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Autistic Adolescents' Quality of Life: Perceived Social Competence and Social Anxiety as Key / Hui-Jen SHYU in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70240 Titre : Autistic Adolescents' Quality of Life: Perceived Social Competence and Social Anxiety as Key Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Hui-Jen SHYU, Auteur ; Yu-Wei Ryan CHEN, Auteur ; Daphne Yih NG, Auteur ; Anita BUNDY, Auteur ; Mei-Hui TSENG, Auteur ; Reinie CORDIER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70240 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : observable behaviors  real-life experience  self-awareness  social functioning  social participation  social skills  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autistic adolescents often report lower social and overall quality of life (QoL) associated with limited social skills and behavioral challenges. Awareness of social limitations and social anxiety can worsen QoL, yet the specific roles of these factors remain underexplored. This study examined how social skills, challenging behaviors, social anxiety, and self-perceived social competence influence QoL in autistic adolescents. A total of 117 autistic participants (age?=?12.6?±?2.2?years; female?=?13.7%, male?=?86.3%) completed measures including the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents, and the Self-Perception Profile for Children/Adolescents Social Competence Subscale. Caregivers assessed social skills and challenging behaviors using the Social Skills Improvement System Rating Scales. Linear regressions, controlling for age, sex, and autistic characteristics, revealed that lower overall QoL was significantly associated with higher social anxiety (??=??0.48, p? En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70240 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Autistic Adolescents' Quality of Life: Perceived Social Competence and Social Anxiety as Key [texte imprimé] / Hui-Jen SHYU, Auteur ; Yu-Wei Ryan CHEN, Auteur ; Daphne Yih NG, Auteur ; Anita BUNDY, Auteur ; Mei-Hui TSENG, Auteur ; Reinie CORDIER, Auteur . - p.e70240. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70240 Mots-clés : observable behaviors  real-life experience  self-awareness  social functioning  social participation  social skills  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autistic adolescents often report lower social and overall quality of life (QoL) associated with limited social skills and behavioral challenges. Awareness of social limitations and social anxiety can worsen QoL, yet the specific roles of these factors remain underexplored. This study examined how social skills, challenging behaviors, social anxiety, and self-perceived social competence influence QoL in autistic adolescents. A total of 117 autistic participants (age?=?12.6?±?2.2?years; female?=?13.7%, male?=?86.3%) completed measures including the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents, and the Self-Perception Profile for Children/Adolescents Social Competence Subscale. Caregivers assessed social skills and challenging behaviors using the Social Skills Improvement System Rating Scales. Linear regressions, controlling for age, sex, and autistic characteristics, revealed that lower overall QoL was significantly associated with higher social anxiety (??=??0.48, p? En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70240 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Disrupted Modular Integration of the Reward System Is Associated With Social Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder / Chen YANG in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70241 Titre : Disrupted Modular Integration of the Reward System Is Associated With Social Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Chen YANG, Auteur ; Ai-Ping SUN, Auteur ; Sheng-Zhi MA, Auteur ; Wen-Qiang DONG, Auteur ; Xiao CHEN, Auteur ; Shuai-Yu CHEN, Auteur ; Yuqi YOU, Auteur ; Yu-Feng ZANG, Auteur ; Li-Xia YUAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70241 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  gene expression  modular integration  neurotransmitter  reward system  social brain Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with atypical social communication as a core symptom. Variations in social information processing in individuals with ASD are associated with the social brain, which encompasses four specific subnetworks, that is, reward system, theory of mind network, mirror neuron system, and face perception network. However, the relationship between neural mechanisms of altered social functioning and modular integration of these subnetworks within the social brain remains unclear in ASD. With resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) data from two large-scale datasets (ABIDE I and II), we computed the participation coefficient to explore the abnormal modular integration of the four subnetworks in 298 ASDs and 348 typically developing (TD) controls. Then, its associations with clinical symptoms, neurotransmitter systems, and transcriptional signatures were investigated. Additionally, the age effect on aberrant modular integration was estimated with linear regression models. Finally, we assessed the reproducibility of our results from a meta-perspective using other datasets. ASD participants exhibited increased integration of the reward system relative to TDs, which was correlated with Social Responsiveness Scale total score, the neurotransmitters such as 5HT1a and GABAa, and the disruption of the transcriptional signatures including cell proliferation and migration as well as tube and tissue morphogenesis. Additionally, the modular integration abnormality of the reward system was stable across development and replicated across datasets. We revealed a symptom-related, neurotransmitter- and transcriptional signature-associated, age-stable, and reproducible modular integration abnormality of the reward system in ASD. This hyper-integration was linked to reduced GABAa and serotonin receptor densities, providing neuroimaging and molecular evidence supporting the excitatory-inhibitory imbalance theory of ASD and insights into the mechanisms underlying social variations in ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70241 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Disrupted Modular Integration of the Reward System Is Associated With Social Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder [texte imprimé] / Chen YANG, Auteur ; Ai-Ping SUN, Auteur ; Sheng-Zhi MA, Auteur ; Wen-Qiang DONG, Auteur ; Xiao CHEN, Auteur ; Shuai-Yu CHEN, Auteur ; Yuqi YOU, Auteur ; Yu-Feng ZANG, Auteur ; Li-Xia YUAN, Auteur . - p.e70241. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70241 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  gene expression  modular integration  neurotransmitter  reward system  social brain Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with atypical social communication as a core symptom. Variations in social information processing in individuals with ASD are associated with the social brain, which encompasses four specific subnetworks, that is, reward system, theory of mind network, mirror neuron system, and face perception network. However, the relationship between neural mechanisms of altered social functioning and modular integration of these subnetworks within the social brain remains unclear in ASD. With resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) data from two large-scale datasets (ABIDE I and II), we computed the participation coefficient to explore the abnormal modular integration of the four subnetworks in 298 ASDs and 348 typically developing (TD) controls. Then, its associations with clinical symptoms, neurotransmitter systems, and transcriptional signatures were investigated. Additionally, the age effect on aberrant modular integration was estimated with linear regression models. Finally, we assessed the reproducibility of our results from a meta-perspective using other datasets. ASD participants exhibited increased integration of the reward system relative to TDs, which was correlated with Social Responsiveness Scale total score, the neurotransmitters such as 5HT1a and GABAa, and the disruption of the transcriptional signatures including cell proliferation and migration as well as tube and tissue morphogenesis. Additionally, the modular integration abnormality of the reward system was stable across development and replicated across datasets. We revealed a symptom-related, neurotransmitter- and transcriptional signature-associated, age-stable, and reproducible modular integration abnormality of the reward system in ASD. This hyper-integration was linked to reduced GABAa and serotonin receptor densities, providing neuroimaging and molecular evidence supporting the excitatory-inhibitory imbalance theory of ASD and insights into the mechanisms underlying social variations in ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70241 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Development and Validation of a Short Version Eye-Tracking Paradigm for the Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatar / Fouad Al SHABAN in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70242 Titre : Development and Validation of a Short Version Eye-Tracking Paradigm for the Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatar Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Fouad Al SHABAN, Auteur ; Iman GHAZAL, Auteur ; Fatema AL-FARAJ, Auteur ; Sarah AQEL, Auteur ; I. Richard THOMPSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70242 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  diagnosis  eye-tracking  gaze behavior  rapid screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Objective behavioral assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are often time-intensive and require substantial clinical expertise. Eye-tracking?based paradigms offer quantifiable measures of social attention that can complement traditional tools. The current study builds on our previously validated Arabic-language Autism Index (AI) by developing and validating a 4?min short version designed to improve feasibility in clinical and community settings while maintaining diagnostic accuracy. A total of 236 participants (127 with ASD, 109 non-autistic controls including those with developmental delays (DD)) aged 1?16?years were assessed using an eye-tracking paradigm consisting of 19 short dynamic videos depicting social and non-social scenes. The AI was computed as the ratio of dwell time toward social versus non-social stimuli. Diagnostic classification was established using ADOS-2 and SCQ. Reliability and validity were assessed using Cronbach's α, Pearson's r, and ROC analyses, including age-stratified performance and comparison with the original 10?min version. Feasibility was assessed by the proportion of valid stimuli. The short-version AI demonstrated excellent internal consistency (α?=?0.91) and test?retest reliability (r?=?0.83). Diagnostic accuracy was high (AUC?=?0.878, SE?=?0.023), with age-stratified AUCs ranging from 0.846 to 0.939. AI scores correlated strongly with ADOS-2 severity (r?=?0.54, p? En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70242 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Development and Validation of a Short Version Eye-Tracking Paradigm for the Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatar [texte imprimé] / Fouad Al SHABAN, Auteur ; Iman GHAZAL, Auteur ; Fatema AL-FARAJ, Auteur ; Sarah AQEL, Auteur ; I. Richard THOMPSON, Auteur . - p.e70242. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70242 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  diagnosis  eye-tracking  gaze behavior  rapid screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Objective behavioral assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are often time-intensive and require substantial clinical expertise. Eye-tracking?based paradigms offer quantifiable measures of social attention that can complement traditional tools. The current study builds on our previously validated Arabic-language Autism Index (AI) by developing and validating a 4?min short version designed to improve feasibility in clinical and community settings while maintaining diagnostic accuracy. A total of 236 participants (127 with ASD, 109 non-autistic controls including those with developmental delays (DD)) aged 1?16?years were assessed using an eye-tracking paradigm consisting of 19 short dynamic videos depicting social and non-social scenes. The AI was computed as the ratio of dwell time toward social versus non-social stimuli. Diagnostic classification was established using ADOS-2 and SCQ. Reliability and validity were assessed using Cronbach's α, Pearson's r, and ROC analyses, including age-stratified performance and comparison with the original 10?min version. Feasibility was assessed by the proportion of valid stimuli. The short-version AI demonstrated excellent internal consistency (α?=?0.91) and test?retest reliability (r?=?0.83). Diagnostic accuracy was high (AUC?=?0.878, SE?=?0.023), with age-stratified AUCs ranging from 0.846 to 0.939. AI scores correlated strongly with ADOS-2 severity (r?=?0.54, p? En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70242 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Autism and Cortical Thickness Deviation From Neurotypical Controls: Evidence for a Spatial Association With Serotonin Receptors / Livio TARCHI in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70243 Titre : Autism and Cortical Thickness Deviation From Neurotypical Controls: Evidence for a Spatial Association With Serotonin Receptors Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Livio TARCHI, Auteur ; Arne DOOSE, Auteur ; Julius HENNIG, Auteur ; Fabio BERNARDONI, Auteur ; Joseph A. KING, Auteur ; Tiziana PISANO, Auteur ; Giovanni CASTELLINI, Auteur ; Valdo RICCA, Auteur ; Inge KAMP-BECKER, Auteur ; Stefan EHRLICH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70243 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  mental health  neurodevelopment  neurotransmitter receptors  structural neuroimaging Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Cortical thickness (CT) differences between autistic individuals (AI) and neurotypical controls have been consistently reported, yet the neurochemical mechanisms underlying these differences remain insufficiently understood. Neurotransmitter receptor systems exhibit distinct spatial distributions across the cortex and influence synaptic maturation, plasticity, and cortical organization. Consequently, mapping CT deviations onto these receptor density gradients provides a biologically informed framework for investigating the potential underlying neurochemical architectures of observed structural patterns in autism. A total of 1035 structural MRIs (AI n?=?505, neurotypical controls n?=?530) were included from Autism Brain Imaging Data Exchange (ABIDE). Group contrasts and individual-level deviations from age-predicted CT patterns were computed. These spatial patterns were correlated with neurotransmitter receptors cortical density distributions (D1, D2, 5HT1a, 5HT2a, 5HT4, 5HT6, mGluR5) from previous PET studies. Widespread vertex-wise deviations in CT were observed in AI in comparison to neurotypical controls. At the group level, CT differences were spatially aligned with the cortical density of serotonin receptors (5HT1a: r?=?0.22, FDR-p?=?0.032; 5HT4: r?=?0.21, FDR-p?=?0.032). At the individual level, greater deviations from predicted CT, if mapped onto specific neurotransmitter receptor density gradients, correlated with greater difficulties in the social and communication domains. The findings provide novel evidence that serotonin receptors may play a role in shaping cortical structural brain differences between AI and neurotypical controls. The link between CT differences and spatial distributions of the serotoninergic system offers a translational perspective for future targeted support strategies focused on serotonergic pathways. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70243 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Autism and Cortical Thickness Deviation From Neurotypical Controls: Evidence for a Spatial Association With Serotonin Receptors [texte imprimé] / Livio TARCHI, Auteur ; Arne DOOSE, Auteur ; Julius HENNIG, Auteur ; Fabio BERNARDONI, Auteur ; Joseph A. KING, Auteur ; Tiziana PISANO, Auteur ; Giovanni CASTELLINI, Auteur ; Valdo RICCA, Auteur ; Inge KAMP-BECKER, Auteur ; Stefan EHRLICH, Auteur . - p.e70243. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70243 Mots-clés : autism  mental health  neurodevelopment  neurotransmitter receptors  structural neuroimaging Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Cortical thickness (CT) differences between autistic individuals (AI) and neurotypical controls have been consistently reported, yet the neurochemical mechanisms underlying these differences remain insufficiently understood. Neurotransmitter receptor systems exhibit distinct spatial distributions across the cortex and influence synaptic maturation, plasticity, and cortical organization. Consequently, mapping CT deviations onto these receptor density gradients provides a biologically informed framework for investigating the potential underlying neurochemical architectures of observed structural patterns in autism. A total of 1035 structural MRIs (AI n?=?505, neurotypical controls n?=?530) were included from Autism Brain Imaging Data Exchange (ABIDE). Group contrasts and individual-level deviations from age-predicted CT patterns were computed. These spatial patterns were correlated with neurotransmitter receptors cortical density distributions (D1, D2, 5HT1a, 5HT2a, 5HT4, 5HT6, mGluR5) from previous PET studies. Widespread vertex-wise deviations in CT were observed in AI in comparison to neurotypical controls. At the group level, CT differences were spatially aligned with the cortical density of serotonin receptors (5HT1a: r?=?0.22, FDR-p?=?0.032; 5HT4: r?=?0.21, FDR-p?=?0.032). At the individual level, greater deviations from predicted CT, if mapped onto specific neurotransmitter receptor density gradients, correlated with greater difficulties in the social and communication domains. The findings provide novel evidence that serotonin receptors may play a role in shaping cortical structural brain differences between AI and neurotypical controls. The link between CT differences and spatial distributions of the serotoninergic system offers a translational perspective for future targeted support strategies focused on serotonergic pathways. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70243 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Unlocking the Potential of Habitual Napping to Moderate the Association Between Sleep Disturbances and Behavioral Problems Among Autistic and Typically Developing Children / Yiqing ZHONG in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70245 Titre : Unlocking the Potential of Habitual Napping to Moderate the Association Between Sleep Disturbances and Behavioral Problems Among Autistic and Typically Developing Children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Yiqing ZHONG, Auteur ; Dagmara DIMITRIOU, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70245 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : actigraphy  autism  China  napping  sleep disturbances Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in autistic children and closely linked to behavioral difficulties, yet the role of napping in this relationship remains poorly understood, particularly in cultural contexts where naps are normative. This pilot study examined sleep?behavior associations and the potential protective role of napping in 53 school-aged children in China (26 autistic, 27 neurotypical, aged 6?12). Sleep was assessed both objectively (1-week actigraphy and sleep diaries) and subjectively (Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire), and behavioral outcomes were measured via the Child Behavior Checklist. Autistic children showed significantly more sleep disturbances than neurotypical peers, including greater bedtime resistance, longer sleep onset delay, more frequent night waking, and shorter total sleep. Night waking was a key correlate of behavioral problems in both groups. Importantly, longer nap durations were associated with weaker associations between sleep disturbances and behavioral outcomes. Temporal analyses further indicated that shorter nocturnal sleep was associated with longer next-day naps, while nap duration was not significantly associated with same-day night sleep. These findings highlight the potential relevance of culturally embedded nap routines in relation to behavioral difficulties and may inform context-sensitive sleep support strategies in neurodevelopmental populations. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70245 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Unlocking the Potential of Habitual Napping to Moderate the Association Between Sleep Disturbances and Behavioral Problems Among Autistic and Typically Developing Children [texte imprimé] / Yiqing ZHONG, Auteur ; Dagmara DIMITRIOU, Auteur . - p.e70245. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70245 Mots-clés : actigraphy  autism  China  napping  sleep disturbances Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in autistic children and closely linked to behavioral difficulties, yet the role of napping in this relationship remains poorly understood, particularly in cultural contexts where naps are normative. This pilot study examined sleep?behavior associations and the potential protective role of napping in 53 school-aged children in China (26 autistic, 27 neurotypical, aged 6?12). Sleep was assessed both objectively (1-week actigraphy and sleep diaries) and subjectively (Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire), and behavioral outcomes were measured via the Child Behavior Checklist. Autistic children showed significantly more sleep disturbances than neurotypical peers, including greater bedtime resistance, longer sleep onset delay, more frequent night waking, and shorter total sleep. Night waking was a key correlate of behavioral problems in both groups. Importantly, longer nap durations were associated with weaker associations between sleep disturbances and behavioral outcomes. Temporal analyses further indicated that shorter nocturnal sleep was associated with longer next-day naps, while nap duration was not significantly associated with same-day night sleep. These findings highlight the potential relevance of culturally embedded nap routines in relation to behavioral difficulties and may inform context-sensitive sleep support strategies in neurodevelopmental populations. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70245 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Testing the Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR) to 40-Hz and 27-Hz Click Trains in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and First-Degree Biological Relatives: An Electroencephalographic (EEG) Study / Megan DARRELL in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70246 Titre : Testing the Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR) to 40-Hz and 27-Hz Click Trains in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and First-Degree Biological Relatives: An Electroencephalographic (EEG) Study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Megan DARRELL, Auteur ; Theo VANNEAU, Auteur ; Dennis CREGIN, Auteur ; Tringa LECAJ, Auteur ; John J. FOXE, Auteur ; Sophie MOLHOLM, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70246 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Altered auditory processing likely contributes to core social and attentional impairments in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The auditory steady-state response (ASSR), a neural measure of auditory processing and cortical excitatory-inhibitory balance, has yielded mixed results in ASD. This study uses electroencephalography (EEG) to evaluate ASSR in ASD and unaffected siblings to clarify neural mechanisms underlying auditory deficits in autism. High-density 70-channel EEG was recorded in children (8?12?years, IQ >?80) with ASD (n?=?53), typically developing (TD) peers (n?=?35), and unaffected biological siblings (n?=?26) during 500-ms binaural click trains (27- and 40-Hz) in an active oddball task. The ASSR was evaluated using data from frontocentral sensors, where the grand averaged response was greatest. No group differences were observed in frequency-following responses (FFR) to 27- or 40-Hz stimuli, although higher 40-Hz power and ITPC were associated with older age and better behavioral performance in ASD. The broad-band response from 180 to 250?ms was reduced in ASD for both stimulation frequencies?particularly in the low-frequency ( En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70246 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Testing the Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR) to 40-Hz and 27-Hz Click Trains in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and First-Degree Biological Relatives: An Electroencephalographic (EEG) Study [texte imprimé] / Megan DARRELL, Auteur ; Theo VANNEAU, Auteur ; Dennis CREGIN, Auteur ; Tringa LECAJ, Auteur ; John J. FOXE, Auteur ; Sophie MOLHOLM, Auteur . - p.e70246. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70246 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Altered auditory processing likely contributes to core social and attentional impairments in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The auditory steady-state response (ASSR), a neural measure of auditory processing and cortical excitatory-inhibitory balance, has yielded mixed results in ASD. This study uses electroencephalography (EEG) to evaluate ASSR in ASD and unaffected siblings to clarify neural mechanisms underlying auditory deficits in autism. High-density 70-channel EEG was recorded in children (8?12?years, IQ >?80) with ASD (n?=?53), typically developing (TD) peers (n?=?35), and unaffected biological siblings (n?=?26) during 500-ms binaural click trains (27- and 40-Hz) in an active oddball task. The ASSR was evaluated using data from frontocentral sensors, where the grand averaged response was greatest. No group differences were observed in frequency-following responses (FFR) to 27- or 40-Hz stimuli, although higher 40-Hz power and ITPC were associated with older age and better behavioral performance in ASD. The broad-band response from 180 to 250?ms was reduced in ASD for both stimulation frequencies?particularly in the low-frequency ( En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70246 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Autistic Children With Speech Onset Delay Show Reversed Bias in Spectral Versus Temporal Auditory Processing / Luodi YU in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70248 Titre : Autistic Children With Speech Onset Delay Show Reversed Bias in Spectral Versus Temporal Auditory Processing Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Luodi YU, Auteur ; Shuyu XIE, Auteur ; Li WANG, Auteur ; Laurent MOTTRON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70248 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : auditory processing  autism  language  spectral processing  temporal processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT A recent ?hierarchical? reinterpretation of the neurological basis of autism suggests that in autism with early language delay, perceptual processing may be favored over the integration of transmodal information. This model is largely based on neuroimaging findings relating to visual processing, but predicts a corresponding reorganization in the auditory modality. The present study provides the first direct psychophysical evidence of a reversed auditory processing bias in children with prototypical autism, characterized by impaired temporal resolution and enhanced spectral sensitivity. Using two matched psychoacoustic paradigms?temporal gap detection and low-frequency frequency modulation (FM) detection?we assessed auditory thresholds in 21 autistic and 23 typically developing (TD) children. Compared to TD peers, autistic children exhibited significantly higher temporal thresholds and significantly lower spectral thresholds, yielding a markedly elevated Auditory Bias Index (ABI) that quantifies a preference for spectral over temporal cues. In the group of autistic children investigated here, enhanced spectral resolution correlated positively with receptive language and nonverbal IQ, whereas temporal resolution was associated with age-related gains and language outcomes. These findings support the hypothesis of an atypical sensory-perceptual hierarchy in autism with speech onset delay and early behavioral atypicalities, with potential implications for alternative, nonsocial pathways to language acquisition. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70248 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Autistic Children With Speech Onset Delay Show Reversed Bias in Spectral Versus Temporal Auditory Processing [texte imprimé] / Luodi YU, Auteur ; Shuyu XIE, Auteur ; Li WANG, Auteur ; Laurent MOTTRON, Auteur . - p.e70248. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70248 Mots-clés : auditory processing  autism  language  spectral processing  temporal processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT A recent ?hierarchical? reinterpretation of the neurological basis of autism suggests that in autism with early language delay, perceptual processing may be favored over the integration of transmodal information. This model is largely based on neuroimaging findings relating to visual processing, but predicts a corresponding reorganization in the auditory modality. The present study provides the first direct psychophysical evidence of a reversed auditory processing bias in children with prototypical autism, characterized by impaired temporal resolution and enhanced spectral sensitivity. Using two matched psychoacoustic paradigms?temporal gap detection and low-frequency frequency modulation (FM) detection?we assessed auditory thresholds in 21 autistic and 23 typically developing (TD) children. Compared to TD peers, autistic children exhibited significantly higher temporal thresholds and significantly lower spectral thresholds, yielding a markedly elevated Auditory Bias Index (ABI) that quantifies a preference for spectral over temporal cues. In the group of autistic children investigated here, enhanced spectral resolution correlated positively with receptive language and nonverbal IQ, whereas temporal resolution was associated with age-related gains and language outcomes. These findings support the hypothesis of an atypical sensory-perceptual hierarchy in autism with speech onset delay and early behavioral atypicalities, with potential implications for alternative, nonsocial pathways to language acquisition. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70248 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

A Systematic Review on Computer Vision in Play-Based Research and Interventions for Autistic Children / Mohamad Hassan Fadi HIJAB in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70249 Titre : A Systematic Review on Computer Vision in Play-Based Research and Interventions for Autistic Children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Mohamad Hassan Fadi HIJAB, Auteur ; Athmar N.M. SHAMHAN, Auteur ; Zied EL HOUKI, Auteur ; Marwa QARAQE, Auteur ; Dena AL-THANI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70249 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  computer vision  play  review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Play holds a prominent role in Autism Research and practice, serving not only as a medium for assessment, providing insights into developmental progress and diagnostic indicators, but also as a foundational element in targeted interventions designed to support specific skills, education, and therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, free, unstructured play offers autistic children vital opportunities for self-expression, exploration, and emotional regulation. Recent advancements in computer vision techniques have significantly expanded the possibilities in Autism Research by capturing nuanced motor behaviors and facilitating interactive environments tailored to enhance social engagement and responsiveness. This paper investigates the application of computer vision techniques within diverse play contexts involving autistic children. A systematic literature review was conducted across six major databases, identifying 39 studies published between January 2014 and January 2026 that met the inclusion criteria. The collected data included the type of computer vision techniques used, participant demographics, and purpose of play and its environment. Most of the included studies used structured play scenarios, employing methods such as facial expression recognition, eye tracking, and pose estimation to objectively assess social communication, emotion recognition, and motor coordination in autistic children. Some studies positioned their approach as targeted interventions, while others utilized play-based tasks for early screening and diagnostic insights. The findings highlight the usefulness of computer vision in enhancing child-centered play and autism-related assessments. However, small sample sizes, methodological inconsistencies, and limited real-world applicability remain significant constraints. Future research should focus on inclusive designs, larger and more diverse participant samples, and longitudinal studies to validate the long-term effectiveness of these systems. By addressing these limitations, computer vision?enhanced play could become a crucial component of both personalized interventions and diagnostic frameworks for autistic individuals. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70249 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] A Systematic Review on Computer Vision in Play-Based Research and Interventions for Autistic Children [texte imprimé] / Mohamad Hassan Fadi HIJAB, Auteur ; Athmar N.M. SHAMHAN, Auteur ; Zied EL HOUKI, Auteur ; Marwa QARAQE, Auteur ; Dena AL-THANI, Auteur . - p.e70249. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70249 Mots-clés : autism  computer vision  play  review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Play holds a prominent role in Autism Research and practice, serving not only as a medium for assessment, providing insights into developmental progress and diagnostic indicators, but also as a foundational element in targeted interventions designed to support specific skills, education, and therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, free, unstructured play offers autistic children vital opportunities for self-expression, exploration, and emotional regulation. Recent advancements in computer vision techniques have significantly expanded the possibilities in Autism Research by capturing nuanced motor behaviors and facilitating interactive environments tailored to enhance social engagement and responsiveness. This paper investigates the application of computer vision techniques within diverse play contexts involving autistic children. A systematic literature review was conducted across six major databases, identifying 39 studies published between January 2014 and January 2026 that met the inclusion criteria. The collected data included the type of computer vision techniques used, participant demographics, and purpose of play and its environment. Most of the included studies used structured play scenarios, employing methods such as facial expression recognition, eye tracking, and pose estimation to objectively assess social communication, emotion recognition, and motor coordination in autistic children. Some studies positioned their approach as targeted interventions, while others utilized play-based tasks for early screening and diagnostic insights. The findings highlight the usefulness of computer vision in enhancing child-centered play and autism-related assessments. However, small sample sizes, methodological inconsistencies, and limited real-world applicability remain significant constraints. Future research should focus on inclusive designs, larger and more diverse participant samples, and longitudinal studies to validate the long-term effectiveness of these systems. By addressing these limitations, computer vision?enhanced play could become a crucial component of both personalized interventions and diagnostic frameworks for autistic individuals. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70249 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Event- and Time-Based Prospective Memory and Time Perception in Autistic Adults With and Without Intellectual Disabilities / Daniela NÜRNBERG in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70250 Titre : Event- and Time-Based Prospective Memory and Time Perception in Autistic Adults With and Without Intellectual Disabilities Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Daniela NÜRNBERG, Auteur ; Mareike ALTGASSEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70250 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : high-functioning autism  intellectual disability  low-functioning autism  prospective memory  time perception Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine time perception (i.e., the sense of the duration, order and passage of time) and event- and time-based prospective memory (PM; i.e., the ability to recall an intention to perform an action in the future) in adults across the wider autism spectrum including those with intellectual disabilities. Sixty-four adults, aged 18?65?years, took part in the study (32 autistic, 32 neurotypical controls). Participants were tested using computerized event- and time-based PM tasks and two different time perception tasks (naturalistic vs. comprehensive consisting of time estimation, time production and time reproduction). Results showed no differences between the groups in both PM tasks after controlling for verbal abilities. Moreover, both groups displayed comparable performance in event- versus time-based PM tasks. Autistic participants showed difficulties in time perception in comparison to neurotypical controls in the naturalistic, but not in the comprehensive time perception task. In both groups better performance in time perception was linked to better event- and time-based PM performance. Given the high relevance of PM in everyday life, further research is needed to support autistic individuals in their day-to-day lives. This is one of the first studies investigating PM in autistic adults, including those with intellectual disabilities, a part of the spectrum that is often overlooked. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70250 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Event- and Time-Based Prospective Memory and Time Perception in Autistic Adults With and Without Intellectual Disabilities [texte imprimé] / Daniela NÜRNBERG, Auteur ; Mareike ALTGASSEN, Auteur . - p.e70250. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70250 Mots-clés : high-functioning autism  intellectual disability  low-functioning autism  prospective memory  time perception Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine time perception (i.e., the sense of the duration, order and passage of time) and event- and time-based prospective memory (PM; i.e., the ability to recall an intention to perform an action in the future) in adults across the wider autism spectrum including those with intellectual disabilities. Sixty-four adults, aged 18?65?years, took part in the study (32 autistic, 32 neurotypical controls). Participants were tested using computerized event- and time-based PM tasks and two different time perception tasks (naturalistic vs. comprehensive consisting of time estimation, time production and time reproduction). Results showed no differences between the groups in both PM tasks after controlling for verbal abilities. Moreover, both groups displayed comparable performance in event- versus time-based PM tasks. Autistic participants showed difficulties in time perception in comparison to neurotypical controls in the naturalistic, but not in the comprehensive time perception task. In both groups better performance in time perception was linked to better event- and time-based PM performance. Given the high relevance of PM in everyday life, further research is needed to support autistic individuals in their day-to-day lives. This is one of the first studies investigating PM in autistic adults, including those with intellectual disabilities, a part of the spectrum that is often overlooked. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70250 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Occurrence and Correlates of Suicidal Thoughts Among Young Autistic Users of a Mental Health App / T.L. PROCYSHYN in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70251 Titre : Occurrence and Correlates of Suicidal Thoughts Among Young Autistic Users of a Mental Health App Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : T.L. PROCYSHYN, Auteur ; E.M. WEIR, Auteur ; M. PELTON, Auteur ; T. CHIKAURA, Auteur ; H. HODGES, Auteur ; K. COMLEY, Auteur ; S. GODSON, Auteur ; C. ALLISON, Auteur ; S. BARON-COHEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70251 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  depression  mental health  self-harm  suicide Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Young autistic people experience disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges, yet little is known about factors associated with suicidality in this group. This study leveraged anonymous self-report data to identify correlates of suicidal thoughts among 365 young users (aged approximately 11?25?years) of a mental health app in the United Kingdom with an autism diagnosis or self-identifying as autistic. The presence of suicidal thoughts was assessed as a binary item. Binary logistic regression was used to explore correlates of suicidal thoughts across three domains: mental health-related symptoms, autism-related factors, and adverse life events/experiences. The final model included all significant correlates from domain-specific models alongside demographic factors. Suicidal thoughts were reported by 63% of participants, with similar rates across age groups. The final model accounted for nearly 50% of variability in the presence of suicidal thoughts (R 2 Nagelkerke?=?0.48, p? En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70251 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Occurrence and Correlates of Suicidal Thoughts Among Young Autistic Users of a Mental Health App [texte imprimé] / T.L. PROCYSHYN, Auteur ; E.M. WEIR, Auteur ; M. PELTON, Auteur ; T. CHIKAURA, Auteur ; H. HODGES, Auteur ; K. COMLEY, Auteur ; S. GODSON, Auteur ; C. ALLISON, Auteur ; S. BARON-COHEN, Auteur . - p.e70251. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70251 Mots-clés : autism  depression  mental health  self-harm  suicide Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Young autistic people experience disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges, yet little is known about factors associated with suicidality in this group. This study leveraged anonymous self-report data to identify correlates of suicidal thoughts among 365 young users (aged approximately 11?25?years) of a mental health app in the United Kingdom with an autism diagnosis or self-identifying as autistic. The presence of suicidal thoughts was assessed as a binary item. Binary logistic regression was used to explore correlates of suicidal thoughts across three domains: mental health-related symptoms, autism-related factors, and adverse life events/experiences. The final model included all significant correlates from domain-specific models alongside demographic factors. Suicidal thoughts were reported by 63% of participants, with similar rates across age groups. The final model accounted for nearly 50% of variability in the presence of suicidal thoughts (R 2 Nagelkerke?=?0.48, p? En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70251 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Exploring Biases in Autism Diagnostic Pathways / Ryan WOOLHOUSE in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70252 Titre : Exploring Biases in Autism Diagnostic Pathways Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ryan WOOLHOUSE, Auteur ; Sarah L. NICHOLSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70252 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASC  ASD  assessment  autism spectrum disorders  inequality  neurodevelopmental conditions  neurodiversity  screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Assessments for autism spectrum disorder are time-consuming and expensive, and demand has increased over recent decades. Despite improved diagnostic criteria and awareness of autism, there still appear to be disparities in diagnostic rates of autism across age, gender, and ethnicity. Research investigating biases in referrals to, and assessments conducted by, autism diagnostic services is limited, especially in adults, making it difficult to understand these disparities. This clinical service evaluation collected data on demographic characteristics of clients referred and accepted for autism assessments (N?=?350) and fully assessed for autism (N?=?269) by a London-based adult autism team. Demographic characteristics of clients referred to the service were compared to population prevalences using Census data to investigate potential biases in referring clinicians. Demographic characteristics of clients who received diagnoses of autism were compared to the service's average diagnostic rate to investigate potential biases in assessing clinicians. Participants referred and accepted for autism assessments were significantly more likely to be male, aged 18?34, and from White or ?Other? ethnic backgrounds compared to local population prevalences. Of clients assessed, there were no significant differences in diagnostic rates of autism among demographic groups compared to the service's average diagnostic rate. Clinicians conducting autism assessments appeared to show no diagnostic bias. However, findings suggest there are still disparities in gender, ethnicity, and age of adults who were referred and accepted for autism assessments. Further research is needed to investigate causes of this access disparity to ensure people can access appropriate services and support. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70252 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Exploring Biases in Autism Diagnostic Pathways [texte imprimé] / Ryan WOOLHOUSE, Auteur ; Sarah L. NICHOLSON, Auteur . - p.e70252. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70252 Mots-clés : ASC  ASD  assessment  autism spectrum disorders  inequality  neurodevelopmental conditions  neurodiversity  screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Assessments for autism spectrum disorder are time-consuming and expensive, and demand has increased over recent decades. Despite improved diagnostic criteria and awareness of autism, there still appear to be disparities in diagnostic rates of autism across age, gender, and ethnicity. Research investigating biases in referrals to, and assessments conducted by, autism diagnostic services is limited, especially in adults, making it difficult to understand these disparities. This clinical service evaluation collected data on demographic characteristics of clients referred and accepted for autism assessments (N?=?350) and fully assessed for autism (N?=?269) by a London-based adult autism team. Demographic characteristics of clients referred to the service were compared to population prevalences using Census data to investigate potential biases in referring clinicians. Demographic characteristics of clients who received diagnoses of autism were compared to the service's average diagnostic rate to investigate potential biases in assessing clinicians. Participants referred and accepted for autism assessments were significantly more likely to be male, aged 18?34, and from White or ?Other? ethnic backgrounds compared to local population prevalences. Of clients assessed, there were no significant differences in diagnostic rates of autism among demographic groups compared to the service's average diagnostic rate. Clinicians conducting autism assessments appeared to show no diagnostic bias. However, findings suggest there are still disparities in gender, ethnicity, and age of adults who were referred and accepted for autism assessments. Further research is needed to investigate causes of this access disparity to ensure people can access appropriate services and support. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70252 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Associations Between Comorbidities, Developmental Status, and Disease Severity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in China / Dizhou PANG in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70253 Titre : Associations Between Comorbidities, Developmental Status, and Disease Severity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in China Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Dizhou PANG, Auteur ; Guiqin DUAN, Auteur ; Qing SHANG, Auteur ; Huichun ZHANG, Auteur ; Binbin WANG, Auteur ; Huaili DING, Auteur ; Huihui KANG, Auteur ; Yue ZHAO, Auteur ; Yuxia LU, Auteur ; Gai TIAN, Auteur ; Li ZHANG, Auteur ; Wu JIANG, Auteur ; Ganyu WANG, Auteur ; Cailing LIANG, Auteur ; Lingling ZHANG, Auteur ; Bingbing LI, Auteur ; Zhenghua LI, Auteur ; Chunlan SONG, Auteur ; Yanyan YANG, Auteur ; Yazhe WANG, Auteur ; Kaichen YUE, Auteur ; Yongbin LANG, Auteur ; Jiatian LIU, Auteur ; Xiaoli ZHANG, Auteur ; Yiran XU, Auteur ; Changlian ZHU, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70253 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  childhood autism rating scale  comorbidities  disease severity  Gesell developmental schedule  intellectual developmental disorders  Wechsler intelligence scales Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently present with co-occurring conditions that can influence autism symptom severity and complicate clinical management. However, studies with clinician-confirmed diagnoses in non-Western populations remain limited. In this multicenter cross-sectional study, 1279 children aged 3?14?years with DSM-5-confirmed ASD were recruited from eight medical centers in China. Autism symptom severity was assessed using the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS). Comorbidities were identified through clinical evaluation and specialized assessments, and developmental status was measured using the Gesell Developmental Schedule (GDS) and Wechsler Intelligence Scales. Associations with CARS scores were analyzed using generalized linear regression. Of participants, 96.6% had at least one comorbidity and 71.2% had multiple comorbidities. Common conditions were intellectual developmental disorders (IDD) (87.3%), food selectivity (45.3%), insomnia disorder (16.9%), developmental regression (15.6%), and behavioral problems (14.6%). Patterns differed by sex and age: gastrointestinal problem and sleep-related interventions were more common in girls, whereas food selectivity was more common in boys. Older children showed higher rates of tic disorders, asthma, epilepsy, and offensive language, although these findings should be interpreted cautiously because the subgroup aged ≥?6?years was small. In adjusted analyses, IDD, food selectivity, pica, insomnia disorder, and developmental regression were associated with higher CARS scores, whereas higher GDS and Wechsler scores were associated with lower CARS scores. In this Chinese cohort, comorbidities were prevalent and showed distinct sex- and age-related patterns. Several comorbidities were associated with greater autism symptom severity, underscoring the importance of comprehensive developmental and medical assessment in ASD care. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70253 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Associations Between Comorbidities, Developmental Status, and Disease Severity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in China [texte imprimé] / Dizhou PANG, Auteur ; Guiqin DUAN, Auteur ; Qing SHANG, Auteur ; Huichun ZHANG, Auteur ; Binbin WANG, Auteur ; Huaili DING, Auteur ; Huihui KANG, Auteur ; Yue ZHAO, Auteur ; Yuxia LU, Auteur ; Gai TIAN, Auteur ; Li ZHANG, Auteur ; Wu JIANG, Auteur ; Ganyu WANG, Auteur ; Cailing LIANG, Auteur ; Lingling ZHANG, Auteur ; Bingbing LI, Auteur ; Zhenghua LI, Auteur ; Chunlan SONG, Auteur ; Yanyan YANG, Auteur ; Yazhe WANG, Auteur ; Kaichen YUE, Auteur ; Yongbin LANG, Auteur ; Jiatian LIU, Auteur ; Xiaoli ZHANG, Auteur ; Yiran XU, Auteur ; Changlian ZHU, Auteur . - p.e70253. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70253 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  childhood autism rating scale  comorbidities  disease severity  Gesell developmental schedule  intellectual developmental disorders  Wechsler intelligence scales Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently present with co-occurring conditions that can influence autism symptom severity and complicate clinical management. However, studies with clinician-confirmed diagnoses in non-Western populations remain limited. In this multicenter cross-sectional study, 1279 children aged 3?14?years with DSM-5-confirmed ASD were recruited from eight medical centers in China. Autism symptom severity was assessed using the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS). Comorbidities were identified through clinical evaluation and specialized assessments, and developmental status was measured using the Gesell Developmental Schedule (GDS) and Wechsler Intelligence Scales. Associations with CARS scores were analyzed using generalized linear regression. Of participants, 96.6% had at least one comorbidity and 71.2% had multiple comorbidities. Common conditions were intellectual developmental disorders (IDD) (87.3%), food selectivity (45.3%), insomnia disorder (16.9%), developmental regression (15.6%), and behavioral problems (14.6%). Patterns differed by sex and age: gastrointestinal problem and sleep-related interventions were more common in girls, whereas food selectivity was more common in boys. Older children showed higher rates of tic disorders, asthma, epilepsy, and offensive language, although these findings should be interpreted cautiously because the subgroup aged ≥?6?years was small. In adjusted analyses, IDD, food selectivity, pica, insomnia disorder, and developmental regression were associated with higher CARS scores, whereas higher GDS and Wechsler scores were associated with lower CARS scores. In this Chinese cohort, comorbidities were prevalent and showed distinct sex- and age-related patterns. Several comorbidities were associated with greater autism symptom severity, underscoring the importance of comprehensive developmental and medical assessment in ASD care. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70253 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Reframing Body Representations in Autistic Individuals: A Systematic Review / Joanna MOURAD in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70254 Titre : Reframing Body Representations in Autistic Individuals: A Systematic Review Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Joanna MOURAD, Auteur ; Kim DANIELS, Auteur ; Katleen BOGAERTS, Auteur ; Britt SOURBRON, Auteur ; Siebe MEEKERS, Auteur ; Anaïs VANBUEL, Auteur ; Robbe VAN BEERS, Auteur ; Marlies MATTHEEUSSEN, Auteur ; Martin DESSEILLES, Auteur ; Bruno BONNECHÈRE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70254 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autistic individuals  body image  body representations  body schema  systematic review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Body representations (BR) are multidimensional constructs that shape everyday functioning, autonomy, and quality of life. They include body schema (BS): the action-oriented representation of the body that supports movement and sensorimotor regulation, and body image (BI): the conscious perceptual, affective, and cognitive experience of the body. In autism, alterations in BR have been linked to sensory processing, motor coordination, social interaction, self-perception, and identity, yet the overall structure of these components remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to define a conceptual framework for BR in autism, identify the domains most consistently reported as different from non-autistic comparison groups, and synthesize current evidence on assessment approaches and clinical implications. Following PRISMA guidelines, we reviewed 54 studies published between 2000 and 2025, comprising 2982 participants. The findings showed a marked predominance of research on BS (81% of studies), particularly sensorimotor dimensions such as interoception (9 studies), proprioception (4 studies), and multisensory integration (3 studies). By contrast, BI was substantially less investigated, despite emerging evidence linking it to body dissatisfaction, body dysmorphic concerns, and identity-related difficulties. Across studies, BR differences were most often described in relation to bodily awareness, movement regulation, emotional processing, and self-referential perception. The review also highlighted major methodological limitations, including heterogeneity of constructs and an overreliance on self-report tools. Overall, BR emerges as a clinically relevant but still underdeveloped domain in autism research, underscoring the need for more comprehensive, developmentally sensitive, and multimodal assessment approaches. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70254 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Reframing Body Representations in Autistic Individuals: A Systematic Review [texte imprimé] / Joanna MOURAD, Auteur ; Kim DANIELS, Auteur ; Katleen BOGAERTS, Auteur ; Britt SOURBRON, Auteur ; Siebe MEEKERS, Auteur ; Anaïs VANBUEL, Auteur ; Robbe VAN BEERS, Auteur ; Marlies MATTHEEUSSEN, Auteur ; Martin DESSEILLES, Auteur ; Bruno BONNECHÈRE, Auteur . - p.e70254. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70254 Mots-clés : autistic individuals  body image  body representations  body schema  systematic review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Body representations (BR) are multidimensional constructs that shape everyday functioning, autonomy, and quality of life. They include body schema (BS): the action-oriented representation of the body that supports movement and sensorimotor regulation, and body image (BI): the conscious perceptual, affective, and cognitive experience of the body. In autism, alterations in BR have been linked to sensory processing, motor coordination, social interaction, self-perception, and identity, yet the overall structure of these components remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to define a conceptual framework for BR in autism, identify the domains most consistently reported as different from non-autistic comparison groups, and synthesize current evidence on assessment approaches and clinical implications. Following PRISMA guidelines, we reviewed 54 studies published between 2000 and 2025, comprising 2982 participants. The findings showed a marked predominance of research on BS (81% of studies), particularly sensorimotor dimensions such as interoception (9 studies), proprioception (4 studies), and multisensory integration (3 studies). By contrast, BI was substantially less investigated, despite emerging evidence linking it to body dissatisfaction, body dysmorphic concerns, and identity-related difficulties. Across studies, BR differences were most often described in relation to bodily awareness, movement regulation, emotional processing, and self-referential perception. The review also highlighted major methodological limitations, including heterogeneity of constructs and an overreliance on self-report tools. Overall, BR emerges as a clinically relevant but still underdeveloped domain in autism research, underscoring the need for more comprehensive, developmentally sensitive, and multimodal assessment approaches. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70254 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Visual Exploration and Construction Strategies Underlying Performance in the Block Design Task in Autism / Alizée DIU in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70256 Titre : Visual Exploration and Construction Strategies Underlying Performance in the Block Design Task in Autism Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Alizée DIU, Auteur ; Anais GAUME, Auteur ; Magali BATTY, Auteur ; Lucie BOUVET, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70256 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  block design task  cognitive strategies  eye-tracking  visuospatial reasoning Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Visuospatial reasoning in autism is often linked to superior performance on tasks such as the Block Design Task (BDT). While different strategies have been described in the general population, no study has examined how these strategies relate to performance in autistic individuals, even though the task is widely used to characterize their visuospatial profile. To address this gap, the present study examined not only overall scores but also the underlying strategies used by autistic (ASD) and neurotypical (TD) adults during the BDT. Forty-one participants (ASD?=?18; TD?=?23) completed the standard BDT while eye-tracking and behavioral data captured both visual exploration and construction strategies. Globally, structured strategies?both in visual exploration and construction?were found to be the most effective, as they were associated with higher success rates and faster completion times, consistent with previous findings. At the group level, our results revealed that autistic participants employed these analytic strategies more frequently than neurotypical individuals, along with a stronger alignment between visual and construction approaches. The consistent use of these strategies in the autistic group may help explain the enhanced visuospatial performance observed in our study after controlling for manual dexterity and reported in earlier studies. These findings emphasize the importance of looking beyond traditional performance measures such as accuracy and completion time, highlighting that cognitive strategies are key to understanding visuospatial reasoning. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70256 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Visual Exploration and Construction Strategies Underlying Performance in the Block Design Task in Autism [texte imprimé] / Alizée DIU, Auteur ; Anais GAUME, Auteur ; Magali BATTY, Auteur ; Lucie BOUVET, Auteur . - p.e70256. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70256 Mots-clés : autism  block design task  cognitive strategies  eye-tracking  visuospatial reasoning Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Visuospatial reasoning in autism is often linked to superior performance on tasks such as the Block Design Task (BDT). While different strategies have been described in the general population, no study has examined how these strategies relate to performance in autistic individuals, even though the task is widely used to characterize their visuospatial profile. To address this gap, the present study examined not only overall scores but also the underlying strategies used by autistic (ASD) and neurotypical (TD) adults during the BDT. Forty-one participants (ASD?=?18; TD?=?23) completed the standard BDT while eye-tracking and behavioral data captured both visual exploration and construction strategies. Globally, structured strategies?both in visual exploration and construction?were found to be the most effective, as they were associated with higher success rates and faster completion times, consistent with previous findings. At the group level, our results revealed that autistic participants employed these analytic strategies more frequently than neurotypical individuals, along with a stronger alignment between visual and construction approaches. The consistent use of these strategies in the autistic group may help explain the enhanced visuospatial performance observed in our study after controlling for manual dexterity and reported in earlier studies. These findings emphasize the importance of looking beyond traditional performance measures such as accuracy and completion time, highlighting that cognitive strategies are key to understanding visuospatial reasoning. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70256 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Change Trajectories During Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Autistic Children and Their Caregivers / Catherine A. BURROWS in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70260 Titre : Change Trajectories During Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Autistic Children and Their Caregivers Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Catherine A. BURROWS, Auteur ; William Andrew ROTHENBERG, Auteur ; Dainelys GARCIA, Auteur ; Abigail PESKIN, Auteur ; Maria JIMENEZ-MUÑOZ, Auteur ; Eileen DAVIS, Auteur ; Jason F. JENT, Auteur ; Meaghan V. PARLADE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70260 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  autism spectrum disorder  behavioral parent training  child disruptive behaviors  Parent–Child Interaction Therapy  parent-mediated intervention  PCIT Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Disruptive behaviors (non-compliance, aggression) are common in autistic children. Parent?Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a caregiver-mediated intervention utilizing in vivo caregiver coaching that reduces disruptive behaviors and has been shown to be effective for young autistic children. This study sought to identify child and caregiver factors that relate to session-level progress among autistic children and their caregivers. Participants included 98 autistic children aged 2?8?years (91% male) who received PCIT in a university-affiliated clinic. Session-level change was examined using iterative multilevel modeling to examine change in child disruptive behaviors, as measured on the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI), caregiver positive attending skills (Do-skills), and caregiver negative statements (Avoid-skills). Optimal fitting trajectories revealed quadratic change in ECBI scores, Do-skills, and Avoid-skills. The effectiveness of PCIT did not differ based on participants' level of autistic traits or caregiver demographics. Improvements in child disruptive behavior were associated with child adaptability and parenting stress pre-treatment; higher adaptability and lower stress were related to faster declines in child disruptive behavior. Caregivers exhibited slower rates of change in Do-skills when they had lower rates of homework completion, and when their child had lower social responsiveness, and challenges with adaptability and externalizing problems. These findings may help clinicians tailor what factors to emphasize and monitor over the course of PCIT. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70260 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Change Trajectories During Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Autistic Children and Their Caregivers [texte imprimé] / Catherine A. BURROWS, Auteur ; William Andrew ROTHENBERG, Auteur ; Dainelys GARCIA, Auteur ; Abigail PESKIN, Auteur ; Maria JIMENEZ-MUÑOZ, Auteur ; Eileen DAVIS, Auteur ; Jason F. JENT, Auteur ; Meaghan V. PARLADE, Auteur . - p.e70260. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70260 Mots-clés : autism  autism spectrum disorder  behavioral parent training  child disruptive behaviors  Parent–Child Interaction Therapy  parent-mediated intervention  PCIT Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Disruptive behaviors (non-compliance, aggression) are common in autistic children. Parent?Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a caregiver-mediated intervention utilizing in vivo caregiver coaching that reduces disruptive behaviors and has been shown to be effective for young autistic children. This study sought to identify child and caregiver factors that relate to session-level progress among autistic children and their caregivers. Participants included 98 autistic children aged 2?8?years (91% male) who received PCIT in a university-affiliated clinic. Session-level change was examined using iterative multilevel modeling to examine change in child disruptive behaviors, as measured on the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI), caregiver positive attending skills (Do-skills), and caregiver negative statements (Avoid-skills). Optimal fitting trajectories revealed quadratic change in ECBI scores, Do-skills, and Avoid-skills. The effectiveness of PCIT did not differ based on participants' level of autistic traits or caregiver demographics. Improvements in child disruptive behavior were associated with child adaptability and parenting stress pre-treatment; higher adaptability and lower stress were related to faster declines in child disruptive behavior. Caregivers exhibited slower rates of change in Do-skills when they had lower rates of homework completion, and when their child had lower social responsiveness, and challenges with adaptability and externalizing problems. These findings may help clinicians tailor what factors to emphasize and monitor over the course of PCIT. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70260 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Physical Fitness Profiles Among Children and Adolescents With ADHD and ASD: A Comparison With Typically Developing Peers / Nerea BLANCO-MARTÍNEZ in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70261 Titre : Physical Fitness Profiles Among Children and Adolescents With ADHD and ASD: A Comparison With Typically Developing Peers Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Nerea BLANCO-MARTÍNEZ, Auteur ; Rocío CARBALLO-AFONSO, Auteur ; Joel ESTÉVEZ-AGUDO, Auteur ; Carlos AYÁN-PÉREZ, Auteur ; José Carlos DIZ-GÓMEZ, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70261 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adolescents  balance  children  coordination  neurodevelopmental disorders  physical fitness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often present physical and motor challenges that may compromise health, yet direct comparisons between these neurodevelopmental conditions and typically developing (TD) peers remain limited. This study aimed to examine the physical fitness profiles of these three groups. A total of 1537 school-aged participants were recruited from mainstream educational settings. The assessment included selected tests from the EUROFIT battery and body mass index (BMI). Composite indices of physical fitness and motor coordination were computed using age- and sex-adjusted Z-scores. Both the ADHD (n?=?80) and ASD (n?=?36) groups showed significantly lower cardiorespiratory fitness, balance, and upper-body coordination compared with TD peers (n?=?1413). Lower-body muscular strength was reduced only in the ASD group, which also performed worse than the ADHD group. Flexibility and BMI distributions did not differ significantly across groups. Plate Tapping and Flamingo Balance test indices were markedly lower in both clinical groups relative to TD peers. Children and adolescents with ADHD and ASD had lower physical fitness than TD peers. Direct comparisons between ADHD and ASD revealed generally similar profiles, except for lower muscular strength in ASD. These findings highlight the need for early screening and tailored interventions to support healthier developmental trajectories and enhance functional outcomes in neurodevelopmental populations. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70261 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Physical Fitness Profiles Among Children and Adolescents With ADHD and ASD: A Comparison With Typically Developing Peers [texte imprimé] / Nerea BLANCO-MARTÍNEZ, Auteur ; Rocío CARBALLO-AFONSO, Auteur ; Joel ESTÉVEZ-AGUDO, Auteur ; Carlos AYÁN-PÉREZ, Auteur ; José Carlos DIZ-GÓMEZ, Auteur . - p.e70261. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70261 Mots-clés : adolescents  balance  children  coordination  neurodevelopmental disorders  physical fitness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often present physical and motor challenges that may compromise health, yet direct comparisons between these neurodevelopmental conditions and typically developing (TD) peers remain limited. This study aimed to examine the physical fitness profiles of these three groups. A total of 1537 school-aged participants were recruited from mainstream educational settings. The assessment included selected tests from the EUROFIT battery and body mass index (BMI). Composite indices of physical fitness and motor coordination were computed using age- and sex-adjusted Z-scores. Both the ADHD (n?=?80) and ASD (n?=?36) groups showed significantly lower cardiorespiratory fitness, balance, and upper-body coordination compared with TD peers (n?=?1413). Lower-body muscular strength was reduced only in the ASD group, which also performed worse than the ADHD group. Flexibility and BMI distributions did not differ significantly across groups. Plate Tapping and Flamingo Balance test indices were markedly lower in both clinical groups relative to TD peers. Children and adolescents with ADHD and ASD had lower physical fitness than TD peers. Direct comparisons between ADHD and ASD revealed generally similar profiles, except for lower muscular strength in ASD. These findings highlight the need for early screening and tailored interventions to support healthier developmental trajectories and enhance functional outcomes in neurodevelopmental populations. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70261 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

A Network Analysis of Alexithymia, Interoception, Empathy, Self-Awareness and Psychopathological Symptoms in Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorder / Antonio Kei-Fung SHEK in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70265 Titre : A Network Analysis of Alexithymia, Interoception, Empathy, Self-Awareness and Psychopathological Symptoms in Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Antonio Kei-Fung SHEK, Auteur ; Simon S. Y. LUI, Auteur ; Eric C. L. LAI, Auteur ; Raisie W. K. WONG, Auteur ; Jason L. F. CHAN, Auteur ; Lok-Yin CHOI, Auteur ; Kimi H. Y. LAM, Auteur ; Eugenia Y. C. LOK, Auteur ; Siu-Man LAM, Auteur ; Wang YI, Auteur ; Raymond C. K. CHAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70265 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : alexithymia  autism  empathy  interoception  network analysis  self-awareness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with altered interoception, empathy, self-awareness, and alexithymia. However, limited research has been conducted to investigate the interrelationships of these constructs with psychopathological symptoms. A prior network analysis in college students examined the interrelationship of these constructs and demonstrated that cognitive empathy and alexithymia influenced interoception and autistic features. We aimed to examine the interrelationships of these constructs in people with clinical ASD using network analysis. We recruited 208 young people aged 15?25 with Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) confirmed diagnosis of ASD and administered self-report measures for interoception, empathy, self-awareness, and alexithymia. We constructed a regularized partial correlation network. The results showed the alexithymia node of ?difficulty-describing-feelings-to-others? (expected influence (EI)?=?0.854), interoceptive awareness (strength?=?1.273; EI?=??0.084), depressive symptoms (EI?=?0.537), and anxiety symptoms (EI?=?0.652) were important nodes. Our findings suggested that alexithymia, depressive, and anxiety symptoms influenced empathy, self-awareness, and autistic features in people with ASD and supported the important role of interoception in the network. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70265 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] A Network Analysis of Alexithymia, Interoception, Empathy, Self-Awareness and Psychopathological Symptoms in Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorder [texte imprimé] / Antonio Kei-Fung SHEK, Auteur ; Simon S. Y. LUI, Auteur ; Eric C. L. LAI, Auteur ; Raisie W. K. WONG, Auteur ; Jason L. F. CHAN, Auteur ; Lok-Yin CHOI, Auteur ; Kimi H. Y. LAM, Auteur ; Eugenia Y. C. LOK, Auteur ; Siu-Man LAM, Auteur ; Wang YI, Auteur ; Raymond C. K. CHAN, Auteur . - p.e70265. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70265 Mots-clés : alexithymia  autism  empathy  interoception  network analysis  self-awareness Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with altered interoception, empathy, self-awareness, and alexithymia. However, limited research has been conducted to investigate the interrelationships of these constructs with psychopathological symptoms. A prior network analysis in college students examined the interrelationship of these constructs and demonstrated that cognitive empathy and alexithymia influenced interoception and autistic features. We aimed to examine the interrelationships of these constructs in people with clinical ASD using network analysis. We recruited 208 young people aged 15?25 with Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) confirmed diagnosis of ASD and administered self-report measures for interoception, empathy, self-awareness, and alexithymia. We constructed a regularized partial correlation network. The results showed the alexithymia node of ?difficulty-describing-feelings-to-others? (expected influence (EI)?=?0.854), interoceptive awareness (strength?=?1.273; EI?=??0.084), depressive symptoms (EI?=?0.537), and anxiety symptoms (EI?=?0.652) were important nodes. Our findings suggested that alexithymia, depressive, and anxiety symptoms influenced empathy, self-awareness, and autistic features in people with ASD and supported the important role of interoception in the network. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70265 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Psychological Impact of Autism Screening on Caregivers / Ramkumar AISHWORIYA in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70267 Titre : Psychological Impact of Autism Screening on Caregivers Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ramkumar AISHWORIYA, Auteur ; Devon GANGI, Auteur ; Van Kim MA, Auteur ; Chandni PARIKH, Auteur ; Nor Azyati YUSOFF, Auteur ; Narueporn LIKHITWEERAWONG, Auteur ; Sally OZONOFF, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70267 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  caregiver  harms  psychological impact  screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autism screening in childhood is common, yet little is known about its potential psychological impact on caregivers. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent national panel of disease prevention experts, stated that this gap in knowledge limited their ability to endorse universal autism screening. This study examined the psychological impact of autism screening, using data from a large community-based sample (n?=?1272) involving online caregiver-completed autism screeners at child age 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24?months. Caregivers completed the Participation Impact Questionnaire retrospectively (mean child age at completion 37.2?±?4.8?months) to measure feelings about screening. A minority (34.7%) of the sample reported presence of ≥?1 negative feeling; the most commonly endorsed was ?worried?. Among this subset, negative feelings were of short duration (lasted for En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70267 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Psychological Impact of Autism Screening on Caregivers [texte imprimé] / Ramkumar AISHWORIYA, Auteur ; Devon GANGI, Auteur ; Van Kim MA, Auteur ; Chandni PARIKH, Auteur ; Nor Azyati YUSOFF, Auteur ; Narueporn LIKHITWEERAWONG, Auteur ; Sally OZONOFF, Auteur . - p.e70267. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70267 Mots-clés : autism  caregiver  harms  psychological impact  screening Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autism screening in childhood is common, yet little is known about its potential psychological impact on caregivers. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent national panel of disease prevention experts, stated that this gap in knowledge limited their ability to endorse universal autism screening. This study examined the psychological impact of autism screening, using data from a large community-based sample (n?=?1272) involving online caregiver-completed autism screeners at child age 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24?months. Caregivers completed the Participation Impact Questionnaire retrospectively (mean child age at completion 37.2?±?4.8?months) to measure feelings about screening. A minority (34.7%) of the sample reported presence of ≥?1 negative feeling; the most commonly endorsed was ?worried?. Among this subset, negative feelings were of short duration (lasted for En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70267 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Exposure, Extinction, and Cognitive Appraisals in Autistic Adults With Social Anxiety: Evidence From a Structured Speech Exposure Task / Bruna B. ROISENBERG in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70268 Titre : Exposure, Extinction, and Cognitive Appraisals in Autistic Adults With Social Anxiety: Evidence From a Structured Speech Exposure Task Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Bruna B. ROISENBERG, Auteur ; Kelsie A. BOULTON, Auteur ; Emma E. THOMAS, Auteur ; Dorothy YU, Auteur ; Adam J. GUASTELLA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70268 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adults  anxiety  depression autistic  psychiatry  social anxiety Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Social anxiety (SA) is highly prevalent among autistic adults, yet little is known about how autistic people respond to common therapeutic strategies, such as exposure tasks. This study examined responses to a structured speech exposure task embedded within an 8-week modified cognitive?behavioral therapy (M-CBT) program. Thirty-two autistic adults with co-occurring SA completed pre- and post-task assessments of anxiety and related cognitive appraisals, including self-focused attention, perceived performance, appearance concerns, and threat appraisals. Participants reported appropriate engagement with the task, characterized by elevated anticipatory anxiety followed by reductions in anxiety during the speech. Responses were largely consistent with CBT models of social anxiety and with reports by those in a social anxiety disorder reference group. Participants overestimated anticipatory anxiety (predicted fear) relative to experienced peak fear during the task. Higher anxiety was associated with greater self-focused attention and stronger threat appraisals, although anxiety correlated positively with self-rated performance. Importantly, the extinction of fear during the speech task was associated with post-treatment response to CBT. Among participants classified as high-extinction, 59% showed clinically significant improvement on the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale, Self-Report (LSAS-SR), compared with 25% of those in the low-extinction group. A parallel pattern was observed in a social anxiety disorder comparison group, indicating that the extinction?outcome relationship was similar across autistic and non-autistic adults. This study provides evidence that autistic individuals report fear and anxiety responses in a manner largely consistent with CBT models and that extinction-based processes during exposure are meaningfully associated with treatment response. Further studies employing randomized controlled trials and objective measures of fear are now needed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70268 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Exposure, Extinction, and Cognitive Appraisals in Autistic Adults With Social Anxiety: Evidence From a Structured Speech Exposure Task [texte imprimé] / Bruna B. ROISENBERG, Auteur ; Kelsie A. BOULTON, Auteur ; Emma E. THOMAS, Auteur ; Dorothy YU, Auteur ; Adam J. GUASTELLA, Auteur . - p.e70268. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70268 Mots-clés : adults  anxiety  depression autistic  psychiatry  social anxiety Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Social anxiety (SA) is highly prevalent among autistic adults, yet little is known about how autistic people respond to common therapeutic strategies, such as exposure tasks. This study examined responses to a structured speech exposure task embedded within an 8-week modified cognitive?behavioral therapy (M-CBT) program. Thirty-two autistic adults with co-occurring SA completed pre- and post-task assessments of anxiety and related cognitive appraisals, including self-focused attention, perceived performance, appearance concerns, and threat appraisals. Participants reported appropriate engagement with the task, characterized by elevated anticipatory anxiety followed by reductions in anxiety during the speech. Responses were largely consistent with CBT models of social anxiety and with reports by those in a social anxiety disorder reference group. Participants overestimated anticipatory anxiety (predicted fear) relative to experienced peak fear during the task. Higher anxiety was associated with greater self-focused attention and stronger threat appraisals, although anxiety correlated positively with self-rated performance. Importantly, the extinction of fear during the speech task was associated with post-treatment response to CBT. Among participants classified as high-extinction, 59% showed clinically significant improvement on the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale, Self-Report (LSAS-SR), compared with 25% of those in the low-extinction group. A parallel pattern was observed in a social anxiety disorder comparison group, indicating that the extinction?outcome relationship was similar across autistic and non-autistic adults. This study provides evidence that autistic individuals report fear and anxiety responses in a manner largely consistent with CBT models and that extinction-based processes during exposure are meaningfully associated with treatment response. Further studies employing randomized controlled trials and objective measures of fear are now needed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70268 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Vicarious Perception of Touch in ASD: The Role of Empathy and Touch Experiences / Ana Rita PEREIRA in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70269 Titre : Vicarious Perception of Touch in ASD: The Role of Empathy and Touch Experiences Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ana Rita PEREIRA, Auteur ; Marta POZO-RODRÍGUEZ, Auteur ; A. RIBEIRO-CARREIRA, Auteur ; Alberto J. GONZÁLEZ-VILLAR, Auteur ; Sabela Conde-Pumpido ZUBIZARRETA, Auteur ; María TUBÍO-FUNGUEIRIÑO, Auteur ; Ángel CARRACEDO, Auteur ; Montse FERNÁNDEZ-PRIETO, Auteur ; Adriana SAMPAIO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70269 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : affective touch  autism spectrum disorder  vicarious touch Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT C-Tactile (CT) targeted affective touch plays a central role in social cognition and emotional development. In autism, atypical sensory processing, particularly in response to tactile stimulation, has frequently been reported. Autistic individuals have been shown to exhibit altered perception and reduced hedonic evaluation of affective touch, as well as increased defensive responses. Despite these differences in direct touch, the perception of vicarious social touch or its connection to social and emotional constructs remains poorly explored. Vicarious touch is theoretically relevant because it recruits social-cognitive and affective mechanisms beyond primary somatosensory processing; however, most prior studies have focused on neural correlates in neurotypical adults, with limited behavioral investigation and scarce evidence in autistic populations. The present study evaluated how autistic and non-autistic adolescents and young adults perceive vicarious social touch. Participants observed videos depicting touch delivered at three different speeds (static, CT-optimal, and fast) and across five skin locations (back, upper arm, ventral forearm, dorsal forearm, and palm). Participants provided subjective ratings of how pleasant they believed the touch was for the person in the video (numeric rating scale (NRS) Other/pleasantness) and how much they would like to be touched in the same way (NRS Self/willingness). We also examined associations with empathy and touch-related attitudes. Results showed no group differences in the pleasantness and willingness ratings. However, a significant three-way interaction between speed, skin location, and group emerged for the NRS Self. Across both groups, ratings indicated that speed and skin location modulated ratings, with CT-optimal stroking and touch in the back rated as most pleasant. For NRS Self, male participants reported higher pleasantness than females, across groups. Pleasantness and willingness ratings were positively correlated with attitudes toward touch from friends and family and toward self-care, but not with other touch-related attitudes or empathy scores, across groups. Finally, autistic individuals reported significantly lower empathy and less positive touch-related experiences than non-autistic participants. Overall, these findings suggest that global vicarious touch perception may be relatively preserved in autistic adolescents and young adults, while individual differences in empathy and touch-related experiences may contribute to broader variability in social touch processing. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70269 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Vicarious Perception of Touch in ASD: The Role of Empathy and Touch Experiences [texte imprimé] / Ana Rita PEREIRA, Auteur ; Marta POZO-RODRÍGUEZ, Auteur ; A. RIBEIRO-CARREIRA, Auteur ; Alberto J. GONZÁLEZ-VILLAR, Auteur ; Sabela Conde-Pumpido ZUBIZARRETA, Auteur ; María TUBÍO-FUNGUEIRIÑO, Auteur ; Ángel CARRACEDO, Auteur ; Montse FERNÁNDEZ-PRIETO, Auteur ; Adriana SAMPAIO, Auteur . - p.e70269. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70269 Mots-clés : affective touch  autism spectrum disorder  vicarious touch Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT C-Tactile (CT) targeted affective touch plays a central role in social cognition and emotional development. In autism, atypical sensory processing, particularly in response to tactile stimulation, has frequently been reported. Autistic individuals have been shown to exhibit altered perception and reduced hedonic evaluation of affective touch, as well as increased defensive responses. Despite these differences in direct touch, the perception of vicarious social touch or its connection to social and emotional constructs remains poorly explored. Vicarious touch is theoretically relevant because it recruits social-cognitive and affective mechanisms beyond primary somatosensory processing; however, most prior studies have focused on neural correlates in neurotypical adults, with limited behavioral investigation and scarce evidence in autistic populations. The present study evaluated how autistic and non-autistic adolescents and young adults perceive vicarious social touch. Participants observed videos depicting touch delivered at three different speeds (static, CT-optimal, and fast) and across five skin locations (back, upper arm, ventral forearm, dorsal forearm, and palm). Participants provided subjective ratings of how pleasant they believed the touch was for the person in the video (numeric rating scale (NRS) Other/pleasantness) and how much they would like to be touched in the same way (NRS Self/willingness). We also examined associations with empathy and touch-related attitudes. Results showed no group differences in the pleasantness and willingness ratings. However, a significant three-way interaction between speed, skin location, and group emerged for the NRS Self. Across both groups, ratings indicated that speed and skin location modulated ratings, with CT-optimal stroking and touch in the back rated as most pleasant. For NRS Self, male participants reported higher pleasantness than females, across groups. Pleasantness and willingness ratings were positively correlated with attitudes toward touch from friends and family and toward self-care, but not with other touch-related attitudes or empathy scores, across groups. Finally, autistic individuals reported significantly lower empathy and less positive touch-related experiences than non-autistic participants. Overall, these findings suggest that global vicarious touch perception may be relatively preserved in autistic adolescents and young adults, while individual differences in empathy and touch-related experiences may contribute to broader variability in social touch processing. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70269 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Untangling Sex and Gender Differences in Impression Management and Associated Autism Features in French Autistic Adults / Wei AI in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70271 Titre : Untangling Sex and Gender Differences in Impression Management and Associated Autism Features in French Autistic Adults Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Wei AI, Auteur ; Andrea ANCHORDOQUI, Auteur ; Olena BOGDANOVA, Auteur ; Virginie POMIES, Auteur ; Romain COUTELLE, Auteur ; Paola ATZORI, Auteur ; Marion LEBOYER, Auteur ; Meng-Chuan LAI, Auteur ; Anouck AMESTOY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70271 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  camouflaging  gender identity  gender role expression  impression management  sex Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Some autistic individuals camouflage their behavioral differences, a phenomenon that overlaps with general impression management (IM). Few studies have examined IM in autistic people, particularly outside English-speaking countries. This study delineated the shared facets of camouflaging and IM, and used this conceptual clarification to address two knowledge gaps: (1) the respective roles of assigned-sex, gender identity, and gender role expression in explaining IM facet differences, and (2) how these facets relate to autism features across life stages. French autistic adults (N?=?291) completed self-report measures of camouflaging, concern for appropriateness, self-monitoring, and gender role expression. The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Second Edition (ADOS-2) measured childhood and adulthood autism features, respectively. Joint exploratory factor analysis extracted latent facets of camouflaging and IM measures. Hierarchical and elastic-net regressions examined how IM facets were associated with assigned-sex, gender identity, and gender role expression. Multiple regressions tested whether IM facets moderated the relationship between childhood and adulthood autism profiles. The results highlighted the multi-faceted nature of IM (as inclusive of camouflaging) and unveiled nuances beyond previously documented sex/gender differences in autistic camouflaging. We found two IM facets: ?intentional use? (purposeful IM use) and ?self-efficacy? (self-perceived IM capability). IM intentional use was greater in autistic women and gender-diverse adults than men. Greater IM self-efficacy was most strongly associated with higher communion traits (i.e., qualities of being caring and cooperative). In autistic assigned-males, greater IM self-efficacy was linked with lower adulthood autistic social communication features. The findings confer new insights into sex-related, gender-related, and potential developmental links between IM and autism profiles. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70271 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Untangling Sex and Gender Differences in Impression Management and Associated Autism Features in French Autistic Adults [texte imprimé] / Wei AI, Auteur ; Andrea ANCHORDOQUI, Auteur ; Olena BOGDANOVA, Auteur ; Virginie POMIES, Auteur ; Romain COUTELLE, Auteur ; Paola ATZORI, Auteur ; Marion LEBOYER, Auteur ; Meng-Chuan LAI, Auteur ; Anouck AMESTOY, Auteur . - p.e70271. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70271 Mots-clés : autism  camouflaging  gender identity  gender role expression  impression management  sex Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Some autistic individuals camouflage their behavioral differences, a phenomenon that overlaps with general impression management (IM). Few studies have examined IM in autistic people, particularly outside English-speaking countries. This study delineated the shared facets of camouflaging and IM, and used this conceptual clarification to address two knowledge gaps: (1) the respective roles of assigned-sex, gender identity, and gender role expression in explaining IM facet differences, and (2) how these facets relate to autism features across life stages. French autistic adults (N?=?291) completed self-report measures of camouflaging, concern for appropriateness, self-monitoring, and gender role expression. The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Second Edition (ADOS-2) measured childhood and adulthood autism features, respectively. Joint exploratory factor analysis extracted latent facets of camouflaging and IM measures. Hierarchical and elastic-net regressions examined how IM facets were associated with assigned-sex, gender identity, and gender role expression. Multiple regressions tested whether IM facets moderated the relationship between childhood and adulthood autism profiles. The results highlighted the multi-faceted nature of IM (as inclusive of camouflaging) and unveiled nuances beyond previously documented sex/gender differences in autistic camouflaging. We found two IM facets: ?intentional use? (purposeful IM use) and ?self-efficacy? (self-perceived IM capability). IM intentional use was greater in autistic women and gender-diverse adults than men. Greater IM self-efficacy was most strongly associated with higher communion traits (i.e., qualities of being caring and cooperative). In autistic assigned-males, greater IM self-efficacy was linked with lower adulthood autistic social communication features. The findings confer new insights into sex-related, gender-related, and potential developmental links between IM and autism profiles. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70271 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Visual Search Performance in Children With ASD: A Combined Case-Control and Longitudinal Study / Naisan RAJI in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70274 Titre : Visual Search Performance in Children With ASD: A Combined Case-Control and Longitudinal Study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Naisan RAJI, Auteur ; Iskra TODOROVA, Auteur ; Leonie POLZER, Auteur ; Solvejg K. KLEBER, Auteur ; Christian LEMLER, Auteur ; Luisa SCHNETTLER, Auteur ; Janina KITZEROW-CLEVEN, Auteur ; Ziyon KIM, Auteur ; Christine M. FREITAG, Auteur ; Nico BAST, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70274 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : attention  autism spectrum disorder  eye-tracking  social communication  visual perception Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with altered attentional function. This has been associated with enhanced visual search performance. Addressing a gap in the literature, we investigate the longitudinal development of visual search alongside ASD symptoms. Using eye-tracking, we studied performance in a single-feature visual search task with visual search accuracy and time to target. We investigated preschoolers with ASD (n?=?60, age?=?47?months) and a cohort of developmental age-matched typically developing (TD) children (n?=?50, age?=?35?months) at baseline and after approximately 3?years. We further explored associations of visual search performance with parent-reported ASD symptom domains. Both groups showed similar visual search accuracy and time to target at baseline. At the 3-year follow-up, the ASD group showed significantly lower visual search accuracy and shorter time to target than the TD group. Within the ASD cohort, higher accuracy and shorter time to target were associated with higher social communication impairments. The often-reported ASD advantage in visual search may not be as pronounced as assumed to differentiate between ASD and neurotypical development. It may also be dependent on the measure reported. More accurate and faster search may be associated with certain symptom severity profiles of ASD, supporting broad heterogeneity in the autism spectrum. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70274 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Visual Search Performance in Children With ASD: A Combined Case-Control and Longitudinal Study [texte imprimé] / Naisan RAJI, Auteur ; Iskra TODOROVA, Auteur ; Leonie POLZER, Auteur ; Solvejg K. KLEBER, Auteur ; Christian LEMLER, Auteur ; Luisa SCHNETTLER, Auteur ; Janina KITZEROW-CLEVEN, Auteur ; Ziyon KIM, Auteur ; Christine M. FREITAG, Auteur ; Nico BAST, Auteur . - p.e70274. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70274 Mots-clés : attention  autism spectrum disorder  eye-tracking  social communication  visual perception Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with altered attentional function. This has been associated with enhanced visual search performance. Addressing a gap in the literature, we investigate the longitudinal development of visual search alongside ASD symptoms. Using eye-tracking, we studied performance in a single-feature visual search task with visual search accuracy and time to target. We investigated preschoolers with ASD (n?=?60, age?=?47?months) and a cohort of developmental age-matched typically developing (TD) children (n?=?50, age?=?35?months) at baseline and after approximately 3?years. We further explored associations of visual search performance with parent-reported ASD symptom domains. Both groups showed similar visual search accuracy and time to target at baseline. At the 3-year follow-up, the ASD group showed significantly lower visual search accuracy and shorter time to target than the TD group. Within the ASD cohort, higher accuracy and shorter time to target were associated with higher social communication impairments. The often-reported ASD advantage in visual search may not be as pronounced as assumed to differentiate between ASD and neurotypical development. It may also be dependent on the measure reported. More accurate and faster search may be associated with certain symptom severity profiles of ASD, supporting broad heterogeneity in the autism spectrum. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70274 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589

Disparities in Physical Activity and Sport Participation Among Transition-Age Youth With Autism and Intellectual Disability / Daniel E. LIDSTONE in Autism Research, 19-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70277 Titre : Disparities in Physical Activity and Sport Participation Among Transition-Age Youth With Autism and Intellectual Disability Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Daniel E. LIDSTONE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70277 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adolescence  autism spectrum disorder (ASD)  health equity  intellectual disability (ID)  physical activity  public health  socioeconomic disparities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Physical activity is critical for health, yet many adolescents do not engage in regular activity. Youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) may be at heightened risk due to motor, sensory, and social barriers, but less is known about complete disengagement. Using nationally representative data from the 2021?2023 National Survey of Children's Health, this study examined disparities in (1) any weekly physical activity and (2) participation in organized sport among transition-age youth (14?17?years) with ASD only, ID only, or ASD?+?ID, compared with youth without ASD or ID. Survey-weighted multiple logistic regression models estimated adjusted odds ratios (aORs) for each outcome, controlling for sex, race, household poverty ratio, metropolitan residence, and age. Compared to youth without ASD or ID, all diagnostic groups had significantly lower odds of engaging in any weekly physical activity (ASD only: aOR?=?0.32, 95% CI: 0.24?0.44; ID only: aOR?=?0.49, 95% CI: 0.31?0.76; ASD?+?ID: aOR?=?0.51, 95% CI: 0.30?0.88; all p?≤?0.02) and organized sport (ASD only: aOR?=?0.20, 95% CI: 0.15?0.27; ID only: aOR?=?0.31, 95% CI: 0.19?0.51; ASD?+?ID: aOR?=?0.24, 95% CI: 0.14?0.41; all p? En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70277 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589 [article] Disparities in Physical Activity and Sport Participation Among Transition-Age Youth With Autism and Intellectual Disability [texte imprimé] / Daniel E. LIDSTONE, Auteur . - p.e70277. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-6 (June 2026) . - p.e70277 Mots-clés : adolescence  autism spectrum disorder (ASD)  health equity  intellectual disability (ID)  physical activity  public health  socioeconomic disparities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Physical activity is critical for health, yet many adolescents do not engage in regular activity. Youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) may be at heightened risk due to motor, sensory, and social barriers, but less is known about complete disengagement. Using nationally representative data from the 2021?2023 National Survey of Children's Health, this study examined disparities in (1) any weekly physical activity and (2) participation in organized sport among transition-age youth (14?17?years) with ASD only, ID only, or ASD?+?ID, compared with youth without ASD or ID. Survey-weighted multiple logistic regression models estimated adjusted odds ratios (aORs) for each outcome, controlling for sex, race, household poverty ratio, metropolitan residence, and age. Compared to youth without ASD or ID, all diagnostic groups had significantly lower odds of engaging in any weekly physical activity (ASD only: aOR?=?0.32, 95% CI: 0.24?0.44; ID only: aOR?=?0.49, 95% CI: 0.31?0.76; ASD?+?ID: aOR?=?0.51, 95% CI: 0.30?0.88; all p?≤?0.02) and organized sport (ASD only: aOR?=?0.20, 95% CI: 0.15?0.27; ID only: aOR?=?0.31, 95% CI: 0.19?0.51; ASD?+?ID: aOR?=?0.24, 95% CI: 0.14?0.41; all p? En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70277 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=589