Dimensional Validation of the Italian Revised Version of the Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ-r) for Children and Adolescents with ASD / Ilenia LE DONNE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-12 (December 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-12 (December 2025) . - p.4349-4357 Titre : Dimensional Validation of the Italian Revised Version of the Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ-r) for Children and Adolescents with ASD Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ilenia LE DONNE, Auteur ; Federico SALFI, Auteur ; Valeria PLACENTINO, Auteur ; Monica MAZZA, Auteur ; Marco VALENTI, Auteur ; Michele FERRARA, Auteur ; Valentina PARMA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4349-4357 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Sleep problems are common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with potential repercussions on neurobehavioral functioning exacerbating socio-communicative impairments and aggressive behaviors. Parent reports are the most used method to assess sleep in pediatric populations and a modified 23-item of Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) for ASD has been proposed in the United States. The generalizability of the CSHQ for ASD has yet to be validated across countries, including Italy. To extend the CSHQ applicability to Italian youth with ASD, we back-translated to Italian and revised the 23-item CSHQ, validating its dimensional structure in a sample of children and adolescents with ASD using Explorative Graph Analysis. In addition, we compared the revised scale scores of the ASD group with a typically developing (TD) group. The revised Italian version of the CSHQ (CSHQ-r) consisted of a 15-item tool with a four-dimension structure (Sleep initiation/duration, Sleep anxiety/Co-sleeping, Night awakenings/Parasomnias, and Daytime alertness) with good structural stability. Group comparison indicated significantly higher scores in the ASD group than the TD group, suggesting greater prevalence of sleep disturbances in ASD. The four-dimensional CSHQ-r may represent a useful screening tool to assess sleep disorders in Italian children and adolescents with ASD, with potential implications for clinical practice. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06695-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=572 [article] Dimensional Validation of the Italian Revised Version of the Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ-r) for Children and Adolescents with ASD [texte imprimé] / Ilenia LE DONNE, Auteur ; Federico SALFI, Auteur ; Valeria PLACENTINO, Auteur ; Monica MAZZA, Auteur ; Marco VALENTI, Auteur ; Michele FERRARA, Auteur ; Valentina PARMA, Auteur . - p.4349-4357. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-12 (December 2025) . - p.4349-4357 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Sleep problems are common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with potential repercussions on neurobehavioral functioning exacerbating socio-communicative impairments and aggressive behaviors. Parent reports are the most used method to assess sleep in pediatric populations and a modified 23-item of Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) for ASD has been proposed in the United States. The generalizability of the CSHQ for ASD has yet to be validated across countries, including Italy. To extend the CSHQ applicability to Italian youth with ASD, we back-translated to Italian and revised the 23-item CSHQ, validating its dimensional structure in a sample of children and adolescents with ASD using Explorative Graph Analysis. In addition, we compared the revised scale scores of the ASD group with a typically developing (TD) group. The revised Italian version of the CSHQ (CSHQ-r) consisted of a 15-item tool with a four-dimension structure (Sleep initiation/duration, Sleep anxiety/Co-sleeping, Night awakenings/Parasomnias, and Daytime alertness) with good structural stability. Group comparison indicated significantly higher scores in the ASD group than the TD group, suggesting greater prevalence of sleep disturbances in ASD. The four-dimensional CSHQ-r may represent a useful screening tool to assess sleep disorders in Italian children and adolescents with ASD, with potential implications for clinical practice. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06695-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=572

In sync or not in sync? Illusory body ownership in autism spectrum disorder / Silvia GUERRA in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 41-42 (September 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 41-42 (September 2017) . - p.1-7 Titre : In sync or not in sync? Illusory body ownership in autism spectrum disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Silvia GUERRA, Auteur ; Andrea SPOTO, Auteur ; Valentina PARMA, Auteur ; Elisa STRAULINO, Auteur ; Umberto CASTIELLO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1-7 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Body ownership  Numbness illusion  Multisensory temporal integration  Tactile sensory processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A fundamental aspect of self-consciousness is body ownership, which refers to the experience that our body and its parts belong to us and it is distinct from those of other persons. Body ownership depends on the integration of different sensory stimulations and it is crucial for the development of functional motor and social abilities, which are compromised in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Here we examined the multisensory nature of body ownership in individuals with ASD by using a procedure based on tactile conflicts, namely the numbness illusion (NI). Method We induced an illusory feeling of numbness and ownership for another person’s finger by asking participants to hold their palm against another person’s palm and to stroke the two joined index fingers with the index and thumb of their other hand. Results As expected, when the agent self-strokes their finger, healthy participants do not perceive the NI if the stroking is performed asynchronously. Conversely, in individuals with ASD the illusion occurred with both synchronous and asynchronous self-stroking. Conclusions We contend that individuals with ASD are more vulnerable than controls to this illusory tactile experience and we discuss the findings in light of impaired perception of the temporal relationships between tactile and proprioceptive inputs. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2017.07.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=321 [article] In sync or not in sync? Illusory body ownership in autism spectrum disorder [texte imprimé] / Silvia GUERRA, Auteur ; Andrea SPOTO, Auteur ; Valentina PARMA, Auteur ; Elisa STRAULINO, Auteur ; Umberto CASTIELLO, Auteur . - p.1-7. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 41-42 (September 2017) . - p.1-7 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Body ownership  Numbness illusion  Multisensory temporal integration  Tactile sensory processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A fundamental aspect of self-consciousness is body ownership, which refers to the experience that our body and its parts belong to us and it is distinct from those of other persons. Body ownership depends on the integration of different sensory stimulations and it is crucial for the development of functional motor and social abilities, which are compromised in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Here we examined the multisensory nature of body ownership in individuals with ASD by using a procedure based on tactile conflicts, namely the numbness illusion (NI). Method We induced an illusory feeling of numbness and ownership for another person’s finger by asking participants to hold their palm against another person’s palm and to stroke the two joined index fingers with the index and thumb of their other hand. Results As expected, when the agent self-strokes their finger, healthy participants do not perceive the NI if the stroking is performed asynchronously. Conversely, in individuals with ASD the illusion occurred with both synchronous and asynchronous self-stroking. Conclusions We contend that individuals with ASD are more vulnerable than controls to this illusory tactile experience and we discuss the findings in light of impaired perception of the temporal relationships between tactile and proprioceptive inputs. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2017.07.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=321

Neurobiological Mechanisms of Anxiety in ASD / John D. HERRINGTON  

Public ISBD in Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Connor M. KERNS Titre : Neurobiological Mechanisms of Anxiety in ASD Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : John D. HERRINGTON, Auteur ; Valentina PARMA, Auteur ; Judith S. MILLER, Auteur Année de publication : 2017 Importance : p.55-77 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Amygdala  prefrontal cortex  social intelligence  heart rate variability  electrodermal activity Index. décimale : PAR-B PAR-B - Anxiété Résumé : Abstract Decades of research on the neurobiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have generally overlooked the importance of co-occurring anxiety. This is surprising, as neurobiological accounts of ASD and anxiety disorders point to highly overlapping systems. This chapter describes the overlap between the neurobiology of anxiety and ASD, with a particular emphasis on amygdala function and structure. As we discuss, the successful integration of diverging patterns of amygdala activity in ASD and anxiety represents one of the biggest advances we could make in understanding their co-occurrence. This chapter also reviews the role of prefrontal cortex (PFC) in modulating amygdala function, and how differences in amygdala/PFC connectivity may influence the presentation of anxiety in ASD. Lastly, we review the overlap between anxiety, ASD, and peripheral nervous system function (heart rate, heart rate variability, and electrodermal activity). Key agendas for future research on anxiety in ASD include the validation of new, wireless technology for large-scale investigations of peripheral nervous system function, the increased use of experimental manipulations of anxiety, and an increased reliance on developmental perspectives. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-805122-1.00004-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=300 in Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Connor M. KERNS Neurobiological Mechanisms of Anxiety in ASD [texte imprimé] / John D. HERRINGTON, Auteur ; Valentina PARMA, Auteur ; Judith S. MILLER, Auteur . - 2017 . - p.55-77. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Amygdala  prefrontal cortex  social intelligence  heart rate variability  electrodermal activity Index. décimale : PAR-B PAR-B - Anxiété Résumé : Abstract Decades of research on the neurobiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have generally overlooked the importance of co-occurring anxiety. This is surprising, as neurobiological accounts of ASD and anxiety disorders point to highly overlapping systems. This chapter describes the overlap between the neurobiology of anxiety and ASD, with a particular emphasis on amygdala function and structure. As we discuss, the successful integration of diverging patterns of amygdala activity in ASD and anxiety represents one of the biggest advances we could make in understanding their co-occurrence. This chapter also reviews the role of prefrontal cortex (PFC) in modulating amygdala function, and how differences in amygdala/PFC connectivity may influence the presentation of anxiety in ASD. Lastly, we review the overlap between anxiety, ASD, and peripheral nervous system function (heart rate, heart rate variability, and electrodermal activity). Key agendas for future research on anxiety in ASD include the validation of new, wireless technology for large-scale investigations of peripheral nervous system function, the increased use of experimental manipulations of anxiety, and an increased reliance on developmental perspectives. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-805122-1.00004-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=300

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Olfactory Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis / Isabelle CULLEN in Autism, 30-9 (September 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 30-9 (September 2026) . - p.2225-2247 Titre : Olfactory Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Isabelle CULLEN, Auteur ; Elisa DAL BÃ’, Auteur ; Peace MADDOX, Auteur ; Thomas SOPHOCLES, Auteur ; Kristina MCSHEA, Auteur ; Edward S. BRODKIN, Auteur ; Valentina PARMA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2225-2247 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  olfaction  development  meta-analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Altered sensory processing is recognized as a core diagnostic feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Olfactory perception in autism remains poorly characterized, despite its important role in safety, nutrition, and socialization. We conducted a preregistered systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify differences and identify moderators in olfactory function between autistic and non-autistic individuals. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we searched Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases and identified 46 eligible studies with 87 effect sizes from 1,580 autistic and 7,698 non-autistic individuals. Moderator analyses examined olfactory assessment type, olfactory function tested, age, sex, and intelligence quotient (IQ). Autistic individuals showed significantly poorer olfactory performance than non-autistic (g = −0.64), with reduced performance in psychophysical testing (g = −0.58) and informant reports (g = −1.31), but not in self-report or odor rating measures. In autism, significant differences were observed for psychophysically measured odor identification (g = −0.66), threshold (g = −0.47), and taste-smell measures from informant reports (g = −1.33). Autistic children exhibited moderate deficits (g = −0.88; odor identification: g = −0.80; threshold: g = −0.65). Olfactory alterations in autism appear most pronounced in childhood and vary by assessment method and olfactory function measured. Our results highlight the need for age-appropriate standardized measures to accurately evaluate sensory function in autism across the lifespan.Lay Abstract Many autistic individuals experience sensory sensitivities that can make everyday activities more difficult. While researchers have studied how autism affects senses like sight and sound, the sense of smell has received much less attention, even though it plays important roles in helping us detect danger, judge whether food is safe to eat, and connect with others socially. Past studies have suggested that autistic individuals may experience differences in their sense of smell, including how well they can detect, distinguish, or identify odors by name. However, the results of smell studies in autism have been mixed because studies often use different testing methods, have small numbers of participants, and do not always account for demographic factors (e.g., age or sex). In this study, we reviewed the published research literature to better understand how the sense of smell differs based on: (1) whether someone is autistic or not, (2) the type of smell test used, (3) age (children vs. adults), and (4) the specific smell ability being measured. Overall, we found that autistic individuals tend to have poorer smell abilities than non-autistic individuals. These differences between autistic and non-autistic individuals were most noticeable when smell was measured by caregiver reports or standardized laboratory tests, but not when people rated their own sense of smell or described how odors smelled to them. These differences in smell were mainly seen in autistic children. The strongest differences were found in odor identification, sensitivity to smells, and caregiver-reported taste and smell experiences. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613261462975 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=592 [article] Olfactory Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [texte imprimé] / Isabelle CULLEN, Auteur ; Elisa DAL BÃ’, Auteur ; Peace MADDOX, Auteur ; Thomas SOPHOCLES, Auteur ; Kristina MCSHEA, Auteur ; Edward S. BRODKIN, Auteur ; Valentina PARMA, Auteur . - p.2225-2247. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 30-9 (September 2026) . - p.2225-2247 Mots-clés : autism  olfaction  development  meta-analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Altered sensory processing is recognized as a core diagnostic feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Olfactory perception in autism remains poorly characterized, despite its important role in safety, nutrition, and socialization. We conducted a preregistered systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify differences and identify moderators in olfactory function between autistic and non-autistic individuals. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we searched Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases and identified 46 eligible studies with 87 effect sizes from 1,580 autistic and 7,698 non-autistic individuals. Moderator analyses examined olfactory assessment type, olfactory function tested, age, sex, and intelligence quotient (IQ). Autistic individuals showed significantly poorer olfactory performance than non-autistic (g = −0.64), with reduced performance in psychophysical testing (g = −0.58) and informant reports (g = −1.31), but not in self-report or odor rating measures. In autism, significant differences were observed for psychophysically measured odor identification (g = −0.66), threshold (g = −0.47), and taste-smell measures from informant reports (g = −1.33). Autistic children exhibited moderate deficits (g = −0.88; odor identification: g = −0.80; threshold: g = −0.65). Olfactory alterations in autism appear most pronounced in childhood and vary by assessment method and olfactory function measured. Our results highlight the need for age-appropriate standardized measures to accurately evaluate sensory function in autism across the lifespan.Lay Abstract Many autistic individuals experience sensory sensitivities that can make everyday activities more difficult. While researchers have studied how autism affects senses like sight and sound, the sense of smell has received much less attention, even though it plays important roles in helping us detect danger, judge whether food is safe to eat, and connect with others socially. Past studies have suggested that autistic individuals may experience differences in their sense of smell, including how well they can detect, distinguish, or identify odors by name. However, the results of smell studies in autism have been mixed because studies often use different testing methods, have small numbers of participants, and do not always account for demographic factors (e.g., age or sex). In this study, we reviewed the published research literature to better understand how the sense of smell differs based on: (1) whether someone is autistic or not, (2) the type of smell test used, (3) age (children vs. adults), and (4) the specific smell ability being measured. Overall, we found that autistic individuals tend to have poorer smell abilities than non-autistic individuals. These differences between autistic and non-autistic individuals were most noticeable when smell was measured by caregiver reports or standardized laboratory tests, but not when people rated their own sense of smell or described how odors smelled to them. These differences in smell were mainly seen in autistic children. The strongest differences were found in odor identification, sensitivity to smells, and caregiver-reported taste and smell experiences. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613261462975 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=592

Profiles of Autonomic Activity in Autism Spectrum Disorder with and without Anxiety / Valentina PARMA in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51-12 (December 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-12 (December 2021) . - p.4459-4470 Titre : Profiles of Autonomic Activity in Autism Spectrum Disorder with and without Anxiety Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Valentina PARMA, Auteur ; Nicola CELLINI, Auteur ; Lisa GUY, Auteur ; Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur ; Keiran M. RUMP, Auteur ; Julie WORLEY, Auteur ; Brenna B. MADDOX, Auteur ; Jennifer BUSH, Auteur ; Amanda E. BENNETT, Auteur ; Martin FRANKLIN, Auteur ; Judith S. MILLER, Auteur ; John D. HERRINGTON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4459-4470 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescent  Anxiety  Anxiety Disorders/epidemiology  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autonomic Nervous System  Child  Humans  Anxiety disorder  Autism spectrum disorder  Autonomic profile  Electrodermal activity  Heart rate variability Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Both anxiety and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are associated with atypical physiological activity. Few studies have systematically assessed the resting physiological activity in ASD with co-occurring anxiety disorders. We tested 75 participants divided in four groups: youth with ASD, with (ASD + Anxiety = 22, 6F, 12.29 ± 2.83 years old) and without co-occurring anxiety (ASD Alone = 15, 6F, 11.59 ± 2.85 years old) and compared their physiological profile with that of matched typically developing controls (TDC) with (Anxiety Alone = 16, 6F, 11.24 ± 3.36 years old) and without co-occurring anxiety disorders (TDC = 22, 8F, 11.88 ± 2.88 years old). Results indicated reduced sympathetic and parasympathetic activity at rest in ASD as compared to TDC youth. ASD + Anxiety and Anxiety Alone groups showed different sympathetic, but similar parasympathetic activity. These findings suggest that autonomic profile-based approaches may advance research, diagnosis, and treatment of ASD and anxiety. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04862-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=454 [article] Profiles of Autonomic Activity in Autism Spectrum Disorder with and without Anxiety [texte imprimé] / Valentina PARMA, Auteur ; Nicola CELLINI, Auteur ; Lisa GUY, Auteur ; Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur ; Keiran M. RUMP, Auteur ; Julie WORLEY, Auteur ; Brenna B. MADDOX, Auteur ; Jennifer BUSH, Auteur ; Amanda E. BENNETT, Auteur ; Martin FRANKLIN, Auteur ; Judith S. MILLER, Auteur ; John D. HERRINGTON, Auteur . - p.4459-4470. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-12 (December 2021) . - p.4459-4470 Mots-clés : Adolescent  Anxiety  Anxiety Disorders/epidemiology  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autonomic Nervous System  Child  Humans  Anxiety disorder  Autism spectrum disorder  Autonomic profile  Electrodermal activity  Heart rate variability Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Both anxiety and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are associated with atypical physiological activity. Few studies have systematically assessed the resting physiological activity in ASD with co-occurring anxiety disorders. We tested 75 participants divided in four groups: youth with ASD, with (ASD + Anxiety = 22, 6F, 12.29 ± 2.83 years old) and without co-occurring anxiety (ASD Alone = 15, 6F, 11.59 ± 2.85 years old) and compared their physiological profile with that of matched typically developing controls (TDC) with (Anxiety Alone = 16, 6F, 11.24 ± 3.36 years old) and without co-occurring anxiety disorders (TDC = 22, 8F, 11.88 ± 2.88 years old). Results indicated reduced sympathetic and parasympathetic activity at rest in ASD as compared to TDC youth. ASD + Anxiety and Anxiety Alone groups showed different sympathetic, but similar parasympathetic activity. These findings suggest that autonomic profile-based approaches may advance research, diagnosis, and treatment of ASD and anxiety. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04862-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=454

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