Differences in Developmental Functioning Profiles Between Male and Female Preschoolers Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder / Francesco CRAIG in Autism Research, 13-9 (September 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 13-9 (September 2020) . - p.1537-1547 Titre : Differences in Developmental Functioning Profiles Between Male and Female Preschoolers Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Francesco CRAIG, Auteur ; Alessandro CRIPPA, Auteur ; Andrea DE GIACOMO, Auteur ; Marta RUGGIERO, Auteur ; Veronica RIZZATO, Auteur ; Alessandro LORENZO, Auteur ; Isabella FANIZZA, Auteur ; Lucia MARGARI, Auteur ; Antonio TRABACCA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1537-1547 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract This study investigated differences in clinical symptoms and developmental functioning profiles as well as sex-specific correlations of clinical characteristics and communication abilities, motor skills, and maladaptive behaviors in male and female preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Fifty-two females (mean age 4.5?±?2.16?years old) and 62 males (mean age 4.2?±?1.17?years old) with ASD were enrolled and assessed by measures including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) and Psychoeducational Profile-Third Edition (PEP-3). We found intellectual disability in 91.2% of the children. While preschoolers with ASD showed comparable severity of restricted and repetitive behaviors (P = 0.17), females with ASD were less severely affected than age and intelligence quotient-matched males with ASD in the ADOS-2 social affect domain (P value = 0.001) and calibrated severity scores (P = 0.002). Interestingly, sex-specific linear regressions revealed that fine motor skills were predictive of impaired social affect in males but not in females. Specifically, motor skills might be the core feature for sex differences in ASD. Although preliminary, this finding suggests the need for more sex-specific diagnostic and intervention strategies in order to improve early identification efforts and specific intervention targets. Lay Summary Little is known about differences in developmental and functional profiles in males and females with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We found important similarities and differences in the core ASD symptoms between male and female preschoolers. In addition, fine motor skills seem to predict social affect impairment and ASD symptom severity in males with ASD. Autism Res 2020, 13: 1537–1547. © 2020 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2305 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=431 [article] Differences in Developmental Functioning Profiles Between Male and Female Preschoolers Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Francesco CRAIG, Auteur ; Alessandro CRIPPA, Auteur ; Andrea DE GIACOMO, Auteur ; Marta RUGGIERO, Auteur ; Veronica RIZZATO, Auteur ; Alessandro LORENZO, Auteur ; Isabella FANIZZA, Auteur ; Lucia MARGARI, Auteur ; Antonio TRABACCA, Auteur . - p.1537-1547. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 13-9 (September 2020) . - p.1537-1547 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract This study investigated differences in clinical symptoms and developmental functioning profiles as well as sex-specific correlations of clinical characteristics and communication abilities, motor skills, and maladaptive behaviors in male and female preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Fifty-two females (mean age 4.5?±?2.16?years old) and 62 males (mean age 4.2?±?1.17?years old) with ASD were enrolled and assessed by measures including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) and Psychoeducational Profile-Third Edition (PEP-3). We found intellectual disability in 91.2% of the children. While preschoolers with ASD showed comparable severity of restricted and repetitive behaviors (P = 0.17), females with ASD were less severely affected than age and intelligence quotient-matched males with ASD in the ADOS-2 social affect domain (P value = 0.001) and calibrated severity scores (P = 0.002). Interestingly, sex-specific linear regressions revealed that fine motor skills were predictive of impaired social affect in males but not in females. Specifically, motor skills might be the core feature for sex differences in ASD. Although preliminary, this finding suggests the need for more sex-specific diagnostic and intervention strategies in order to improve early identification efforts and specific intervention targets. Lay Summary Little is known about differences in developmental and functional profiles in males and females with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We found important similarities and differences in the core ASD symptoms between male and female preschoolers. In addition, fine motor skills seem to predict social affect impairment and ASD symptom severity in males with ASD. Autism Res 2020, 13: 1537–1547. © 2020 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2305 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=431

Motor competency and social communication skills in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder / Francesco CRAIG in Autism Research, 11-6 (June 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 11-6 (June 2018) . - p.893-902 Titre : Motor competency and social communication skills in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Francesco CRAIG, Auteur ; A. LORENZO, Auteur ; E. LUCARELLI, Auteur ; L. RUSSO, Auteur ; I. FANIZZA, Auteur ; A. TRABACCA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.893-902 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Acsf:Sc  intellectual disabilities  motor skills  social cognition  social communication Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aimed to investigate the association between motor competency and social communication in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) compared with children with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and typically developing (TD) children. Motor competency, ASD symptoms, and nonverbal Intelligent Quotient (IQ) were investigated through the following tests: Movement Assessment Battery for Children, second edition (MABC-2), Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ), Autism Classification System of Functioning: Social Communication (ACSF:SC) and Leiter International Performances Scale Revised (Leiter-R). The ASD + ID and ID groups had lower MABC-2-manual dexterity mean scores, MABC-2-aiming and catching mean scores, MABC-2-static and dynamic balance mean scores and MABC-2-TTS compared with the TD group (P < 0.05). In addition, the ASD + ID group had lower MABC-2-aiming and catching mean scores compared with the ID group. In the ASD + ID group, we found a significant negative correlation (P < 0.001) between MABC-2-aiming and catching scores with SCQ scores, nonverbal IQ and ACSF:SC levels. Our findings provide new insight into the common neuropsychological mechanisms underlying social communication and motor deficits in ASD. Multiple deficits in motor functioning may be present in ASD and ID, however deficits involving the ability to integrate motor and social cues are somewhat specific to ASD. Autism Res 2018, 11: 893-902. (c) 2018 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: This study highlighted the specificity of motor impairment in ASD comparing performances on a frequently used measure of motor impairment between clinical groups (ASD + ID and ID) and a non-clinical group. While previous research has suggested that multiple deficits in motor functioning may be present in ASD, our findings suggest that deficits in tasks involving the ability to integrate visual and motor cues (aiming and catching task) are somewhat specific to ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1939 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=366 [article] Motor competency and social communication skills in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Francesco CRAIG, Auteur ; A. LORENZO, Auteur ; E. LUCARELLI, Auteur ; L. RUSSO, Auteur ; I. FANIZZA, Auteur ; A. TRABACCA, Auteur . - p.893-902. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 11-6 (June 2018) . - p.893-902 Mots-clés : Acsf:Sc  intellectual disabilities  motor skills  social cognition  social communication Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study aimed to investigate the association between motor competency and social communication in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) compared with children with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and typically developing (TD) children. Motor competency, ASD symptoms, and nonverbal Intelligent Quotient (IQ) were investigated through the following tests: Movement Assessment Battery for Children, second edition (MABC-2), Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ), Autism Classification System of Functioning: Social Communication (ACSF:SC) and Leiter International Performances Scale Revised (Leiter-R). The ASD + ID and ID groups had lower MABC-2-manual dexterity mean scores, MABC-2-aiming and catching mean scores, MABC-2-static and dynamic balance mean scores and MABC-2-TTS compared with the TD group (P < 0.05). In addition, the ASD + ID group had lower MABC-2-aiming and catching mean scores compared with the ID group. In the ASD + ID group, we found a significant negative correlation (P < 0.001) between MABC-2-aiming and catching scores with SCQ scores, nonverbal IQ and ACSF:SC levels. Our findings provide new insight into the common neuropsychological mechanisms underlying social communication and motor deficits in ASD. Multiple deficits in motor functioning may be present in ASD and ID, however deficits involving the ability to integrate motor and social cues are somewhat specific to ASD. Autism Res 2018, 11: 893-902. (c) 2018 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: This study highlighted the specificity of motor impairment in ASD comparing performances on a frequently used measure of motor impairment between clinical groups (ASD + ID and ID) and a non-clinical group. While previous research has suggested that multiple deficits in motor functioning may be present in ASD, our findings suggest that deficits in tasks involving the ability to integrate visual and motor cues (aiming and catching task) are somewhat specific to ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1939 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=366

A multimethod approach to assessing motor skills in boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder / Alessandro CRIPPA in Autism, 25-5 (July 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-5 (July 2021) . - p.1481-1491 Titre : A multimethod approach to assessing motor skills in boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Alessandro CRIPPA, Auteur ; Francesco CRAIG, Auteur ; Silvia BUSTI CECCARELLI, Auteur ; Maddalena MAURI, Auteur ; Silvia GRAZIOLI, Auteur ; Nicoletta SCIONTI, Auteur ; Alice CREMASCOLI, Auteur ; Camilla FERRANTE, Auteur ; Chiara VISIOLI, Auteur ; Gian Marco MARZOCCHI, Auteur ; Massimo MOLTENI, Auteur ; Maria NOBILE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1481-1491 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Child  Female  Humans  Male  Motor Skills  Quality of Life  Sex Factors  kinematics  motion capture  sex differences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Motor peculiarities are often reported in children with autism spectrum disorder and may predict subsequent adaptive functioning and quality of life. Although the sex bias in the prevalence of the disorder is well documented, little is known about differences in motor profile in males and females with autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was to study differences in motor functioning of boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder aged 3-11?years compared with typically developing children. Their motor performances were evaluated using a multimethod approach, including standardized motor tests, caregiver reports, and a detailed motion capture analysis of a simple reach-to-drop movement. We found that, irrespective of sex, children with autism spectrum disorder had worse scores than typically developing children on standardized tests and on caregiver reports. Interestingly, girls with autism spectrum disorder, but not boys, presented altered motor anticipation in reach-to-drop. Our findings emphasize the need for more sex-specific assessment of motor function in autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361321995634 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=475 [article] A multimethod approach to assessing motor skills in boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Alessandro CRIPPA, Auteur ; Francesco CRAIG, Auteur ; Silvia BUSTI CECCARELLI, Auteur ; Maddalena MAURI, Auteur ; Silvia GRAZIOLI, Auteur ; Nicoletta SCIONTI, Auteur ; Alice CREMASCOLI, Auteur ; Camilla FERRANTE, Auteur ; Chiara VISIOLI, Auteur ; Gian Marco MARZOCCHI, Auteur ; Massimo MOLTENI, Auteur ; Maria NOBILE, Auteur . - p.1481-1491. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-5 (July 2021) . - p.1481-1491 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Child  Female  Humans  Male  Motor Skills  Quality of Life  Sex Factors  kinematics  motion capture  sex differences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Motor peculiarities are often reported in children with autism spectrum disorder and may predict subsequent adaptive functioning and quality of life. Although the sex bias in the prevalence of the disorder is well documented, little is known about differences in motor profile in males and females with autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was to study differences in motor functioning of boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder aged 3-11?years compared with typically developing children. Their motor performances were evaluated using a multimethod approach, including standardized motor tests, caregiver reports, and a detailed motion capture analysis of a simple reach-to-drop movement. We found that, irrespective of sex, children with autism spectrum disorder had worse scores than typically developing children on standardized tests and on caregiver reports. Interestingly, girls with autism spectrum disorder, but not boys, presented altered motor anticipation in reach-to-drop. Our findings emphasize the need for more sex-specific assessment of motor function in autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361321995634 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=475

A multimethod approach to assessing motor skills in boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder / Alessandro CRIPPA in Autism, 26-5 (July 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 26-5 (July 2022) . - p.1481-1491 Titre : A multimethod approach to assessing motor skills in boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Alessandro CRIPPA, Auteur ; Francesco CRAIG, Auteur ; Silvia BUSTI CECCARELLI, Auteur ; Maddalena MAURI, Auteur ; Silvia GRAZIOLI, Auteur ; Nicoletta SCIONTI, Auteur ; Alice CREMASCOLI, Auteur ; Camilla FERRANTE, Auteur ; Chiara VISIOLI, Auteur ; Gian Marco MARZOCCHI, Auteur ; Massimo MOLTENI, Auteur ; Maria NOBILE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1481-1491 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Child  Female  Humans  Male  Motor Skills  Quality of Life  Sex Factors  autism spectrum disorder  kinematics  motion capture  sex differences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Motor peculiarities are often reported in children with autism spectrum disorder and may predict subsequent adaptive functioning and quality of life. Although the sex bias in the prevalence of the disorder is well documented, little is known about differences in motor profile in males and females with autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was to study differences in motor functioning of boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder aged 3-11years compared with typically developing children. Their motor performances were evaluated using a multimethod approach, including standardized motor tests, caregiver reports, and a detailed motion capture analysis of a simple reach-to-drop movement. We found that, irrespective of sex, children with autism spectrum disorder had worse scores than typically developing children on standardized tests and on caregiver reports. Interestingly, girls with autism spectrum disorder, but not boys, presented altered motor anticipation in reach-to-drop. Our findings emphasize the need for more sex-specific assessment of motor function in autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361321995634 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=484 [article] A multimethod approach to assessing motor skills in boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Alessandro CRIPPA, Auteur ; Francesco CRAIG, Auteur ; Silvia BUSTI CECCARELLI, Auteur ; Maddalena MAURI, Auteur ; Silvia GRAZIOLI, Auteur ; Nicoletta SCIONTI, Auteur ; Alice CREMASCOLI, Auteur ; Camilla FERRANTE, Auteur ; Chiara VISIOLI, Auteur ; Gian Marco MARZOCCHI, Auteur ; Massimo MOLTENI, Auteur ; Maria NOBILE, Auteur . - p.1481-1491. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 26-5 (July 2022) . - p.1481-1491 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Child  Female  Humans  Male  Motor Skills  Quality of Life  Sex Factors  autism spectrum disorder  kinematics  motion capture  sex differences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Motor peculiarities are often reported in children with autism spectrum disorder and may predict subsequent adaptive functioning and quality of life. Although the sex bias in the prevalence of the disorder is well documented, little is known about differences in motor profile in males and females with autism spectrum disorder. Our goal was to study differences in motor functioning of boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder aged 3-11years compared with typically developing children. Their motor performances were evaluated using a multimethod approach, including standardized motor tests, caregiver reports, and a detailed motion capture analysis of a simple reach-to-drop movement. We found that, irrespective of sex, children with autism spectrum disorder had worse scores than typically developing children on standardized tests and on caregiver reports. Interestingly, girls with autism spectrum disorder, but not boys, presented altered motor anticipation in reach-to-drop. Our findings emphasize the need for more sex-specific assessment of motor function in autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361321995634 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=484

Overlap Between Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Searching for Distinctive/Common Clinical Features / Francesco CRAIG in Autism Research, 8-3 (June 2015)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 8-3 (June 2015) . - p.328-337 Titre : Overlap Between Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Searching for Distinctive/Common Clinical Features Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Francesco CRAIG, Auteur ; Anna Linda LAMANNA, Auteur ; Francesco MARGARI, Auteur ; Emilia MATERA, Auteur ; Marta SIMONE, Auteur ; Lucia MARGARI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.328-337 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder  overlapping  intelligent quotient  emotional and behavior problems  ADHD symptoms  ASD symptoms  adaptive behaviors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent studies support several overlapping traits between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), assuming the existence of a combined phenotype. The aim of our study was to evaluate the common or distinctive clinical features between ASD and ADHD in order to identify possible different phenotypes that could have a clinical value. We enrolled 181 subjects divided into four diagnostic groups: ADHD group, ASD group, ASD+ADHD group (that met diagnostic criteria for both ASD and ADHD), and control group. Intelligent quotient (IQ), emotional and behavior problems, ADHD symptoms, ASD symptoms, and adaptive behaviors were investigated through the following test: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence or Leiter International Performances Scale Revised, Child Behavior Checklist, Conners' Rating Scales-Revised, SNAP-IV Rating Scale, the Social Communication Questionnaire, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. The ASD+ADHD group differs from ADHD or ASD in some domains such as lower IQ mean level and a higher autistic symptoms severity. However, the ASD+ADHD group shares inattention and hyperactivity deficit and some emotional and behavior problems with the ADHD group, while it shares adaptive behavior impairment with ASD group. These findings provide a new understanding of clinical manifestation of ASD+ADHD phenotype, they may also inform a novel treatment target. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1449 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=261 [article] Overlap Between Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Searching for Distinctive/Common Clinical Features [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Francesco CRAIG, Auteur ; Anna Linda LAMANNA, Auteur ; Francesco MARGARI, Auteur ; Emilia MATERA, Auteur ; Marta SIMONE, Auteur ; Lucia MARGARI, Auteur . - p.328-337. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 8-3 (June 2015) . - p.328-337 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder  overlapping  intelligent quotient  emotional and behavior problems  ADHD symptoms  ASD symptoms  adaptive behaviors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent studies support several overlapping traits between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), assuming the existence of a combined phenotype. The aim of our study was to evaluate the common or distinctive clinical features between ASD and ADHD in order to identify possible different phenotypes that could have a clinical value. We enrolled 181 subjects divided into four diagnostic groups: ADHD group, ASD group, ASD+ADHD group (that met diagnostic criteria for both ASD and ADHD), and control group. Intelligent quotient (IQ), emotional and behavior problems, ADHD symptoms, ASD symptoms, and adaptive behaviors were investigated through the following test: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence or Leiter International Performances Scale Revised, Child Behavior Checklist, Conners' Rating Scales-Revised, SNAP-IV Rating Scale, the Social Communication Questionnaire, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. The ASD+ADHD group differs from ADHD or ASD in some domains such as lower IQ mean level and a higher autistic symptoms severity. However, the ASD+ADHD group shares inattention and hyperactivity deficit and some emotional and behavior problems with the ADHD group, while it shares adaptive behavior impairment with ASD group. These findings provide a new understanding of clinical manifestation of ASD+ADHD phenotype, they may also inform a novel treatment target. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1449 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=261

Social communication in children with autism spectrum disorder (asd): Correlation between DSM-5 and autism classification system of functioning—social communication (ACSF:SC) / Francesco CRAIG in Autism Research, 10-7 (July 2017)  

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A systematic review of problematic video-game use in people with Autism Spectrum Disorders / Francesco CRAIG in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 82 (April 2021)  

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The Empathizing-Systemizing Theory and 'Extreme Male Brain' (EMB) Theory in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): An Explorative, Cross-Sectional Study / Francesco CRAIG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49-10 (October 2019)  

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