Adaptive Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Transition to Adulthood / Nicole L. MATTHEWS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45-8 (August 2015)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-8 (August 2015) . - p.2349-2360 Titre : Adaptive Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Transition to Adulthood Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Nicole L. MATTHEWS, Auteur ; Christopher J. SMITH, Auteur ; Elena POLLARD, Auteur ; Sharman OBER-REYNOLDS, Auteur ; Janet KIRWAN, Auteur ; Amanda MALLIGO, Auteur Année de publication : 2015 Article en page(s) : p.2349-2360 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Adaptive functioning  Cognitive functioning  Vineland-II  Adolescence  Adulthood Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a dearth of research regarding adaptive functioning during the transition to adulthood in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Profiles on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition were examined by age and intellectual ability in 75 participants with ASD (16–58 years). Results extend previous reports of a cognitive advantage over adaptive functioning in children by demonstrating a similar pattern in an older sample. Daily living skills were a relative strength compared to communication and socialization in adults, but not adolescents. In general, highest subdomain scores were observed in writing skills and lowest scores were observed in interpersonal skills. Regardless of cognitive ability, all standard scores were well below average, indicating a need for lifelong intervention that targets adaptive functioning. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2400-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=263 [article] Adaptive Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Transition to Adulthood [texte imprimé] / Nicole L. MATTHEWS, Auteur ; Christopher J. SMITH, Auteur ; Elena POLLARD, Auteur ; Sharman OBER-REYNOLDS, Auteur ; Janet KIRWAN, Auteur ; Amanda MALLIGO, Auteur . - 2015 . - p.2349-2360. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-8 (August 2015) . - p.2349-2360 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Adaptive functioning  Cognitive functioning  Vineland-II  Adolescence  Adulthood Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a dearth of research regarding adaptive functioning during the transition to adulthood in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Profiles on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition were examined by age and intellectual ability in 75 participants with ASD (16–58 years). Results extend previous reports of a cognitive advantage over adaptive functioning in children by demonstrating a similar pattern in an older sample. Daily living skills were a relative strength compared to communication and socialization in adults, but not adolescents. In general, highest subdomain scores were observed in writing skills and lowest scores were observed in interpersonal skills. Regardless of cognitive ability, all standard scores were well below average, indicating a need for lifelong intervention that targets adaptive functioning. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2400-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=263

Feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth model for autism diagnostic evaluations in children, adolescents, and adults / Nicole L. MATTHEWS in Autism Research, 14-12 (December 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 14-12 (December 2021) . - p.2564-2579 Titre : Feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth model for autism diagnostic evaluations in children, adolescents, and adults Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Nicole L. MATTHEWS, Auteur ; Erica SKEPNEK, Auteur ; Micah A. MAMMEN, Auteur ; Jessica S. JAMES, Auteur ; Amanda MALLIGO, Auteur ; Audrey LYON, Auteur ; Melissa MITCHELL, Auteur ; Sarah KIEFER, Auteur ; Christopher J. SMITH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2564-2579 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescent  Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis/epidemiology  Autistic Disorder  Covid-19  Child  Child, Preschool  Feasibility Studies  Female  Humans  Male  Pandemics  Parents  SARS-CoV-2  Telemedicine  adolescents  adults  autism spectrum disorder  children  diagnosis  telehealth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth diagnostic model deployed at an autism center in the southwestern United States to safely provide autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants included all clients for whom a telehealth diagnostic evaluation was scheduled at the diagnostic clinic (n = 121) over a 6-month period. Of 121 scheduled clients, 102 (84%) completed the telehealth evaluation. A diagnostic determination was made for 91% of clients (93 out of 102) using only telehealth procedures. Nine participants (two females; ages 3 to 11 years) required an in-person evaluation. Responses from psychologist and parent acceptability surveys indicated the model was acceptable for most clients. Psychologist ratings suggested that telehealth modalities used in the current study may be less acceptable for evaluating school-aged children with subtle presentations compared to children in the early developmental period, adolescents, and adults. Parents of females reported higher acceptability than parents of males. Findings contribute to the small but growing literature on feasibility and acceptability of telehealth evaluations for ASD and have implications for improving access to care during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. LAY SUMMARY: This study described telehealth methods for evaluating children, adolescents, and adults for autism spectrum disorder. Telehealth methods were generally acceptable to psychologists conducting the evaluations and parents of diagnostic clients. Psychologists reported the methods to be less acceptable for school-aged children and parents of males found the methods less acceptable than parents of females. The telehealth methods described may help to increase access to diagnostic professionals and reduce wait times for evaluations during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2591 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=450 [article] Feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth model for autism diagnostic evaluations in children, adolescents, and adults [texte imprimé] / Nicole L. MATTHEWS, Auteur ; Erica SKEPNEK, Auteur ; Micah A. MAMMEN, Auteur ; Jessica S. JAMES, Auteur ; Amanda MALLIGO, Auteur ; Audrey LYON, Auteur ; Melissa MITCHELL, Auteur ; Sarah KIEFER, Auteur ; Christopher J. SMITH, Auteur . - p.2564-2579. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 14-12 (December 2021) . - p.2564-2579 Mots-clés : Adolescent  Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis/epidemiology  Autistic Disorder  Covid-19  Child  Child, Preschool  Feasibility Studies  Female  Humans  Male  Pandemics  Parents  SARS-CoV-2  Telemedicine  adolescents  adults  autism spectrum disorder  children  diagnosis  telehealth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth diagnostic model deployed at an autism center in the southwestern United States to safely provide autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants included all clients for whom a telehealth diagnostic evaluation was scheduled at the diagnostic clinic (n = 121) over a 6-month period. Of 121 scheduled clients, 102 (84%) completed the telehealth evaluation. A diagnostic determination was made for 91% of clients (93 out of 102) using only telehealth procedures. Nine participants (two females; ages 3 to 11 years) required an in-person evaluation. Responses from psychologist and parent acceptability surveys indicated the model was acceptable for most clients. Psychologist ratings suggested that telehealth modalities used in the current study may be less acceptable for evaluating school-aged children with subtle presentations compared to children in the early developmental period, adolescents, and adults. Parents of females reported higher acceptability than parents of males. Findings contribute to the small but growing literature on feasibility and acceptability of telehealth evaluations for ASD and have implications for improving access to care during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. LAY SUMMARY: This study described telehealth methods for evaluating children, adolescents, and adults for autism spectrum disorder. Telehealth methods were generally acceptable to psychologists conducting the evaluations and parents of diagnostic clients. Psychologists reported the methods to be less acceptable for school-aged children and parents of males found the methods less acceptable than parents of females. The telehealth methods described may help to increase access to diagnostic professionals and reduce wait times for evaluations during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2591 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=450

Pilot randomized controlled trial of MINDful TIME, a novel telehealth mindfulness-based intervention for autistic adolescents and their caregivers / Melissa MITCHELL ; Hannah HONDA ; Amanda MALLIGO ; Summer BOYD ; Broc A. PAGNI ; B BLAIR BRADEN in Autism, 29-7 (July 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 29-7 (July 2025) . - p.1864-1882 Titre : Pilot randomized controlled trial of MINDful TIME, a novel telehealth mindfulness-based intervention for autistic adolescents and their caregivers Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Melissa MITCHELL, Auteur ; Hannah HONDA, Auteur ; Amanda MALLIGO, Auteur ; Summer BOYD, Auteur ; Broc A. PAGNI, Auteur ; B BLAIR BRADEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1864-1882 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adolescents  autism  caregivers  mindfulness-based intervention  mobile app  telehealth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A growing body of research suggests that mindfulness-based interventions may be a valuable method for reducing internalizing symptoms in autistic individuals. The current study extends this work using an effectiveness-implementation hybrid type 1 study. In this parallel randomized controlled trial, we examined a novel telehealth intervention for autistic adolescents and their caregivers. MINDful TIME includes eight weekly group meetings and regular use of a commercially available mindfulness meditation app. Participants were 42 adolescent-parent dyads randomized to the treatment or delayed treatment control (DTC) group. The program was implemented with fidelity (91.24%-94.78%), and 90% of treatment group dyads completed the program. On average, participants attended?>90% of sessions and reported high acceptability. Treatment group adolescents demonstrated statistically and clinically significant reductions in parent-reported depression symptoms relative to DTC (F(1, 34) = 7.31, p = 0.01, ?p2 = 0.18). Female adolescents in the treatment group showed significant reductions in parent-reported anxiety symptoms (F(1, 34) = 4.22, p = 0.05, ?p2 = 0.11). Exploratory analyses indicated treatment-related improvements in adolescent executive functioning, parent mindfulness and well-being, and adolescent-parent relationship dysfunction. Findings warrant future examination of MINDful TIME to address well-documented challenges with mental health in this population. This trial was registered on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05685589).Lay abstract Previous research studies have found that mindfulness (i.e. focused attention on, and acceptance of, the present moment) training programs can reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. However, more research is needed to understand whether mindfulness strategies are helpful for autistic teens. We examined a new telehealth intervention for autistic teens and their caregivers. MINDful TIME is an 8-week group program that meets weekly through Zoom meetings. Participants learn mindfulness strategies through didactic lessons and using a commercially available mindfulness meditation mobile app. We randomly assigned 42 teens (ages 13-18 years) with an autism diagnosis and their parents to complete MINDful TIME or an 8-week wait period before beginning the program. Ninety percent of teens and parents assigned to MINDful TIME completed the program and reported that they found the program to be acceptable. Teens who completed MINDful TIME showed large reductions in depression symptoms, whereas teens in the wait period group did not. Females who completed MINDful TIME also showed reductions in anxiety symptoms, whereas males who completed MINDful TIME and females and males in the wait period group did not. Parents who completed MINDful TIME with their teens showed increased mindfulness traits, well-being, and adolescent-parent relationship functioning. Findings suggest that MINDful TIME is a promising program that may improve accessibility of mindfulness strategies for autistic teens and their caregivers. Future research with a larger sample size is needed to fully understand the benefits of the program. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251328484 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=558 [article] Pilot randomized controlled trial of MINDful TIME, a novel telehealth mindfulness-based intervention for autistic adolescents and their caregivers [texte imprimé] / Melissa MITCHELL, Auteur ; Hannah HONDA, Auteur ; Amanda MALLIGO, Auteur ; Summer BOYD, Auteur ; Broc A. PAGNI, Auteur ; B BLAIR BRADEN, Auteur . - p.1864-1882. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 29-7 (July 2025) . - p.1864-1882 Mots-clés : adolescents  autism  caregivers  mindfulness-based intervention  mobile app  telehealth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A growing body of research suggests that mindfulness-based interventions may be a valuable method for reducing internalizing symptoms in autistic individuals. The current study extends this work using an effectiveness-implementation hybrid type 1 study. In this parallel randomized controlled trial, we examined a novel telehealth intervention for autistic adolescents and their caregivers. MINDful TIME includes eight weekly group meetings and regular use of a commercially available mindfulness meditation app. Participants were 42 adolescent-parent dyads randomized to the treatment or delayed treatment control (DTC) group. The program was implemented with fidelity (91.24%-94.78%), and 90% of treatment group dyads completed the program. On average, participants attended?>90% of sessions and reported high acceptability. Treatment group adolescents demonstrated statistically and clinically significant reductions in parent-reported depression symptoms relative to DTC (F(1, 34) = 7.31, p = 0.01, ?p2 = 0.18). Female adolescents in the treatment group showed significant reductions in parent-reported anxiety symptoms (F(1, 34) = 4.22, p = 0.05, ?p2 = 0.11). Exploratory analyses indicated treatment-related improvements in adolescent executive functioning, parent mindfulness and well-being, and adolescent-parent relationship dysfunction. Findings warrant future examination of MINDful TIME to address well-documented challenges with mental health in this population. This trial was registered on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05685589).Lay abstract Previous research studies have found that mindfulness (i.e. focused attention on, and acceptance of, the present moment) training programs can reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. However, more research is needed to understand whether mindfulness strategies are helpful for autistic teens. We examined a new telehealth intervention for autistic teens and their caregivers. MINDful TIME is an 8-week group program that meets weekly through Zoom meetings. Participants learn mindfulness strategies through didactic lessons and using a commercially available mindfulness meditation mobile app. We randomly assigned 42 teens (ages 13-18 years) with an autism diagnosis and their parents to complete MINDful TIME or an 8-week wait period before beginning the program. Ninety percent of teens and parents assigned to MINDful TIME completed the program and reported that they found the program to be acceptable. Teens who completed MINDful TIME showed large reductions in depression symptoms, whereas teens in the wait period group did not. Females who completed MINDful TIME also showed reductions in anxiety symptoms, whereas males who completed MINDful TIME and females and males in the wait period group did not. Parents who completed MINDful TIME with their teens showed increased mindfulness traits, well-being, and adolescent-parent relationship functioning. Findings suggest that MINDful TIME is a promising program that may improve accessibility of mindfulness strategies for autistic teens and their caregivers. Future research with a larger sample size is needed to fully understand the benefits of the program. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251328484 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=558

Revisiting Cognitive and Adaptive Functioning in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Nicole L. MATTHEWS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45-1 (January 2015)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-1 (January 2015) . - p.138-156 Titre : Revisiting Cognitive and Adaptive Functioning in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Nicole L. MATTHEWS, Auteur ; Elena POLLARD, Auteur ; Sharman OBER-REYNOLDS, Auteur ; Janet KIRWAN, Auteur ; Amanda MALLIGO, Auteur ; Christopher J. SMITH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.138-156 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Cognitive functioning  Intelligence  Adaptive functioning  Stanford-Binet  Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Profiles of performance on the Stanford Binet Intelligence Scales (SB5) and Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS) were examined in 73 children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. SB5 cognitive profiles were observed to be similar between participants with and without early language delay, but different between participants with and without intellectual disability. With few exceptions, the distribution and cognitive profiles of participants with specific nonverbal IQ–verbal IQ and abbreviated IQ–full scale IQ discrepancy patterns paralleled previous reports. A cognitive functioning advantage over adaptive functioning was observed to be strongest in participants without intellectual disability and older participants. The previously reported VABS “autism profile” was not observed. Current findings clarify previous research and will inform the diagnostic process and treatment planning. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2200-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=258 [article] Revisiting Cognitive and Adaptive Functioning in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder [texte imprimé] / Nicole L. MATTHEWS, Auteur ; Elena POLLARD, Auteur ; Sharman OBER-REYNOLDS, Auteur ; Janet KIRWAN, Auteur ; Amanda MALLIGO, Auteur ; Christopher J. SMITH, Auteur . - p.138-156. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-1 (January 2015) . - p.138-156 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Cognitive functioning  Intelligence  Adaptive functioning  Stanford-Binet  Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Profiles of performance on the Stanford Binet Intelligence Scales (SB5) and Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS) were examined in 73 children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. SB5 cognitive profiles were observed to be similar between participants with and without early language delay, but different between participants with and without intellectual disability. With few exceptions, the distribution and cognitive profiles of participants with specific nonverbal IQ–verbal IQ and abbreviated IQ–full scale IQ discrepancy patterns paralleled previous reports. A cognitive functioning advantage over adaptive functioning was observed to be strongest in participants without intellectual disability and older participants. The previously reported VABS “autism profile” was not observed. Current findings clarify previous research and will inform the diagnostic process and treatment planning. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2200-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=258

Toward the identification of adaptive functioning intervention targets for intellectually-able, transition-aged youth with autism: An examination of caregiver responses on the Vineland-II / Nicole L. MATTHEWS in Autism Research, 10-12 (December 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 10-12 (December 2017) . - p.2023-2036 Titre : Toward the identification of adaptive functioning intervention targets for intellectually-able, transition-aged youth with autism: An examination of caregiver responses on the Vineland-II Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Nicole L. MATTHEWS, Auteur ; Amanda MALLIGO, Auteur ; Christopher J. SMITH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2023-2036 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  adaptive functioning  cognitive functioning  Vineland-II  adolescence  adulthood Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little is known about specific adaptive functioning impairments in intellectually-able individuals with autism spectrum disorder. In adolescents (n = 22) and young adults (n = 22) matched on composite IQ scores, this study examined profiles of cognitive and adaptive functioning, and caregiver responses on individual Vineland-II items. Adaptive functioning standard scores were significantly lower than IQ scores, and the adult group had significantly lower adaptive functioning standard scores than the adolescent group. Examination of caregiver responses to individual Vineland-II items identified more than 100 potential intervention targets. Differences favoring the adult group were observed on only 16 items across all three adaptive functioning domains, suggesting that little skill development is occurring during the transition to adulthood. Future research will examine the relevance of identified intervention targets to optimal outcomes. Autism Res 2017, 10: 2023–2036. © 2017 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Lay Summary Adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without intellectual disability demonstrated impaired adaptive functioning skills (i.e., age appropriate skills necessary for independent living). Development of adaptive functioning skills appears to slow with age among individuals without intellectual disability. Findings clarify the specific adaptive functioning skills that transition-aged youth with ASD have difficulty completing independently and will inform the development of interventions to increase the likelihood of independent living in adulthood. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1855 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=323 [article] Toward the identification of adaptive functioning intervention targets for intellectually-able, transition-aged youth with autism: An examination of caregiver responses on the Vineland-II [texte imprimé] / Nicole L. MATTHEWS, Auteur ; Amanda MALLIGO, Auteur ; Christopher J. SMITH, Auteur . - p.2023-2036. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 10-12 (December 2017) . - p.2023-2036 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  adaptive functioning  cognitive functioning  Vineland-II  adolescence  adulthood Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little is known about specific adaptive functioning impairments in intellectually-able individuals with autism spectrum disorder. In adolescents (n = 22) and young adults (n = 22) matched on composite IQ scores, this study examined profiles of cognitive and adaptive functioning, and caregiver responses on individual Vineland-II items. Adaptive functioning standard scores were significantly lower than IQ scores, and the adult group had significantly lower adaptive functioning standard scores than the adolescent group. Examination of caregiver responses to individual Vineland-II items identified more than 100 potential intervention targets. Differences favoring the adult group were observed on only 16 items across all three adaptive functioning domains, suggesting that little skill development is occurring during the transition to adulthood. Future research will examine the relevance of identified intervention targets to optimal outcomes. Autism Res 2017, 10: 2023–2036. © 2017 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Lay Summary Adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without intellectual disability demonstrated impaired adaptive functioning skills (i.e., age appropriate skills necessary for independent living). Development of adaptive functioning skills appears to slow with age among individuals without intellectual disability. Findings clarify the specific adaptive functioning skills that transition-aged youth with ASD have difficulty completing independently and will inform the development of interventions to increase the likelihood of independent living in adulthood. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1855 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=323

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