Caregiver- and Child-Reported Anxiety Using an Autism-Specific Measure: Measurement Properties and Correlates of the Anxiety Scale for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASC-ASD) in Verbal Young People with ASD / C. P. SOH in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51-8 (August 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-8 (August 2021) . - p.2646-2662 Titre : Caregiver- and Child-Reported Anxiety Using an Autism-Specific Measure: Measurement Properties and Correlates of the Anxiety Scale for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASC-ASD) in Verbal Young People with ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : C. P. SOH, Auteur ; T. J. GOH, Auteur ; I. MAGIATI, Auteur ; M. SUNG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2646-2662 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescent  Anxiety/diagnosis  Anxiety Disorders  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications  Caregivers  Child  Female  Humans  Male  Mass Screening  Psychiatric Status Rating Scales  Psychometrics  Singapore  Anxiety  Autism  Child report  Measurement  Parent report  Psychometric properties Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Identifying and measuring anxiety in young people on the autism spectrum can be challenging. The present study investigated the use of the Anxiety Scale for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASC-ASD), a self- and caregiver-rated screening tool in a Singaporean sample of ninety-one verbal autistic youths and their caregivers. Internal consistency ranged from satisfactory to desirable (??=?.74-.92). Convergent validity with medium-large effect size was established using a structured diagnostic interview, the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI-KID). ASC-ASD scores were positively associated with autistic symptoms and response patterns indicated strong endorsement of autism-specific items. The findings are discussed in relation to existing literature on assessment of anxiety in ASD and in light of the study's strengths and limitations. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04739-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=452 [article] Caregiver- and Child-Reported Anxiety Using an Autism-Specific Measure: Measurement Properties and Correlates of the Anxiety Scale for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASC-ASD) in Verbal Young People with ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / C. P. SOH, Auteur ; T. J. GOH, Auteur ; I. MAGIATI, Auteur ; M. SUNG, Auteur . - p.2646-2662. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-8 (August 2021) . - p.2646-2662 Mots-clés : Adolescent  Anxiety/diagnosis  Anxiety Disorders  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications  Caregivers  Child  Female  Humans  Male  Mass Screening  Psychiatric Status Rating Scales  Psychometrics  Singapore  Anxiety  Autism  Child report  Measurement  Parent report  Psychometric properties Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Identifying and measuring anxiety in young people on the autism spectrum can be challenging. The present study investigated the use of the Anxiety Scale for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASC-ASD), a self- and caregiver-rated screening tool in a Singaporean sample of ninety-one verbal autistic youths and their caregivers. Internal consistency ranged from satisfactory to desirable (??=?.74-.92). Convergent validity with medium-large effect size was established using a structured diagnostic interview, the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI-KID). ASC-ASD scores were positively associated with autistic symptoms and response patterns indicated strong endorsement of autism-specific items. The findings are discussed in relation to existing literature on assessment of anxiety in ASD and in light of the study's strengths and limitations. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04739-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=452

Child, Maternal and Demographic Factors Influencing Caregiver-Reported Autistic Trait Symptomatology in Toddlers / D. A. GOH in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48-4 (April 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-4 (April 2018) . - p.1325-1337 Titre : Child, Maternal and Demographic Factors Influencing Caregiver-Reported Autistic Trait Symptomatology in Toddlers Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : D. A. GOH, Auteur ; D. GAN, Auteur ; J. KUNG, Auteur ; Simon BARON-COHEN, Auteur ; Carrie ALLISON, Auteur ; H. CHEN, Auteur ; Seang Mei SAW, Auteur ; Yap Seng CHONG, Auteur ; V. S. RAJADURAI, Auteur ; K. H. TAN, Auteur ; P. C. L. SHEK, Auteur ; F. YAP, Auteur ; Birit F. P. BROEKMAN, Auteur ; I. MAGIATI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1325-1337 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autistic traits  Child  Demographic  Informant  Measurement  Predictors. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Current research on children's autistic traits in the general population relies predominantly on caregiver-report, yet the extent to which individual, caregiver or demographic characteristics are associated with informants' ratings has not been sufficiently explored. In this study, caregivers of 396 Singaporean two-year-olds from a birth cohort study completed the Quantitative Checklist for Autism in Toddlers. Children's gender, cognitive functioning and birth order, maternal age, and ethnic group membership were not significant predictors of caregiver-reported autistic traits. Poorer child language development and higher maternal depressive symptoms significantly predicted more social-communicative autistic traits, while lower maternal education predicted more behavioural autistic traits. Children's language and informants' educational level and depressive symptomatology may need to be considered in caregiver-reports of autistic traits. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3471-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=352 [article] Child, Maternal and Demographic Factors Influencing Caregiver-Reported Autistic Trait Symptomatology in Toddlers [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / D. A. GOH, Auteur ; D. GAN, Auteur ; J. KUNG, Auteur ; Simon BARON-COHEN, Auteur ; Carrie ALLISON, Auteur ; H. CHEN, Auteur ; Seang Mei SAW, Auteur ; Yap Seng CHONG, Auteur ; V. S. RAJADURAI, Auteur ; K. H. TAN, Auteur ; P. C. L. SHEK, Auteur ; F. YAP, Auteur ; Birit F. P. BROEKMAN, Auteur ; I. MAGIATI, Auteur . - p.1325-1337. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-4 (April 2018) . - p.1325-1337 Mots-clés : Autistic traits  Child  Demographic  Informant  Measurement  Predictors. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Current research on children's autistic traits in the general population relies predominantly on caregiver-report, yet the extent to which individual, caregiver or demographic characteristics are associated with informants' ratings has not been sufficiently explored. In this study, caregivers of 396 Singaporean two-year-olds from a birth cohort study completed the Quantitative Checklist for Autism in Toddlers. Children's gender, cognitive functioning and birth order, maternal age, and ethnic group membership were not significant predictors of caregiver-reported autistic traits. Poorer child language development and higher maternal depressive symptoms significantly predicted more social-communicative autistic traits, while lower maternal education predicted more behavioural autistic traits. Children's language and informants' educational level and depressive symptomatology may need to be considered in caregiver-reports of autistic traits. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3471-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=352

A Comparison Between Caregiver-Reported Anxiety and Other Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders Attending Specialist or Mainstream Schools / H. ZAINAL in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49-7 (July 2019)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 49-7 (July 2019) . - p.2653-2663 Titre : A Comparison Between Caregiver-Reported Anxiety and Other Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders Attending Specialist or Mainstream Schools Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : H. ZAINAL, Auteur ; I. MAGIATI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2653-2663 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Anxiety  Autism  Inclusion  Integration  Mainstream  Mental health  Social phobia Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Increasing numbers of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are attending mainstream schools. Nonetheless, concerns about their emotional well-being and mental health in these settings have also been raised. This study sought to compare caregiver-reported anxiety and other emotional and behavioural problems in youth with ASD attending mainstream or specialist schools. Caregivers of 27 youth with ASD in mainstream schools (age 10.91 +/- 3.44 years) and 69 youth with ASD in special schools (age 10.93 +/- 2.81 years) matched for gender, age, adaptive functioning and autism symptom severity scores participated. Caregivers completed the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale-Parent, a measure of adaptive functioning, and a checklist of other emotional and behavioral difficulties. Students with ASD attending mainstream schools experienced higher levels of social anxiety symptoms compared to their specialist school counterparts. No other statistically significant differences were found in other aspects of emotional and behavioural functioning examined, but some differences emerged in item-level analyses. Uncertainties in navigating more complex social environments and increased social relating difficulties in mainstream schools are discussed as probable environmental triggers for increased social phobia related symptomatology, although other explanations for this small effect size difference are also considered. Limitations of the present study and recommendations for future research focusing on exploring environmental socio-ecological factors influencing anxiety and mental health in young people with ASD are also discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2792-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=401 [article] A Comparison Between Caregiver-Reported Anxiety and Other Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders Attending Specialist or Mainstream Schools [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / H. ZAINAL, Auteur ; I. MAGIATI, Auteur . - p.2653-2663. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 49-7 (July 2019) . - p.2653-2663 Mots-clés : Anxiety  Autism  Inclusion  Integration  Mainstream  Mental health  Social phobia Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Increasing numbers of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are attending mainstream schools. Nonetheless, concerns about their emotional well-being and mental health in these settings have also been raised. This study sought to compare caregiver-reported anxiety and other emotional and behavioural problems in youth with ASD attending mainstream or specialist schools. Caregivers of 27 youth with ASD in mainstream schools (age 10.91 +/- 3.44 years) and 69 youth with ASD in special schools (age 10.93 +/- 2.81 years) matched for gender, age, adaptive functioning and autism symptom severity scores participated. Caregivers completed the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale-Parent, a measure of adaptive functioning, and a checklist of other emotional and behavioral difficulties. Students with ASD attending mainstream schools experienced higher levels of social anxiety symptoms compared to their specialist school counterparts. No other statistically significant differences were found in other aspects of emotional and behavioural functioning examined, but some differences emerged in item-level analyses. Uncertainties in navigating more complex social environments and increased social relating difficulties in mainstream schools are discussed as probable environmental triggers for increased social phobia related symptomatology, although other explanations for this small effect size difference are also considered. Limitations of the present study and recommendations for future research focusing on exploring environmental socio-ecological factors influencing anxiety and mental health in young people with ASD are also discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2792-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=401

Continuity and Change in, and Child Predictors of, Caregiver Reported Anxiety Symptoms in Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Follow-Up Study / E. J. TEH in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47-12 (December 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-12 (December 2017) . - p.3857-3871 Titre : Continuity and Change in, and Child Predictors of, Caregiver Reported Anxiety Symptoms in Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Follow-Up Study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : E. J. TEH, Auteur ; D. M. CHAN, Auteur ; G. K. J. TAN, Auteur ; I. MAGIATI, Auteur Année de publication : 2017 Article en page(s) : p.3857-3871 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Anxiety  Autism spectrum disorder  Child  Longitudinal  Predictors  Symptomatology Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little is known about continuity, change and predictors of anxiety in ASD. This follow-up study investigated changes in caregiver-reported anxiety in 54 non-referred youth with ASD after 10-19 months. Earlier child predictors of later anxiety were also examined. Anxiety scores were generally stable. Time 1 ASD repetitive behavior symptoms, but not social/communication symptoms, predicted Time 2 total anxiety scores, over and above child age, gender and adaptive functioning scores, but this predictive relationship was fully mitigated by Time 1 anxiety scores when these were included as a covariate in the regression model. Exploring bi-directionality between autism and anxiety symptomatology, Time 1 anxiety scores did not predict Time 2 ASD symptoms. Preliminary clinical implications and possible future directions are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3136-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=325 [article] Continuity and Change in, and Child Predictors of, Caregiver Reported Anxiety Symptoms in Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Follow-Up Study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / E. J. TEH, Auteur ; D. M. CHAN, Auteur ; G. K. J. TAN, Auteur ; I. MAGIATI, Auteur . - 2017 . - p.3857-3871. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-12 (December 2017) . - p.3857-3871 Mots-clés : Anxiety  Autism spectrum disorder  Child  Longitudinal  Predictors  Symptomatology Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little is known about continuity, change and predictors of anxiety in ASD. This follow-up study investigated changes in caregiver-reported anxiety in 54 non-referred youth with ASD after 10-19 months. Earlier child predictors of later anxiety were also examined. Anxiety scores were generally stable. Time 1 ASD repetitive behavior symptoms, but not social/communication symptoms, predicted Time 2 total anxiety scores, over and above child age, gender and adaptive functioning scores, but this predictive relationship was fully mitigated by Time 1 anxiety scores when these were included as a covariate in the regression model. Exploring bi-directionality between autism and anxiety symptomatology, Time 1 anxiety scores did not predict Time 2 ASD symptoms. Preliminary clinical implications and possible future directions are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3136-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=325

Is cognitive inflexibility a missing link? The role of cognitive inflexibility, alexithymia and intolerance of uncertainty in externalising and internalising behaviours in young people with autism spectrum disorder / A. OZSIVADJIAN in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 62-6 (June 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 62-6 (June 2021) . - p.715-724 Titre : Is cognitive inflexibility a missing link? The role of cognitive inflexibility, alexithymia and intolerance of uncertainty in externalising and internalising behaviours in young people with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : A. OZSIVADJIAN, Auteur ; M. J. HOLLOCKS, Auteur ; I. MAGIATI, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Gillian BAIRD, Auteur ; M. ABSOUD, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.715-724 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescent  Affective Symptoms  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Cognition  Humans  Longitudinal Studies  Quality of Life  Uncertainty  Autism  alexithymia  anxiety  autistic  emotional regulation  externalising  inflexibility  internalising  intolerance of uncertainty  mechanism  mediator Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Internalising (anxiety and low mood) and externalising (aggressive or outburst behaviours, and irritability) difficulties are very common in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the life span, relatively stable over time and often associated with poorer quality of life. Understanding the cognitive mechanisms underlying internalising and externalising difficulties in ASD is essential for developing targeted supports and interventions. In the present study, we investigated established and less-researched cognitive factors hypothesised to contribute to internalising and/or externalising difficulties in ASD, namely cognitive inflexibility (CI), intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and alexithymia. Based on previous models and clinical experience, we hypothesised that IU would lead to internalising symptoms, with alexithymia contributing to this pathway, and that CI would have a direct effect on externalising behaviours and may indirectly contribute to internalising symptoms via increasing IU. METHODS: Our sample consisted of 95 5- to 18-year-olds presenting to a specialist neurodevelopmental clinic and receiving a diagnosis of ASD. Parents/caregivers completed questionnaires assessing ASD symptomatology, internalising and externalising difficulties, CI, IU and alexithymia. Structural equation modelling was used to examine the hypothesised pathways and relationships between the main variables of interest. RESULTS: Cognitive Inflexibility played a significant direct role in the pathway from ASD symptoms to externalising symptoms in ASD, and indirect role via IU in the pathway to internalising problems. Relationships between alexithymia and both internalising and externalising symptoms were weaker, with alexithymia predicting internalising difficulties via IU only. CONCLUSIONS: The finding of a direct pathway from CI to externalising behaviours is novel, as is the indirect role of CI in internalising symptomatology. Of the three cognitive mechanisms examined, only CI significantly predicted externalising symptoms. Possible implications for interventions and supports targeting these cognitive processes in ASD are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13295 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=456 [article] Is cognitive inflexibility a missing link? The role of cognitive inflexibility, alexithymia and intolerance of uncertainty in externalising and internalising behaviours in young people with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / A. OZSIVADJIAN, Auteur ; M. J. HOLLOCKS, Auteur ; I. MAGIATI, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Gillian BAIRD, Auteur ; M. ABSOUD, Auteur . - p.715-724. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 62-6 (June 2021) . - p.715-724 Mots-clés : Adolescent  Affective Symptoms  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Cognition  Humans  Longitudinal Studies  Quality of Life  Uncertainty  Autism  alexithymia  anxiety  autistic  emotional regulation  externalising  inflexibility  internalising  intolerance of uncertainty  mechanism  mediator Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Internalising (anxiety and low mood) and externalising (aggressive or outburst behaviours, and irritability) difficulties are very common in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the life span, relatively stable over time and often associated with poorer quality of life. Understanding the cognitive mechanisms underlying internalising and externalising difficulties in ASD is essential for developing targeted supports and interventions. In the present study, we investigated established and less-researched cognitive factors hypothesised to contribute to internalising and/or externalising difficulties in ASD, namely cognitive inflexibility (CI), intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and alexithymia. Based on previous models and clinical experience, we hypothesised that IU would lead to internalising symptoms, with alexithymia contributing to this pathway, and that CI would have a direct effect on externalising behaviours and may indirectly contribute to internalising symptoms via increasing IU. METHODS: Our sample consisted of 95 5- to 18-year-olds presenting to a specialist neurodevelopmental clinic and receiving a diagnosis of ASD. Parents/caregivers completed questionnaires assessing ASD symptomatology, internalising and externalising difficulties, CI, IU and alexithymia. Structural equation modelling was used to examine the hypothesised pathways and relationships between the main variables of interest. RESULTS: Cognitive Inflexibility played a significant direct role in the pathway from ASD symptoms to externalising symptoms in ASD, and indirect role via IU in the pathway to internalising problems. Relationships between alexithymia and both internalising and externalising symptoms were weaker, with alexithymia predicting internalising difficulties via IU only. CONCLUSIONS: The finding of a direct pathway from CI to externalising behaviours is novel, as is the indirect role of CI in internalising symptomatology. Of the three cognitive mechanisms examined, only CI significantly predicted externalising symptoms. Possible implications for interventions and supports targeting these cognitive processes in ASD are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13295 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=456

The psychometric properties of the Quantitative-Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (Q-CHAT) as a measure of autistic traits in a community sample of Singaporean infants and toddlers / I. MAGIATI in Molecular Autism, (June 2015)  

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