An Innovative Approach to Development of Social Abilities in Individuals with Autism: A Pilot Study / Monica MAZZA in Autism - Open Access, 6-1 ([01/01/2016])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 5 p. Titre : An Innovative Approach to Development of Social Abilities in Individuals with Autism: A Pilot Study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Monica MAZZA, Auteur ; Maria Chiara PINO, Auteur ; Melania MARIANO, Auteur ; Marco VALENTI, Auteur Article en page(s) : 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)  Empathy  Rehabilitation intervention  Social competences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent evidence suggests that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) show a significant impairment in social abilities. There are no treatments that have demonstrated evidence of being effective at improving social skills and promoting independence. The transition to adulthood, which often involves loss of school support and child and adolescent mental health services, is a challenge in the rehabilitation field. Our pilot study is the first that describes a novel approach to involving young adults with ASD in metacognitive exercise focused on social cognition. In treatment proposed, participants with ASD help each other to create software aimed at improving children with ASD’s understanding of emotions. Our results showed an qualitative and quantitative improvement of their cognitive empathic abilities, as witnessed by parents and of the post- treatment assessment. This pilot study highlights the importance to help individuals with ASD to fulfil their potential in areas of strength. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000163 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409 [article] An Innovative Approach to Development of Social Abilities in Individuals with Autism: A Pilot Study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Monica MAZZA, Auteur ; Maria Chiara PINO, Auteur ; Melania MARIANO, Auteur ; Marco VALENTI, Auteur . - 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 6-1 [01/01/2016] . - 5 p. Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)  Empathy  Rehabilitation intervention  Social competences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Recent evidence suggests that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) show a significant impairment in social abilities. There are no treatments that have demonstrated evidence of being effective at improving social skills and promoting independence. The transition to adulthood, which often involves loss of school support and child and adolescent mental health services, is a challenge in the rehabilitation field. Our pilot study is the first that describes a novel approach to involving young adults with ASD in metacognitive exercise focused on social cognition. In treatment proposed, participants with ASD help each other to create software aimed at improving children with ASD’s understanding of emotions. Our results showed an qualitative and quantitative improvement of their cognitive empathic abilities, as witnessed by parents and of the post- treatment assessment. This pilot study highlights the importance to help individuals with ASD to fulfil their potential in areas of strength. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000163 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=409

Simple Mindreading Abilities Predict Complex Theory of Mind: Developmental Delay in Autism Spectrum Disorders / Maria Chiara PINO in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47-9 (September 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-9 (September 2017) . - p.2743-2756 Titre : Simple Mindreading Abilities Predict Complex Theory of Mind: Developmental Delay in Autism Spectrum Disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Maria Chiara PINO, Auteur ; Monica MAZZA, Auteur ; Melania MARIANO, Auteur ; Sara PERETTI, Auteur ; Dagmara DIMITRIOU, Auteur ; Francesco MASEDU, Auteur ; Marco VALENTI, Auteur ; Fabia FRANCO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2743-2756 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)  Developmental trajectories approach  Eyes task Comic strip test (CST)  Theory of mind (ToM) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Theory of mind (ToM) is impaired in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The aims of this study were to: (i) examine the developmental trajectories of ToM abilities in two different mentalizing tasks in children with ASD compared to TD children; and (ii) to assess if a ToM simple test known as eyes-test could predict performance on the more advanced ToM task, i.e. comic strip test. Based on a sample of 37 children with ASD and 55 TD children, our results revealed slower development at varying rates in all ToM measures in children with ASD, with delayed onset compared to TD children. These results could stimulate new treatments for social abilities, which would lessen the social deficit in ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3194-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=315 [article] Simple Mindreading Abilities Predict Complex Theory of Mind: Developmental Delay in Autism Spectrum Disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Maria Chiara PINO, Auteur ; Monica MAZZA, Auteur ; Melania MARIANO, Auteur ; Sara PERETTI, Auteur ; Dagmara DIMITRIOU, Auteur ; Francesco MASEDU, Auteur ; Marco VALENTI, Auteur ; Fabia FRANCO, Auteur . - p.2743-2756. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-9 (September 2017) . - p.2743-2756 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)  Developmental trajectories approach  Eyes task Comic strip test (CST)  Theory of mind (ToM) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Theory of mind (ToM) is impaired in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The aims of this study were to: (i) examine the developmental trajectories of ToM abilities in two different mentalizing tasks in children with ASD compared to TD children; and (ii) to assess if a ToM simple test known as eyes-test could predict performance on the more advanced ToM task, i.e. comic strip test. Based on a sample of 37 children with ASD and 55 TD children, our results revealed slower development at varying rates in all ToM measures in children with ASD, with delayed onset compared to TD children. These results could stimulate new treatments for social abilities, which would lessen the social deficit in ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3194-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=315

The Role of Theory of Mind on Social Information Processing in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Mediation Analysis / Monica MAZZA in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47-5 (May 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-5 (May 2017) . - p.1369-1379 Titre : The Role of Theory of Mind on Social Information Processing in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Mediation Analysis Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Monica MAZZA, Auteur ; Melania MARIANO, Auteur ; Sara PERETTI, Auteur ; Francesco MASEDU, Auteur ; Maria Chiara PINO, Auteur ; Marco VALENTI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1369-1379 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)  Mediation analysis  Theory of mind (ToM)  Social cognition  Social information processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show significant impairments in social skills and theory of mind (ToM). The aim of this study was to evaluate ToM and social information processing abilities in 52 children with ASD compared to 55 typically developing (TD) children. A mediation analysis evaluated whether social information processing abilities can be mediated by ToM competences. In our results, children with autism showed a deficit in social skills and ToM components. The innovative results of our study applying mediation analysis demonstrate that ToM plays a key role in the development of social abilities, and the lack of ToM competences in children with autism impairs their competent social behavior. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3069-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=305 [article] The Role of Theory of Mind on Social Information Processing in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Mediation Analysis [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Monica MAZZA, Auteur ; Melania MARIANO, Auteur ; Sara PERETTI, Auteur ; Francesco MASEDU, Auteur ; Maria Chiara PINO, Auteur ; Marco VALENTI, Auteur . - p.1369-1379. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-5 (May 2017) . - p.1369-1379 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)  Mediation analysis  Theory of mind (ToM)  Social cognition  Social information processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show significant impairments in social skills and theory of mind (ToM). The aim of this study was to evaluate ToM and social information processing abilities in 52 children with ASD compared to 55 typically developing (TD) children. A mediation analysis evaluated whether social information processing abilities can be mediated by ToM competences. In our results, children with autism showed a deficit in social skills and ToM components. The innovative results of our study applying mediation analysis demonstrate that ToM plays a key role in the development of social abilities, and the lack of ToM competences in children with autism impairs their competent social behavior. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3069-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=305

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