Preserved imitation in contrast to limited free application of comfortable hand actions in intellectually able young adults with an autism spectrum disorder / C. BEELEN in Autism, 22-6 (August 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 22-6 (August 2018) . - p.645-653 Titre : Preserved imitation in contrast to limited free application of comfortable hand actions in intellectually able young adults with an autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : C. BEELEN, Auteur ; K. CUYPERS, Auteur ; L. VAN SCHUERBEECK, Auteur ; Marijke BRAEKEN, Auteur ; V. ROSS, Auteur ; E. JONGEN, Auteur ; R. MEESEN, Auteur ; M. VANVUCHELEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.645-653 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : action planning  autism spectrum disorder  emulation  end-state comfort principle  means-end imitation  young adult Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Imitation problems are commonly reported in children with an autism spectrum disorder. However, it has not yet been determined whether imitation problems persist into young adulthood. In this study, we investigated imitation skills of 20 intellectually able young adults with autism spectrum disorder relative to 19 age-matched neurotypical adults. For this purpose, we used a bar-transport task, which evokes the application of the end-state comfort principle. Specifically, we examined whether young adults with autism spectrum disorder imitated the means-end structure of a demonstrator's bar-transport action with and without application of the end-state comfort principle (imitation task). In addition, we examined whether participants spontaneously applied the end-state comfort principle during a similar bar-transport task (free execution task). Results revealed that young adults with autism spectrum disorder imitated the means-end structure of observed actions to the same degree as neurotypical adults ( p = 0.428). In contrast, they applied the end-state comfort principle less often during free executed actions ( p = 0.035). Moreover, during these actions, they were slower to place the bar into the penholder ( p = 0.023), which contributed to the reduced efficiency of their performance. Findings suggest that imitation abilities of young adults with autism spectrum disorder are preserved and that observing others' actions might promote more efficient action planning in this population. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361317698454 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=366 [article] Preserved imitation in contrast to limited free application of comfortable hand actions in intellectually able young adults with an autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / C. BEELEN, Auteur ; K. CUYPERS, Auteur ; L. VAN SCHUERBEECK, Auteur ; Marijke BRAEKEN, Auteur ; V. ROSS, Auteur ; E. JONGEN, Auteur ; R. MEESEN, Auteur ; M. VANVUCHELEN, Auteur . - p.645-653. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 22-6 (August 2018) . - p.645-653 Mots-clés : action planning  autism spectrum disorder  emulation  end-state comfort principle  means-end imitation  young adult Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Imitation problems are commonly reported in children with an autism spectrum disorder. However, it has not yet been determined whether imitation problems persist into young adulthood. In this study, we investigated imitation skills of 20 intellectually able young adults with autism spectrum disorder relative to 19 age-matched neurotypical adults. For this purpose, we used a bar-transport task, which evokes the application of the end-state comfort principle. Specifically, we examined whether young adults with autism spectrum disorder imitated the means-end structure of a demonstrator's bar-transport action with and without application of the end-state comfort principle (imitation task). In addition, we examined whether participants spontaneously applied the end-state comfort principle during a similar bar-transport task (free execution task). Results revealed that young adults with autism spectrum disorder imitated the means-end structure of observed actions to the same degree as neurotypical adults ( p = 0.428). In contrast, they applied the end-state comfort principle less often during free executed actions ( p = 0.035). Moreover, during these actions, they were slower to place the bar into the penholder ( p = 0.023), which contributed to the reduced efficiency of their performance. Findings suggest that imitation abilities of young adults with autism spectrum disorder are preserved and that observing others' actions might promote more efficient action planning in this population. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361317698454 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=366

Screening accuracy of the parent-completed Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition as a broadband screener for motor problems in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders / Marleen VANVUCHELEN in Autism, 21-1 (January 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 21-1 (January 2017) . - p.29-36 Titre : Screening accuracy of the parent-completed Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition as a broadband screener for motor problems in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Marleen VANVUCHELEN, Auteur ; Lise Van SCHUERBEECK, Auteur ; Marijke BRAEKEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.29-36 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Ages and Stages Questionnaires  autism spectrum disorders  broadband screening  motor development Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children with autism spectrum disorders are at risk for motor problems. However, this area is often overlooked in the developmental evaluation in autism diagnostic clinics. An alternative can be to identify children who should receive intensive motor assessment by using a parent-based screener. The aim of this study was to examine whether the Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition may be used to identify gross and fine motor problems in children. High-functioning children with autism spectrum disorder (n?=?43, 22–54?m) participated in this study. Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values and areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve were calculated by comparing the Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition scores to the developmental evaluation of the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale – second edition. The results revealed that both the Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition gross and fine motor domain may be used to identify children without motor problems. In contrast, sensitivity analyses revealed the likelihood of under screening motor problems in this population. The Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition met only the criteria of a fair to good accuracy to identify poor gross motor (sensitivity?=?100%) and below-average fine motor development (sensitivity?=?71%) in this sample. Hence, the capacity of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition to identify motor problems in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder appears to be limited. It is recommended to include a formal standardized motor test in the diagnostic procedure for all children with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315621703 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=297 [article] Screening accuracy of the parent-completed Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition as a broadband screener for motor problems in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Marleen VANVUCHELEN, Auteur ; Lise Van SCHUERBEECK, Auteur ; Marijke BRAEKEN, Auteur . - p.29-36. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 21-1 (January 2017) . - p.29-36 Mots-clés : Ages and Stages Questionnaires  autism spectrum disorders  broadband screening  motor development Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Children with autism spectrum disorders are at risk for motor problems. However, this area is often overlooked in the developmental evaluation in autism diagnostic clinics. An alternative can be to identify children who should receive intensive motor assessment by using a parent-based screener. The aim of this study was to examine whether the Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition may be used to identify gross and fine motor problems in children. High-functioning children with autism spectrum disorder (n?=?43, 22–54?m) participated in this study. Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values and areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve were calculated by comparing the Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition scores to the developmental evaluation of the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale – second edition. The results revealed that both the Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition gross and fine motor domain may be used to identify children without motor problems. In contrast, sensitivity analyses revealed the likelihood of under screening motor problems in this population. The Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition met only the criteria of a fair to good accuracy to identify poor gross motor (sensitivity?=?100%) and below-average fine motor development (sensitivity?=?71%) in this sample. Hence, the capacity of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires – second edition to identify motor problems in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder appears to be limited. It is recommended to include a formal standardized motor test in the diagnostic procedure for all children with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315621703 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=297

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