Clinical and Cognitive Characteristics Associated with Mathematics Problem Solving in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Tasha M. OSWALD in Autism Research, 9-4 (April 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 9-4 (April 2016) . - p.480-490 Titre : Clinical and Cognitive Characteristics Associated with Mathematics Problem Solving in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Tasha M. OSWALD, Auteur ; Jonathan S. BECK, Auteur ; Ana-Maria IOSIF, Auteur ; James B. MCCAULEY, Auteur ; Leslie J. GILHOOLY, Auteur ; John C. MATTER, Auteur ; Marjorie SOLOMON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.480-490 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adolescents  mathematics problem solving  anxiety  working memory  perceptual reasoning Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mathematics achievement in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been understudied. However, the ability to solve applied math problems is associated with academic achievement, everyday problem-solving abilities, and vocational outcomes. The paucity of research on math achievement in ASD may be partly explained by the widely-held belief that most individuals with ASD are mathematically gifted, despite emerging evidence to the contrary. The purpose of the study was twofold: to assess the relative proportions of youth with ASD who demonstrate giftedness versus disability on applied math problems, and to examine which cognitive (i.e., perceptual reasoning, verbal ability, working memory) and clinical (i.e., test anxiety) characteristics best predict achievement on applied math problems in ASD relative to typically developing peers. Twenty-seven high-functioning adolescents with ASD and 27 age- and Full Scale IQ-matched typically developing controls were assessed on standardized measures of math problem solving, perceptual reasoning, verbal ability, and test anxiety. Results indicated that 22% of the ASD sample evidenced a mathematics learning disability, while only 4% exhibited mathematical giftedness. The parsimonious linear regression model revealed that the strongest predictor of math problem solving was perceptual reasoning, followed by verbal ability and test anxiety, then diagnosis of ASD. These results inform our theories of math ability in ASD and highlight possible targets of intervention for students with ASD struggling with mathematics. Autism Res 2016, 9: 480–490. © 2015 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1524 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=287 [article] Clinical and Cognitive Characteristics Associated with Mathematics Problem Solving in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Tasha M. OSWALD, Auteur ; Jonathan S. BECK, Auteur ; Ana-Maria IOSIF, Auteur ; James B. MCCAULEY, Auteur ; Leslie J. GILHOOLY, Auteur ; John C. MATTER, Auteur ; Marjorie SOLOMON, Auteur . - p.480-490. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 9-4 (April 2016) . - p.480-490 Mots-clés : adolescents  mathematics problem solving  anxiety  working memory  perceptual reasoning Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mathematics achievement in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been understudied. However, the ability to solve applied math problems is associated with academic achievement, everyday problem-solving abilities, and vocational outcomes. The paucity of research on math achievement in ASD may be partly explained by the widely-held belief that most individuals with ASD are mathematically gifted, despite emerging evidence to the contrary. The purpose of the study was twofold: to assess the relative proportions of youth with ASD who demonstrate giftedness versus disability on applied math problems, and to examine which cognitive (i.e., perceptual reasoning, verbal ability, working memory) and clinical (i.e., test anxiety) characteristics best predict achievement on applied math problems in ASD relative to typically developing peers. Twenty-seven high-functioning adolescents with ASD and 27 age- and Full Scale IQ-matched typically developing controls were assessed on standardized measures of math problem solving, perceptual reasoning, verbal ability, and test anxiety. Results indicated that 22% of the ASD sample evidenced a mathematics learning disability, while only 4% exhibited mathematical giftedness. The parsimonious linear regression model revealed that the strongest predictor of math problem solving was perceptual reasoning, followed by verbal ability and test anxiety, then diagnosis of ASD. These results inform our theories of math ability in ASD and highlight possible targets of intervention for students with ASD struggling with mathematics. Autism Res 2016, 9: 480–490. © 2015 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1524 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=287

Looking good but feeling bad: "Camouflaging" behaviors and mental health in women with autistic traits / Jonathan S. BECK in Autism, 24-4 (May 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 24-4 (May 2020) . - p.809-821 Titre : Looking good but feeling bad: "Camouflaging" behaviors and mental health in women with autistic traits Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jonathan S. BECK, Auteur ; Rebecca A. LUNDWALL, Auteur ; Terisa GABRIELSEN, Auteur ; Jonathan C. COX, Auteur ; Mikle SOUTH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.809-821 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum  camouflage  diagnosis  disorders  female  mental health  women Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Women who try to hide or "camouflage" their autistic traits are likely to report that they feel distressed, think of suicide, and/or struggle to function in everyday life. We asked 58 women with autistic traits to complete questionnaires about camouflaging and mental health. Most of these women did not have a formal diagnosis of autism, yet a majority reported that they camouflaged autistic traits, and a large majority reported significant mental health challenges. Some researchers have suggested that women with autistic traits are more likely than autistic men to experience mental health challenges because women may try more to "fit in" socially by camouflaging their autistic traits. Analyses showed that camouflaging was associated with feeling distressed (depressed, anxious, and/or stressed). For women who reported above-average levels of camouflaging, camouflaging was also associated with having thoughts about suicide and struggling to function in everyday life. Trying to camouflage autistic traits was associated with mental health challenges, regardless of whether those traits were very mild or more severe. The findings of this study may influence how mental health professionals evaluate and treat women with autistic traits. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320912147 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=425 [article] Looking good but feeling bad: "Camouflaging" behaviors and mental health in women with autistic traits [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jonathan S. BECK, Auteur ; Rebecca A. LUNDWALL, Auteur ; Terisa GABRIELSEN, Auteur ; Jonathan C. COX, Auteur ; Mikle SOUTH, Auteur . - p.809-821. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 24-4 (May 2020) . - p.809-821 Mots-clés : autism spectrum  camouflage  diagnosis  disorders  female  mental health  women Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Women who try to hide or "camouflage" their autistic traits are likely to report that they feel distressed, think of suicide, and/or struggle to function in everyday life. We asked 58 women with autistic traits to complete questionnaires about camouflaging and mental health. Most of these women did not have a formal diagnosis of autism, yet a majority reported that they camouflaged autistic traits, and a large majority reported significant mental health challenges. Some researchers have suggested that women with autistic traits are more likely than autistic men to experience mental health challenges because women may try more to "fit in" socially by camouflaging their autistic traits. Analyses showed that camouflaging was associated with feeling distressed (depressed, anxious, and/or stressed). For women who reported above-average levels of camouflaging, camouflaging was also associated with having thoughts about suicide and struggling to function in everyday life. Trying to camouflage autistic traits was associated with mental health challenges, regardless of whether those traits were very mild or more severe. The findings of this study may influence how mental health professionals evaluate and treat women with autistic traits. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320912147 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=425

Unrelenting Depression and Suicidality in Women with Autistic Traits / M. SOUTH in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-10 (October 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-10 (October 2020) . - p.3606-3619 Titre : Unrelenting Depression and Suicidality in Women with Autistic Traits Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : M. SOUTH, Auteur ; Jonathan S. BECK, Auteur ; R. LUNDWALL, Auteur ; M. CHRISTENSEN, Auteur ; E. A. CUTRER, Auteur ; T. P. GABRIELSEN, Auteur ; Jonathan C. COX, Auteur ; R. A. LUNDWALL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3606-3619 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Autistic traits  Depression  Females  Flexibility  Suicidal thoughts and behaviors  Suicide  Women Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Understanding the cognitive and emotional mechanisms that link autistic traits and risk for suicide is a vital next step for research and clinical practice. This study included a broad sample of adult women (n?=?74) who report finding social situations confusing and/or exhausting, and who score high on measures of autistic traits. Regardless of autism diagnostic status, these women reported high rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Depression symptoms were more associated with suicidality than were autistic trait measures of social communication. Measures of neurotypical "imagination" and of repetitive behavior likewise were associated with suicidality risk. Simultaneously feeling sad and feeling stuck or unable to imagine alternate strategies, may uniquely increase suicide risk in autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04324-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=432 [article] Unrelenting Depression and Suicidality in Women with Autistic Traits [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / M. SOUTH, Auteur ; Jonathan S. BECK, Auteur ; R. LUNDWALL, Auteur ; M. CHRISTENSEN, Auteur ; E. A. CUTRER, Auteur ; T. P. GABRIELSEN, Auteur ; Jonathan C. COX, Auteur ; R. A. LUNDWALL, Auteur . - p.3606-3619. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-10 (October 2020) . - p.3606-3619 Mots-clés : Autism  Autistic traits  Depression  Females  Flexibility  Suicidal thoughts and behaviors  Suicide  Women Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Understanding the cognitive and emotional mechanisms that link autistic traits and risk for suicide is a vital next step for research and clinical practice. This study included a broad sample of adult women (n?=?74) who report finding social situations confusing and/or exhausting, and who score high on measures of autistic traits. Regardless of autism diagnostic status, these women reported high rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Depression symptoms were more associated with suicidality than were autistic trait measures of social communication. Measures of neurotypical "imagination" and of repetitive behavior likewise were associated with suicidality risk. Simultaneously feeling sad and feeling stuck or unable to imagine alternate strategies, may uniquely increase suicide risk in autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04324-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=432

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