles from computational neuroscience, graph theory, and signal processing to relate connectivity architecture to information processing capacity. Core relationships were derived from first principles and tested through computational simulation. Explanatory scope was assessed against observed symptom patterns and seemingly contradictory neuroimaging findings. Results Parallel connectivity enhances temporal precision through signal averaging and multiplexing, with precision scaling as nα (1 ≤ α ≤ 2). Distributed connectivity facilitates information integration, with independent variance scaling as sin²(θ) where θ is angular diversity between inputs. Simulations confirmed these relationships: reduced parallel fibers degrade temporal precision; reduced distributed fibers impair integration of disparate information. Functional connectivity modeling demonstrates increased inter-region correlation with connectivity loss, reflecting reduced signal complexity. Conclusions Relative paucity of long-range connectivity predicts different symptoms depending on connection architecture. Diminished parallel connectivity affects temporal precision, such as speech articulation, fine motor control, auditory processing. Diminished distributed connectivity impairs integration, limiting coherent representation and abstract understanding. This framework provides mechanistic explanations for diverse autism spectrum symptoms, unifies thirty existing theoretical frameworks, and holds therapeutic implications. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202901 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Maternal health habits and observed parenting behaviors in an autistic preschool sample / Michal JOHNSON in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202902 Titre : Maternal health habits and observed parenting behaviors in an autistic preschool sample Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Michal JOHNSON, Auteur ; Marla R. BRASSARD, Auteur ; Laudan B. JAHROMI, Auteur ; R. Douglas GREER, Auteur ; John PARK, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202902 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Observed parenting  Autism  Parenting stress  Health habits  Parenting Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Mothers of autistic children report high levels of parenting stress with little time to devote to their own health (e.g., sleep, diet). Parenting stress has been robustly tied to lower quality parenting behaviors. Health habits are modifiable and experimentally related to reduced stress and better mental health and adaptive functioning. We investigated whether health habits were related to observed quality of parenting behaviors via parenting stress in mothers of autistic preschoolers. Method Participants were 41 mother-child dyads (45% White; 53.7% US born) with autistic children (ages 2–5, 80.5% male) recruited from a center-based preschool. Autism diagnoses were verified with the ADOS-2. Parenting behaviors were observed across tasks designed to mirror naturalistic mother-child interactions. Health habits and parenting stress were assessed via questionnaires. Results Sleep, diet, and exercise were poor. High levels of positive and mild levels of negative parenting behaviors were observed. Health habits were significantly related to quality of parenting in a mediational model with higher levels of health habits relating to lower levels of parental stress, which related to more instances of positive (ab = 0.18, 95% CI [.04,.37]) and fewer negative parenting behaviors during parent-child interactions (ab = −0.08, 95% CI [-.18, −0.01]) when controlling for income. Conclusions Given the significant indirect associations observed between health habits, parenting stress, and observed parenting, and the theoretically supported likelihood that these relationships are transactional, future research should examine health habits as an adjunctive intervention for reducing stress and improving quality of parenting in parents of autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202902 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Maternal health habits and observed parenting behaviors in an autistic preschool sample [texte imprimé] / Michal JOHNSON, Auteur ; Marla R. BRASSARD, Auteur ; Laudan B. JAHROMI, Auteur ; R. Douglas GREER, Auteur ; John PARK, Auteur . - p.202902. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202902 Mots-clés : Observed parenting  Autism  Parenting stress  Health habits  Parenting Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Mothers of autistic children report high levels of parenting stress with little time to devote to their own health (e.g., sleep, diet). Parenting stress has been robustly tied to lower quality parenting behaviors. Health habits are modifiable and experimentally related to reduced stress and better mental health and adaptive functioning. We investigated whether health habits were related to observed quality of parenting behaviors via parenting stress in mothers of autistic preschoolers. Method Participants were 41 mother-child dyads (45% White; 53.7% US born) with autistic children (ages 2–5, 80.5% male) recruited from a center-based preschool. Autism diagnoses were verified with the ADOS-2. Parenting behaviors were observed across tasks designed to mirror naturalistic mother-child interactions. Health habits and parenting stress were assessed via questionnaires. Results Sleep, diet, and exercise were poor. High levels of positive and mild levels of negative parenting behaviors were observed. Health habits were significantly related to quality of parenting in a mediational model with higher levels of health habits relating to lower levels of parental stress, which related to more instances of positive (ab = 0.18, 95% CI [.04,.37]) and fewer negative parenting behaviors during parent-child interactions (ab = −0.08, 95% CI [-.18, −0.01]) when controlling for income. Conclusions Given the significant indirect associations observed between health habits, parenting stress, and observed parenting, and the theoretically supported likelihood that these relationships are transactional, future research should examine health habits as an adjunctive intervention for reducing stress and improving quality of parenting in parents of autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202902 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Current research and interventions for dietary patterns in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review / Ting LI in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202903 Titre : Current research and interventions for dietary patterns in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ting LI, Auteur ; Chen ZHONG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202903 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Dietary patterns  Food selectivity  Nutritional interventions  Microbiota-gut-brain axis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This review systematically evaluated the research progress on the dietary behavior characteristics and intervention strategies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A substantial body of evidence indicated that children with ASD frequently exhibit significant dietary behavior challenges, including food selectivity, picky eating, and food refusal, which may increase the risk of nutritional imbalances and related comorbidities. Recent studies have elucidated the complex interactions between these atypical eating behaviors and neurodevelopmental abnormalities, gut microbiota dysbiosis, immune dysfunction, and metabolic disturbances. The microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) was considered a central mediating mechanism in this context. Current intervention strategies primarily encompassed specialized dietary therapies, targeted nutritional supplementation, behavioral interventions, and microbiota-directed therapies. Promising recent randomized controlled trials have begun to address this gap, showing for example the specific benefits of Limosilactobacillus reuteri adjunctive therapy for social functioning and the potential of mitochondrial-targeted agents to produce clinically meaningful improvements in core symptoms in selected subgroups. However, evidence regarding the efficacy and generalizability of these interventions remained inconsistent. This article synthesized the latest evidence-based findings to assess the applications and limitations of existing intervention strategies, and highlights future research directions. Further studies should focus on elucidating the precise mechanisms of the MGBA, developing individualized nutrition intervention plans, and conducting long-term rigorous evaluations of their efficacy, thereby providing a more reliable theoretical foundation and practical guidance for the clinical nutritional management and comprehensive care of children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202903 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Current research and interventions for dietary patterns in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review [texte imprimé] / Ting LI, Auteur ; Chen ZHONG, Auteur . - p.202903. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202903 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Dietary patterns  Food selectivity  Nutritional interventions  Microbiota-gut-brain axis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This review systematically evaluated the research progress on the dietary behavior characteristics and intervention strategies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A substantial body of evidence indicated that children with ASD frequently exhibit significant dietary behavior challenges, including food selectivity, picky eating, and food refusal, which may increase the risk of nutritional imbalances and related comorbidities. Recent studies have elucidated the complex interactions between these atypical eating behaviors and neurodevelopmental abnormalities, gut microbiota dysbiosis, immune dysfunction, and metabolic disturbances. The microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) was considered a central mediating mechanism in this context. Current intervention strategies primarily encompassed specialized dietary therapies, targeted nutritional supplementation, behavioral interventions, and microbiota-directed therapies. Promising recent randomized controlled trials have begun to address this gap, showing for example the specific benefits of Limosilactobacillus reuteri adjunctive therapy for social functioning and the potential of mitochondrial-targeted agents to produce clinically meaningful improvements in core symptoms in selected subgroups. However, evidence regarding the efficacy and generalizability of these interventions remained inconsistent. This article synthesized the latest evidence-based findings to assess the applications and limitations of existing intervention strategies, and highlights future research directions. Further studies should focus on elucidating the precise mechanisms of the MGBA, developing individualized nutrition intervention plans, and conducting long-term rigorous evaluations of their efficacy, thereby providing a more reliable theoretical foundation and practical guidance for the clinical nutritional management and comprehensive care of children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202903 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

From shame to compassion: A qualitative study of the Parent Psychological-Educational program for Autism: Resilience and Learning (P-PEARL) / O. KARNIELI-MILLER in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202904 Titre : From shame to compassion: A qualitative study of the Parent Psychological-Educational program for Autism: Resilience and Learning (P-PEARL) Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : O. KARNIELI-MILLER, Auteur ; N. GERSHON, Auteur ; K. MICHAEL, Auteur ; D. HAMIEL, Auteur ; N. COHEN-AHARONSON, Auteur ; A. BINET, Auteur ; S. GAL, Auteur ; T. GEV, Auteur ; N. LAOR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202904 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Parents  Psychoeducational program  Resilience  Self-compassion  Mentalization  Qualitative research Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face emotional and practical challenges that affect their well-being and family dynamics. Given parents' crucial role in guiding their children, interventions focused on parental support have been developed. Although group-based programs are shown to be beneficial for stress management, reductions in mental health symptoms, and parental self-efficacy, existing programs do not integrate the various essential resilience-building components (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Applied Behavioral Approaches, self-compassion, emotion regulation, self and stress management, and mentalization), and have rarely been evaluated qualitatively from the parents' perspective. This Immersion/Crystallization qualitative thematic approach explores the experiences of parents participating in the P-PEARL program (Parent Psychological-Educational program for Autism: Resilience and Learning) and its perceived outcomes for themselves, their children, and families. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 parents who participated in the intervention, and analyzed them in an iterative process of reading and re-reading the interview transcripts, followed by vertical and horizontal analysis. The analysis revealed that through the intervention, parents learned the importance of self-compassion and of integrating stress-management practices into their lives. They enhanced their understanding of their child's perspective and needs, through mentalization, allowing them to better predict triggers and stressors and manage them better. They felt that the group process fostered a sense of community, emotional support from peers with the same lived experience, and reduced feelings of isolation. The study findings suggest that the P-PEARL program holds significant potential to enhance parental resilience, emotional regulation, and reflective functioning, contributing to the growing evidence base on parent-focused interventions that support family well-being in autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202904 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] From shame to compassion: A qualitative study of the Parent Psychological-Educational program for Autism: Resilience and Learning (P-PEARL) [texte imprimé] / O. KARNIELI-MILLER, Auteur ; N. GERSHON, Auteur ; K. MICHAEL, Auteur ; D. HAMIEL, Auteur ; N. COHEN-AHARONSON, Auteur ; A. BINET, Auteur ; S. GAL, Auteur ; T. GEV, Auteur ; N. LAOR, Auteur . - p.202904. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202904 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Parents  Psychoeducational program  Resilience  Self-compassion  Mentalization  Qualitative research Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face emotional and practical challenges that affect their well-being and family dynamics. Given parents' crucial role in guiding their children, interventions focused on parental support have been developed. Although group-based programs are shown to be beneficial for stress management, reductions in mental health symptoms, and parental self-efficacy, existing programs do not integrate the various essential resilience-building components (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Applied Behavioral Approaches, self-compassion, emotion regulation, self and stress management, and mentalization), and have rarely been evaluated qualitatively from the parents' perspective. This Immersion/Crystallization qualitative thematic approach explores the experiences of parents participating in the P-PEARL program (Parent Psychological-Educational program for Autism: Resilience and Learning) and its perceived outcomes for themselves, their children, and families. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 parents who participated in the intervention, and analyzed them in an iterative process of reading and re-reading the interview transcripts, followed by vertical and horizontal analysis. The analysis revealed that through the intervention, parents learned the importance of self-compassion and of integrating stress-management practices into their lives. They enhanced their understanding of their child's perspective and needs, through mentalization, allowing them to better predict triggers and stressors and manage them better. They felt that the group process fostered a sense of community, emotional support from peers with the same lived experience, and reduced feelings of isolation. The study findings suggest that the P-PEARL program holds significant potential to enhance parental resilience, emotional regulation, and reflective functioning, contributing to the growing evidence base on parent-focused interventions that support family well-being in autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202904 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Can technology-based interventions be an alternative method for emotion recognition in autism spectrum disorder: Three-level meta-analysis insights from RCTs / Hong-Li XIAO in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202905 Titre : Can technology-based interventions be an alternative method for emotion recognition in autism spectrum disorder: Three-level meta-analysis insights from RCTs Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Hong-Li XIAO, Auteur ; Han ZHU, Auteur ; Zi-Yao LIU, Auteur ; Tong-Ao ZENG, Auteur ; Jing-Yuan WANG, Auteur ; Saifeina SHATAER, Auteur ; He-Ping WANG, Auteur ; Chang-Jiang YANG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202905 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Technology-based interventions  Emotion recognition  Randomized controlled trials  Three-level meta-analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Technology-based interventions (TBIs) have shown promise for improving emotion recognition (ER) in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). but the durability of effects and the role of technological features remain unclear. This meta-analysis examined short-term and maintenance outcomes and tested age, technological interactivity, and their interaction as moderators. Methods A systematic literature search of PubMed, MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, ERIC, IEEE Xplore, and Web of Science was performed from database inception to May 31, 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating TBIs for ER in individuals with ASD were included. Twenty-two studies with 893 participants met the inclusion criteria. Effect sizes (Hedges’ g) were pooled using a three-level meta-analytic model. Results TBIs were associated with a moderate short-term improvement in ER (g = 0.68), whereas the follow-up effect was smaller but not robust (g = 0.35). Moderator analyses did not identify statistically significant effects of age, technological interactivity, or their interaction. Statistically significant effects were observed in younger children (3 – 6 years: g = 1.17; 7 – 12 years: g = 0.63), and in lower-interactivity interventions (low: g = 0.93; moderate: g = 0.69). Conclusions TBIs may yield short-term improvements in ER in individuals with ASD, but evidence for sustained effects remains limited. Age, technological interactivity, and their interaction were not robust moderators, despite descriptively larger effects in younger children and lower-interactivity interventions. Given the substantial heterogeneity and uneven sample distribution, larger and more balanced studies are needed to confirm effect durability and identify reliable moderators. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202905 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Can technology-based interventions be an alternative method for emotion recognition in autism spectrum disorder: Three-level meta-analysis insights from RCTs [texte imprimé] / Hong-Li XIAO, Auteur ; Han ZHU, Auteur ; Zi-Yao LIU, Auteur ; Tong-Ao ZENG, Auteur ; Jing-Yuan WANG, Auteur ; Saifeina SHATAER, Auteur ; He-Ping WANG, Auteur ; Chang-Jiang YANG, Auteur . - p.202905. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202905 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Technology-based interventions  Emotion recognition  Randomized controlled trials  Three-level meta-analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Technology-based interventions (TBIs) have shown promise for improving emotion recognition (ER) in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). but the durability of effects and the role of technological features remain unclear. This meta-analysis examined short-term and maintenance outcomes and tested age, technological interactivity, and their interaction as moderators. Methods A systematic literature search of PubMed, MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, ERIC, IEEE Xplore, and Web of Science was performed from database inception to May 31, 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating TBIs for ER in individuals with ASD were included. Twenty-two studies with 893 participants met the inclusion criteria. Effect sizes (Hedges’ g) were pooled using a three-level meta-analytic model. Results TBIs were associated with a moderate short-term improvement in ER (g = 0.68), whereas the follow-up effect was smaller but not robust (g = 0.35). Moderator analyses did not identify statistically significant effects of age, technological interactivity, or their interaction. Statistically significant effects were observed in younger children (3 – 6 years: g = 1.17; 7 – 12 years: g = 0.63), and in lower-interactivity interventions (low: g = 0.93; moderate: g = 0.69). Conclusions TBIs may yield short-term improvements in ER in individuals with ASD, but evidence for sustained effects remains limited. Age, technological interactivity, and their interaction were not robust moderators, despite descriptively larger effects in younger children and lower-interactivity interventions. Given the substantial heterogeneity and uneven sample distribution, larger and more balanced studies are needed to confirm effect durability and identify reliable moderators. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202905 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Feasibility and initial outcomes of the social ABCs parent-mediated intervention for autistic toddlers in Israel: A pilot single-arm study / Tanya NITZAN in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202906 Titre : Feasibility and initial outcomes of the social ABCs parent-mediated intervention for autistic toddlers in Israel: A pilot single-arm study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Tanya NITZAN, Auteur ; Tamar Matz VAISMAN, Auteur ; Tamar DAVID, Auteur ; Michal ILAN, Auteur ; Michal FAROY, Auteur ; Analya MICHAELOVSKI, Auteur ; Dikla ZIGDON, Auteur ; Gal MEIRI, Auteur ; Ilan DINSTEIN, Auteur ; Judah KOLLER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202906 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Parent-mediated intervention  Pilot feasibility  Early intervention  PRT  NDBI  Social ABCs Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Social ABCs is a parent-mediated Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) that promotes early verbal communication and affect sharing emphasizing child-led learning within natural routines. Here we conducted a six-week pilot single-arm study of the Social ABCs program with 17 autistic toddlers (19–39 months) and their parents in Israel, employing pre- and post-intervention assessments including language, social communication, and parenting stress measures. Results demonstrated significant gains in expressive and receptive vocabulary, improved social communication reduced social withdrawal, and enhanced parent-child interaction quality, with high parental satisfaction and engagement. No significant changes were observed in autism symptom severity or developmental scores. These findings suggest that the Social ABCs is a feasible, promising early intervention for autistic toddlers in Israel. Larger controlled trials are needed to confirm efficacy and assess long-term impact. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202906 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Feasibility and initial outcomes of the social ABCs parent-mediated intervention for autistic toddlers in Israel: A pilot single-arm study [texte imprimé] / Tanya NITZAN, Auteur ; Tamar Matz VAISMAN, Auteur ; Tamar DAVID, Auteur ; Michal ILAN, Auteur ; Michal FAROY, Auteur ; Analya MICHAELOVSKI, Auteur ; Dikla ZIGDON, Auteur ; Gal MEIRI, Auteur ; Ilan DINSTEIN, Auteur ; Judah KOLLER, Auteur . - p.202906. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202906 Mots-clés : Autism  Parent-mediated intervention  Pilot feasibility  Early intervention  PRT  NDBI  Social ABCs Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Social ABCs is a parent-mediated Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) that promotes early verbal communication and affect sharing emphasizing child-led learning within natural routines. Here we conducted a six-week pilot single-arm study of the Social ABCs program with 17 autistic toddlers (19–39 months) and their parents in Israel, employing pre- and post-intervention assessments including language, social communication, and parenting stress measures. Results demonstrated significant gains in expressive and receptive vocabulary, improved social communication reduced social withdrawal, and enhanced parent-child interaction quality, with high parental satisfaction and engagement. No significant changes were observed in autism symptom severity or developmental scores. These findings suggest that the Social ABCs is a feasible, promising early intervention for autistic toddlers in Israel. Larger controlled trials are needed to confirm efficacy and assess long-term impact. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202906 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Parental strategies for emotion regulation in autistic and typically developing school-age children: An exploratory study / Reyhane BAKHTIARI in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202907 Titre : Parental strategies for emotion regulation in autistic and typically developing school-age children: An exploratory study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Reyhane BAKHTIARI, Auteur ; Mandeep GURM, Auteur ; Grace IAROCCI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202907 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Emotion regulation  Parental-child relationship  Parenting  Children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose This exploratory study examines the role of parental emotion co-regulation on the emotion and behaviour of school-age autistic and typically developing (TD) children. It focuses on comparing problem-solving strategies, emotional support, and cognitive reappraisal used by parents, and the children's emotions and behaviour. Methods Twenty autistic and twenty TD children participated in the study. Their interactions with parents were coded using behaviour coding methodology, with a mildly frustrating LEGO task. Results Parents in both groups displayed similar frequencies of problem-solving strategies, but emotional support and cognitive reappraisal were infrequent. No significant differences were found in negative emotions between groups, although TD children exhibited significantly more positive emotions than autistic children. Both groups used similar problem-solving strategies, but TD children were more likely to use the provided instructions during the task. Parental behaviours may have been differentially associated with emotional responses in TD and autistic children. Conclusion Our preliminary findings suggest that for TD children, emotional support and shifting to alternative solutions were associated with lower negative emotions. In contrast, in autistic children, strategies that focused on the problem and reframing the situation were associated with lower negative emotions, whereas emotional support and shifting strategies did not show the same pattern. Given the exploratory design, small sample size, and low frequency of the observed behaviours, further research is needed on how different parental co-regulation strategies support emotion regulation in autistic and typically developing children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202907 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Parental strategies for emotion regulation in autistic and typically developing school-age children: An exploratory study [texte imprimé] / Reyhane BAKHTIARI, Auteur ; Mandeep GURM, Auteur ; Grace IAROCCI, Auteur . - p.202907. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202907 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Emotion regulation  Parental-child relationship  Parenting  Children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose This exploratory study examines the role of parental emotion co-regulation on the emotion and behaviour of school-age autistic and typically developing (TD) children. It focuses on comparing problem-solving strategies, emotional support, and cognitive reappraisal used by parents, and the children's emotions and behaviour. Methods Twenty autistic and twenty TD children participated in the study. Their interactions with parents were coded using behaviour coding methodology, with a mildly frustrating LEGO task. Results Parents in both groups displayed similar frequencies of problem-solving strategies, but emotional support and cognitive reappraisal were infrequent. No significant differences were found in negative emotions between groups, although TD children exhibited significantly more positive emotions than autistic children. Both groups used similar problem-solving strategies, but TD children were more likely to use the provided instructions during the task. Parental behaviours may have been differentially associated with emotional responses in TD and autistic children. Conclusion Our preliminary findings suggest that for TD children, emotional support and shifting to alternative solutions were associated with lower negative emotions. In contrast, in autistic children, strategies that focused on the problem and reframing the situation were associated with lower negative emotions, whereas emotional support and shifting strategies did not show the same pattern. Given the exploratory design, small sample size, and low frequency of the observed behaviours, further research is needed on how different parental co-regulation strategies support emotion regulation in autistic and typically developing children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202907 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Evaluating the factor structure of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2 – Standard Version: Evidence for a three-factor model / Jonathan M. CAMPBELL in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202908 Titre : Evaluating the factor structure of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2 – Standard Version: Evidence for a three-factor model Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jonathan M. CAMPBELL, Auteur ; Paulina FEGHALI, Auteur ; Lindsey POWELL, Auteur ; Callie GILCHREST, Auteur ; Alleyne BROOMELL, Auteur ; Lauren GARDNER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202908 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  CARS2-ST  Factor analysis  Diagnosis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose The Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition – Standard Version (CARS2-ST; Schopler et al., 2010) is commonly used for autism diagnostic decision making. Factor analytic investigations of the CARS2-ST, and the CARS, have produced various solutions, ranging from a single factor to five factors. We aimed to summarize factor analyses from published articles to develop and evaluate a consensus-based model. Methods We identified 13 published articles examining the factor structure of the CARS and CARS2-ST. The primary author grouped 38 factors from the 13 articles into three categories (Social Communication, 8 items; Restrictive/Repetitive Behavior/Sensory, 3 items; Emotion and Behavioral Dysregulation, 4 items) and subjected grouping decisions to inter-rater reliability analysis. The proposed model was tested via confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with 302 children referred to a tertiary autism assessment clinic that included the CARS2-ST as part of the evaluation. The proposed model was evaluated against several other models using Δχ2 tests. Results Coding decisions were reliable across three raters (κ range.69–.80). The proposed model demonstrated good fit (e.g., Comparative Fit Index =.93; Root Mean-Square Error of Approximation =.06) and better fit the data than three other models, all Δχ2, p < .01. Conclusions A three-factor model consisting of Social Communication, Restrictive/Repetitive Behavior/Sensory, and Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation domains fit CARS2-ST items well. The model fit CARS2-ST items better than four other models, including the two-factor model presented in the CARS2-ST manual. Implications for CARS2-ST interpretation and directions for future research are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202908 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Evaluating the factor structure of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2 – Standard Version: Evidence for a three-factor model [texte imprimé] / Jonathan M. CAMPBELL, Auteur ; Paulina FEGHALI, Auteur ; Lindsey POWELL, Auteur ; Callie GILCHREST, Auteur ; Alleyne BROOMELL, Auteur ; Lauren GARDNER, Auteur . - p.202908. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202908 Mots-clés : Autism  CARS2-ST  Factor analysis  Diagnosis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose The Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition – Standard Version (CARS2-ST; Schopler et al., 2010) is commonly used for autism diagnostic decision making. Factor analytic investigations of the CARS2-ST, and the CARS, have produced various solutions, ranging from a single factor to five factors. We aimed to summarize factor analyses from published articles to develop and evaluate a consensus-based model. Methods We identified 13 published articles examining the factor structure of the CARS and CARS2-ST. The primary author grouped 38 factors from the 13 articles into three categories (Social Communication, 8 items; Restrictive/Repetitive Behavior/Sensory, 3 items; Emotion and Behavioral Dysregulation, 4 items) and subjected grouping decisions to inter-rater reliability analysis. The proposed model was tested via confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with 302 children referred to a tertiary autism assessment clinic that included the CARS2-ST as part of the evaluation. The proposed model was evaluated against several other models using Δχ2 tests. Results Coding decisions were reliable across three raters (κ range.69–.80). The proposed model demonstrated good fit (e.g., Comparative Fit Index =.93; Root Mean-Square Error of Approximation =.06) and better fit the data than three other models, all Δχ2, p < .01. Conclusions A three-factor model consisting of Social Communication, Restrictive/Repetitive Behavior/Sensory, and Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation domains fit CARS2-ST items well. The model fit CARS2-ST items better than four other models, including the two-factor model presented in the CARS2-ST manual. Implications for CARS2-ST interpretation and directions for future research are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202908 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Career patterns of adults with autism through late midlife / Emily J. HICKEY in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202909 Titre : Career patterns of adults with autism through late midlife Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Emily J. HICKEY, Auteur ; Leann Smith DAWALT, Auteur ; Katherine SZIDON, Auteur ; Julie Lounds TAYLOR, Auteur ; Marsha R. MAILICK, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202909 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Employment  Career  Adulthood  Midlife Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little is known about the long-term careers of adults with autism. Here we report the employment patterns of adults with autism based on their engagement in distinct categories of employment (agency-based, supported, and competitive employment) from young adulthood through midlife. Persistent patterns of unemployment or unstable employment were also tracked across these life stages. The current study drew data from a longitudinal study of adults with autism and their families, and focused on those for whom at least four points of data were available on employment after high school exit across an average of 14 years (n = 217 adults with autism; 155 with intellectual disability [ID], 62 without ID; average age of the autistic adults at their first available time point after high school exit was 26.23 (SD=7.14), range: 18–48; and, at their final available time point was 40.94 (SD=8.97), range: 25–68). Five mutually-exclusive career categories emerged from a consensus coding process: 1) Primarily unemployed (16% of the sample); 2) Primarily agency-based employment (48%); 3) Primarily supported employment (11%); 4) Primarily competitive employment (12%); and 5) Unstable employment (13%). Descriptive results suggest that adults with autism who do not have ID may be at particular risk for unemployment (23%) or unstable patterns of employment (20%), although nearly the same percentage had sustained competitive employment (37%), while those who had ID often had an agency support system that helped maintain engagement in work (64%). Our study can inform employment expectations and planning for adults with autism, their family members, and vocational and transition support staff. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202909 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Career patterns of adults with autism through late midlife [texte imprimé] / Emily J. HICKEY, Auteur ; Leann Smith DAWALT, Auteur ; Katherine SZIDON, Auteur ; Julie Lounds TAYLOR, Auteur ; Marsha R. MAILICK, Auteur . - p.202909. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202909 Mots-clés : Autism  Employment  Career  Adulthood  Midlife Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little is known about the long-term careers of adults with autism. Here we report the employment patterns of adults with autism based on their engagement in distinct categories of employment (agency-based, supported, and competitive employment) from young adulthood through midlife. Persistent patterns of unemployment or unstable employment were also tracked across these life stages. The current study drew data from a longitudinal study of adults with autism and their families, and focused on those for whom at least four points of data were available on employment after high school exit across an average of 14 years (n = 217 adults with autism; 155 with intellectual disability [ID], 62 without ID; average age of the autistic adults at their first available time point after high school exit was 26.23 (SD=7.14), range: 18–48; and, at their final available time point was 40.94 (SD=8.97), range: 25–68). Five mutually-exclusive career categories emerged from a consensus coding process: 1) Primarily unemployed (16% of the sample); 2) Primarily agency-based employment (48%); 3) Primarily supported employment (11%); 4) Primarily competitive employment (12%); and 5) Unstable employment (13%). Descriptive results suggest that adults with autism who do not have ID may be at particular risk for unemployment (23%) or unstable patterns of employment (20%), although nearly the same percentage had sustained competitive employment (37%), while those who had ID often had an agency support system that helped maintain engagement in work (64%). Our study can inform employment expectations and planning for adults with autism, their family members, and vocational and transition support staff. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202909 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Corrigendum to “Predicting autistic traits, anxiety and depression symptoms using camouflaging autistic traits questionnaire (CAT-Q-ES): A machine learning study” [Research in Autism 128 (2025) 202712] / Sabela CONDE-PUMPIDO-ZUBIZARRETA in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202910 Titre : Corrigendum to “Predicting autistic traits, anxiety and depression symptoms using camouflaging autistic traits questionnaire (CAT-Q-ES): A machine learning study” [Research in Autism 128 (2025) 202712] Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Sabela CONDE-PUMPIDO-ZUBIZARRETA, Auteur ; María TUBÍO-FUNGUEIRIÑO, Auteur ; Marta POZO-RODRÍGUEZ, Auteur ; Ángel CARRACEDO, Auteur ; Eva CERNADAS, Auteur ; Manuel FERNÁNDEZ-DELGADO, Auteur ; Montse FERNÁNDEZ-PRIETO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202910 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202910 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Corrigendum to “Predicting autistic traits, anxiety and depression symptoms using camouflaging autistic traits questionnaire (CAT-Q-ES): A machine learning study” [Research in Autism 128 (2025) 202712] [texte imprimé] / Sabela CONDE-PUMPIDO-ZUBIZARRETA, Auteur ; María TUBÍO-FUNGUEIRIÑO, Auteur ; Marta POZO-RODRÍGUEZ, Auteur ; Ángel CARRACEDO, Auteur ; Eva CERNADAS, Auteur ; Manuel FERNÁNDEZ-DELGADO, Auteur ; Montse FERNÁNDEZ-PRIETO, Auteur . - p.202910. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202910 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202910 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

The development and implementation of ECHO Autism within the Part C Early Intervention system / Mya HOWARD in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202911 Titre : The development and implementation of ECHO Autism within the Part C Early Intervention system Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Mya HOWARD, Auteur ; Leah RICHARDSON, Auteur ; Erica F. ROUCH, Auteur ; Micah O. MAZUREK, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202911 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Training  Early Intervention providers  Health care access Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The prevalence of autism has increased rapidly over the past few decades, with needs for autism-specific intervention exceeding professional capacity in many communities. The Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) framework is an innovative tele-mentoring model for building capacity for best-practice care. To inform the development of the ECHO curriculum for the current project, EI professionals completed a needs assessment rating scale of potential training topics. Thus, this study developed and tested a new ECHO Autism program for training Part C Early Intervention (EI) professionals in autism-specific care. Results indicated that total self-efficacy scores, as well as confidence in screening/assessment, treatment, care coordination/communication, caregiver engagement, and connecting families to resources significantly improved from baseline to post-training. These findings suggest that the ECHO model may hold promise for equipping EI providers with best-practice strategies for working with young autistic children and their families, particularly those living in underserved communities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202911 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] The development and implementation of ECHO Autism within the Part C Early Intervention system [texte imprimé] / Mya HOWARD, Auteur ; Leah RICHARDSON, Auteur ; Erica F. ROUCH, Auteur ; Micah O. MAZUREK, Auteur . - p.202911. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202911 Mots-clés : Autism  Training  Early Intervention providers  Health care access Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The prevalence of autism has increased rapidly over the past few decades, with needs for autism-specific intervention exceeding professional capacity in many communities. The Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) framework is an innovative tele-mentoring model for building capacity for best-practice care. To inform the development of the ECHO curriculum for the current project, EI professionals completed a needs assessment rating scale of potential training topics. Thus, this study developed and tested a new ECHO Autism program for training Part C Early Intervention (EI) professionals in autism-specific care. Results indicated that total self-efficacy scores, as well as confidence in screening/assessment, treatment, care coordination/communication, caregiver engagement, and connecting families to resources significantly improved from baseline to post-training. These findings suggest that the ECHO model may hold promise for equipping EI providers with best-practice strategies for working with young autistic children and their families, particularly those living in underserved communities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202911 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Slow anticipatory postural adjustments compromise dynamic stability in children with autism during gait initiation / Tisserand ROMAIN in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202913 Titre : Slow anticipatory postural adjustments compromise dynamic stability in children with autism during gait initiation Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Tisserand ROMAIN, Auteur ; Benchekri AURÉLIE, Auteur ; Emilie DOAT, Auteur ; Amestoy ANOUCK, Auteur ; Lemonnier ERIC, Auteur ; Cottenceau HÉLÈNE, Auteur ; Anaick PERROCHON, Auteur ; Mohamed JABER, Auteur ; Jean-René CAZALETS, Auteur ; Bidet-Ildei CHRISTEL, Auteur ; Fradet LAETITIA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202913 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autistic children  Gait initiation  Anticipatory postural adjustments  Motor control  Balance Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Motor impairments are frequently observed in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, they remain absent from the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, potentially delaying early ASD diagnosis. Gait initiation challenges balance–movement coordination more than steady-state motor tasks do and may offer valuable insights into distinctive motor profiles associated with ASD. Although few studies have explored locomotor initiation in children with ASD, they have not thoroughly analysed dynamic stability processes, leaving the underlying mechanisms of motor deficits in ASD unclear. This study compared the biomechanical characteristics of anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) during gait initiation in children with ASD (n = 30) with those of age-matched non-autistic children (NAs) (n = 30). Three-dimensional ground reaction forces and whole-body marker trajectories were recorded via two force plates and an optoelectronic system. The APA duration, centre of pressure (CoP) features, margin of stability (MoS) at foot-off, and joint angles were computed and analysed. Intergroup differences were tested using nonparametric Mann–Whitney U tests. Compared with the NA children, the ASD children presented longer APA durations and reduced joint angles in the stance leg during the early APA subphase. These alterations resulted in a longer late-phase APAS duration and a significantly larger negative MoS in the mediolateral direction at foot-off. Overall, these findings suggest deficits in both feedforward control, as supported by a slower and more rigid strategy for initiation, and feedback regulation, as supported by a foot lift in worse conditions for dynamic stability. Together, these impairments may represent early motor markers of ASD with potential diagnostic value. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202913 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Slow anticipatory postural adjustments compromise dynamic stability in children with autism during gait initiation [texte imprimé] / Tisserand ROMAIN, Auteur ; Benchekri AURÉLIE, Auteur ; Emilie DOAT, Auteur ; Amestoy ANOUCK, Auteur ; Lemonnier ERIC, Auteur ; Cottenceau HÉLÈNE, Auteur ; Anaick PERROCHON, Auteur ; Mohamed JABER, Auteur ; Jean-René CAZALETS, Auteur ; Bidet-Ildei CHRISTEL, Auteur ; Fradet LAETITIA, Auteur . - p.202913. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202913 Mots-clés : Autistic children  Gait initiation  Anticipatory postural adjustments  Motor control  Balance Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Motor impairments are frequently observed in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, they remain absent from the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, potentially delaying early ASD diagnosis. Gait initiation challenges balance–movement coordination more than steady-state motor tasks do and may offer valuable insights into distinctive motor profiles associated with ASD. Although few studies have explored locomotor initiation in children with ASD, they have not thoroughly analysed dynamic stability processes, leaving the underlying mechanisms of motor deficits in ASD unclear. This study compared the biomechanical characteristics of anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) during gait initiation in children with ASD (n = 30) with those of age-matched non-autistic children (NAs) (n = 30). Three-dimensional ground reaction forces and whole-body marker trajectories were recorded via two force plates and an optoelectronic system. The APA duration, centre of pressure (CoP) features, margin of stability (MoS) at foot-off, and joint angles were computed and analysed. Intergroup differences were tested using nonparametric Mann–Whitney U tests. Compared with the NA children, the ASD children presented longer APA durations and reduced joint angles in the stance leg during the early APA subphase. These alterations resulted in a longer late-phase APAS duration and a significantly larger negative MoS in the mediolateral direction at foot-off. Overall, these findings suggest deficits in both feedforward control, as supported by a slower and more rigid strategy for initiation, and feedback regulation, as supported by a foot lift in worse conditions for dynamic stability. Together, these impairments may represent early motor markers of ASD with potential diagnostic value. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202913 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Motivation, interest, and intentionality: The effects of autistic traits on mind wandering in a university sample / Leilani FORBY in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202914 Titre : Motivation, interest, and intentionality: The effects of autistic traits on mind wandering in a university sample Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Leilani FORBY, Auteur ; Edward Ho Hon LEUNG, Auteur ; Alan KINGSTONE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202914 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autistic traits  Autism  Broad autism phenotype  Mind wandering  Intentional  Unintentional  Motivation  Interest Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mind wandering (MW) research has largely focused on samples assumed to be neurotypical, with little attention to how autistic traits might shape MW experiences. The current study used a trait-based approach to examine how autistic traits relate to MW frequency, motivation, interest, intentionality, and memory performance during a reading task. Sixty-six participants (48 females, 18 males) from a large North American university read two non-fiction chapters (one chapter on fossils, one on the troposphere) under separate probe-caught (PC) and self-caught (SC) conditions. While reading, participants reported MW episodes and indicated whether each was intentional or unintentional. Following each chapter, participants completed a memory task and rated their motivation and interest. Autistic traits were measured using the 10-item Autism quotient (AQ-10); autism diagnosis was not assessed. Across participants, higher momentary interest in the reading material was associated with reduced MW and better memory performance. AQ-10 score was positively correlated with interest in fossils. The interaction between AQ-10 score and reporting method approached significance, suggesting a possible tendency for the difference in MW reports between SC and PC conditions to increase with autistic trait level, however, this effect was inconclusive. Taken together, these findings add to the limited research on MW in individuals high in autistic traits and suggest that autistic traits may have limited affect on performance or how often MW occurs, but may play a role in how MW is reported across sampling methods. Further research is needed to determine if this pattern reflects differences in attentional monitoring or MW episode characteristics, and whether these findings generalize to people with a confirmed autism diagnosis. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202914 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Motivation, interest, and intentionality: The effects of autistic traits on mind wandering in a university sample [texte imprimé] / Leilani FORBY, Auteur ; Edward Ho Hon LEUNG, Auteur ; Alan KINGSTONE, Auteur . - p.202914. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202914 Mots-clés : Autistic traits  Autism  Broad autism phenotype  Mind wandering  Intentional  Unintentional  Motivation  Interest Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mind wandering (MW) research has largely focused on samples assumed to be neurotypical, with little attention to how autistic traits might shape MW experiences. The current study used a trait-based approach to examine how autistic traits relate to MW frequency, motivation, interest, intentionality, and memory performance during a reading task. Sixty-six participants (48 females, 18 males) from a large North American university read two non-fiction chapters (one chapter on fossils, one on the troposphere) under separate probe-caught (PC) and self-caught (SC) conditions. While reading, participants reported MW episodes and indicated whether each was intentional or unintentional. Following each chapter, participants completed a memory task and rated their motivation and interest. Autistic traits were measured using the 10-item Autism quotient (AQ-10); autism diagnosis was not assessed. Across participants, higher momentary interest in the reading material was associated with reduced MW and better memory performance. AQ-10 score was positively correlated with interest in fossils. The interaction between AQ-10 score and reporting method approached significance, suggesting a possible tendency for the difference in MW reports between SC and PC conditions to increase with autistic trait level, however, this effect was inconclusive. Taken together, these findings add to the limited research on MW in individuals high in autistic traits and suggest that autistic traits may have limited affect on performance or how often MW occurs, but may play a role in how MW is reported across sampling methods. Further research is needed to determine if this pattern reflects differences in attentional monitoring or MW episode characteristics, and whether these findings generalize to people with a confirmed autism diagnosis. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202914 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Adaptations to cognitive behavioural therapy for autistic children and young people with anxiety: A systematic review / Tasnim UDDIN in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202916 Titre : Adaptations to cognitive behavioural therapy for autistic children and young people with anxiety: A systematic review Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Tasnim UDDIN, Auteur ; Catharine REID, Auteur ; Lucia VALMAGGIA, Auteur ; Sailaa SUNTHARARAJAH, Auteur ; Matthew J. HOLLOCKS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202916 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Anxiety  Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)  Therapy adaptations Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children and young people with autism have an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders. While the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for anxiety in autistic youths is well researched, less is known about the active ingredients to adapting therapy. This review (PROSPERO: CRD42023429990) summarises the modifications for CBT for anxiety in autistic youths. Systematic searches across five databases led to the identification of 31 eligible studies. A narrative synthesis highlighted the importance of practical modifications, parent and teacher input, affective education, skills training, feedback, and practice of CBT tasks. Future research should examine the effectiveness of these different adaptations across different ages and minoritised groups. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202916 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Adaptations to cognitive behavioural therapy for autistic children and young people with anxiety: A systematic review [texte imprimé] / Tasnim UDDIN, Auteur ; Catharine REID, Auteur ; Lucia VALMAGGIA, Auteur ; Sailaa SUNTHARARAJAH, Auteur ; Matthew J. HOLLOCKS, Auteur . - p.202916. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202916 Mots-clés : Autism  Anxiety  Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)  Therapy adaptations Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children and young people with autism have an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders. While the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for anxiety in autistic youths is well researched, less is known about the active ingredients to adapting therapy. This review (PROSPERO: CRD42023429990) summarises the modifications for CBT for anxiety in autistic youths. Systematic searches across five databases led to the identification of 31 eligible studies. A narrative synthesis highlighted the importance of practical modifications, parent and teacher input, affective education, skills training, feedback, and practice of CBT tasks. Future research should examine the effectiveness of these different adaptations across different ages and minoritised groups. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202916 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

“I simply have to carry this project through”. Hidden voices of fathers’ diagnostic pathways and coping with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A qualitative study from Poland / Jan DOMARADZKI in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202917 Titre : “I simply have to carry this project through”. Hidden voices of fathers’ diagnostic pathways and coping with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A qualitative study from Poland Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jan DOMARADZKI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202917 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autism  Caregiving  Coping strategies  Diagnostic experiences  Fathers  Support needs  Qualitative research Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Fathers’ experiences of raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) remain underrepresented in qualitative research, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. While parental stress and caregiving challenges are well-documented, less is known about fathers’ perspectives on the diagnostic process, their emotional responses, and coping strategies. Understanding these experiences is essential for developing more inclusive and family-centred autism support systems. Methods This qualitative descriptive study explored fathers’ experiences of the ASD diagnostic pathway and subsequent adaptation. Fourteen fathers of children with ASD in Poland participated in in-depth, semi-structured online interviews. Data were analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis, following Braun and Clarke’s framework, to generate themes capturing patterns of meaning across the data. Reporting adhered to COREQ guidelines. Results Three interconnected themes were generated. First, fathers described the diagnostic pathway as a prolonged, parent-driven process shaped by early observations, parental intuitions, and frequent dismissal by professionals. Second, adaptation to autism involved a profound reorganization of everyday life rather than a single coping response, encompassing changes to work, relationships, identity, and routines, supported by both internal (e.g., task-oriented determination, emotional self-regulation) and external resources (e.g., spousal support, peer communities, advocacy). Third, fathers articulated persistent, future-oriented fears centred on their child’s independence, safety, and social vulnerability, particularly in imagined futures without parental protection. Conclusion Fathers’ experiences of autism caregiving are marked by active engagement, emotional ambivalence, and long-term responsibility. Recognising fathers as integral participants in diagnostic and caregiving processes is essential for improving professional practice and developing gender-sensitive, family-centred support across the autism lifespan. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202917 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] “I simply have to carry this project through”. Hidden voices of fathers’ diagnostic pathways and coping with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A qualitative study from Poland [texte imprimé] / Jan DOMARADZKI, Auteur . - p.202917. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202917 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autism  Caregiving  Coping strategies  Diagnostic experiences  Fathers  Support needs  Qualitative research Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Fathers’ experiences of raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) remain underrepresented in qualitative research, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. While parental stress and caregiving challenges are well-documented, less is known about fathers’ perspectives on the diagnostic process, their emotional responses, and coping strategies. Understanding these experiences is essential for developing more inclusive and family-centred autism support systems. Methods This qualitative descriptive study explored fathers’ experiences of the ASD diagnostic pathway and subsequent adaptation. Fourteen fathers of children with ASD in Poland participated in in-depth, semi-structured online interviews. Data were analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis, following Braun and Clarke’s framework, to generate themes capturing patterns of meaning across the data. Reporting adhered to COREQ guidelines. Results Three interconnected themes were generated. First, fathers described the diagnostic pathway as a prolonged, parent-driven process shaped by early observations, parental intuitions, and frequent dismissal by professionals. Second, adaptation to autism involved a profound reorganization of everyday life rather than a single coping response, encompassing changes to work, relationships, identity, and routines, supported by both internal (e.g., task-oriented determination, emotional self-regulation) and external resources (e.g., spousal support, peer communities, advocacy). Third, fathers articulated persistent, future-oriented fears centred on their child’s independence, safety, and social vulnerability, particularly in imagined futures without parental protection. Conclusion Fathers’ experiences of autism caregiving are marked by active engagement, emotional ambivalence, and long-term responsibility. Recognising fathers as integral participants in diagnostic and caregiving processes is essential for improving professional practice and developing gender-sensitive, family-centred support across the autism lifespan. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202917 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585