Age of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis is associated with child's variables and parental experience / Ram A. MISHAAL in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8-7 (July 2014)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 8-7 (July 2014) . - p.873-880 Titre : Age of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis is associated with child's variables and parental experience Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ram A. MISHAAL, Auteur ; Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur ; Ditza A. ZACHOR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.873-880 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)  Age of diagnosis  Social impairments  Restricted and repetitive behaviors  Developmental regression  Adaptive functioning  First born child Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is highly important as it enables an early start to intervention. The current study examined familial (parental ages; education; having an older sibling) and child (gender; reported and observed autism symptoms severity; adaptive skills) related variables that might predict the age of ASD diagnosis. The study included 551 participants, age range 15–72 months, diagnosed with ASD who underwent comprehensive medical and behavioral assessment using standardized tests. Of the child's examined variables, the severity of the social interaction impairment reported by the parents and having a history of developmental regression was associated with an earlier age of ASD diagnosis. In contrast, the severity of the restricted and repetitive behaviors was associated with delayed age of ASD diagnosis. Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales scores lower or higher than the group's mean (70 points) were associated with a relatively delayed age of ASD diagnosis. Of the familial variables, only having an older sibling was associated with an earlier diagnosis. Professionals should be aware that subtle signs of ASD, developmental delay and close to normal adaptive functioning might delay age of ASD diagnosis. Educating parents on “red flags” for ASD and periodic surveillance in early childhood are important. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2014.04.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=233 [article] Age of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis is associated with child's variables and parental experience [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ram A. MISHAAL, Auteur ; Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur ; Ditza A. ZACHOR, Auteur . - p.873-880. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 8-7 (July 2014) . - p.873-880 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)  Age of diagnosis  Social impairments  Restricted and repetitive behaviors  Developmental regression  Adaptive functioning  First born child Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is highly important as it enables an early start to intervention. The current study examined familial (parental ages; education; having an older sibling) and child (gender; reported and observed autism symptoms severity; adaptive skills) related variables that might predict the age of ASD diagnosis. The study included 551 participants, age range 15–72 months, diagnosed with ASD who underwent comprehensive medical and behavioral assessment using standardized tests. Of the child's examined variables, the severity of the social interaction impairment reported by the parents and having a history of developmental regression was associated with an earlier age of ASD diagnosis. In contrast, the severity of the restricted and repetitive behaviors was associated with delayed age of ASD diagnosis. Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales scores lower or higher than the group's mean (70 points) were associated with a relatively delayed age of ASD diagnosis. Of the familial variables, only having an older sibling was associated with an earlier diagnosis. Professionals should be aware that subtle signs of ASD, developmental delay and close to normal adaptive functioning might delay age of ASD diagnosis. Educating parents on “red flags” for ASD and periodic surveillance in early childhood are important. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2014.04.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=233

Are special abilities in autism spectrum disorder associated with a distinct clinical presentation? / Esther BEN-ITZCHAK in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-9 (September 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-9 (September 2013) . - p.1122-1128 Titre : Are special abilities in autism spectrum disorder associated with a distinct clinical presentation? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur ; Binet AVIVA, Auteur ; Ditza A. ZACHOR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1122-1128 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Special abilities  Autism severity symptoms  Adaptive skills  Head circumference percentile Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Special abilities may be common in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical presentation of ASD with special abilities. Special abilities were defined based on the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). Based on a sample of 398 children, ages 2–7 years old with ASD, 112 with special skills were compared to an age- and gender-matched group without special abilities (n = 79). The examined measures included autism symptoms severity, adaptive behaviors and head circumference percentile. Children with ASD and special abilities seemed to exhibit significantly less impaired ASD symptoms in the social, communication and stereotyped behaviors and significantly better adaptive skills than individuals with ASD without special skills. Children with ASD and special abilities had a larger head circumference percentile than children without special abilities. Special abilities occurred in 28% of the study participants. Memory skills were the most frequently reported special ability, followed by musical, visuospatial and reading skills. The authors conclude that individuals with ASD and special abilities might represent a distinct ASD subgroup with milder clinical ASD presentation. Larger head circumference in ASD was previously associated with enhanced “local” connectivity which provides detailed information processing and therefore might be related to the appearance of special abilities. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.05.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=211 [article] Are special abilities in autism spectrum disorder associated with a distinct clinical presentation? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur ; Binet AVIVA, Auteur ; Ditza A. ZACHOR, Auteur . - p.1122-1128. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 7-9 (September 2013) . - p.1122-1128 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Special abilities  Autism severity symptoms  Adaptive skills  Head circumference percentile Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Special abilities may be common in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical presentation of ASD with special abilities. Special abilities were defined based on the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). Based on a sample of 398 children, ages 2–7 years old with ASD, 112 with special skills were compared to an age- and gender-matched group without special abilities (n = 79). The examined measures included autism symptoms severity, adaptive behaviors and head circumference percentile. Children with ASD and special abilities seemed to exhibit significantly less impaired ASD symptoms in the social, communication and stereotyped behaviors and significantly better adaptive skills than individuals with ASD without special skills. Children with ASD and special abilities had a larger head circumference percentile than children without special abilities. Special abilities occurred in 28% of the study participants. Memory skills were the most frequently reported special ability, followed by musical, visuospatial and reading skills. The authors conclude that individuals with ASD and special abilities might represent a distinct ASD subgroup with milder clinical ASD presentation. Larger head circumference in ASD was previously associated with enhanced “local” connectivity which provides detailed information processing and therefore might be related to the appearance of special abilities. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.05.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=211

Autism severity and motor abilities correlates of imitation situations in children with autism spectrum disorders / Ditza A. ZACHOR in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4-3 (July-September 2010)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 4-3 (July-September 2010) . - p.438-443 Titre : Autism severity and motor abilities correlates of imitation situations in children with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ditza A. ZACHOR, Auteur ; Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur ; Tzaig LLANIT, Auteur Année de publication : 2010 Article en page(s) : p.438-443 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism-spectrum-disorder Imitation Autism-severity Gross-motor-skills Fine-motor-skills Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Impaired performance in a range of imitation tasks has been described in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and several underlying mechanism have been suggested. This study examined whether imitation abilities are related to autism severity and to motor skills. Furthermore, the performance of children with ASD in four imitation situations (body movements and ‘action on objects’, using meaningful and non-meaningful tasks) was compared. Twenty-five children aged 32–51 months diagnosed with autism (23) and ASD (2) were evaluated for autism severity using the Autism Diagnosis Observation Schedule and for gross and fine motor skills using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales. Controlling for cognitive level, imitation abilities in all four situations correlated significantly only with autism severity measures and mostly with socio-communication deficits. Motor abilities were below average and did not correlate with imitation abilities nor with autism severity. Comparison of the four imitation situations revealed that performances of meaningful actions were better than non-meaningful actions and imitation of ‘action on objects’ was better than imitation of body movements. The current research supports the fact that socio-communication deficits and not motor abilities are linked to imitation abilities in young children with autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2009.10.016 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=100 [article] Autism severity and motor abilities correlates of imitation situations in children with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ditza A. ZACHOR, Auteur ; Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur ; Tzaig LLANIT, Auteur . - 2010 . - p.438-443. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 4-3 (July-September 2010) . - p.438-443 Mots-clés : Autism-spectrum-disorder Imitation Autism-severity Gross-motor-skills Fine-motor-skills Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Impaired performance in a range of imitation tasks has been described in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and several underlying mechanism have been suggested. This study examined whether imitation abilities are related to autism severity and to motor skills. Furthermore, the performance of children with ASD in four imitation situations (body movements and ‘action on objects’, using meaningful and non-meaningful tasks) was compared. Twenty-five children aged 32–51 months diagnosed with autism (23) and ASD (2) were evaluated for autism severity using the Autism Diagnosis Observation Schedule and for gross and fine motor skills using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales. Controlling for cognitive level, imitation abilities in all four situations correlated significantly only with autism severity measures and mostly with socio-communication deficits. Motor abilities were below average and did not correlate with imitation abilities nor with autism severity. Comparison of the four imitation situations revealed that performances of meaningful actions were better than non-meaningful actions and imitation of ‘action on objects’ was better than imitation of body movements. The current research supports the fact that socio-communication deficits and not motor abilities are linked to imitation abilities in young children with autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2009.10.016 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=100

Brief Report – Selective eating: Parental and day care professional perception of ASD symptom severity in toddlers and children over time / Ronit SABAN-BEZALEL in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 87 (September 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 87 (September 2021) . - 101830 Titre : Brief Report – Selective eating: Parental and day care professional perception of ASD symptom severity in toddlers and children over time Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Ronit SABAN-BEZALEL, Auteur ; Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur ; Orit STOLAR, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101830 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD symptoms  Selective eating  Toddlers  Parents  Day care professionals Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Food selectivity is a frequent eating problem identified among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Previous studies identified a positive association between parental reports of atypical eating habits and ASD symptom severity, and a simultaneous absence of this association among the professionals’ reports. However, the professionals in these studies had only short acquaintances with the children. Method We examined parental and day care professional (DCP) assessments of ASD symptom severity among children at school year start and end, in relation to selective eating. We included 62 children aged 19–45 months diagnosed with ASD attending government-funded Early Intervention Day Care Centers (EIDCCs). EIDCCs, designated for children diagnosed with ASD, provide standard comprehensive multidisciplinary ASD-specific treatments. Results Results showed parental reports of children’s ASD symptoms were positively associated with selective eating consistently over time. In contrast, DCP reports were not associated with selective eating, despite long acquaintance with the children. When comparing ASD symptoms of selective eaters vs. non-selective eaters, the gap between parental and DCP assessments was smaller among selective eaters. Generally, parents reported less severe ASD symptoms compared to DCPs, yet, over time, both parents and DCPs reported improvement. A decrease in food diversity was also found associated with age, originating as early as toddlerhood. Conclusion Differences between parents and day care professionals on assessments of ASD symptom severity, in relation to parent reports of selective eating behavior, were maintained over time. Our findings emphasize the importance of early interventions that address atypical eating habits at young ages. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101830 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Brief Report – Selective eating: Parental and day care professional perception of ASD symptom severity in toddlers and children over time [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Ronit SABAN-BEZALEL, Auteur ; Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur ; Orit STOLAR, Auteur . - 101830. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 87 (September 2021) . - 101830 Mots-clés : ASD symptoms  Selective eating  Toddlers  Parents  Day care professionals Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Food selectivity is a frequent eating problem identified among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Previous studies identified a positive association between parental reports of atypical eating habits and ASD symptom severity, and a simultaneous absence of this association among the professionals’ reports. However, the professionals in these studies had only short acquaintances with the children. Method We examined parental and day care professional (DCP) assessments of ASD symptom severity among children at school year start and end, in relation to selective eating. We included 62 children aged 19–45 months diagnosed with ASD attending government-funded Early Intervention Day Care Centers (EIDCCs). EIDCCs, designated for children diagnosed with ASD, provide standard comprehensive multidisciplinary ASD-specific treatments. Results Results showed parental reports of children’s ASD symptoms were positively associated with selective eating consistently over time. In contrast, DCP reports were not associated with selective eating, despite long acquaintance with the children. When comparing ASD symptoms of selective eaters vs. non-selective eaters, the gap between parental and DCP assessments was smaller among selective eaters. Generally, parents reported less severe ASD symptoms compared to DCPs, yet, over time, both parents and DCPs reported improvement. A decrease in food diversity was also found associated with age, originating as early as toddlerhood. Conclusion Differences between parents and day care professionals on assessments of ASD symptom severity, in relation to parent reports of selective eating behavior, were maintained over time. Our findings emphasize the importance of early interventions that address atypical eating habits at young ages. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101830 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Change in autism classification with early intervention: Predictors and outcomes / Esther BEN-ITZCHAK in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3-4 (October-December 2009)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 3-4 (October-December 2009) . - p.967-976 Titre : Change in autism classification with early intervention: Predictors and outcomes Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur ; Ditza A. ZACHOR, Auteur Année de publication : 2009 Article en page(s) : p.967-976 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism-Spectrum-Disorders Autism ADOS-algorithm Diagnostic-classification Diagnostic-stability Cognitive-ability Verbal-ability Adaptive-skills Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study characterized stability and changes of autism diagnostic classification with intervention in very young children and examined pre-treatment predictors and post-intervention outcome. Sixty-eight children diagnosed with autism, aged 18–35 months (M = 25.4, SD = 4.0) participated in the study. Children underwent comprehensive evaluations at pre-intervention time (T1) and after 1 year of intervention (T2). The evaluation included autism classification based on Autism Diagnosis Observation Schedule (ADOS) original algorithm, cognitive abilities (Mullen) and adaptive skills evaluation (Vineland). At T2, two groups were identified: the Unchanged group (n = 53) remained in the same autism classification and the Improved group (n = 15) changed classification to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (n = 13) or Off Spectrum (n = 2). The verbal domain scores at T1 was the only significant variable that distinguished the two groups. Specifically, the Improved group had better receptive language scores than the Unchanged group. The Improved group gained significantly more than the Unchanged group in all the outcome measures (cognitive, adaptive and reduction of stereotyped behaviors). Two distinct subtypes of autism were identified, one with stable autism symptomatology, poor verbal abilities and limited cognitive and adaptive gains, and a second type with better baseline verbal abilities and overall better response to intervention. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2009.05.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=817 [article] Change in autism classification with early intervention: Predictors and outcomes [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Esther BEN-ITZCHAK, Auteur ; Ditza A. ZACHOR, Auteur . - 2009 . - p.967-976. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 3-4 (October-December 2009) . - p.967-976 Mots-clés : Autism-Spectrum-Disorders Autism ADOS-algorithm Diagnostic-classification Diagnostic-stability Cognitive-ability Verbal-ability Adaptive-skills Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study characterized stability and changes of autism diagnostic classification with intervention in very young children and examined pre-treatment predictors and post-intervention outcome. Sixty-eight children diagnosed with autism, aged 18–35 months (M = 25.4, SD = 4.0) participated in the study. Children underwent comprehensive evaluations at pre-intervention time (T1) and after 1 year of intervention (T2). The evaluation included autism classification based on Autism Diagnosis Observation Schedule (ADOS) original algorithm, cognitive abilities (Mullen) and adaptive skills evaluation (Vineland). At T2, two groups were identified: the Unchanged group (n = 53) remained in the same autism classification and the Improved group (n = 15) changed classification to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (n = 13) or Off Spectrum (n = 2). The verbal domain scores at T1 was the only significant variable that distinguished the two groups. Specifically, the Improved group had better receptive language scores than the Unchanged group. The Improved group gained significantly more than the Unchanged group in all the outcome measures (cognitive, adaptive and reduction of stereotyped behaviors). Two distinct subtypes of autism were identified, one with stable autism symptomatology, poor verbal abilities and limited cognitive and adaptive gains, and a second type with better baseline verbal abilities and overall better response to intervention. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2009.05.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=817

Change in autism core symptoms with intervention / Ditza A. ZACHOR in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1-4 (October/December 2007)  

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Cognitive Ability is Associated with Different Outcome Trajectories in Autism Spectrum Disorders / Esther BEN-ITZCHAK in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44-9 (September 2014)  

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Cross cultural differences in challenging behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders: An international examination between Israel, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America / Kyong-Mee CHUNG in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-2 (April-June 2012)  

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Diametrically opposed associations between academic achievement and social anxiety among university students with and without autism spectrum disorder / G. ZUKERMAN in Autism Research, 12-9 (September 2019)  

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Do risk factors for autism spectrum disorders affect gender representation? / Ditza A. ZACHOR in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7-11 (November 2013)  

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Dog training intervention improves adaptive social communication skills in young children with autism spectrum disorder: A controlled crossover study / Esther BEN-ITZCHAK in Autism, 25-6 (August 2021)  

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Dog training intervention improves adaptive social communication skills in young children with autism spectrum disorder: A controlled crossover study / Esther BEN-ITZCHAK in Autism, 26-6 (August 2022)  

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Family Accommodation in Autism Spectrum Disorder / I. FELDMAN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49-9 (September 2019)  

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Friendship in Autism Spectrum Disorder Is Related to Diverse Developmental Changes Between Toddlerhood and Adolescence / Ronit SABAN-BEZALEL in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-4 (April 2024)  

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From Toddlerhood to Adolescence, Trajectories and Predictors of Outcome: Long-Term Follow-Up Study in Autism Spectrum Disorder / Ditza A. ZACHOR in Autism Research, 13-7 (July 2020)  

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