Comparative Analysis of Autistic Women Across the Lifespan: Childhood vs. Adulthood Diagnosis / Maire Claire DIEMER in Autism Research, 18-8 (August 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-8 (August 2025) . - p.1651-1663 Titre : Comparative Analysis of Autistic Women Across the Lifespan: Childhood vs. Adulthood Diagnosis Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Maire Claire DIEMER, Auteur ; Rosmary ROS-DEMARIZE, Auteur ; Catherine C. BRADLEY, Auteur ; Stephen KANNE, Auteur ; So Hyun KIM, Auteur ; Julia PARISH-MORRIS, Auteur ; LeeAnne Green SNYDER, Auteur ; Ericka WODKA, Auteur ; Spark CONSORTIUM, Auteur ; Laura A. CARPENTER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1651-1663 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adults  autism  co-occurring conditions  LGBT  lifespan  SPARK  women Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT This study investigates the experiences of autistic adult women, a group understudied in autism research due to a predominant focus on early identification/intervention, restrictive research participation criteria, and differing rates of diagnosis by sex. This study characterizes a cohort of autistic adult women (n?=?1424) across various dimensions including demographics, relationships, education, employment, income, well-being, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. It also explores differences among those diagnosed with autism as children versus those diagnosed as adults. The sample was limited to women able to read and provide independent consent to participate. Results indicated that the average age of diagnosis for those diagnosed before age 18 was 9.6?years old, whereas for those diagnosed in adulthood it was 31.8. Over 80% of the sample had completed some college or post-secondary education, with more than a third of those diagnosed as adults having attained a 4-year college degree or higher. More than half were employed, with those diagnosed as adults more likely to be employed full time (31.74%). Additionally, more than half were married or identified a romantic partner. Significant rates of psychiatric comorbidity were reported, with those diagnosed with autism as adults more likely to have co-occurring anxiety (69.87%), depression (61.79%), eating disorders (17.28%), and substance use diagnoses (8.85%) than those diagnosed as children. High rates of suicidal ideation (34%) and self-harm (21%) were endorsed in the full sample. Regression analyses indicated that being diagnosed with autism at a later age was associated with higher internalizing, externalizing, and substance use as well as a lower report of personal strengths, even when accounting for demographic factors. Despite these challenges, our findings highlight that many autistic women have positive outcomes and meet common adult developmental milestones. The authors advocate for the development of more tailored treatment options that address the specific needs of autistic women. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70073 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=566 [article] Comparative Analysis of Autistic Women Across the Lifespan: Childhood vs. Adulthood Diagnosis [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Maire Claire DIEMER, Auteur ; Rosmary ROS-DEMARIZE, Auteur ; Catherine C. BRADLEY, Auteur ; Stephen KANNE, Auteur ; So Hyun KIM, Auteur ; Julia PARISH-MORRIS, Auteur ; LeeAnne Green SNYDER, Auteur ; Ericka WODKA, Auteur ; Spark CONSORTIUM, Auteur ; Laura A. CARPENTER, Auteur . - p.1651-1663. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-8 (August 2025) . - p.1651-1663 Mots-clés : adults  autism  co-occurring conditions  LGBT  lifespan  SPARK  women Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT This study investigates the experiences of autistic adult women, a group understudied in autism research due to a predominant focus on early identification/intervention, restrictive research participation criteria, and differing rates of diagnosis by sex. This study characterizes a cohort of autistic adult women (n?=?1424) across various dimensions including demographics, relationships, education, employment, income, well-being, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. It also explores differences among those diagnosed with autism as children versus those diagnosed as adults. The sample was limited to women able to read and provide independent consent to participate. Results indicated that the average age of diagnosis for those diagnosed before age 18 was 9.6?years old, whereas for those diagnosed in adulthood it was 31.8. Over 80% of the sample had completed some college or post-secondary education, with more than a third of those diagnosed as adults having attained a 4-year college degree or higher. More than half were employed, with those diagnosed as adults more likely to be employed full time (31.74%). Additionally, more than half were married or identified a romantic partner. Significant rates of psychiatric comorbidity were reported, with those diagnosed with autism as adults more likely to have co-occurring anxiety (69.87%), depression (61.79%), eating disorders (17.28%), and substance use diagnoses (8.85%) than those diagnosed as children. High rates of suicidal ideation (34%) and self-harm (21%) were endorsed in the full sample. Regression analyses indicated that being diagnosed with autism at a later age was associated with higher internalizing, externalizing, and substance use as well as a lower report of personal strengths, even when accounting for demographic factors. Despite these challenges, our findings highlight that many autistic women have positive outcomes and meet common adult developmental milestones. The authors advocate for the development of more tailored treatment options that address the specific needs of autistic women. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70073 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=566

Evidence for Specificity of Motor Impairments in Catching and Balance in Children with Autism / Katarina AMENT in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45-3 (March 2015)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-3 (March 2015) . - p.742-751 Titre : Evidence for Specificity of Motor Impairments in Catching and Balance in Children with Autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Katarina AMENT, Auteur ; Amanda MEJIA, Auteur ; Rebecca BUHLMAN, Auteur ; Shannon ERKLIN, Auteur ; Brian S. CAFFO, Auteur ; Stewart MOSTOFSKY, Auteur ; Ericka WODKA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.742-751 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder  Motor impairment  Specificity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : To evaluate evidence for motor impairment specificity in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children completed performance-based assessment of motor functioning (Movement Assessment Battery for Children: MABC-2). Logistic regression models were used to predict group membership. In the models comparing typically developing and developmental disability (DD), all three MABC subscale scores were significantly negatively associated with having a DD. In the models comparing ADHD and ASD, catching and static balance items were associated with ASD group membership, with a 1 point decrease in performance increasing odds of ASD by 36 and 39 %, respectively. Impairments in motor skills requiring the coupling of visual and temporal feedback to guide and adjust movement appear specifically deficient in ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2229-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=258 [article] Evidence for Specificity of Motor Impairments in Catching and Balance in Children with Autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Katarina AMENT, Auteur ; Amanda MEJIA, Auteur ; Rebecca BUHLMAN, Auteur ; Shannon ERKLIN, Auteur ; Brian S. CAFFO, Auteur ; Stewart MOSTOFSKY, Auteur ; Ericka WODKA, Auteur . - p.742-751. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-3 (March 2015) . - p.742-751 Mots-clés : Autism  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder  Motor impairment  Specificity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : To evaluate evidence for motor impairment specificity in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children completed performance-based assessment of motor functioning (Movement Assessment Battery for Children: MABC-2). Logistic regression models were used to predict group membership. In the models comparing typically developing and developmental disability (DD), all three MABC subscale scores were significantly negatively associated with having a DD. In the models comparing ADHD and ASD, catching and static balance items were associated with ASD group membership, with a 1 point decrease in performance increasing odds of ASD by 36 and 39 %, respectively. Impairments in motor skills requiring the coupling of visual and temporal feedback to guide and adjust movement appear specifically deficient in ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2229-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=258

Psychometric Evaluation of the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (6-18 Years Parent Report) in a Clinical Sample / Ji Su HONG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-3 (March 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-3 (March 2024) . - p.1024-1035 Titre : Psychometric Evaluation of the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (6-18 Years Parent Report) in a Clinical Sample Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ji Su HONG, Auteur ; Jeremy PERRIN, Auteur ; Vini SINGH, Auteur ; Luke KALB, Auteur ; Elizabeth A. CROSS, Auteur ; Ericka WODKA, Auteur ; Chana RICHTER, Auteur ; Rebecca LANDA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1024-1035 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder impacting 1 in 44 children and early identification of children with ASD is critical for the intervention. Several screening measures have been developed for early identification, including the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales, 6-18 years Parent Report (ASRS). The ASRS has been understudied, and the current study assessed the validity of the ASRS in a clinical sample of 490 children at a tertiary ASD-specialty clinic. Results indicated that the ASRS demonstrated favorable sensitivity, but poor specificity. True positive screening results were more likely to occur for children with a multiracial background, while they were less likely to occur for children with a high social capital. Overall, though the ASRS has clinical utility as a screening measure, it did not perform effectively to differentiate ASD from Non-ASD clinical disorders. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05871-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=524 [article] Psychometric Evaluation of the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (6-18 Years Parent Report) in a Clinical Sample [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ji Su HONG, Auteur ; Jeremy PERRIN, Auteur ; Vini SINGH, Auteur ; Luke KALB, Auteur ; Elizabeth A. CROSS, Auteur ; Ericka WODKA, Auteur ; Chana RICHTER, Auteur ; Rebecca LANDA, Auteur . - p.1024-1035. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-3 (March 2024) . - p.1024-1035 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder impacting 1 in 44 children and early identification of children with ASD is critical for the intervention. Several screening measures have been developed for early identification, including the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales, 6-18 years Parent Report (ASRS). The ASRS has been understudied, and the current study assessed the validity of the ASRS in a clinical sample of 490 children at a tertiary ASD-specialty clinic. Results indicated that the ASRS demonstrated favorable sensitivity, but poor specificity. True positive screening results were more likely to occur for children with a multiracial background, while they were less likely to occur for children with a high social capital. Overall, though the ASRS has clinical utility as a screening measure, it did not perform effectively to differentiate ASD from Non-ASD clinical disorders. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05871-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=524

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