Behavioral inhibition and activation as a modifier process in autism spectrum disorder: Examination of self-reported BIS/BAS and alpha EEG asymmetry / H. K. SCHILTZ in Autism Research, 11-12 (December 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 11-12 (December 2018) . - p.1653-1666 Titre : Behavioral inhibition and activation as a modifier process in autism spectrum disorder: Examination of self-reported BIS/BAS and alpha EEG asymmetry Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : H. K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; A. J. MCVEY, Auteur ; A. BARRINGTON, Auteur ; A. D. HAENDEL, Auteur ; B. K. DOLAN, Auteur ; K. S. WILLAR, Auteur ; S. PLEISS, Auteur ; J. S. KARST, Auteur ; E. VOGT, Auteur ; C. C. MURPHY, Auteur ; K. GONRING, Auteur ; A. V. VAN HECKE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1653-1666 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : alpha asymmetry  autism  behavioral inhibition and activation  comorbidities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Modifier Model of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suggests that phenotypic variability within ASD is rooted in modifier processes, such as the behavioral inhibition system (BIS) and behavioral activation system (BAS). Among a sample of 53 adolescents with ASD, this study examined associations between (a) self-reported BIS/BAS and frontal and parietal alpha electroencephalogram asymmetry and whether these indices related to (b) ASD severity (via the Autism Quotient), and/or (c) co-occurring anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (via Youth Self Report and Child Behavior Checklist). Findings showed that alpha asymmetry was associated with self-reported BAS scores, such that greater BAS was related to greater right-frontal hemisphere activation and relatively greater left-parietal hemisphere activation. Additionally, associations emerged between ASD severity and self-reported BAS and alpha asymmetry, and between anxiety symptoms and self-reported BIS and alpha asymmetry. Furthermore, mediation analyses revealed that BAS mediated the association between asymmetry and autism severity. Therefore, alpha asymmetry and BIS/BAS activity may provide insight into how ASD presents in adolescence as well as who might be at greater risk for developing co-occurring psychopathologies. This study highlights the importance of considering motivational systems to elucidate individual differences among youth with ASD and working toward the longer term goal of better understanding differential responses to treatment. Autism Research 2018, 11: 1653-1666. (c) 2018 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Differences in the likelihood to avoid (behavioral inhibition system; BIS) or approach (behavioral activation system; BAS) situations are thought to relate to patterns of brain activity (via electroencephalogram asymmetry asymmetry). This study revealed that these tendencies may influence the presentation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and symptoms of anxiety in adolescents with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2016 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=372 [article] Behavioral inhibition and activation as a modifier process in autism spectrum disorder: Examination of self-reported BIS/BAS and alpha EEG asymmetry [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / H. K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; A. J. MCVEY, Auteur ; A. BARRINGTON, Auteur ; A. D. HAENDEL, Auteur ; B. K. DOLAN, Auteur ; K. S. WILLAR, Auteur ; S. PLEISS, Auteur ; J. S. KARST, Auteur ; E. VOGT, Auteur ; C. C. MURPHY, Auteur ; K. GONRING, Auteur ; A. V. VAN HECKE, Auteur . - p.1653-1666. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 11-12 (December 2018) . - p.1653-1666 Mots-clés : alpha asymmetry  autism  behavioral inhibition and activation  comorbidities Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Modifier Model of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suggests that phenotypic variability within ASD is rooted in modifier processes, such as the behavioral inhibition system (BIS) and behavioral activation system (BAS). Among a sample of 53 adolescents with ASD, this study examined associations between (a) self-reported BIS/BAS and frontal and parietal alpha electroencephalogram asymmetry and whether these indices related to (b) ASD severity (via the Autism Quotient), and/or (c) co-occurring anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (via Youth Self Report and Child Behavior Checklist). Findings showed that alpha asymmetry was associated with self-reported BAS scores, such that greater BAS was related to greater right-frontal hemisphere activation and relatively greater left-parietal hemisphere activation. Additionally, associations emerged between ASD severity and self-reported BAS and alpha asymmetry, and between anxiety symptoms and self-reported BIS and alpha asymmetry. Furthermore, mediation analyses revealed that BAS mediated the association between asymmetry and autism severity. Therefore, alpha asymmetry and BIS/BAS activity may provide insight into how ASD presents in adolescence as well as who might be at greater risk for developing co-occurring psychopathologies. This study highlights the importance of considering motivational systems to elucidate individual differences among youth with ASD and working toward the longer term goal of better understanding differential responses to treatment. Autism Research 2018, 11: 1653-1666. (c) 2018 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Differences in the likelihood to avoid (behavioral inhibition system; BIS) or approach (behavioral activation system; BAS) situations are thought to relate to patterns of brain activity (via electroencephalogram asymmetry asymmetry). This study revealed that these tendencies may influence the presentation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and symptoms of anxiety in adolescents with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2016 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=372

Changes in Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents with ASD Completing the PEERS((R)) Social Skills Intervention / H. K. SCHILTZ in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48-3 (March 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-3 (March 2018) . - p.834-843 Titre : Changes in Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents with ASD Completing the PEERS((R)) Social Skills Intervention Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : H. K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; A. J. MCVEY, Auteur ; B. K. DOLAN, Auteur ; K. S. WILLAR, Auteur ; S. PLEISS, Auteur ; J. S. KARST, Auteur ; Audrey M. CARSON, Auteur ; Christina CAIOZZO, Auteur ; E. M. VOGT, Auteur ; B. D. YUND, Auteur ; A. V. VAN HECKE, Auteur Année de publication : 2018 Article en page(s) : p.834-843 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescence  Autism spectrum disorder  Depression  Social skills intervention  Suicidality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Depression is a common concern among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is often associated with social skills and relationship challenges. The present data, from a randomized controlled trial, examined the effect of PEERS((R)) on self-reported depressive symptoms via the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) among 49 adolescents with ASD. Findings revealed that many CDI subscale scores declined (p's < 0.05) and were related to direct social contact on the Quality of Socialization Questionnaire at posttest (p's < 0.05). Exploratory analyses uncovered that suicidality was less evident following PEERS((R)). Findings support the notion that social functioning and depression may be intimately intertwined in ASD; therefore, bolstering social skills in ASD may positively influence other domains of functioning, including mental health. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3396-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=338 [article] Changes in Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents with ASD Completing the PEERS((R)) Social Skills Intervention [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / H. K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; A. J. MCVEY, Auteur ; B. K. DOLAN, Auteur ; K. S. WILLAR, Auteur ; S. PLEISS, Auteur ; J. S. KARST, Auteur ; Audrey M. CARSON, Auteur ; Christina CAIOZZO, Auteur ; E. M. VOGT, Auteur ; B. D. YUND, Auteur ; A. V. VAN HECKE, Auteur . - 2018 . - p.834-843. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-3 (March 2018) . - p.834-843 Mots-clés : Adolescence  Autism spectrum disorder  Depression  Social skills intervention  Suicidality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Depression is a common concern among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is often associated with social skills and relationship challenges. The present data, from a randomized controlled trial, examined the effect of PEERS((R)) on self-reported depressive symptoms via the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) among 49 adolescents with ASD. Findings revealed that many CDI subscale scores declined (p's < 0.05) and were related to direct social contact on the Quality of Socialization Questionnaire at posttest (p's < 0.05). Exploratory analyses uncovered that suicidality was less evident following PEERS((R)). Findings support the notion that social functioning and depression may be intimately intertwined in ASD; therefore, bolstering social skills in ASD may positively influence other domains of functioning, including mental health. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3396-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=338

Differential Item Functioning Based on Autism Features, IQ, and Age on the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) Among Youth on the Autism Spectrum / H. K. SCHILTZ in Autism Research, 14-6 (June 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 14-6 (June 2021) . - p.1220-1236 Titre : Differential Item Functioning Based on Autism Features, IQ, and Age on the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) Among Youth on the Autism Spectrum Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : H. K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; B. E. MAGNUS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1220-1236 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescent  Anxiety  Anxiety Disorders/diagnosis  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications  Autistic Disorder  Child  Humans  Psychometrics  Reproducibility of Results  anxiety  autism  differential item functioning  measurement  psychometrics Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Anxiety commonly occurs among youth on the autism spectrum, yet measurement of anxiety in this population is complicated by a number of factors, including potentially overlapping symptomatology, the child's intellectual functioning, and changes in anxiety across development. Moreover, few studies have examined the psychometric properties of anxiety measures in this population, and no study to date has tested whether there are systematic differences in the measurement of anxiety, or differential item functioning (DIF), across the high degree of heterogeneity and the developmental course of autism. To test this possibility, data were combined across multiple studies using the National Database for Autism Research, an NIH-funded data repository. Parent-report on the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) and Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) were used as measures of anxiety and autism features, respectively. A confirmatory factor analysis indicated good fit of the literature standard five-factor structure. Moderated nonlinear factor analysis (MNLFA) revealed multiple items with intercept and loading DIF based on level of autism features, IQ, and age, especially for items related to social behavior. Therefore, although the measure's factor structure is consistent with that found in the general population, the SCARED may not capture differences in anxiety equivalently for all children on the spectrum and across their development. Clinicians and researchers need to be especially vigilant in measuring anxiety symptoms in children with autism by removing items flagged for DIF from the SCARED and/or by using multiple measures and informants. LAY ABSTRACT: Autistic youth often experience clinical levels of anxiety. Many tools used to measure anxiety were developed for the general population, but not for use with autistic youth. This study found that the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) measures the same five dimensions of anxiety as in the general population. Parents, however, may respond differently to questions on the SCARED based on their child's autism features, intellectual functioning, and age, which impacts our ability to accurately measure anxiety among autistic youth. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2481 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=449 [article] Differential Item Functioning Based on Autism Features, IQ, and Age on the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) Among Youth on the Autism Spectrum [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / H. K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; B. E. MAGNUS, Auteur . - p.1220-1236. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 14-6 (June 2021) . - p.1220-1236 Mots-clés : Adolescent  Anxiety  Anxiety Disorders/diagnosis  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications  Autistic Disorder  Child  Humans  Psychometrics  Reproducibility of Results  anxiety  autism  differential item functioning  measurement  psychometrics Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Anxiety commonly occurs among youth on the autism spectrum, yet measurement of anxiety in this population is complicated by a number of factors, including potentially overlapping symptomatology, the child's intellectual functioning, and changes in anxiety across development. Moreover, few studies have examined the psychometric properties of anxiety measures in this population, and no study to date has tested whether there are systematic differences in the measurement of anxiety, or differential item functioning (DIF), across the high degree of heterogeneity and the developmental course of autism. To test this possibility, data were combined across multiple studies using the National Database for Autism Research, an NIH-funded data repository. Parent-report on the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) and Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) were used as measures of anxiety and autism features, respectively. A confirmatory factor analysis indicated good fit of the literature standard five-factor structure. Moderated nonlinear factor analysis (MNLFA) revealed multiple items with intercept and loading DIF based on level of autism features, IQ, and age, especially for items related to social behavior. Therefore, although the measure's factor structure is consistent with that found in the general population, the SCARED may not capture differences in anxiety equivalently for all children on the spectrum and across their development. Clinicians and researchers need to be especially vigilant in measuring anxiety symptoms in children with autism by removing items flagged for DIF from the SCARED and/or by using multiple measures and informants. LAY ABSTRACT: Autistic youth often experience clinical levels of anxiety. Many tools used to measure anxiety were developed for the general population, but not for use with autistic youth. This study found that the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) measures the same five dimensions of anxiety as in the general population. Parents, however, may respond differently to questions on the SCARED based on their child's autism features, intellectual functioning, and age, which impacts our ability to accurately measure anxiety among autistic youth. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2481 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=449

Examining the Links Between Challenging Behaviors in Youth with ASD and Parental Stress, Mental Health, and Involvement: Applying an Adaptation of the Family Stress Model to Families of Youth with ASD / H. K. SCHILTZ in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48-4 (April 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-4 (April 2018) . - p.1169-1180 Titre : Examining the Links Between Challenging Behaviors in Youth with ASD and Parental Stress, Mental Health, and Involvement: Applying an Adaptation of the Family Stress Model to Families of Youth with ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : H. K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; A. J. MCVEY, Auteur ; B. MAGNUS, Auteur ; B. K. DOLAN, Auteur ; K. S. WILLAR, Auteur ; S. PLEISS, Auteur ; J. KARST, Auteur ; Audrey M. CARSON, Auteur ; Christina CAIOZZO, Auteur ; E. VOGT, Auteur ; A. V. VAN HECKE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1169-1180 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Families  Parenting  Social skills intervention  Stress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses unique challenges that may impact parents' mental health and parenting experiences. The current study analyzed self-report data from 77 parents of youth with ASD. A serial multiple mediation model revealed that parenting stress (SIPA) and parental mental health (BAI and BDI-II) appears to be impacted by challenging adolescent behaviors (SSIS-PBs) and, in turn, affect parental involvement (PRQ), controlling for social skills (SSIS-SSs). Further, the study explored the malleability of parents' mental health over the course of a social skills intervention, and provides modest evidence that parent depressive symptoms decline across intervention. This study illustrates the importance of considering the entire family system in research on youth with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3446-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=351 [article] Examining the Links Between Challenging Behaviors in Youth with ASD and Parental Stress, Mental Health, and Involvement: Applying an Adaptation of the Family Stress Model to Families of Youth with ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / H. K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; A. J. MCVEY, Auteur ; B. MAGNUS, Auteur ; B. K. DOLAN, Auteur ; K. S. WILLAR, Auteur ; S. PLEISS, Auteur ; J. KARST, Auteur ; Audrey M. CARSON, Auteur ; Christina CAIOZZO, Auteur ; E. VOGT, Auteur ; A. V. VAN HECKE, Auteur . - p.1169-1180. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-4 (April 2018) . - p.1169-1180 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Families  Parenting  Social skills intervention  Stress Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses unique challenges that may impact parents' mental health and parenting experiences. The current study analyzed self-report data from 77 parents of youth with ASD. A serial multiple mediation model revealed that parenting stress (SIPA) and parental mental health (BAI and BDI-II) appears to be impacted by challenging adolescent behaviors (SSIS-PBs) and, in turn, affect parental involvement (PRQ), controlling for social skills (SSIS-SSs). Further, the study explored the malleability of parents' mental health over the course of a social skills intervention, and provides modest evidence that parent depressive symptoms decline across intervention. This study illustrates the importance of considering the entire family system in research on youth with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3446-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=351

A Preliminary Psychometric Analysis of the Difficulties with Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) Among Autistic Adolescents and Adults: Factor Structure, Reliability, and Validity / A. J. MCVEY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-3 (March 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-3 (March 2022) . - p.1169-1188 Titre : A Preliminary Psychometric Analysis of the Difficulties with Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) Among Autistic Adolescents and Adults: Factor Structure, Reliability, and Validity Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : A. J. MCVEY, Auteur ; H. K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; M. COFFMAN, Auteur ; Ligia ANTEZANA, Auteur ; B. MAGNUS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1169-1188 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescent  Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis  Emotional Regulation  Humans  Psychometrics  Reproducibility of Results  Autism  Emotion regulation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Emotion dysregulation is common among autistic people, yet few measures have received psychometric evaluation in this population. We examined the factor structure, reliability, and validity of a commonly-used measure of emotion dysregulation, the Difficulties with Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), in a sample of 156 autistic adolescents and adults. Data were drawn from the NIH National Database for Autism Research (NDAR) and an author's existing dataset. Results demonstrated that the factor structure generally conformed to the original 6-factor model, with modifications. Reliability analyses revealed good-to-excellent internal consistencies. Validity analyses indicated that the DERS was positively associated with measures of anxiety, depression, and alexithymia. Our findings provide preliminary evidence for the utility of the DERS in a small autistic sample, with minor modifications. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05018-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=455 [article] A Preliminary Psychometric Analysis of the Difficulties with Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) Among Autistic Adolescents and Adults: Factor Structure, Reliability, and Validity [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / A. J. MCVEY, Auteur ; H. K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; M. COFFMAN, Auteur ; Ligia ANTEZANA, Auteur ; B. MAGNUS, Auteur . - p.1169-1188. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-3 (March 2022) . - p.1169-1188 Mots-clés : Adolescent  Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis  Emotional Regulation  Humans  Psychometrics  Reproducibility of Results  Autism  Emotion regulation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Emotion dysregulation is common among autistic people, yet few measures have received psychometric evaluation in this population. We examined the factor structure, reliability, and validity of a commonly-used measure of emotion dysregulation, the Difficulties with Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), in a sample of 156 autistic adolescents and adults. Data were drawn from the NIH National Database for Autism Research (NDAR) and an author's existing dataset. Results demonstrated that the factor structure generally conformed to the original 6-factor model, with modifications. Reliability analyses revealed good-to-excellent internal consistencies. Validity analyses indicated that the DERS was positively associated with measures of anxiety, depression, and alexithymia. Our findings provide preliminary evidence for the utility of the DERS in a small autistic sample, with minor modifications. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05018-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=455

Social difficulties in youth with autism with and without anxiety and ADHD symptoms / A. J. MCVEY in Autism Research, 11-12 (December 2018)  

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