Specificity of executive function and theory of mind performance in relation to attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms in autism spectrum disorders / S. LUKITO in Molecular Autism, 8 (2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inMolecular Autism > 8 (2017) . - 60p. Titre : Specificity of executive function and theory of mind performance in relation to attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms in autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : S. LUKITO, Auteur ; Catherine R. G. JONES, Auteur ; A. PICKLES, Auteur ; Gillian BAIRD, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; E. SIMONOFF, Auteur Article en page(s) : 60p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder  Autism spectrum disorder  Comorbidity  Executive function  Snap  Theory of mind Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently demonstrate symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Previous findings in children with ASD have suggested that these symptoms are associated with an impairment in executive function (EF) abilities. However, studies rarely considered this association within a single framework that controls for other related factors such as Theory of Mind (ToM) abilities and ASD symptoms. Methods: We used structural equation modeling to explore the relations among EF, ToM, and symptoms of ASD and ADHD, using data from a population-based sample of 100 adolescents with ASD and full-scale IQ >/= 50 (the Special Needs and Autism Project (SNAP) cohort). The study used a multi-measure and multi-informant approach, where performance of inhibition, planning, switching, and working memory tasks indexed EF and performance on tasks involving mentalizing indexed ToM. Measures of ASD and ADHD symptoms included parent and teacher reports and direct observation of the children. Shared source of symptom reporting was accounted for with a parental rating latent factor indexed by symptom measures reported by parents. Results: Impairments in EF abilities were specifically associated with ADHD symptoms while impaired ToM was specifically associated with ASD symptoms, when accounting for the associations of each cognitive domain with the other factors. ASD and ADHD symptom latent factors were also correlated, but this association became nonsignificant once the shared source of reporting from parents was accounted for and within a model that also controlled for the correlated pathway between EF and ToM factors. The specific relations between the cognitive domains and behavioral symptoms remained even after controlling for IQ. Conclusions: In this ASD sample, symptoms of ADHD and ASD are underpinned by separate cognitive domains. The association between EF and ToM impairments is a likely partial explanation for the co-occurrence of ADHD symptoms in ASD, but the role of shared reporting effects is also important and supports the inclusion of independent informants and objective measures in future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-017-0177-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=330 [article] Specificity of executive function and theory of mind performance in relation to attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms in autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / S. LUKITO, Auteur ; Catherine R. G. JONES, Auteur ; A. PICKLES, Auteur ; Gillian BAIRD, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; E. SIMONOFF, Auteur . - 60p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Molecular Autism > 8 (2017) . - 60p. Mots-clés : Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder  Autism spectrum disorder  Comorbidity  Executive function  Snap  Theory of mind Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently demonstrate symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Previous findings in children with ASD have suggested that these symptoms are associated with an impairment in executive function (EF) abilities. However, studies rarely considered this association within a single framework that controls for other related factors such as Theory of Mind (ToM) abilities and ASD symptoms. Methods: We used structural equation modeling to explore the relations among EF, ToM, and symptoms of ASD and ADHD, using data from a population-based sample of 100 adolescents with ASD and full-scale IQ >/= 50 (the Special Needs and Autism Project (SNAP) cohort). The study used a multi-measure and multi-informant approach, where performance of inhibition, planning, switching, and working memory tasks indexed EF and performance on tasks involving mentalizing indexed ToM. Measures of ASD and ADHD symptoms included parent and teacher reports and direct observation of the children. Shared source of symptom reporting was accounted for with a parental rating latent factor indexed by symptom measures reported by parents. Results: Impairments in EF abilities were specifically associated with ADHD symptoms while impaired ToM was specifically associated with ASD symptoms, when accounting for the associations of each cognitive domain with the other factors. ASD and ADHD symptom latent factors were also correlated, but this association became nonsignificant once the shared source of reporting from parents was accounted for and within a model that also controlled for the correlated pathway between EF and ToM factors. The specific relations between the cognitive domains and behavioral symptoms remained even after controlling for IQ. Conclusions: In this ASD sample, symptoms of ADHD and ASD are underpinned by separate cognitive domains. The association between EF and ToM impairments is a likely partial explanation for the co-occurrence of ADHD symptoms in ASD, but the role of shared reporting effects is also important and supports the inclusion of independent informants and objective measures in future research. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-017-0177-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=330

The association of adverse life events and parental mental health with emotional and behavioral outcomes in young adults with autism spectrum disorder / M. J. HOLLOCKS in Autism Research, 14-8 (August 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 14-8 (August 2021) . - p.1724-1735 Titre : The association of adverse life events and parental mental health with emotional and behavioral outcomes in young adults with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : M. J. HOLLOCKS, Auteur ; R. MEISER-STEDMAN, Auteur ; R. KENT, Auteur ; S. LUKITO, Auteur ; Jackie BRISKMAN, Auteur ; D. STRINGER, Auteur ; C. LORD, Auteur ; A. PICKLES, Auteur ; Gillian BAIRD, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; E. SIMONOFF, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1724-1735 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescent  Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications  Child  Emotions  Humans  Longitudinal Studies  Mental Health  Parents  Young Adult  anxiety  co-morbid conditions  depression  environmental risk factors  stress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk of developing co-occurring mental health difficulties across the lifespan. Exposure to adverse life events and parental mental health difficulties are known risk factors for developing a range of mental health difficulties. This study investigates the association of adverse life events, parental stress and mental health with emotional and behavioral problems in young adults with ASD. One hundred and fifteen young adults with ASD derived from a population-based longitudinal study were assessed at three time-points (12-, 16-, and 23-year) on questionnaire measures of emotional and behavioral problems. Parent-reported exposure to adverse life events and parental stress/mental health were measured at age 23. We used structural equation modeling to investigate the stability of emotional and behavioral problems over time, and the association between adverse life events and parental stress and mental health and emotional and behavioral outcomes at 23-year. Our results indicate that exposure to adverse life events was significantly associated with increased emotional and behavioral problems in young adults with ASD, while controlling for symptoms in childhood and adolescence. Higher reported parental stress and mental health difficulties were associated with a higher frequency of behavioral, but not emotional problems, and did not mediate the impact of adverse life events. These results suggest that child and adolescent emotional and behavioral problems, exposure to life events and parent stress and mental health are independently associated, to differing degrees, with emotional or behavioral outcomes in early adulthood. LAY SUMMARY: People with autism experience high rates of mental health difficulties throughout childhood and into adult life. Adverse life events and parental stress and mental health may contribute to poor mental health in adulthood. We used data at three time points (12-, 16-, and 23-year) to understand how these factors relate to symptoms at 23-year. We found that emotional and behavioral problems in childhood, adverse life events and parent mental health were all associated with increased emotional and behavioral problems in adulthood. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2548 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=449 [article] The association of adverse life events and parental mental health with emotional and behavioral outcomes in young adults with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / M. J. HOLLOCKS, Auteur ; R. MEISER-STEDMAN, Auteur ; R. KENT, Auteur ; S. LUKITO, Auteur ; Jackie BRISKMAN, Auteur ; D. STRINGER, Auteur ; C. LORD, Auteur ; A. PICKLES, Auteur ; Gillian BAIRD, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; E. SIMONOFF, Auteur . - p.1724-1735. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 14-8 (August 2021) . - p.1724-1735 Mots-clés : Adolescent  Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications  Child  Emotions  Humans  Longitudinal Studies  Mental Health  Parents  Young Adult  anxiety  co-morbid conditions  depression  environmental risk factors  stress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk of developing co-occurring mental health difficulties across the lifespan. Exposure to adverse life events and parental mental health difficulties are known risk factors for developing a range of mental health difficulties. This study investigates the association of adverse life events, parental stress and mental health with emotional and behavioral problems in young adults with ASD. One hundred and fifteen young adults with ASD derived from a population-based longitudinal study were assessed at three time-points (12-, 16-, and 23-year) on questionnaire measures of emotional and behavioral problems. Parent-reported exposure to adverse life events and parental stress/mental health were measured at age 23. We used structural equation modeling to investigate the stability of emotional and behavioral problems over time, and the association between adverse life events and parental stress and mental health and emotional and behavioral outcomes at 23-year. Our results indicate that exposure to adverse life events was significantly associated with increased emotional and behavioral problems in young adults with ASD, while controlling for symptoms in childhood and adolescence. Higher reported parental stress and mental health difficulties were associated with a higher frequency of behavioral, but not emotional problems, and did not mediate the impact of adverse life events. These results suggest that child and adolescent emotional and behavioral problems, exposure to life events and parent stress and mental health are independently associated, to differing degrees, with emotional or behavioral outcomes in early adulthood. LAY SUMMARY: People with autism experience high rates of mental health difficulties throughout childhood and into adult life. Adverse life events and parental stress and mental health may contribute to poor mental health in adulthood. We used data at three time points (12-, 16-, and 23-year) to understand how these factors relate to symptoms at 23-year. We found that emotional and behavioral problems in childhood, adverse life events and parent mental health were all associated with increased emotional and behavioral problems in adulthood. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2548 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=449

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