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Predicting Post-School Outcomes in Autistic Young Adults One Year after High School Graduation / Gael I. ORSMOND in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2889-2902 Titre : Predicting Post-School Outcomes in Autistic Young Adults One Year after High School Graduation Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Gael I. ORSMOND, Auteur ; Sharada G. KRISHNAN, Auteur ; Elizabeth G. S. MUNSELL, Auteur ; Ellen S. COHN, Auteur ; Wendy J. COSTER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2889-2902 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The aim of the present longitudinal study was to identify malleable factors during the last year of high school that predicted post-school outcomes in autistic youth one year after high school graduation. We then explored whether depressive symptoms in high school mediated the associations between other malleable factors and post-school outcomes. Thirty-two autistic youth and a parent completed surveys during the youth’s final year of high school (T1) and one-year post-high school graduation (T2). Malleable factors measured at T1 included social communication skills, executive functions, responsibility for daily tasks, and depressive symptoms. The T2 young adult outcome measure included both objective and subjective indicators of productivity, social well-being, and autonomy in living situation. All malleable factors except social communication skills were significantly correlated with young adult outcomes. T1 executive functions, responsibility for daily tasks, and depressive symptoms jointly predicted 40.2% of the variance in young adult outcomes. Only depressive symptoms explained a significant amount of unique variance in young adult outcomes. In addition, depressive symptoms mediated the predictive association between executive functioning and young adult outcomes. The findings suggest that depressive symptoms may be a key intervention target for autistic high school students. Adapting cognitive behavioral approaches to comprehensively address multiple transdiagnostic factors such as executive functions, responsibility for daily tasks, and mental health may be a promising avenue to promote positive post-school outcomes in this population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06782-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Predicting Post-School Outcomes in Autistic Young Adults One Year after High School Graduation [texte imprimé] / Gael I. ORSMOND, Auteur ; Sharada G. KRISHNAN, Auteur ; Elizabeth G. S. MUNSELL, Auteur ; Ellen S. COHN, Auteur ; Wendy J. COSTER, Auteur . - p.2889-2902. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2889-2902 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The aim of the present longitudinal study was to identify malleable factors during the last year of high school that predicted post-school outcomes in autistic youth one year after high school graduation. We then explored whether depressive symptoms in high school mediated the associations between other malleable factors and post-school outcomes. Thirty-two autistic youth and a parent completed surveys during the youth’s final year of high school (T1) and one-year post-high school graduation (T2). Malleable factors measured at T1 included social communication skills, executive functions, responsibility for daily tasks, and depressive symptoms. The T2 young adult outcome measure included both objective and subjective indicators of productivity, social well-being, and autonomy in living situation. All malleable factors except social communication skills were significantly correlated with young adult outcomes. T1 executive functions, responsibility for daily tasks, and depressive symptoms jointly predicted 40.2% of the variance in young adult outcomes. Only depressive symptoms explained a significant amount of unique variance in young adult outcomes. In addition, depressive symptoms mediated the predictive association between executive functioning and young adult outcomes. The findings suggest that depressive symptoms may be a key intervention target for autistic high school students. Adapting cognitive behavioral approaches to comprehensively address multiple transdiagnostic factors such as executive functions, responsibility for daily tasks, and mental health may be a promising avenue to promote positive post-school outcomes in this population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06782-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Resilience Within Families of Young Children with ASD / Leanne DIJKSTRA-DE NEIJS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2903-2916 Titre : Resilience Within Families of Young Children with ASD Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Leanne DIJKSTRA-DE NEIJS, Auteur ; Hanna SWAAB, Auteur ; Ina A. VAN BERCKELAER-ONNES, Auteur ; Wietske A. ESTER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2903-2916 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Resilience within families may temper the risk of high parenting stress faced by parents of young children with ASD. Within families, individual differences between parents may contribute differently to resilience. There is a lack in knowledge regarding the contribution of intrapersonal and contextual factors associated with resilience in parents of young children with ASD within the same family. In this cross-sectional study (n=249 individuals), resilience within families is addressed by investigating (1) family parenting stress, (2) associated factors contributing to maternal (n=87) and paternal (n=74) resilience, and (3) relating to resilience within families (n=74) of 3-to-6-year-old children with ASD (n=88). (1) The percentage of families with regular parenting stress in both parents (33%) is almost equal to the proportion of families with (sub)clinical parenting stress in both parents (36%), families with mothers experiencing (sub)clinical and fathers experience regular parenting stress are twice as common (22%) than the other way around (9%). Contributors to (2) mothers’ resilience to parenting stress are good planning/organizing skills and satisfactory social relations. Contributors to fathers’ resilience are low levels of ‘worrying’ and good social relations. The shared contributing factor to resilience within families (3) is the satisfaction of both parents with their social relations. Most of the parents of the same young child with ASD experience a comparable degree of parental stress, with different dynamics in individual parents contributing to resilience within families. This suggests the need for a personalized parental approach in families with young children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06773-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Resilience Within Families of Young Children with ASD [texte imprimé] / Leanne DIJKSTRA-DE NEIJS, Auteur ; Hanna SWAAB, Auteur ; Ina A. VAN BERCKELAER-ONNES, Auteur ; Wietske A. ESTER, Auteur . - p.2903-2916. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2903-2916 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Resilience within families may temper the risk of high parenting stress faced by parents of young children with ASD. Within families, individual differences between parents may contribute differently to resilience. There is a lack in knowledge regarding the contribution of intrapersonal and contextual factors associated with resilience in parents of young children with ASD within the same family. In this cross-sectional study (n=249 individuals), resilience within families is addressed by investigating (1) family parenting stress, (2) associated factors contributing to maternal (n=87) and paternal (n=74) resilience, and (3) relating to resilience within families (n=74) of 3-to-6-year-old children with ASD (n=88). (1) The percentage of families with regular parenting stress in both parents (33%) is almost equal to the proportion of families with (sub)clinical parenting stress in both parents (36%), families with mothers experiencing (sub)clinical and fathers experience regular parenting stress are twice as common (22%) than the other way around (9%). Contributors to (2) mothers’ resilience to parenting stress are good planning/organizing skills and satisfactory social relations. Contributors to fathers’ resilience are low levels of ‘worrying’ and good social relations. The shared contributing factor to resilience within families (3) is the satisfaction of both parents with their social relations. Most of the parents of the same young child with ASD experience a comparable degree of parental stress, with different dynamics in individual parents contributing to resilience within families. This suggests the need for a personalized parental approach in families with young children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06773-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Parent-mediated Interventions Based on the NDBI for Children With ASD: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials / Ying SONG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2917-2933 Titre : Parent-mediated Interventions Based on the NDBI for Children With ASD: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ying SONG, Auteur ; Xiangying KONG, Auteur ; Wenjing FU, Auteur ; Fuxiang SONG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2917-2933 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that warrants early intervention. This systematic review evaluated the efficacy of parent-mediated natural developmental behavioral interventions (NDBIs) for children aged 0–6 with ASD across various randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and explored the limitations of these interventions. A systematic search was conducted across the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus databases to identify RCTs, and the selected studies were assessed for quality. The search was conducted through January 2024 and identified eight RCTs that, despite varying methodological rigor, collectively suggest benefits for social communication, language skills, and parent‒child interactions in individuals with ASD. Future research should implement standardized intervention protocols, employ sensitive assessment tools, and provide detailed statistical analysis plans to improve the generalizability and reliability of the outcomes of this study. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06791-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Parent-mediated Interventions Based on the NDBI for Children With ASD: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials [texte imprimé] / Ying SONG, Auteur ; Xiangying KONG, Auteur ; Wenjing FU, Auteur ; Fuxiang SONG, Auteur . - p.2917-2933. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2917-2933 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that warrants early intervention. This systematic review evaluated the efficacy of parent-mediated natural developmental behavioral interventions (NDBIs) for children aged 0–6 with ASD across various randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and explored the limitations of these interventions. A systematic search was conducted across the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus databases to identify RCTs, and the selected studies were assessed for quality. The search was conducted through January 2024 and identified eight RCTs that, despite varying methodological rigor, collectively suggest benefits for social communication, language skills, and parent‒child interactions in individuals with ASD. Future research should implement standardized intervention protocols, employ sensitive assessment tools, and provide detailed statistical analysis plans to improve the generalizability and reliability of the outcomes of this study. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06791-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Reduced Context Effect on Lexical Tone Normalization in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Speech-Specific Mechanism / Chen KUANG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2934-2949 Titre : Reduced Context Effect on Lexical Tone Normalization in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Speech-Specific Mechanism Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Chen KUANG, Auteur ; Fei CHEN, Auteur ; Jinting YAN, Auteur ; Gang PENG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2934-2949 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Existing literature has demonstrated that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit atypical use of contextual information in their surroundings. However, there is limited understanding regarding their integration of contextual cues in speech processing. This study aims to explore how Mandarin-speaking children with and without ASD identify lexical tones in speech and nonspeech contexts, and to determine whether the size of context effect would be modulated by children’s cognitive abilities. Twenty-five children with ASD and 25 typically developing (TD) children were asked to identify Mandarin lexical tones preceded by three types of contexts (speech, nonspeech, and nonspeech-flattened contexts). We also tested child participants’ verbal intelligence, nonverbal intelligence, and working memory capacity. Results revealed that the context effect was only observed in the speech contexts, where Mandarin-speaking children with ASD exhibited a reduced context effect compared to TD children. Moreover, TD children with higher verbal intelligence demonstrated a diminished context effect. However, nonverbal intelligence and working memory capacity were not significantly associated with the size of context effect in either group. These findings revealed a subtle yet important difference between ASD and TD children’s utilization of speech contexts in lexical tone identification, and validated a speech-specific mechanism underpinning children’s lexical tone normalization. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06775-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Reduced Context Effect on Lexical Tone Normalization in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Speech-Specific Mechanism [texte imprimé] / Chen KUANG, Auteur ; Fei CHEN, Auteur ; Jinting YAN, Auteur ; Gang PENG, Auteur . - p.2934-2949. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2934-2949 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Existing literature has demonstrated that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit atypical use of contextual information in their surroundings. However, there is limited understanding regarding their integration of contextual cues in speech processing. This study aims to explore how Mandarin-speaking children with and without ASD identify lexical tones in speech and nonspeech contexts, and to determine whether the size of context effect would be modulated by children’s cognitive abilities. Twenty-five children with ASD and 25 typically developing (TD) children were asked to identify Mandarin lexical tones preceded by three types of contexts (speech, nonspeech, and nonspeech-flattened contexts). We also tested child participants’ verbal intelligence, nonverbal intelligence, and working memory capacity. Results revealed that the context effect was only observed in the speech contexts, where Mandarin-speaking children with ASD exhibited a reduced context effect compared to TD children. Moreover, TD children with higher verbal intelligence demonstrated a diminished context effect. However, nonverbal intelligence and working memory capacity were not significantly associated with the size of context effect in either group. These findings revealed a subtle yet important difference between ASD and TD children’s utilization of speech contexts in lexical tone identification, and validated a speech-specific mechanism underpinning children’s lexical tone normalization. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06775-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Early Identification of Autism Using Cry Analysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Retrospective and Prospective Studies / Sandra PUSIL in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2950-2968 Titre : Early Identification of Autism Using Cry Analysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Retrospective and Prospective Studies Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Sandra PUSIL, Auteur ; Ana LAGUNA, Auteur ; Brenda CHINO, Auteur ; Jonathan Adrián ZEGARRA, Auteur ; Silvia ORLANDI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2950-2968 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Cry analysis is emerging as a promising tool for early autism identification. Acoustic features such as fundamental frequency (F0), cry duration, and phonation have shown potential as early vocal biomarkers. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of cry characteristics and the role of Machine Learning (ML) in improving autism screening. A comprehensive search of relevant databases was conducted to identify studies examining acoustic cry features in infants with an elevated likelihood of autism. Inclusion criteria focused on retrospective and prospective studies with clear cry feature extraction methods. A meta-analysis was performed to synthesize findings, particularly focusing on differences in F0, and assessing the role of ML-based cry analysis. The review identified eleven studies with consistent acoustic markers, including F0, phonation, duration, amplitude, and voice quality, as reliable indicators of neurodevelopmental differences associated with autism. ML approaches significantly improved screening precision by capturing non-linear patterns in cry data. The meta-analysis of six studies revealed a trend toward higher F0 in autistic infants, although the pooled effect size was not statistically significant. Methodological heterogeneity and small sample sizes were notable limitations across studies. Cry analysis holds promise as a non-invasive, accessible tool for early autism screening, with ML integration enhancing its diagnostic potential. However, the findings emphasize the need for large-scale, longitudinal studies with standardized methodologies to validate its utility and ensure its applicability across diverse populations. Addressing these gaps could establish cry analysis as a cornerstone of early autism identification. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06757-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Early Identification of Autism Using Cry Analysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Retrospective and Prospective Studies [texte imprimé] / Sandra PUSIL, Auteur ; Ana LAGUNA, Auteur ; Brenda CHINO, Auteur ; Jonathan Adrián ZEGARRA, Auteur ; Silvia ORLANDI, Auteur . - p.2950-2968. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2950-2968 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Cry analysis is emerging as a promising tool for early autism identification. Acoustic features such as fundamental frequency (F0), cry duration, and phonation have shown potential as early vocal biomarkers. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of cry characteristics and the role of Machine Learning (ML) in improving autism screening. A comprehensive search of relevant databases was conducted to identify studies examining acoustic cry features in infants with an elevated likelihood of autism. Inclusion criteria focused on retrospective and prospective studies with clear cry feature extraction methods. A meta-analysis was performed to synthesize findings, particularly focusing on differences in F0, and assessing the role of ML-based cry analysis. The review identified eleven studies with consistent acoustic markers, including F0, phonation, duration, amplitude, and voice quality, as reliable indicators of neurodevelopmental differences associated with autism. ML approaches significantly improved screening precision by capturing non-linear patterns in cry data. The meta-analysis of six studies revealed a trend toward higher F0 in autistic infants, although the pooled effect size was not statistically significant. Methodological heterogeneity and small sample sizes were notable limitations across studies. Cry analysis holds promise as a non-invasive, accessible tool for early autism screening, with ML integration enhancing its diagnostic potential. However, the findings emphasize the need for large-scale, longitudinal studies with standardized methodologies to validate its utility and ensure its applicability across diverse populations. Addressing these gaps could establish cry analysis as a cornerstone of early autism identification. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06757-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Sensitivity and Specificity Between the Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children (STAT) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) / Jaclyn GUNDERSON in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2969-2976 Titre : Sensitivity and Specificity Between the Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children (STAT) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jaclyn GUNDERSON, Auteur ; Flora HOWIE, Auteur ; Sunil MEHTA, Auteur ; Annie REDLIN, Auteur ; Andrea HUEBNER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2969-2976 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study evaluated the agreement of the Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers & Young Children (STAT) in differential diagnosis of autism in an outpatient clinical population, compared to the more time and resource-intensive Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2). Sensitivity and specificity comparative analyses were completed on 44 patients (aged 24–36 months) who were administered both the STAT and the ADOS. Sensitivity and specificity were also calculated independently on patients that received a STAT (n = 102, 24–36 months) or ADOS-2 (n = 72, 24–36 months) and multidisciplinary clinical evaluation. Using clinical diagnosis as the measure of truth, 33 of the 44 received a clinical diagnosis of ASD. Agreement between the STAT and ADOS-2 was 90.9% (40/44; 95% CI 78.3–97.5%). The sensitivity of the STAT was 90.9% (30/33; 95% CI 75.7–98.1%) and the sensitivity of the ADOS was 100% (33/33, 95% CI 89.4–100%) in our sample. The specificity of the STAT was 90.9% (10/11; 95% CI 58.7–99.8%) and the specificity of the ADOS was 100% (11/11; 95% CI 75.1–100.0%). The STAT showed high sensitivity and moderate specificity in differentiating children with autism from those with other neurodevelopmental disorders in this outpatient clinic population. There was excellent agreement between the STAT and ADOS-2. The STAT may be an acceptable diagnostic tool to refine clinic models and reduce wait times for evaluation in toddlers who present with concerns for autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06778-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Sensitivity and Specificity Between the Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children (STAT) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) [texte imprimé] / Jaclyn GUNDERSON, Auteur ; Flora HOWIE, Auteur ; Sunil MEHTA, Auteur ; Annie REDLIN, Auteur ; Andrea HUEBNER, Auteur . - p.2969-2976. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2969-2976 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study evaluated the agreement of the Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers & Young Children (STAT) in differential diagnosis of autism in an outpatient clinical population, compared to the more time and resource-intensive Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2). Sensitivity and specificity comparative analyses were completed on 44 patients (aged 24–36 months) who were administered both the STAT and the ADOS. Sensitivity and specificity were also calculated independently on patients that received a STAT (n = 102, 24–36 months) or ADOS-2 (n = 72, 24–36 months) and multidisciplinary clinical evaluation. Using clinical diagnosis as the measure of truth, 33 of the 44 received a clinical diagnosis of ASD. Agreement between the STAT and ADOS-2 was 90.9% (40/44; 95% CI 78.3–97.5%). The sensitivity of the STAT was 90.9% (30/33; 95% CI 75.7–98.1%) and the sensitivity of the ADOS was 100% (33/33, 95% CI 89.4–100%) in our sample. The specificity of the STAT was 90.9% (10/11; 95% CI 58.7–99.8%) and the specificity of the ADOS was 100% (11/11; 95% CI 75.1–100.0%). The STAT showed high sensitivity and moderate specificity in differentiating children with autism from those with other neurodevelopmental disorders in this outpatient clinic population. There was excellent agreement between the STAT and ADOS-2. The STAT may be an acceptable diagnostic tool to refine clinic models and reduce wait times for evaluation in toddlers who present with concerns for autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06778-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Improving the Mental Health of Parents of Children with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis / Tingting YANG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2977-2991 Titre : The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Improving the Mental Health of Parents of Children with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Tingting YANG, Auteur ; Yufei WANG, Auteur ; Ping XU, Auteur ; Yuexian TAO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2977-2991 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in improving the mental health of parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), specifically focusing on outcomes such as parental stress, anxiety, depression, and parent-child relationships. A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and others, up to December 2024. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed bias risk using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Studies involving parents of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities who received mindfulness-based interventions and reported psychological outcomes were included. The meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.4 software, with a random effects model applied. This systematic review included 15 studies (1124 participants), of which 14 were used for meta-analysis (1078 participants). The results indicate that mindfulness-based interventions reduced the stress levels [SMD = − 0.26, 95% CI (− 0.49, − 0.04)], depressive symptoms [SMD = − 0.37, 95% CI (− 0.66, − 0.08)], distress [SMD = − 0.26, 95% CI (− 0.43, − 0.09)] and anxiety symptoms[SMD = − 0.35, 95% CI (− 0.66, − 0.04)] of parents of children with IDDs, while also improving parent-child relationships [SMD = − 0.32, 95% CI (− 0.05, − 0.58)], although the effects were moderate. Subgroup analyses revealed that interventions lasting 8 weeks or more [SMD =− 0.41, 95% CI (−0.67, −0.14)] and those targeting only the parents [SMD = − 0.26, 95% CI (− 0.44, − 0.08)] showed some positive effects in improving parent-child relationships or parent stress. Mindfulness-based interventions appear to have a positive effect on improving the mental health of parents of children with IDDs. However, the evidence of their effectiveness in enhancing parental mindfulness remains inconclusive. Future studies should consider the key factors influencing intervention implementation and optimize the design of large-scale randomized controlled trials to systematically and comprehensively assess the effectiveness and applicability of mindfulness-based interventions. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06790-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Improving the Mental Health of Parents of Children with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [texte imprimé] / Tingting YANG, Auteur ; Yufei WANG, Auteur ; Ping XU, Auteur ; Yuexian TAO, Auteur . - p.2977-2991. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2977-2991 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in improving the mental health of parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), specifically focusing on outcomes such as parental stress, anxiety, depression, and parent-child relationships. A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and others, up to December 2024. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed bias risk using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Studies involving parents of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities who received mindfulness-based interventions and reported psychological outcomes were included. The meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.4 software, with a random effects model applied. This systematic review included 15 studies (1124 participants), of which 14 were used for meta-analysis (1078 participants). The results indicate that mindfulness-based interventions reduced the stress levels [SMD = − 0.26, 95% CI (− 0.49, − 0.04)], depressive symptoms [SMD = − 0.37, 95% CI (− 0.66, − 0.08)], distress [SMD = − 0.26, 95% CI (− 0.43, − 0.09)] and anxiety symptoms[SMD = − 0.35, 95% CI (− 0.66, − 0.04)] of parents of children with IDDs, while also improving parent-child relationships [SMD = − 0.32, 95% CI (− 0.05, − 0.58)], although the effects were moderate. Subgroup analyses revealed that interventions lasting 8 weeks or more [SMD =− 0.41, 95% CI (−0.67, −0.14)] and those targeting only the parents [SMD = − 0.26, 95% CI (− 0.44, − 0.08)] showed some positive effects in improving parent-child relationships or parent stress. Mindfulness-based interventions appear to have a positive effect on improving the mental health of parents of children with IDDs. However, the evidence of their effectiveness in enhancing parental mindfulness remains inconclusive. Future studies should consider the key factors influencing intervention implementation and optimize the design of large-scale randomized controlled trials to systematically and comprehensively assess the effectiveness and applicability of mindfulness-based interventions. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06790-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Exploring the Human–Animal Interaction (HAI) for Children with ASD Across Countries: A Systematic Review / Hiu Wo CHAN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2992-3031 Titre : Exploring the Human–Animal Interaction (HAI) for Children with ASD Across Countries: A Systematic Review Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Hiu Wo CHAN, Auteur ; Lucy Shih Ju HSU, Auteur ; Kathy Kar Man SHUM, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2992-3031 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Human–Animal Interaction (HAI) has been widely adopted as an approach to enhance the well-being of children with ASD, who often experience significant social impairments, emotional dysregulation, and other daily challenges. Given the potential variation of HAI across countries, there is a particular need to explore this phenomenon within different cultural contexts and to illuminate directions for facilitating positive HAI among children with ASD. The purpose of this review is to systematically synthesize the current knowledge of HAI as applied to children with ASD and to discuss possible variations across different cultural contexts. A systematic database search was conducted to synthesize HAI characteristics from existing studies that met the selection criteria. The results highlighted that most of the selected studies (N = 97) were conducted in Europe or the United States. The most common format of HAI identified was animal-assisted intervention, followed by pet ownership. Dogs and horses were the primary animals involved in HAI for children with ASD, while the majority of HAI occurred in home settings and at horse riding or training centres. To conclude, this review provides a more comprehensive lens for understanding the phenomenon of HAI for children with ASD across different countries and discusses cultural variations in terms of the companion animals involved, the formats, and the settings of HAI. It also offers therapeutic insights into the multicultural aspects of HAI, which may shed light on future interventions for children with ASD through HAI in more diverse settings. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06745-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Exploring the Human–Animal Interaction (HAI) for Children with ASD Across Countries: A Systematic Review [texte imprimé] / Hiu Wo CHAN, Auteur ; Lucy Shih Ju HSU, Auteur ; Kathy Kar Man SHUM, Auteur . - p.2992-3031. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.2992-3031 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Human–Animal Interaction (HAI) has been widely adopted as an approach to enhance the well-being of children with ASD, who often experience significant social impairments, emotional dysregulation, and other daily challenges. Given the potential variation of HAI across countries, there is a particular need to explore this phenomenon within different cultural contexts and to illuminate directions for facilitating positive HAI among children with ASD. The purpose of this review is to systematically synthesize the current knowledge of HAI as applied to children with ASD and to discuss possible variations across different cultural contexts. A systematic database search was conducted to synthesize HAI characteristics from existing studies that met the selection criteria. The results highlighted that most of the selected studies (N = 97) were conducted in Europe or the United States. The most common format of HAI identified was animal-assisted intervention, followed by pet ownership. Dogs and horses were the primary animals involved in HAI for children with ASD, while the majority of HAI occurred in home settings and at horse riding or training centres. To conclude, this review provides a more comprehensive lens for understanding the phenomenon of HAI for children with ASD across different countries and discusses cultural variations in terms of the companion animals involved, the formats, and the settings of HAI. It also offers therapeutic insights into the multicultural aspects of HAI, which may shed light on future interventions for children with ASD through HAI in more diverse settings. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06745-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Family Navigation for Children with Autism: A Scoping Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence / Ingrid Y. LIN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3032-3054 Titre : Family Navigation for Children with Autism: A Scoping Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ingrid Y. LIN, Auteur ; Anna C. MORGAN, Auteur ; Christopher D. STAVE, Auteur ; Heidi M. FELDMAN, Auteur ; Lynne C. HUFFMAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3032-3054 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Family navigation (FN) has emerged as a promising intervention for reducing barriers and addressing social and economic inequities in autism service delivery. Little is known regarding the implementation and effectiveness of FN for children with autism. The aims of this scoping review are to: (1) summarize the breadth, quantity, and characteristics of the existing literature on FN for children diagnosed with autism; (2) describe the models and outcomes of FN for this population; and (3) identify knowledge gaps and provide directions for future research. Authors used Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework for scoping reviews. Searches were conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Social Services Abstracts, and Web of Science, resulting in identification of 308 papers. Two independent raters completed title/abstract and full-text screenings. Data was extracted using a researcher-developed tool. Results synthesis involved content and construct analysis and descriptive numerical summaries. 17 publications met inclusion criteria. Among these, seven studies evaluated FN models delivered by professional or peer navigators. Three studies investigated FN tools. The remaining seven papers included five qualitative and two mixed methods studies that provided valuable insights on improving FN programs. Overall, studies on FN models reported positive impacts on family activation and well-being, knowledge, and service access and utilization. None addressed improvements in child developmental status or behavioral profiles. FN is a promising intervention for improving family outcomes and increasing service access and utilization. Further research is needed to establish best practices, identify child- and family-centered outcome metrics, and promote scalability and sustainability. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06798-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Family Navigation for Children with Autism: A Scoping Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence [texte imprimé] / Ingrid Y. LIN, Auteur ; Anna C. MORGAN, Auteur ; Christopher D. STAVE, Auteur ; Heidi M. FELDMAN, Auteur ; Lynne C. HUFFMAN, Auteur . - p.3032-3054. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3032-3054 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Family navigation (FN) has emerged as a promising intervention for reducing barriers and addressing social and economic inequities in autism service delivery. Little is known regarding the implementation and effectiveness of FN for children with autism. The aims of this scoping review are to: (1) summarize the breadth, quantity, and characteristics of the existing literature on FN for children diagnosed with autism; (2) describe the models and outcomes of FN for this population; and (3) identify knowledge gaps and provide directions for future research. Authors used Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework for scoping reviews. Searches were conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Social Services Abstracts, and Web of Science, resulting in identification of 308 papers. Two independent raters completed title/abstract and full-text screenings. Data was extracted using a researcher-developed tool. Results synthesis involved content and construct analysis and descriptive numerical summaries. 17 publications met inclusion criteria. Among these, seven studies evaluated FN models delivered by professional or peer navigators. Three studies investigated FN tools. The remaining seven papers included five qualitative and two mixed methods studies that provided valuable insights on improving FN programs. Overall, studies on FN models reported positive impacts on family activation and well-being, knowledge, and service access and utilization. None addressed improvements in child developmental status or behavioral profiles. FN is a promising intervention for improving family outcomes and increasing service access and utilization. Further research is needed to establish best practices, identify child- and family-centered outcome metrics, and promote scalability and sustainability. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06798-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

The Meaning of Autism Friendly in Hospital Settings: A Scoping Review of the Autism Community’s Perspectives / Sarah C G DAVENPORT in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3055-3070 Titre : The Meaning of Autism Friendly in Hospital Settings: A Scoping Review of the Autism Community’s Perspectives Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Sarah C G DAVENPORT, Auteur ; Mohammed ALSHAWSH, Auteur ; Cameron LEE, Auteur ; Alice GARRICK, Auteur ; Amanda BRIGNELL, Auteur ; Alexandra URE, Auteur ; Beth P JOHNSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3055-3070 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Hospitals are motivated to create more autism friendly environments to optimise access and experience for the community. However, there is a lack of clarity in what the term autism friendly in hospital settings means. We conducted a scoping review of four online databases and eleven national autism organisations to determine existing definitions for autism friendly within hospital settings. To operationalise the meaning of autism friendly hospital care, we then reviewed barriers and facilitators to hospital care from the perspective of autistic patients. Within the seven studies that considered the meaning of autism friendly, we found that the term autism friendly within a hospital context is undefined. To operationalise the meaning of autism friendly within hospitals, we identified barriers and facilitators in 16 studies that examined the hospital experience of autistic patients. We identified 19 facilitators and 23 barriers across three categories: people, place, and time. Flexibility underpinned the three categories, with flexible people, flexible place, and flexible timing reported as being integral to improving the hospital experience of patients with autism. Our findings provide clear guidance for creating autism friendly hospital care. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06781-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] The Meaning of Autism Friendly in Hospital Settings: A Scoping Review of the Autism Community’s Perspectives [texte imprimé] / Sarah C G DAVENPORT, Auteur ; Mohammed ALSHAWSH, Auteur ; Cameron LEE, Auteur ; Alice GARRICK, Auteur ; Amanda BRIGNELL, Auteur ; Alexandra URE, Auteur ; Beth P JOHNSON, Auteur . - p.3055-3070. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3055-3070 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Hospitals are motivated to create more autism friendly environments to optimise access and experience for the community. However, there is a lack of clarity in what the term autism friendly in hospital settings means. We conducted a scoping review of four online databases and eleven national autism organisations to determine existing definitions for autism friendly within hospital settings. To operationalise the meaning of autism friendly hospital care, we then reviewed barriers and facilitators to hospital care from the perspective of autistic patients. Within the seven studies that considered the meaning of autism friendly, we found that the term autism friendly within a hospital context is undefined. To operationalise the meaning of autism friendly within hospitals, we identified barriers and facilitators in 16 studies that examined the hospital experience of autistic patients. We identified 19 facilitators and 23 barriers across three categories: people, place, and time. Flexibility underpinned the three categories, with flexible people, flexible place, and flexible timing reported as being integral to improving the hospital experience of patients with autism. Our findings provide clear guidance for creating autism friendly hospital care. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06781-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

How Educators’ Self-Construal Shapes Teacher Training: Navigating from Autism Awareness to Stigma / Mahmut Serkan YAZıCı in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3071-3085 Titre : How Educators’ Self-Construal Shapes Teacher Training: Navigating from Autism Awareness to Stigma Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Mahmut Serkan YAZıCı, Auteur ; İsmail KARSANTıK, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3071-3085 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined how self-construal, a key aspect of cultural structure, influences teacher training to improve autism awareness and reduce stigma. It explored autism awareness, self-construal, and stigma levels among potential educators, as well as the relationships between these factors. The study also investigated the mediating role of self-construal in the link between autism awareness and stigma. The study included 1031 potential educators—individuals with no teaching experience with students with ASD but likely to work with them in the future. Participants were selected through purposeful sampling. Data were collected using a demographic form, Autism Awareness Scale, Self-Construal Scale, and Stigma Scale. The study found that both autonomous and relational self-construals significantly impacted autism awareness and stigma. These cultural factors influenced how potential educators perceive and respond to ASD. The analysis highlighted the mediating role of self-construal between autism awareness and stigma. The study concluded that self-construal, as a cultural element, plays a significant role in shaping potential educators’ approaches to autism awareness and stigma reduction. It is recommended that teacher training programs incorporate cultural factors like self-construal to complement efforts in enhancing autism awareness and reducing stigma, ensuring that potential educators’ cultural structures do not outweigh their professional qualifications in interactions with students with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06788-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] How Educators’ Self-Construal Shapes Teacher Training: Navigating from Autism Awareness to Stigma [texte imprimé] / Mahmut Serkan YAZıCı, Auteur ; İsmail KARSANTıK, Auteur . - p.3071-3085. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3071-3085 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined how self-construal, a key aspect of cultural structure, influences teacher training to improve autism awareness and reduce stigma. It explored autism awareness, self-construal, and stigma levels among potential educators, as well as the relationships between these factors. The study also investigated the mediating role of self-construal in the link between autism awareness and stigma. The study included 1031 potential educators—individuals with no teaching experience with students with ASD but likely to work with them in the future. Participants were selected through purposeful sampling. Data were collected using a demographic form, Autism Awareness Scale, Self-Construal Scale, and Stigma Scale. The study found that both autonomous and relational self-construals significantly impacted autism awareness and stigma. These cultural factors influenced how potential educators perceive and respond to ASD. The analysis highlighted the mediating role of self-construal between autism awareness and stigma. The study concluded that self-construal, as a cultural element, plays a significant role in shaping potential educators’ approaches to autism awareness and stigma reduction. It is recommended that teacher training programs incorporate cultural factors like self-construal to complement efforts in enhancing autism awareness and reducing stigma, ensuring that potential educators’ cultural structures do not outweigh their professional qualifications in interactions with students with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06788-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Effects of I-Connect to Increase Communication Initiations of Elementary Students on the Autism Spectrum / Amelia FUQUA in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3086-3098 Titre : Effects of I-Connect to Increase Communication Initiations of Elementary Students on the Autism Spectrum Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Amelia FUQUA, Auteur ; Joshua BAKER, Auteur ; Joseph J. MORGAN, Auteur ; Kyle HIGGINS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3086-3098 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this research study was to determine the effect of self-monitoring with I-Connect on communication initiation attempts by elementary school students on the autism spectrum who are non-speaking or minimally speaking and participate in an alternate assessment. Initiations are essential for developing basic communication skills for this population of students. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06787-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Effects of I-Connect to Increase Communication Initiations of Elementary Students on the Autism Spectrum [texte imprimé] / Amelia FUQUA, Auteur ; Joshua BAKER, Auteur ; Joseph J. MORGAN, Auteur ; Kyle HIGGINS, Auteur . - p.3086-3098. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3086-3098 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this research study was to determine the effect of self-monitoring with I-Connect on communication initiation attempts by elementary school students on the autism spectrum who are non-speaking or minimally speaking and participate in an alternate assessment. Initiations are essential for developing basic communication skills for this population of students. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06787-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Minimal Differences in Auditory and Visual Oddball Tasks in Autism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis / Sarah G. VASSALL in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3099-3113 Titre : Minimal Differences in Auditory and Visual Oddball Tasks in Autism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Sarah G. VASSALL, Auteur ; William J. QUACKENBUSH, Auteur ; Mark T. WALLACE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3099-3113 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that presents with significant changes in sensory processing, and which has recently been associated with differences in sensory expectations. One method for measuring sensory expectations (i.e., predictions) is via oddball paradigms, in which a deviant stimulus is presented following a series of repeated stimuli. In EEG signals, this deviance elicits a characteristic mismatch negativity (MMN) response, which acts as a neural signature of deviance detection and perception. Given the growing focus on sensory prediction in autism, a number of studies have now employed the oddball paradigm, with mixed results. We conducted a meta-analysis to better understand the utility of oddball paradigms in evaluating sensory prediction differences in the autism population. A comprehensive literature search queried the PubMed database for empirical auditory and visual oddball studies comparing autistic and non-autistic individuals. Statistical analyses were all conducted in R. We estimated true effect sizes and characterized the effects of various study characteristics on effect size using a multi-level random effects model and robust variance estimation (RVE). Publication bias and study quality were also assessed. Although individual studies have reported differences, the results of this meta-analysis suggest no significant group differences between autistic and non-autistic individuals in auditory or visual oddball perception, recognition, or neural signatures. When used in autism research, auditory and visual oddball MMN responses may not inherently capture changes in sensory prediction, and significant findings may be related more to individual variability than diagnostic group. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06772-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Minimal Differences in Auditory and Visual Oddball Tasks in Autism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [texte imprimé] / Sarah G. VASSALL, Auteur ; William J. QUACKENBUSH, Auteur ; Mark T. WALLACE, Auteur . - p.3099-3113. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3099-3113 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that presents with significant changes in sensory processing, and which has recently been associated with differences in sensory expectations. One method for measuring sensory expectations (i.e., predictions) is via oddball paradigms, in which a deviant stimulus is presented following a series of repeated stimuli. In EEG signals, this deviance elicits a characteristic mismatch negativity (MMN) response, which acts as a neural signature of deviance detection and perception. Given the growing focus on sensory prediction in autism, a number of studies have now employed the oddball paradigm, with mixed results. We conducted a meta-analysis to better understand the utility of oddball paradigms in evaluating sensory prediction differences in the autism population. A comprehensive literature search queried the PubMed database for empirical auditory and visual oddball studies comparing autistic and non-autistic individuals. Statistical analyses were all conducted in R. We estimated true effect sizes and characterized the effects of various study characteristics on effect size using a multi-level random effects model and robust variance estimation (RVE). Publication bias and study quality were also assessed. Although individual studies have reported differences, the results of this meta-analysis suggest no significant group differences between autistic and non-autistic individuals in auditory or visual oddball perception, recognition, or neural signatures. When used in autism research, auditory and visual oddball MMN responses may not inherently capture changes in sensory prediction, and significant findings may be related more to individual variability than diagnostic group. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06772-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Harmonizing Identities: A Scoping Review on Voice and Communication Supports and Challenges for Autistic Trans and Gender Diverse Individuals / Bridgette GLANVILLE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3114-3128 Titre : Harmonizing Identities: A Scoping Review on Voice and Communication Supports and Challenges for Autistic Trans and Gender Diverse Individuals Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Bridgette GLANVILLE, Auteur ; Jennifer OATES, Auteur ; Kitty-Rose FOLEY, Auteur ; Aida HUREM, Auteur ; Lily OSMETTI, Auteur ; Kachina ALLEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3114-3128 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic trans and gender diverse (TGD) individuals face unique voice and communication challenges compounded by minority stressors, impacting wellbeing and access to care. Speech pathologists are crucial in providing gender-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming support; however, guidance for working with this intersectional population remains limited. This scoping review mapped current knowledge on voice and communication challenges, identifies available supports, and demonstrates the limitations of existing guidance for speech pathologists. This review draws on 40 sources, including 29 peer-reviewed articles, 8 clinical guidelines, 2 books, and 1 position statement, identified through comprehensive searches of databases such as CINAHL, ERIC, Medline, APA PsycINFO, and grey literature in May 2024. Findings indicated that 96.8% of identified challenges pertained to communication, while fewer (3.2%) focused on voice-specific issues. Similarly, supports primarily addressed communication (91.3%), with 8.7% targeting voice needs. Communication challenges included barriers faced by autistic TGD individuals and those interacting with them, including healthcare professionals, peers, and family. Supports were identified as strategies and resources to enhance service delivery and client wellbeing, such as using visual aids or offering multiple communication options. However, significant gaps remain in addressing the unique voice and communication needs of this population, particularly regarding voice dysphoria, camouflaging versus identity disclosure, and communication within healthcare settings. Autistic TGD individuals represent a unique population whose needs are not sufficiently addressed by current guidance. This review highlights significant gaps in research and clinical practice and calls for improved clinical guidelines and specialized training for speech pathologists to enhance care. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06768-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Harmonizing Identities: A Scoping Review on Voice and Communication Supports and Challenges for Autistic Trans and Gender Diverse Individuals [texte imprimé] / Bridgette GLANVILLE, Auteur ; Jennifer OATES, Auteur ; Kitty-Rose FOLEY, Auteur ; Aida HUREM, Auteur ; Lily OSMETTI, Auteur ; Kachina ALLEN, Auteur . - p.3114-3128. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3114-3128 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic trans and gender diverse (TGD) individuals face unique voice and communication challenges compounded by minority stressors, impacting wellbeing and access to care. Speech pathologists are crucial in providing gender-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming support; however, guidance for working with this intersectional population remains limited. This scoping review mapped current knowledge on voice and communication challenges, identifies available supports, and demonstrates the limitations of existing guidance for speech pathologists. This review draws on 40 sources, including 29 peer-reviewed articles, 8 clinical guidelines, 2 books, and 1 position statement, identified through comprehensive searches of databases such as CINAHL, ERIC, Medline, APA PsycINFO, and grey literature in May 2024. Findings indicated that 96.8% of identified challenges pertained to communication, while fewer (3.2%) focused on voice-specific issues. Similarly, supports primarily addressed communication (91.3%), with 8.7% targeting voice needs. Communication challenges included barriers faced by autistic TGD individuals and those interacting with them, including healthcare professionals, peers, and family. Supports were identified as strategies and resources to enhance service delivery and client wellbeing, such as using visual aids or offering multiple communication options. However, significant gaps remain in addressing the unique voice and communication needs of this population, particularly regarding voice dysphoria, camouflaging versus identity disclosure, and communication within healthcare settings. Autistic TGD individuals represent a unique population whose needs are not sufficiently addressed by current guidance. This review highlights significant gaps in research and clinical practice and calls for improved clinical guidelines and specialized training for speech pathologists to enhance care. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06768-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Quality of Life and Societal Cost in Autistic Children: An Exploratory Comparative Study Pre- and Post-Diagnosis / Leontine W. TEN HOOPEN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3129-3141 Titre : Quality of Life and Societal Cost in Autistic Children: An Exploratory Comparative Study Pre- and Post-Diagnosis Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Leontine W. TEN HOOPEN, Auteur ; Pieter F.A. DE NIJS, Auteur ; Kirstin GREAVES-LORD, Auteur ; Manon H.J. HILLEGERS, Auteur ; Werner B.F. BROUWER, Auteur ; Leona HAKKAART-VAN ROIJEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3129-3141 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previous studies showed an impact of autism on the child’s quality of life and societal costs, although little is known about changes from pre- to post-diagnosis. Therefore, our study explored the utilization of health-related services and associated costs in a group of 36 clinically referred Dutch children with autism (aged 2–10 years), pre- and post-diagnosis. Taking a broad societal perspective, we included the child’s quality of life, educational needs, and absenteeism in school and leisure activities. Furthermore, we assessed the service utilization in various categories, such as healthcare, youth care, and school guidance. The caregivers, mainly the parents, provided the information. Special needs daycare was the overall major cost driver pre- and post-diagnosis. We found a non-significant decrease in total annual costs (from €6513 to €5060). Post-diagnosis, healthcare costs were halved, changing towards less somatic and more mental healthcare. No shift to adjacent cost categories was seen. At the same time, the child’s quality of life improved not significantly from 0.58 to 0.66 (EQ-5D-3L), with significantly fewer everyday activity problems. In addition, we observed a trend of less school absenteeism after the diagnosis. Regression analysis identified pre-diagnostic costs as the sole independent factor influencing post-diagnostic costs, explaining 23% of the variance. Our findings suggest the importance of timely clarification of autism as a foundation for informed intervention and treatment planning. This could potentially result in improved quality of life, appropriate service allocation, and reduced societal costs. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06760-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Quality of Life and Societal Cost in Autistic Children: An Exploratory Comparative Study Pre- and Post-Diagnosis [texte imprimé] / Leontine W. TEN HOOPEN, Auteur ; Pieter F.A. DE NIJS, Auteur ; Kirstin GREAVES-LORD, Auteur ; Manon H.J. HILLEGERS, Auteur ; Werner B.F. BROUWER, Auteur ; Leona HAKKAART-VAN ROIJEN, Auteur . - p.3129-3141. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3129-3141 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previous studies showed an impact of autism on the child’s quality of life and societal costs, although little is known about changes from pre- to post-diagnosis. Therefore, our study explored the utilization of health-related services and associated costs in a group of 36 clinically referred Dutch children with autism (aged 2–10 years), pre- and post-diagnosis. Taking a broad societal perspective, we included the child’s quality of life, educational needs, and absenteeism in school and leisure activities. Furthermore, we assessed the service utilization in various categories, such as healthcare, youth care, and school guidance. The caregivers, mainly the parents, provided the information. Special needs daycare was the overall major cost driver pre- and post-diagnosis. We found a non-significant decrease in total annual costs (from €6513 to €5060). Post-diagnosis, healthcare costs were halved, changing towards less somatic and more mental healthcare. No shift to adjacent cost categories was seen. At the same time, the child’s quality of life improved not significantly from 0.58 to 0.66 (EQ-5D-3L), with significantly fewer everyday activity problems. In addition, we observed a trend of less school absenteeism after the diagnosis. Regression analysis identified pre-diagnostic costs as the sole independent factor influencing post-diagnostic costs, explaining 23% of the variance. Our findings suggest the importance of timely clarification of autism as a foundation for informed intervention and treatment planning. This could potentially result in improved quality of life, appropriate service allocation, and reduced societal costs. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06760-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Social Functioning in Autistic Children with Below-Average vs. Average IQ: Limited Behavioral and Neural Evidence of Group Differences / Alexandra P. KEY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3142-3151 Titre : Social Functioning in Autistic Children with Below-Average vs. Average IQ: Limited Behavioral and Neural Evidence of Group Differences Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Alexandra P. KEY, Auteur ; Dorita JONES, Auteur ; Blythe A. CORBETT, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3142-3151 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite the relatively high rates of intellectual disability (ID) in autism, research studies and clinical trials commonly exclude autistic participants with below-average IQ. This study aimed to characterize the effect of intellectual ability on social functioning in autistic adolescents assessed using behavioral and neural measures. Caregiver reports and direct standardized behavioral assessments of social abilities along with event-related potential measures of social and nonsocial information processing were obtained in school-age children with autism and ID (n = 41) matched on age, sex, and autism symptom severity to autistic participants with average IQ (n = 41). Full-scale IQ differences did not affect caregiver reports of social functioning in daily life. Group differences were observed only for the direct behavioral assessments of social perception and cognition (NEPSY Memory for Faces delayed, Theory of Mind) as well as social behavior with an unfamiliar friendly confederate, where higher IQ was associated with better performance. Similarly, the impact of IQ on neural responses was limited to a minimal delay in the processing speed of all visual stimuli and the magnitude of differences between social and nonsocial images, but not on incidental memory for the repeated stimuli. The effects of IQ on behavioral or neural responses did not vary based on biological sex. Below-average full-scale IQ in autistic youth affects results of some but not all behavioral or neural measures probing social functioning. Therefore, enrolling participants with a wider range of intellectual ability could be feasible in future studies. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06755-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Social Functioning in Autistic Children with Below-Average vs. Average IQ: Limited Behavioral and Neural Evidence of Group Differences [texte imprimé] / Alexandra P. KEY, Auteur ; Dorita JONES, Auteur ; Blythe A. CORBETT, Auteur . - p.3142-3151. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3142-3151 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite the relatively high rates of intellectual disability (ID) in autism, research studies and clinical trials commonly exclude autistic participants with below-average IQ. This study aimed to characterize the effect of intellectual ability on social functioning in autistic adolescents assessed using behavioral and neural measures. Caregiver reports and direct standardized behavioral assessments of social abilities along with event-related potential measures of social and nonsocial information processing were obtained in school-age children with autism and ID (n = 41) matched on age, sex, and autism symptom severity to autistic participants with average IQ (n = 41). Full-scale IQ differences did not affect caregiver reports of social functioning in daily life. Group differences were observed only for the direct behavioral assessments of social perception and cognition (NEPSY Memory for Faces delayed, Theory of Mind) as well as social behavior with an unfamiliar friendly confederate, where higher IQ was associated with better performance. Similarly, the impact of IQ on neural responses was limited to a minimal delay in the processing speed of all visual stimuli and the magnitude of differences between social and nonsocial images, but not on incidental memory for the repeated stimuli. The effects of IQ on behavioral or neural responses did not vary based on biological sex. Below-average full-scale IQ in autistic youth affects results of some but not all behavioral or neural measures probing social functioning. Therefore, enrolling participants with a wider range of intellectual ability could be feasible in future studies. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06755-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Mapping Children’s Social and Motor Skill Profiles to Autistic Traits and Behavioral Tendencies / Sara M. SCHAROUN BENSON in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3152-3167 Titre : Mapping Children’s Social and Motor Skill Profiles to Autistic Traits and Behavioral Tendencies Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Sara M. SCHAROUN BENSON, Auteur ; Danielle SALTERS, Auteur ; Alex J. BENSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3152-3167 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We used a person-centered approach to: (1) elucidate distinct configurations of social and motor skills across subgroups of children, (2) determine how profiles map to autistic traits and behavioral tendencies, and (3) identify how children with and without different diagnoses are categorized within profiles. Parents/guardians (N = 538) of 5- to 15-year-olds reported on their children’s autistic traits, social skills, motor skills, and behavioral tendencies. Factor scores were extracted as indicators for latent profile analysis and a series of profile solutions were generated. After selecting the final profile solution, mean-level differences were examined across each profile, pairing for key measures of interest. Frequency distribution analysis was used to identify the number of children with and without formal diagnoses in each profile. A 6-profile solution was identified, drawing attention to how social and motor competencies combine in qualitatively distinct ways across subpopulations. Whereas several profiles had similar levels of social and motor skills (Profile 2: weak social/motor, Profile 4: average social/motor, Profile 6: exceptional social/motor), other profiles showed divergent levels of social and motor competencies (Profile 1: weak motor but average social, Profile 3: above average social and strong motor, Profile 5: strong social and above average motor). These subpopulations differed in terms of their proportions of diagnoses (i.e., of autism specifically and co-occurring with other diagnoses), autistic traits, and behavioral difficulties. Findings support a person-centered approach that considers the relationships, interactions, and shared mechanisms of multiple developmental domains to better understand child development, optimize interventions, and improve outcomes. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06780-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Mapping Children’s Social and Motor Skill Profiles to Autistic Traits and Behavioral Tendencies [texte imprimé] / Sara M. SCHAROUN BENSON, Auteur ; Danielle SALTERS, Auteur ; Alex J. BENSON, Auteur . - p.3152-3167. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3152-3167 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We used a person-centered approach to: (1) elucidate distinct configurations of social and motor skills across subgroups of children, (2) determine how profiles map to autistic traits and behavioral tendencies, and (3) identify how children with and without different diagnoses are categorized within profiles. Parents/guardians (N = 538) of 5- to 15-year-olds reported on their children’s autistic traits, social skills, motor skills, and behavioral tendencies. Factor scores were extracted as indicators for latent profile analysis and a series of profile solutions were generated. After selecting the final profile solution, mean-level differences were examined across each profile, pairing for key measures of interest. Frequency distribution analysis was used to identify the number of children with and without formal diagnoses in each profile. A 6-profile solution was identified, drawing attention to how social and motor competencies combine in qualitatively distinct ways across subpopulations. Whereas several profiles had similar levels of social and motor skills (Profile 2: weak social/motor, Profile 4: average social/motor, Profile 6: exceptional social/motor), other profiles showed divergent levels of social and motor competencies (Profile 1: weak motor but average social, Profile 3: above average social and strong motor, Profile 5: strong social and above average motor). These subpopulations differed in terms of their proportions of diagnoses (i.e., of autism specifically and co-occurring with other diagnoses), autistic traits, and behavioral difficulties. Findings support a person-centered approach that considers the relationships, interactions, and shared mechanisms of multiple developmental domains to better understand child development, optimize interventions, and improve outcomes. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06780-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Autism, Personality Pathology, and the Neural Response to Rewards / Sarah B. BARKLEY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3168-3179 Titre : Autism, Personality Pathology, and the Neural Response to Rewards Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Sarah B. BARKLEY, Auteur ; Talena DAY, Auteur ; Matthew D. LERNER, Auteur ; Brady D. NELSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3168-3179 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The autism social motivation hypothesis suggests that diminished reward value of social stimuli contributes to deficits in social motivation. Research indicates that autistic individuals show decreased neural responding to both social and non-social reward, suggesting domain-general reward system differences. However, autism is heterogenous with extensive co-occurring psychopathology, and the autism phenotype may not be the best way to understand its relationship with neural reward response. Autism has been associated with normative and pathological personality domains that may better represent the heterogeneity and comorbidity of autism. The present study examined associations between autism traits, pathological personality, and the neural response to multiple reward types. The sample included 18-33-year-old undergraduates who completed monetary, social, and restricted interests reward tasks while we recorded electroencephalography to measure the reward positivity (RewP), an event-related potential indicator of reward sensitivity. Participants completed self-report measures of autism traits and the pathological personality traits negative emotionality, detachment, and anankastia. Autism traits were not directly related to the RewP but were positively associated with pathological personality dimensions. Across all reward tasks, negative emotionality was related to a larger RewP while detachment and anankastia were related to a smaller RewP. All three pathological personality dimensions mediated the relationship between autism traits and the RewP. The present study suggests that autism and neural reward response is at least partially mediated by comorbid psychopathology. Moreover, the results are inconsistent with the social motivation hypothesis and instead suggest that autism is linked to domain-general neural response to rewards. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06789-w Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Autism, Personality Pathology, and the Neural Response to Rewards [texte imprimé] / Sarah B. BARKLEY, Auteur ; Talena DAY, Auteur ; Matthew D. LERNER, Auteur ; Brady D. NELSON, Auteur . - p.3168-3179. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3168-3179 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The autism social motivation hypothesis suggests that diminished reward value of social stimuli contributes to deficits in social motivation. Research indicates that autistic individuals show decreased neural responding to both social and non-social reward, suggesting domain-general reward system differences. However, autism is heterogenous with extensive co-occurring psychopathology, and the autism phenotype may not be the best way to understand its relationship with neural reward response. Autism has been associated with normative and pathological personality domains that may better represent the heterogeneity and comorbidity of autism. The present study examined associations between autism traits, pathological personality, and the neural response to multiple reward types. The sample included 18-33-year-old undergraduates who completed monetary, social, and restricted interests reward tasks while we recorded electroencephalography to measure the reward positivity (RewP), an event-related potential indicator of reward sensitivity. Participants completed self-report measures of autism traits and the pathological personality traits negative emotionality, detachment, and anankastia. Autism traits were not directly related to the RewP but were positively associated with pathological personality dimensions. Across all reward tasks, negative emotionality was related to a larger RewP while detachment and anankastia were related to a smaller RewP. All three pathological personality dimensions mediated the relationship between autism traits and the RewP. The present study suggests that autism and neural reward response is at least partially mediated by comorbid psychopathology. Moreover, the results are inconsistent with the social motivation hypothesis and instead suggest that autism is linked to domain-general neural response to rewards. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06789-w Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Peer Acceptance of Autistic College Students / Samuel C. TURECKI in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3180-3189 Titre : Peer Acceptance of Autistic College Students Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Samuel C. TURECKI, Auteur ; Tabitha W. PAYNE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3180-3189 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : As autistic young adults increasingly enter into higher education, many are faced with difficult social adjustment (e.g., making friends, acquiring social support) in college (McLeod et al. McLeod et al., Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 49:2320–2336, 2019). Understanding peer acceptance of autistic college students is critical for community growth toward an equitable education experience. Predictors of autism acceptance, such as knowledge of autism, quantity and quality of experience with autism, and family relationships were explored. Acceptance of autism was assessed with a standardized vignette describing behavior of a hypothetical peer on campus, with no disclosure of a diagnosis (Nevill & White (Nevill and White, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 41:1619–1628, 2011). Following the reading, participants made ratings on statements regarding willingness to engage and interact with the hypothetical case. Results revealed a positive correlation between raters’ quality of past experience with autism and their acceptance of a hypothetical autistic peer. Knowledge and quantity of experience did not predict acceptance. Having an autistic family member was also not associated with higher acceptance, however, the closeness of relationships with diagnosed family members was positively correlated with acceptance. These findings promote the idea that increasing acceptance of autistic college students could be facilitated through high quality social experiences with autistic individuals. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06794-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Peer Acceptance of Autistic College Students [texte imprimé] / Samuel C. TURECKI, Auteur ; Tabitha W. PAYNE, Auteur . - p.3180-3189. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3180-3189 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : As autistic young adults increasingly enter into higher education, many are faced with difficult social adjustment (e.g., making friends, acquiring social support) in college (McLeod et al. McLeod et al., Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 49:2320–2336, 2019). Understanding peer acceptance of autistic college students is critical for community growth toward an equitable education experience. Predictors of autism acceptance, such as knowledge of autism, quantity and quality of experience with autism, and family relationships were explored. Acceptance of autism was assessed with a standardized vignette describing behavior of a hypothetical peer on campus, with no disclosure of a diagnosis (Nevill & White (Nevill and White, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 41:1619–1628, 2011). Following the reading, participants made ratings on statements regarding willingness to engage and interact with the hypothetical case. Results revealed a positive correlation between raters’ quality of past experience with autism and their acceptance of a hypothetical autistic peer. Knowledge and quantity of experience did not predict acceptance. Having an autistic family member was also not associated with higher acceptance, however, the closeness of relationships with diagnosed family members was positively correlated with acceptance. These findings promote the idea that increasing acceptance of autistic college students could be facilitated through high quality social experiences with autistic individuals. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06794-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Could a National Screening Program Reduce the Age of Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder? / Watfa AL-MAMARI in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3190-3204 Titre : Could a National Screening Program Reduce the Age of Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder? Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Watfa AL-MAMARI, Auteur ; Ahmed B. IDRIS, Auteur ; Hafsa AL AAMRI, Auteur ; Hanan AL KHATRI, Auteur ; Aisha AL SINANI, Auteur ; Rahil AL KHARUSI, Auteur ; Mohammed MIRGHANI, Auteur ; Muna AL-JABRI, Auteur ; Saquib JALEES, Auteur ; Sumaiya AL-HADHRAMI, Auteur ; M. ISLAM, Auteur ; Eric FOMBONNE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3190-3204 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A systematic screening program for detecting autism at 18 months was progressively implemented in Oman since 2017. The primary objective of this study was to examine whether systematic use of M-CHAT-R/F screening is associated with lowering the age at ASD diagnosis, controlling for other predictors of age at ASD diagnosis. The study is based on a cross-sectional retrospective review of data extracted from electronic records of 756 children diagnosed with ASD between 1st January 2017 and 30th June 2023. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression models were used for data analysis. Of 756 children (mean age: 7.3 years, age range: 1.8–14 years; 77.5% males) included in this study, 98 (13%) underwent M-CHAT-R/F screening. The average age at ASD diagnosis was 60.7 months (95% CI: 58.8, 62.7 months). A significantly lower age at ASD diagnosis was observed among children who underwent M-CHAT-R/F screening compared to those who did not (39.4 vs. 63.8 months; p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis indicates that children who were screened with M-CHAT-R/F received a diagnosis of ASD at an average age 20% earlier than children who were not screened with M-CHAT-R/F (adjOR = 0.80; 95% CI: 0.73, 0.88, p < 0.001). The population-based M-CHAT-R/F screening program appears to have reduced the average age of diagnosis of ASD among children. The findings may translate into earlier access to intervention and possibly improved long-term outcomes for children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06770-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Could a National Screening Program Reduce the Age of Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder? [texte imprimé] / Watfa AL-MAMARI, Auteur ; Ahmed B. IDRIS, Auteur ; Hafsa AL AAMRI, Auteur ; Hanan AL KHATRI, Auteur ; Aisha AL SINANI, Auteur ; Rahil AL KHARUSI, Auteur ; Mohammed MIRGHANI, Auteur ; Muna AL-JABRI, Auteur ; Saquib JALEES, Auteur ; Sumaiya AL-HADHRAMI, Auteur ; M. ISLAM, Auteur ; Eric FOMBONNE, Auteur . - p.3190-3204. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3190-3204 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A systematic screening program for detecting autism at 18 months was progressively implemented in Oman since 2017. The primary objective of this study was to examine whether systematic use of M-CHAT-R/F screening is associated with lowering the age at ASD diagnosis, controlling for other predictors of age at ASD diagnosis. The study is based on a cross-sectional retrospective review of data extracted from electronic records of 756 children diagnosed with ASD between 1st January 2017 and 30th June 2023. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression models were used for data analysis. Of 756 children (mean age: 7.3 years, age range: 1.8–14 years; 77.5% males) included in this study, 98 (13%) underwent M-CHAT-R/F screening. The average age at ASD diagnosis was 60.7 months (95% CI: 58.8, 62.7 months). A significantly lower age at ASD diagnosis was observed among children who underwent M-CHAT-R/F screening compared to those who did not (39.4 vs. 63.8 months; p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis indicates that children who were screened with M-CHAT-R/F received a diagnosis of ASD at an average age 20% earlier than children who were not screened with M-CHAT-R/F (adjOR = 0.80; 95% CI: 0.73, 0.88, p < 0.001). The population-based M-CHAT-R/F screening program appears to have reduced the average age of diagnosis of ASD among children. The findings may translate into earlier access to intervention and possibly improved long-term outcomes for children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06770-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Sex Differences in Adult Autism Screening: A Comparison of Current Self-Report and Retrospective Parent-Report Measures / Michael TERNER in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3205-3214 Titre : Sex Differences in Adult Autism Screening: A Comparison of Current Self-Report and Retrospective Parent-Report Measures Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Michael TERNER, Auteur ; Ofer GOLAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3205-3214 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigated sex differences in adult autism screening by comparing self-reports on current traits (Autism Spectrum Quotient; AQ) and parent-reports on childhood traits (Relatives Questionnaire; RQ). The aim was to examine the differential contribution of these distinct measures to diagnostic classification in both sexes. The study compared 102 clinically diagnosed autistic adults (30 females) and 152 non-autistic adults (60 females), aged 17–35 years. Participants completed the AQ, while their parents completed the RQ. Multivariate analysis of variance and sex-stratified discriminant analyses were employed to evaluate measurement patterns in males and in females. Significant main effects were found for diagnostic group on both measures and for sex on the RQ only. Group × sex interactions were significant for both measures. Within the autistic group, males and females showed no significant difference in AQ scores, but females scored significantly lower than males on the RQ. Discriminant analyses revealed high classification accuracies for both males (95.1%) and females (96.7%), with different weighting patterns between males (AQ = 0.597 [CI: 0.413–0.720], RQ = 0.712 [CI: 0.553–0.789]) and females (AQ = 0.763 [CI: 0.637–0.898], RQ = 0.478 [CI: 0.191–0.616]). The findings suggest that current self-report may be more central for identifying autism in females, while a more balanced combination of current-self and past-parent reports may be optimal for males. These sex-specific patterns highlight the importance of considering both current self-reported traits and developmental history in adult autism screening, with potential implications for improving diagnostic accuracy across sexes. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06753-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Sex Differences in Adult Autism Screening: A Comparison of Current Self-Report and Retrospective Parent-Report Measures [texte imprimé] / Michael TERNER, Auteur ; Ofer GOLAN, Auteur . - p.3205-3214. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3205-3214 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigated sex differences in adult autism screening by comparing self-reports on current traits (Autism Spectrum Quotient; AQ) and parent-reports on childhood traits (Relatives Questionnaire; RQ). The aim was to examine the differential contribution of these distinct measures to diagnostic classification in both sexes. The study compared 102 clinically diagnosed autistic adults (30 females) and 152 non-autistic adults (60 females), aged 17–35 years. Participants completed the AQ, while their parents completed the RQ. Multivariate analysis of variance and sex-stratified discriminant analyses were employed to evaluate measurement patterns in males and in females. Significant main effects were found for diagnostic group on both measures and for sex on the RQ only. Group × sex interactions were significant for both measures. Within the autistic group, males and females showed no significant difference in AQ scores, but females scored significantly lower than males on the RQ. Discriminant analyses revealed high classification accuracies for both males (95.1%) and females (96.7%), with different weighting patterns between males (AQ = 0.597 [CI: 0.413–0.720], RQ = 0.712 [CI: 0.553–0.789]) and females (AQ = 0.763 [CI: 0.637–0.898], RQ = 0.478 [CI: 0.191–0.616]). The findings suggest that current self-report may be more central for identifying autism in females, while a more balanced combination of current-self and past-parent reports may be optimal for males. These sex-specific patterns highlight the importance of considering both current self-reported traits and developmental history in adult autism screening, with potential implications for improving diagnostic accuracy across sexes. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06753-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Does Attending Mainstream School Improve the Social Inclusion of Children on the Autism Spectrum and their Parents? A Cross-Sectional Study in China / Binbin JI in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3215-3224 Titre : Does Attending Mainstream School Improve the Social Inclusion of Children on the Autism Spectrum and their Parents? A Cross-Sectional Study in China Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Binbin JI, Auteur ; Xinyi PENG, Auteur ; Lu HONG, Auteur ; Yoko SHIMPUKU, Auteur ; Chie TERAMOTO, Auteur ; Sanmei CHEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3215-3224 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigated whether attending mainstream school is associated with improved social inclusion among children on the autism spectrum and their parents. The cross-sectional study took place from July to August 2023 at 30 rehabilitation centers for children on the autism spectrum in Hunan Province, China. Participants included 860 children aged 3–14 years, with autism history receiving outpatient rehabilitation services, and their primary caregiver parents aged 23–54 years. Social inclusion among children on the autism spectrum was evaluated using the Chinese version of the social inclusion subscale of the KidsLife-ASD Scale. Parental social inclusion was assessed using the Chinese version of the Social Inclusion Scale. Linear mixed models were used to explore the association between attending mainstream school and social inclusion. Among children on the autism spectrum, 36.2% attended mainstream school. These children showed significantly higher levels of social inclusion compared to non-attenders. Subgroup analysis based on the severity of autism symptoms revealed that the significant association remained in both the mild and moderate/severe subgroups, being more pronouced in the mild subgroup (Pfor interaction < 0.001). Parents of children attending mainstream school reported greater social inclusion levels than those whose children did not; however, after adjusting for severity of autism symptoms and other factors, this association became non-significant. Our study demonstrates a positive association between attending mainstream school and social inclusion for children on the autism spectrum, highlighting the critical role of mainstream school education in fostering social opportunities and providing diverse learning resources. It also underscores the need for targeted support strategies for parents. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06774-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Does Attending Mainstream School Improve the Social Inclusion of Children on the Autism Spectrum and their Parents? A Cross-Sectional Study in China [texte imprimé] / Binbin JI, Auteur ; Xinyi PENG, Auteur ; Lu HONG, Auteur ; Yoko SHIMPUKU, Auteur ; Chie TERAMOTO, Auteur ; Sanmei CHEN, Auteur . - p.3215-3224. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3215-3224 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigated whether attending mainstream school is associated with improved social inclusion among children on the autism spectrum and their parents. The cross-sectional study took place from July to August 2023 at 30 rehabilitation centers for children on the autism spectrum in Hunan Province, China. Participants included 860 children aged 3–14 years, with autism history receiving outpatient rehabilitation services, and their primary caregiver parents aged 23–54 years. Social inclusion among children on the autism spectrum was evaluated using the Chinese version of the social inclusion subscale of the KidsLife-ASD Scale. Parental social inclusion was assessed using the Chinese version of the Social Inclusion Scale. Linear mixed models were used to explore the association between attending mainstream school and social inclusion. Among children on the autism spectrum, 36.2% attended mainstream school. These children showed significantly higher levels of social inclusion compared to non-attenders. Subgroup analysis based on the severity of autism symptoms revealed that the significant association remained in both the mild and moderate/severe subgroups, being more pronouced in the mild subgroup (Pfor interaction < 0.001). Parents of children attending mainstream school reported greater social inclusion levels than those whose children did not; however, after adjusting for severity of autism symptoms and other factors, this association became non-significant. Our study demonstrates a positive association between attending mainstream school and social inclusion for children on the autism spectrum, highlighting the critical role of mainstream school education in fostering social opportunities and providing diverse learning resources. It also underscores the need for targeted support strategies for parents. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06774-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Self-Injurious Behavior During Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorder: An Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes / Sarah D. HANEY MCDEVITT in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3225-3238 Titre : Self-Injurious Behavior During Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorder: An Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Sarah D. HANEY MCDEVITT, Auteur ; Hailey E. RIPPLE, Auteur ; Racheal R. CLARK, Auteur ; Alison M. KOZLOWSKI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3225-3238 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children with pediatric feeding disorder often engage in inappropriate mealtime behavior (e.g., pushing the utensil away) that can interfere with food or liquid consumption. Researchers have found that some children with pediatric feeding disorder may also engage in self-injurious behavior (SIB; e.g., self-biting, self-hitting) during meals. Behavior-analytic interventions are the most empirically supported interventions for children with pediatric feeding disorder; however, less is known about treatment outcomes for children who engage in SIB during meals. In the current study, we compared treatment outcomes for children with pediatric feeding disorder who engaged in SIB during meals with those of children who did not engage in SIB (i.e., SIB Group and Control Group). There were no statistically significant differences in problem behavior (e.g., inappropriate mealtime behavior) between the SIB Group and Control Group, and all target behaviors significantly improved by discharge. Interestingly, there were statistically significant differences in the types of treatments used between groups. Children who engaged in SIB were just as likely to benefit from intensive behavior-analytic feeding therapy as their peers. However, different treatments may be used with individual children. We discuss these results in terms of considerations for treatment for children with pediatric feeding disorder who engage in SIB during meals. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06783-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Self-Injurious Behavior During Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorder: An Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes [texte imprimé] / Sarah D. HANEY MCDEVITT, Auteur ; Hailey E. RIPPLE, Auteur ; Racheal R. CLARK, Auteur ; Alison M. KOZLOWSKI, Auteur . - p.3225-3238. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3225-3238 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children with pediatric feeding disorder often engage in inappropriate mealtime behavior (e.g., pushing the utensil away) that can interfere with food or liquid consumption. Researchers have found that some children with pediatric feeding disorder may also engage in self-injurious behavior (SIB; e.g., self-biting, self-hitting) during meals. Behavior-analytic interventions are the most empirically supported interventions for children with pediatric feeding disorder; however, less is known about treatment outcomes for children who engage in SIB during meals. In the current study, we compared treatment outcomes for children with pediatric feeding disorder who engaged in SIB during meals with those of children who did not engage in SIB (i.e., SIB Group and Control Group). There were no statistically significant differences in problem behavior (e.g., inappropriate mealtime behavior) between the SIB Group and Control Group, and all target behaviors significantly improved by discharge. Interestingly, there were statistically significant differences in the types of treatments used between groups. Children who engaged in SIB were just as likely to benefit from intensive behavior-analytic feeding therapy as their peers. However, different treatments may be used with individual children. We discuss these results in terms of considerations for treatment for children with pediatric feeding disorder who engage in SIB during meals. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06783-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

How Do Social Support and Resilience Interact in Parents of Children with ASD? A Cross-Lagged Mediation and Moderation Analysis from the COR Perspective / Lin WANG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3239-3252 Titre : How Do Social Support and Resilience Interact in Parents of Children with ASD? A Cross-Lagged Mediation and Moderation Analysis from the COR Perspective Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Lin WANG, Auteur ; Qinxing XIE, Auteur ; Meng HUA, Auteur ; Haoyu LU, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3239-3252 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigates a longitudinal cross-lagged relationship between social support and resilience among parents of autistic children within the framework of conservation of resources theory. It also examines the mediating role of active coping and conducts a group comparison between preschool-aged and school-aged children within this relationship. In total, 436 parents of autistic children aged three to fifteen years from China participated in this study. They completed the Social Support Questionnaire, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Coping Strategies Inventory at baseline (Time 1 [T1]) and 6 months later (Time 2 [T2]). A longitudinal cross-lagged structural equation modeling approach was applied. The findings indicated a longitudinal bidirectional relationship between social support and resilience over time, with active coping mediating this interaction. While the overall model did not significantly differ between parents of preschool- and school-aged children, the relationship between resilience at T1 and social support at T2 was significant for the school-aged group. The study highlights that social support and resilience mutually reinforce each other and that active coping serves as a key mechanism underlying this relationship. Considering the variation across age groups, this study offers implications for age-specific family services aimed at enhancing resilience and social support for parents of autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06776-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] How Do Social Support and Resilience Interact in Parents of Children with ASD? A Cross-Lagged Mediation and Moderation Analysis from the COR Perspective [texte imprimé] / Lin WANG, Auteur ; Qinxing XIE, Auteur ; Meng HUA, Auteur ; Haoyu LU, Auteur . - p.3239-3252. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3239-3252 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigates a longitudinal cross-lagged relationship between social support and resilience among parents of autistic children within the framework of conservation of resources theory. It also examines the mediating role of active coping and conducts a group comparison between preschool-aged and school-aged children within this relationship. In total, 436 parents of autistic children aged three to fifteen years from China participated in this study. They completed the Social Support Questionnaire, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Coping Strategies Inventory at baseline (Time 1 [T1]) and 6 months later (Time 2 [T2]). A longitudinal cross-lagged structural equation modeling approach was applied. The findings indicated a longitudinal bidirectional relationship between social support and resilience over time, with active coping mediating this interaction. While the overall model did not significantly differ between parents of preschool- and school-aged children, the relationship between resilience at T1 and social support at T2 was significant for the school-aged group. The study highlights that social support and resilience mutually reinforce each other and that active coping serves as a key mechanism underlying this relationship. Considering the variation across age groups, this study offers implications for age-specific family services aimed at enhancing resilience and social support for parents of autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06776-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Arabic Language Autism Diagnostic Interview (ALADIN): A Validation Study / Arwa K. NASIR in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3253-3261 Titre : Arabic Language Autism Diagnostic Interview (ALADIN): A Validation Study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Arwa K. NASIR, Auteur ; Amira T. MASRI, Auteur ; Saja SHAHEEN, Auteur ; Harlan SAYLES, Auteur ; Laeth NASIR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3253-3261 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a gap in autism research from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) where most children with autism live. This has contributed to a lack of culturally validated diagnostic instruments for autism and is a major barrier to early diagnosis, intervention, and research. The Arabic Language Autism Diagnostic Inventory (ALADIN) was developed based on the DSM-5 criteria and adapted to Arabic language and culture using primary source data. The aim of this study was to validate the Arabic Language Autism Diagnostic Inventory for the diagnostic evaluation of autism. A case–control study design was used to test the instrument for sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of autism in children 2–5 years of age. Parents of 48 children with autism and 152 neurotypical children in Jordan completed the ALADIN. Demographic information from the participants in each group was summarized, and a Receiver Operating Curve (ROC) was fit to the data. A total score of 24 on the ALADIN had 77% sensitivity and 98% specificity for autism. The area under the curve (AUC) was 0.976, indicating strong performance in identifying children with autism. The ALADIN is the first instrument created specifically for Arab populations and is informed by cultural and linguistic data from the target population. Initial validation shows it has high diagnostic specificity for autism. Culturally informed instruments can improve access to early diagnosis and intervention and enhance autism research to improve care and outcomes in global populations. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06797-w Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Arabic Language Autism Diagnostic Interview (ALADIN): A Validation Study [texte imprimé] / Arwa K. NASIR, Auteur ; Amira T. MASRI, Auteur ; Saja SHAHEEN, Auteur ; Harlan SAYLES, Auteur ; Laeth NASIR, Auteur . - p.3253-3261. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3253-3261 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a gap in autism research from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) where most children with autism live. This has contributed to a lack of culturally validated diagnostic instruments for autism and is a major barrier to early diagnosis, intervention, and research. The Arabic Language Autism Diagnostic Inventory (ALADIN) was developed based on the DSM-5 criteria and adapted to Arabic language and culture using primary source data. The aim of this study was to validate the Arabic Language Autism Diagnostic Inventory for the diagnostic evaluation of autism. A case–control study design was used to test the instrument for sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of autism in children 2–5 years of age. Parents of 48 children with autism and 152 neurotypical children in Jordan completed the ALADIN. Demographic information from the participants in each group was summarized, and a Receiver Operating Curve (ROC) was fit to the data. A total score of 24 on the ALADIN had 77% sensitivity and 98% specificity for autism. The area under the curve (AUC) was 0.976, indicating strong performance in identifying children with autism. The ALADIN is the first instrument created specifically for Arab populations and is informed by cultural and linguistic data from the target population. Initial validation shows it has high diagnostic specificity for autism. Culturally informed instruments can improve access to early diagnosis and intervention and enhance autism research to improve care and outcomes in global populations. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06797-w Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

The Psychometric Properties of Autism Mental Status Examination (AMSE) in Turkish Sample / Yavuz MERAL in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3262-3275 Titre : The Psychometric Properties of Autism Mental Status Examination (AMSE) in Turkish Sample Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Yavuz MERAL, Auteur ; Alperen BıKMAZER, Auteur ; Abdurrahman Cahid ORENGUL, Auteur ; Süleyman ÇAKıROĞLU, Auteur ; Esra ALTıNBILEK, Auteur ; Fulya BAKıR, Auteur ; Bilgihan BıKMAZER, Auteur ; Ayman SALEH, Auteur ; Vahdet GÖRMEZ, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3262-3275 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, and early diagnosis plays a pivotal role in prognosis and management. This study aims to examine the psychometric properties of the Autism Mental Status Exam (AMSE), a tool that shows great promise in terms of clinical utility, within the Turkish population. This study conducted in a cohort of 307 Turkish children aged 17 to 120 months with suspected ASD. Participants underwent a multidisciplinary assessment based on DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis and were categorized into ASD and non-ASD groups. Subsequently, the research team conducted blinded administrations of the AMSE and Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS). Additionally, a subset of 61 children underwent retesting for AMSE and CARS after three weeks for temporal stability. The results revealed an optimal cut-off score of 4 for AMSE, yielding sensitivity and specificity rates of 84% and 97%, respectively. Internal consistency, indicated by a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.80, was very good. The test-retest reliability, assessed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), was excellent (ICC = 0.959). The inter-rater reliability also showed excellent agreement (ICC = 0.997). Furthermore, a significant correlation was observed between the AMSE and CARS scores (r = 0.94, p < 0.001). Notably, the AMSE scores were significantly different between the ASD and non-ASD groups (p < 0.001) with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.40). The findings of this study underscore the utility of AMSE as a valid and reliable tool for Turkish children with robust psychometric properties. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06761-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] The Psychometric Properties of Autism Mental Status Examination (AMSE) in Turkish Sample [texte imprimé] / Yavuz MERAL, Auteur ; Alperen BıKMAZER, Auteur ; Abdurrahman Cahid ORENGUL, Auteur ; Süleyman ÇAKıROĞLU, Auteur ; Esra ALTıNBILEK, Auteur ; Fulya BAKıR, Auteur ; Bilgihan BıKMAZER, Auteur ; Ayman SALEH, Auteur ; Vahdet GÖRMEZ, Auteur . - p.3262-3275. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3262-3275 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, and early diagnosis plays a pivotal role in prognosis and management. This study aims to examine the psychometric properties of the Autism Mental Status Exam (AMSE), a tool that shows great promise in terms of clinical utility, within the Turkish population. This study conducted in a cohort of 307 Turkish children aged 17 to 120 months with suspected ASD. Participants underwent a multidisciplinary assessment based on DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis and were categorized into ASD and non-ASD groups. Subsequently, the research team conducted blinded administrations of the AMSE and Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS). Additionally, a subset of 61 children underwent retesting for AMSE and CARS after three weeks for temporal stability. The results revealed an optimal cut-off score of 4 for AMSE, yielding sensitivity and specificity rates of 84% and 97%, respectively. Internal consistency, indicated by a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.80, was very good. The test-retest reliability, assessed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), was excellent (ICC = 0.959). The inter-rater reliability also showed excellent agreement (ICC = 0.997). Furthermore, a significant correlation was observed between the AMSE and CARS scores (r = 0.94, p < 0.001). Notably, the AMSE scores were significantly different between the ASD and non-ASD groups (p < 0.001) with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.40). The findings of this study underscore the utility of AMSE as a valid and reliable tool for Turkish children with robust psychometric properties. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06761-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Is There a Core Deficit in Autism Spectrum Disorder? An Analysis of CPEP-3 Assessment Data from 543 Children With Autism / Yunqiang LIN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3276-3287 Titre : Is There a Core Deficit in Autism Spectrum Disorder? An Analysis of CPEP-3 Assessment Data from 543 Children With Autism Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Yunqiang LIN, Auteur ; Chenglong WANG, Auteur ; Rongdi CHEN, Auteur ; Hongxia ZHANG, Auteur ; Dingwei ZHAO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3276-3287 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Identifying a “core deficit” is essential for early detection and intervention in developmental disorders among children. However, the presence of a core deficit within autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to be unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the possibility of the core deficit in autism spectrum disorders. This study evaluated 543 children diagnosed with ASD by using Chinese version of the Psychoeducational Profile-Third Edition (CPEP-3). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to construct single-factor models (assuming the presence of a core deficit) and a multi-factor model (assuming the absence of core deficits) based on the assessed data, and then to compare the fit of the two types of models. Assessments revealed developmental delays and adaptive challenges among the children with ASD. The single-factor model assuming the “motor” domain as the “core deficit” showed a superior fit (CFI = 0.86, AIC = 356.47, ECVI = 0.66) than other single-factor models. The multi-factor model, which assumes no core deficit, provided a better fit and greater predictive accuracy (CFI = 0.87, AIC = 351.94, ECVI = 0.65) than all single-factor models. ASD is characterized by widespread developmental delays and adaptive challenges. While motor impairment may serve as an effective predictor of these issues, it does not fully account for the diverse and complex symptomatology observed in children with ASD. The symptoms in these children likely arise from multiple factors, which are not adequately explained by a single core deficit model. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06796-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Is There a Core Deficit in Autism Spectrum Disorder? An Analysis of CPEP-3 Assessment Data from 543 Children With Autism [texte imprimé] / Yunqiang LIN, Auteur ; Chenglong WANG, Auteur ; Rongdi CHEN, Auteur ; Hongxia ZHANG, Auteur ; Dingwei ZHAO, Auteur . - p.3276-3287. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3276-3287 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Identifying a “core deficit” is essential for early detection and intervention in developmental disorders among children. However, the presence of a core deficit within autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to be unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the possibility of the core deficit in autism spectrum disorders. This study evaluated 543 children diagnosed with ASD by using Chinese version of the Psychoeducational Profile-Third Edition (CPEP-3). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to construct single-factor models (assuming the presence of a core deficit) and a multi-factor model (assuming the absence of core deficits) based on the assessed data, and then to compare the fit of the two types of models. Assessments revealed developmental delays and adaptive challenges among the children with ASD. The single-factor model assuming the “motor” domain as the “core deficit” showed a superior fit (CFI = 0.86, AIC = 356.47, ECVI = 0.66) than other single-factor models. The multi-factor model, which assumes no core deficit, provided a better fit and greater predictive accuracy (CFI = 0.87, AIC = 351.94, ECVI = 0.65) than all single-factor models. ASD is characterized by widespread developmental delays and adaptive challenges. While motor impairment may serve as an effective predictor of these issues, it does not fully account for the diverse and complex symptomatology observed in children with ASD. The symptoms in these children likely arise from multiple factors, which are not adequately explained by a single core deficit model. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06796-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Developmental Profiles of Young Children Referred for Concern for Autism Spectrum Disorder: DBPNet Study / Nancy ROIZEN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3288-3294 Titre : Developmental Profiles of Young Children Referred for Concern for Autism Spectrum Disorder: DBPNet Study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Nancy ROIZEN, Auteur ; Sandra FRIEDMAN, Auteur ; Douglas VANDERBILT, Auteur ; Jaclyn CACIA, Auteur ; Jill FUSSELL, Auteur ; Robin HANSEN, Auteur ; Johannes HOFER, Auteur ; Georgio SIDERIDIS, Auteur ; Ruth E. K. STEIN, Auteur ; William BARBARESI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3288-3294 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The aim of this study was to compare differences in cognitive, adaptive, and language function in young children referred for concerns for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are diagnosed with ASD vs those not diagnosed with ASD (no ASD). This prospective diagnostic study of 349 children < 6 years of age, with 250 diagnosed with ASD and 99 with no ASD, was conducted at 8 diagnostic centers. There were no differences in cognition between those diagnosed with ASD and those with no ASD. As compared to those with no ASD, children with ASD had significantly lower language and adaptive functioning. Children with no ASD had language and adaptive functioning similar to their cognitive function. Differences between developmental domains were also compared within the ASD and no ASD groups. There were no differences between any 2 areas of function in the no ASD group. However, there were significant differences within the ASD group, with cognitive function significantly higher than both language function and adaptive function. This study suggests that a discrepancy between adaptive and language skills beyond that expected based on cognitive function should heighten concern for ASD. Beyond the categorical diagnosis of ASD, it is important to assess all these developmental domains to develop comprehensive plans for interventions. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06777-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Developmental Profiles of Young Children Referred for Concern for Autism Spectrum Disorder: DBPNet Study [texte imprimé] / Nancy ROIZEN, Auteur ; Sandra FRIEDMAN, Auteur ; Douglas VANDERBILT, Auteur ; Jaclyn CACIA, Auteur ; Jill FUSSELL, Auteur ; Robin HANSEN, Auteur ; Johannes HOFER, Auteur ; Georgio SIDERIDIS, Auteur ; Ruth E. K. STEIN, Auteur ; William BARBARESI, Auteur . - p.3288-3294. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3288-3294 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The aim of this study was to compare differences in cognitive, adaptive, and language function in young children referred for concerns for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are diagnosed with ASD vs those not diagnosed with ASD (no ASD). This prospective diagnostic study of 349 children < 6 years of age, with 250 diagnosed with ASD and 99 with no ASD, was conducted at 8 diagnostic centers. There were no differences in cognition between those diagnosed with ASD and those with no ASD. As compared to those with no ASD, children with ASD had significantly lower language and adaptive functioning. Children with no ASD had language and adaptive functioning similar to their cognitive function. Differences between developmental domains were also compared within the ASD and no ASD groups. There were no differences between any 2 areas of function in the no ASD group. However, there were significant differences within the ASD group, with cognitive function significantly higher than both language function and adaptive function. This study suggests that a discrepancy between adaptive and language skills beyond that expected based on cognitive function should heighten concern for ASD. Beyond the categorical diagnosis of ASD, it is important to assess all these developmental domains to develop comprehensive plans for interventions. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06777-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Autism Symptom Presentation and Hierarchical Models of Intelligence / Michael A. LEVINE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3295-3302 Titre : Autism Symptom Presentation and Hierarchical Models of Intelligence Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Michael A. LEVINE, Auteur ; Huan CHEN, Auteur ; Ericka L. WODKA, Auteur ; Brian S. CAFFO, Auteur ; Joshua B. EWEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3295-3302 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a substantial history studying the relationship between general intelligence and the core symptoms of autism. However, a gap in knowledge is how dimensional autism symptomatology associates with different components of clinically-relevant hierarchical models of intelligence. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06411-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Autism Symptom Presentation and Hierarchical Models of Intelligence [texte imprimé] / Michael A. LEVINE, Auteur ; Huan CHEN, Auteur ; Ericka L. WODKA, Auteur ; Brian S. CAFFO, Auteur ; Joshua B. EWEN, Auteur . - p.3295-3302. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3295-3302 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a substantial history studying the relationship between general intelligence and the core symptoms of autism. However, a gap in knowledge is how dimensional autism symptomatology associates with different components of clinically-relevant hierarchical models of intelligence. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06411-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Efficacy of Community-Delivered PEERS® for Adolescents: Increases in Social Skills and Decreases in Social Anxiety and Loneliness / China I. PARENTEAU in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3303-3310 Titre : Efficacy of Community-Delivered PEERS® for Adolescents: Increases in Social Skills and Decreases in Social Anxiety and Loneliness Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : China I. PARENTEAU, Auteur ; Jessica FLOYD, Auteur ; Katy ANKENMAN, Auteur ; Tara GLAVIN, Auteur ; Julia CHARALEL, Auteur ; Enjey LIN, Auteur ; Whitney ENCE, Auteur ; Young Shin KIM, Auteur ; Somer BISHOP, Auteur ; Shuting ZHENG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3303-3310 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : PEERS® for Adolescents is an evidence-based social skills training program developed for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is now widely implemented by community providers in clinics and schools. However, majority of past efficacy studies on PEERS® were conducted in controlled research settings, with limited information about its effectiveness when delivered in the community. We sought to examine the effects of PEERS® on social functioning and mental health outcomes when delivered in an outpatient autism specialty clinic. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06433-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Efficacy of Community-Delivered PEERS® for Adolescents: Increases in Social Skills and Decreases in Social Anxiety and Loneliness [texte imprimé] / China I. PARENTEAU, Auteur ; Jessica FLOYD, Auteur ; Katy ANKENMAN, Auteur ; Tara GLAVIN, Auteur ; Julia CHARALEL, Auteur ; Enjey LIN, Auteur ; Whitney ENCE, Auteur ; Young Shin KIM, Auteur ; Somer BISHOP, Auteur ; Shuting ZHENG, Auteur . - p.3303-3310. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3303-3310 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : PEERS® for Adolescents is an evidence-based social skills training program developed for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is now widely implemented by community providers in clinics and schools. However, majority of past efficacy studies on PEERS® were conducted in controlled research settings, with limited information about its effectiveness when delivered in the community. We sought to examine the effects of PEERS® on social functioning and mental health outcomes when delivered in an outpatient autism specialty clinic. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06433-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Eating and Sleep Disturbances in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey: A Systematic Review / Mehmet GEYIK in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-8 (August 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3311-3326 Titre : Eating and Sleep Disturbances in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey: A Systematic Review Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Mehmet GEYIK, Auteur ; Nerimal ARAL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3311-3326 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aims to systematically analyze the general trends, methodological frameworks, and core findings of graduate-level theses focusing on eating and sleep disturbances among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Türkiye. It specifically investigates the distribution of academic disciplines, chronological growth, and prevalent research themes within this field. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-026-07360-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Eating and Sleep Disturbances in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Turkey: A Systematic Review [texte imprimé] / Mehmet GEYIK, Auteur ; Nerimal ARAL, Auteur . - p.3311-3326. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-8 (August 2026) . - p.3311-3326 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aims to systematically analyze the general trends, methodological frameworks, and core findings of graduate-level theses focusing on eating and sleep disturbances among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Türkiye. It specifically investigates the distribution of academic disciplines, chronological growth, and prevalent research themes within this field. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-026-07360-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591