Brief Report: Using Cognitive Screeners in Autistic Adults / I. Z. GROOT in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51-9 (September 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-9 (September 2021) . - p.3374-3379 Titre : Brief Report: Using Cognitive Screeners in Autistic Adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : I. Z. GROOT, Auteur ; A. G. LEVER, Auteur ; P. C. KOOLSCHIJN, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3374-3379 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis  Cognition  Cognitive Dysfunction/diagnosis  Humans  Infant, Newborn  Mental Status and Dementia Tests  Neuropsychological Tests  Ageing  Autism spectrum condition  Cognitive screening  Mmse  MoCA  Older adults Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : By comparing 51 autistic adults and 49 age-matched controls (aged 30-73 years) we tested if (1) the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is more sensitive in measuring cognitive impairments than the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and (2) if we can replicate the MoCA-findings of Powell et al. (2017) with the Dutch MoCA(-NL). Results showed that: (1) The MoCA-NL is more sensitive, and (2) like Powell, no group differences were observed on the MoCA-NL. However, in contrast to Powell, we did not observe that older autistic adults show more impairment than controls on the MoCA-NL. Nonetheless, as the MoCA-NL is more sensitive to cognitive impairment, it is the recommended screener for older autistic adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04782-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=453 [article] Brief Report: Using Cognitive Screeners in Autistic Adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / I. Z. GROOT, Auteur ; A. G. LEVER, Auteur ; P. C. KOOLSCHIJN, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur . - p.3374-3379. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-9 (September 2021) . - p.3374-3379 Mots-clés : Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis  Cognition  Cognitive Dysfunction/diagnosis  Humans  Infant, Newborn  Mental Status and Dementia Tests  Neuropsychological Tests  Ageing  Autism spectrum condition  Cognitive screening  Mmse  MoCA  Older adults Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : By comparing 51 autistic adults and 49 age-matched controls (aged 30-73 years) we tested if (1) the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is more sensitive in measuring cognitive impairments than the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and (2) if we can replicate the MoCA-findings of Powell et al. (2017) with the Dutch MoCA(-NL). Results showed that: (1) The MoCA-NL is more sensitive, and (2) like Powell, no group differences were observed on the MoCA-NL. However, in contrast to Powell, we did not observe that older autistic adults show more impairment than controls on the MoCA-NL. Nonetheless, as the MoCA-NL is more sensitive to cognitive impairment, it is the recommended screener for older autistic adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04782-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=453

Exploring possible predictors and moderators of an executive function training for children with an autism spectrum disorder / M. DE VRIES in Autism, 22-4 (May 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 22-4 (May 2018) . - p.440-449 Titre : Exploring possible predictors and moderators of an executive function training for children with an autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : M. DE VRIES, Auteur ; M. G. VERDAM, Auteur ; P. J. PRINS, Auteur ; B. A. SCHMAND, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.440-449 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  cognitive training  executive functions  predictors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previously, a total of 121 children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) performed an adaptive working memory (WM)-training, an adaptive flexibility-training, or a non-adaptive control (mock)-training. Despite overall improvement, there were minor differences between the adaptive and mock-training conditions. Moreover, dropout was relatively high (26%). In the current study we explored potential predicting and moderating factors to clarify these findings. The effects of intelligence, autism traits, WM, flexibility, reward sensitivity and Theory of Mind on dropout, improvement during training, and improvement in everyday executive functioning (EF), ASD-like behavior, and Quality of Life (QoL) were studied. None of the predictors influenced dropout or training improvement. However, 1) more pre-training autism traits related to less improvement in EF and QoL, and 2) higher reward sensitivity was related to more improvement in QoL and ASD-like behavior. These findings suggest that these EF-training procedures may be beneficial for children with fewer autism traits and higher reward sensitivity. However, the exploratory nature of the analyses warrant further research before applying the findings clinically. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361316682622 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=361 [article] Exploring possible predictors and moderators of an executive function training for children with an autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / M. DE VRIES, Auteur ; M. G. VERDAM, Auteur ; P. J. PRINS, Auteur ; B. A. SCHMAND, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur . - p.440-449. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 22-4 (May 2018) . - p.440-449 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  cognitive training  executive functions  predictors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previously, a total of 121 children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) performed an adaptive working memory (WM)-training, an adaptive flexibility-training, or a non-adaptive control (mock)-training. Despite overall improvement, there were minor differences between the adaptive and mock-training conditions. Moreover, dropout was relatively high (26%). In the current study we explored potential predicting and moderating factors to clarify these findings. The effects of intelligence, autism traits, WM, flexibility, reward sensitivity and Theory of Mind on dropout, improvement during training, and improvement in everyday executive functioning (EF), ASD-like behavior, and Quality of Life (QoL) were studied. None of the predictors influenced dropout or training improvement. However, 1) more pre-training autism traits related to less improvement in EF and QoL, and 2) higher reward sensitivity was related to more improvement in QoL and ASD-like behavior. These findings suggest that these EF-training procedures may be beneficial for children with fewer autism traits and higher reward sensitivity. However, the exploratory nature of the analyses warrant further research before applying the findings clinically. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361316682622 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=361

Is camouflaging unique for autism? A comparison of camouflaging between adults with autism and ADHD / W. J. VAN DER PUTTEN in Autism Research, 17-4 (April 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 17-4 (April 2024) . - p.812-823 Titre : Is camouflaging unique for autism? A comparison of camouflaging between adults with autism and ADHD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : W. J. VAN DER PUTTEN, Auteur ; A. J. J. MOL, Auteur ; A. P. GROENMAN, Auteur ; T. A. RADHOE, Auteur ; C. TORENVLIET, Auteur ; J. A. Agelink VAN RENTERGEM, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.812-823 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Camouflaging (using (un)conscious strategies to appear as non-autistic) is thought to be an important reason for late autism diagnoses and mental health difficulties. However, it is unclear whether only autistic people camouflage or whether people with other neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions also use similar camouflaging strategies. Therefore, in this preregistered study (AsPredicted: #41811) study, we investigated if adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity-disorder (ADHD) also camouflage. Adults aged 30-90?years filled in the Dutch Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q-NL), the ADHD Self-Report (ADHD-SR) and the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ). We investigated differences in camouflaging between adults with ADHD, autism, and a comparison group in an age and sex-matched subsample (N = 105 per group). We explored if autism and ADHD traits explained camouflaging levels in adults with an autism and/or ADHD diagnosis (N = 477). Adults with ADHD scored higher on total camouflaging and assimilation subscale compared to the comparison group. However, adults with ADHD scored lower on total camouflaging, and subscales compensation and assimilation than autistic adults. Autism traits, but not ADHD traits, were a significant predictor of camouflaging, independent of diagnosis. Thus, camouflaging does not seem to be unique to autistic adults, since adults with ADHD also show camouflaging behavior, even though not as much as autistic adults. However, as the CAT-Q-NL specifically measures camouflaging of autistic traits it is important to develop more general measures of camouflaging, to compare camouflaging more reliably in people with different mental health conditions. Furthermore, focusing on camouflaging in adults with ADHD, including potential consequences for late diagnoses and mental health seems a promising future research avenue. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3099 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=526 [article] Is camouflaging unique for autism? A comparison of camouflaging between adults with autism and ADHD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / W. J. VAN DER PUTTEN, Auteur ; A. J. J. MOL, Auteur ; A. P. GROENMAN, Auteur ; T. A. RADHOE, Auteur ; C. TORENVLIET, Auteur ; J. A. Agelink VAN RENTERGEM, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur . - p.812-823. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 17-4 (April 2024) . - p.812-823 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Camouflaging (using (un)conscious strategies to appear as non-autistic) is thought to be an important reason for late autism diagnoses and mental health difficulties. However, it is unclear whether only autistic people camouflage or whether people with other neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions also use similar camouflaging strategies. Therefore, in this preregistered study (AsPredicted: #41811) study, we investigated if adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity-disorder (ADHD) also camouflage. Adults aged 30-90?years filled in the Dutch Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q-NL), the ADHD Self-Report (ADHD-SR) and the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ). We investigated differences in camouflaging between adults with ADHD, autism, and a comparison group in an age and sex-matched subsample (N = 105 per group). We explored if autism and ADHD traits explained camouflaging levels in adults with an autism and/or ADHD diagnosis (N = 477). Adults with ADHD scored higher on total camouflaging and assimilation subscale compared to the comparison group. However, adults with ADHD scored lower on total camouflaging, and subscales compensation and assimilation than autistic adults. Autism traits, but not ADHD traits, were a significant predictor of camouflaging, independent of diagnosis. Thus, camouflaging does not seem to be unique to autistic adults, since adults with ADHD also show camouflaging behavior, even though not as much as autistic adults. However, as the CAT-Q-NL specifically measures camouflaging of autistic traits it is important to develop more general measures of camouflaging, to compare camouflaging more reliably in people with different mental health conditions. Furthermore, focusing on camouflaging in adults with ADHD, including potential consequences for late diagnoses and mental health seems a promising future research avenue. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3099 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=526

Is Older Age Associated with Higher Self- and Other-Rated ASD Characteristics? / A. G. LEVER in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48-6 (June 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-6 (June 2018) . - p.2038-2051 Titre : Is Older Age Associated with Higher Self- and Other-Rated ASD Characteristics? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : A. G. LEVER, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2038-2051 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adulthood  Aging  Autism spectrum disorder  Autism traits  Self- and other-report  Symptomatology Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) characteristics seem to abate over time, but whether this protracts until late adulthood is largely unknown. We cross-sectionally investigated self- and other-reported ASD characteristics of adults with (ASD: Nmax-self = 237, Nmax-other = 130) and without ASD (COM: Nmax-self = 198, Nmax-other = 148) aged 19-79 years. Within the ASD group, self-reported ASD characteristics, and sensory sensitivities were highest in middle adulthood, while age was not associated to empathy. Sex differences were also found. However, age-and sex-related differences were not revealed by others and self- and other-report were poorly concordant. These results show that ASD characteristics in adulthood are differently perceived across age, sex, and informants and suggest that it is important to repeatedly assess self-reported ASD characteristics during adulthood. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3444-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=361 [article] Is Older Age Associated with Higher Self- and Other-Rated ASD Characteristics? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / A. G. LEVER, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur . - p.2038-2051. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-6 (June 2018) . - p.2038-2051 Mots-clés : Adulthood  Aging  Autism spectrum disorder  Autism traits  Self- and other-report  Symptomatology Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) characteristics seem to abate over time, but whether this protracts until late adulthood is largely unknown. We cross-sectionally investigated self- and other-reported ASD characteristics of adults with (ASD: Nmax-self = 237, Nmax-other = 130) and without ASD (COM: Nmax-self = 198, Nmax-other = 148) aged 19-79 years. Within the ASD group, self-reported ASD characteristics, and sensory sensitivities were highest in middle adulthood, while age was not associated to empathy. Sex differences were also found. However, age-and sex-related differences were not revealed by others and self- and other-report were poorly concordant. These results show that ASD characteristics in adulthood are differently perceived across age, sex, and informants and suggest that it is important to repeatedly assess self-reported ASD characteristics during adulthood. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3444-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=361

Memory strategies in autistic and older adults / C. TORENVLIET in Autism Research, 17-10 (October 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 17-10 (October 2024) . - p.2092-2104 Titre : Memory strategies in autistic and older adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : C. TORENVLIET, Auteur ; A. P. GROENMAN, Auteur ; E. VAN DER BURG, Auteur ; R. C. CHARLTON, Auteur ; C. J. HAMILTON, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2092-2104 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : aging  autism  memory strategies  visual memory Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Memory strategies in autistic adults seem to mimic strategies at older age, as both younger autistic and older non-autistic individuals use fewer semantic features in visual memory tasks. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate whether early differences in memory strategies lead to altered age-related effects in autism, particularly whether initial difficulties in strategy use become advantageous at older age (i.e., ?protective aging?). A total of 147 participants across four groups (autistic younger/older, non-autistic younger/older) completed an online assessment. This assessment included a recognition version of the Visual Patterns Test (VPT) to evaluate semantic strategy use in visual memory, the Just Noticeable Difference (JND) size task for assessing visual processing, and the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire to evaluate subjective memory functioning and strategy use (MMQ). Unexpectedly, all groups benefited from semantic features on the VPT, although the older groups performed less accurately and slower than the younger groups. The JND Size task showed no group differences. Autistic adults rated their MMQ memory as worse than non-autistic adults, despite reporting greater strategy use. These results indicate that cognitive strategies might be more similar between younger/older and autistic/non-autistic people than previously expected, although notable discrepancies between objective and subjective measures were present. They also substantiate previously reported parallel (i.e., similar) age-related effects between autistic and non-autistic people. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3195 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=536 [article] Memory strategies in autistic and older adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / C. TORENVLIET, Auteur ; A. P. GROENMAN, Auteur ; E. VAN DER BURG, Auteur ; R. C. CHARLTON, Auteur ; C. J. HAMILTON, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur . - p.2092-2104. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 17-10 (October 2024) . - p.2092-2104 Mots-clés : aging  autism  memory strategies  visual memory Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Memory strategies in autistic adults seem to mimic strategies at older age, as both younger autistic and older non-autistic individuals use fewer semantic features in visual memory tasks. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate whether early differences in memory strategies lead to altered age-related effects in autism, particularly whether initial difficulties in strategy use become advantageous at older age (i.e., ?protective aging?). A total of 147 participants across four groups (autistic younger/older, non-autistic younger/older) completed an online assessment. This assessment included a recognition version of the Visual Patterns Test (VPT) to evaluate semantic strategy use in visual memory, the Just Noticeable Difference (JND) size task for assessing visual processing, and the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire to evaluate subjective memory functioning and strategy use (MMQ). Unexpectedly, all groups benefited from semantic features on the VPT, although the older groups performed less accurately and slower than the younger groups. The JND Size task showed no group differences. Autistic adults rated their MMQ memory as worse than non-autistic adults, despite reporting greater strategy use. These results indicate that cognitive strategies might be more similar between younger/older and autistic/non-autistic people than previously expected, although notable discrepancies between objective and subjective measures were present. They also substantiate previously reported parallel (i.e., similar) age-related effects between autistic and non-autistic people. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3195 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=536

Negatively phrased items of the Autism Spectrum Quotient function differently for groups with and without autism / Joost A. AGELINK VAN RENTERGEM in Autism, 23-7 (October 2019)  

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“Older Adults with ASD: The Consequences of Aging.” Insights from a series of special interest group meetings held at the International Society for Autism Research 2016–2017 / A. ROESTORF in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 63 (July 2019)  

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Predictive validity of self-report questionnaires in the assessment of autism spectrum disorders in adults / Bram B. SIZOO in Autism, 19-7 (October 2015)  

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Self-reported parkinsonism features in older autistic adults: A descriptive study / H. M. GEURTS in Autism, 26-1 (January 2022)  

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Sleep and daytime functioning in autistic teenagers: A psychological network approach / I. M. G. SCHOUWENAARS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 112 (April 2024)  

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Sleep determines quality of life in autistic adults: A longitudinal study / Marie K. DESERNO in Autism Research, 12-5 (May 2019)  

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Stop Making Noise! Auditory Sensitivity in Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis: Physiological Habituation and Subjective Detection Thresholds / M. W. M. KUIPER in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49-5 (May 2019)  

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The Dutch Glasgow Sensory Questionnaire: Psychometric properties of an autism-specific sensory sensitivity measure / M. W. KUIPER in Autism, 23-4 (May 2019)  

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