Methodological considerations in the use of standardized motor assessment tools for children with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review / Osnat ATUN-EINY in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 99 (November)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 99 (November) . - 102064 Titre : Methodological considerations in the use of standardized motor assessment tools for children with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Siham AMIR-KAWAS, Auteur ; Tal KRASOVSKY, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102064 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  ASD  standardized motor assessment tools  motor development  scoping review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background This scoping review identified methodological parameters affecting evaluation when administering standardized motor assessment tools among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, ERIC and Web of Science were searched for English-language articles published 1/1990-8/2022. Studies of children with ASD, 3-18-years old, using performance-based standardized motor assessment tools, were included. ASD sample characteristics, enrollment criteria, accommodations and missing motor outcome data were synthesized. Results Among 5,432 references, 180 studies using 11 assessments were included. The most frequently used tools were the Movement Assessment Battery for Children, Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency and the Test of Gross Motor Development. Large-scale studies were lacking, and girls underrepresented. Low cognitive level was an exclusion criterion explicitly or as a related criterion in 87 (48%) studies. Behavioral issues were noted anecdotally. Methodological detail varied, particularly regarding missing data, administrators’ professions, training and inter-rater reliability. Seventy-four studies reported a total of 197 accommodations, related mainly to modifications of the tasks, accommodations to the testing procedure and changes in the physical setting in which the test was conducted. Conclusions The findings, building on previous reports, indicate that children and adolescents with ASD cannot be approached uniformly over the entire spectrum of intelligence (IQ) and behavioral profiles in motor assessments. Administration challenges may stem from ASD characteristics beyond cognitive ability. Inconsistency relating to the IQ variable and incomplete methodological reports continue to be obstacles to comparative conclusions. ASD-specific versions of the tools with a supplementary report, describing cooperation, off-task behaviors and engagement, and combining several tools are recommended. This review could inform development of guidelines regarding motor assessments for children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102064 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=490 [article] Methodological considerations in the use of standardized motor assessment tools for children with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Siham AMIR-KAWAS, Auteur ; Tal KRASOVSKY, Auteur . - 102064. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 99 (November) . - 102064 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  ASD  standardized motor assessment tools  motor development  scoping review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background This scoping review identified methodological parameters affecting evaluation when administering standardized motor assessment tools among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, ERIC and Web of Science were searched for English-language articles published 1/1990-8/2022. Studies of children with ASD, 3-18-years old, using performance-based standardized motor assessment tools, were included. ASD sample characteristics, enrollment criteria, accommodations and missing motor outcome data were synthesized. Results Among 5,432 references, 180 studies using 11 assessments were included. The most frequently used tools were the Movement Assessment Battery for Children, Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency and the Test of Gross Motor Development. Large-scale studies were lacking, and girls underrepresented. Low cognitive level was an exclusion criterion explicitly or as a related criterion in 87 (48%) studies. Behavioral issues were noted anecdotally. Methodological detail varied, particularly regarding missing data, administrators’ professions, training and inter-rater reliability. Seventy-four studies reported a total of 197 accommodations, related mainly to modifications of the tasks, accommodations to the testing procedure and changes in the physical setting in which the test was conducted. Conclusions The findings, building on previous reports, indicate that children and adolescents with ASD cannot be approached uniformly over the entire spectrum of intelligence (IQ) and behavioral profiles in motor assessments. Administration challenges may stem from ASD characteristics beyond cognitive ability. Inconsistency relating to the IQ variable and incomplete methodological reports continue to be obstacles to comparative conclusions. ASD-specific versions of the tools with a supplementary report, describing cooperation, off-task behaviors and engagement, and combining several tools are recommended. This review could inform development of guidelines regarding motor assessments for children with ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102064 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=490

Novel Treatment for Improvement of Sensory-Motor, Function and Emotional Behavior of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A History Case Report / Yael HAREL in Autism - Open Access, 7-5 ([01/10/2017])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 7 p. Titre : Novel Treatment for Improvement of Sensory-Motor, Function and Emotional Behavior of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A History Case Report Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Yael HAREL, Auteur ; Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Meir LOTAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Sensory-motor function  Emotional behavior  Orthotic under-garment (OUG) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Tailored interventions. One potential novel intervention is orthotic under-garments (OUG Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent neuro-developmental disorder frequently presenting sensory-motor impairments. The complexity and diversity of ASD typically calls for individualized).Aim: To explore the feasibility and effect of OUG as a supplementary therapeutic modality on motor, sensory capabilities and behavior of a child with ASD. Participant: A five years and eight months old child with ASD that presents hypotonia, poor postural control and coordination, a significant motor delay, severe sensory modulation problems, and unusual behaviors. Procedure: Motor, sensory and behavioral evaluations were performed pre (Pre-I) and after (Post-I) a four months intervention: Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2), The Short Sensory Profile (SSP),therapists’ reports and parental interviews served as a behavior and emotion evaluation. Results: Motor function has improved (PDMS-2 percentile <1 Pre-I vs. Post-I 3). Sensory function has improved (Total SSP score 136 Pre-I vs. Post-I 102). Therapeutic and parental reports indicated a decrease of atypical behaviors, improvement in self-confidence and better social participation. Conclusion: According to the current case report, the OUG was found to be useful in improving sensory-motor functions and emotional behaviors of a child with ASD. Our findings provide a possible support to the introduction of orthotic undergarment as a part of individually tailored physical therapy interventions for the child with ASD. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000220 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] Novel Treatment for Improvement of Sensory-Motor, Function and Emotional Behavior of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A History Case Report [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Yael HAREL, Auteur ; Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Meir LOTAN, Auteur . - 7 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 7-5 [01/10/2017] . - 7 p. Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Sensory-motor function  Emotional behavior  Orthotic under-garment (OUG) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Tailored interventions. One potential novel intervention is orthotic under-garments (OUG Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent neuro-developmental disorder frequently presenting sensory-motor impairments. The complexity and diversity of ASD typically calls for individualized).Aim: To explore the feasibility and effect of OUG as a supplementary therapeutic modality on motor, sensory capabilities and behavior of a child with ASD. Participant: A five years and eight months old child with ASD that presents hypotonia, poor postural control and coordination, a significant motor delay, severe sensory modulation problems, and unusual behaviors. Procedure: Motor, sensory and behavioral evaluations were performed pre (Pre-I) and after (Post-I) a four months intervention: Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2), The Short Sensory Profile (SSP),therapists’ reports and parental interviews served as a behavior and emotion evaluation. Results: Motor function has improved (PDMS-2 percentile <1 Pre-I vs. Post-I 3). Sensory function has improved (Total SSP score 136 Pre-I vs. Post-I 102). Therapeutic and parental reports indicated a decrease of atypical behaviors, improvement in self-confidence and better social participation. Conclusion: According to the current case report, the OUG was found to be useful in improving sensory-motor functions and emotional behaviors of a child with ASD. Our findings provide a possible support to the introduction of orthotic undergarment as a part of individually tailored physical therapy interventions for the child with ASD. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000220 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

Pediatric allied healthcare professionals’ knowledge and self-efficacy regarding ASD / Osnat ATUN-EINY in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 47 (March 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 47 (March 2018) . - p.1-13 Titre : Pediatric allied healthcare professionals’ knowledge and self-efficacy regarding ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Ayelet BEN-SASSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1-13 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD  Knowledge  Clinical self-efficacy  Allied health-care professionals  Clinicians  Survey Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Outdated knowledge regarding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can compromise service providers’ ability to address this population’s needs. An adapted ASD knowledge and self-efficacy questionnaire was developed, validated, and used to assess clinicians’ ASD knowledge and self-efficacy as a function of ASD experience and profession. Method 234 clinicians including 82 physical therapists, 85 occupational therapists, and 67 speech-language pathologists completed the survey. Thirty-five professionals had ASD experience. Results The questionnaire showed high internal and test-retest reliability. Factor analysis demonstrated good construct validity. Clinicians demonstrated adequate knowledge of basic assumptions related to the course and nature of ASD, and its phenotypic heterogeneity. Clinicians generally rejected statements describing misconceptions about the etiology, prognosis, and treatment of ASD. Knowledge gaps were found with regards to comorbid conditions and specific interventions. Knowledge about early ASD markers was independent of pediatric or ASD experience. Clinicians appeared to have more accurate knowledge about the core diagnostic features than they did about the helpful and irrelevant features. A moderate level of clinical self-efficacy regarding the ability to screen, and treat children with ASD was reported. The ASD experienced professionals had significantly higher mean knowledge and self-efficacy scores, apart from confidence in parent communication, than the inexperienced professionals. No substantial differences in ASD knowledge were found between professions. Conclusions The questionnaire developed showed promising psychometric properties for measuring both current ASD knowledge pertaining to a broad range of areas and clinical self-efficacy in the field. Knowledge gaps should be addressed in the professional training of clinicians who treat children with ASD and encounter children who are at risk of developing ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2017.12.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=339 [article] Pediatric allied healthcare professionals’ knowledge and self-efficacy regarding ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Ayelet BEN-SASSON, Auteur . - p.1-13. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 47 (March 2018) . - p.1-13 Mots-clés : ASD  Knowledge  Clinical self-efficacy  Allied health-care professionals  Clinicians  Survey Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Outdated knowledge regarding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can compromise service providers’ ability to address this population’s needs. An adapted ASD knowledge and self-efficacy questionnaire was developed, validated, and used to assess clinicians’ ASD knowledge and self-efficacy as a function of ASD experience and profession. Method 234 clinicians including 82 physical therapists, 85 occupational therapists, and 67 speech-language pathologists completed the survey. Thirty-five professionals had ASD experience. Results The questionnaire showed high internal and test-retest reliability. Factor analysis demonstrated good construct validity. Clinicians demonstrated adequate knowledge of basic assumptions related to the course and nature of ASD, and its phenotypic heterogeneity. Clinicians generally rejected statements describing misconceptions about the etiology, prognosis, and treatment of ASD. Knowledge gaps were found with regards to comorbid conditions and specific interventions. Knowledge about early ASD markers was independent of pediatric or ASD experience. Clinicians appeared to have more accurate knowledge about the core diagnostic features than they did about the helpful and irrelevant features. A moderate level of clinical self-efficacy regarding the ability to screen, and treat children with ASD was reported. The ASD experienced professionals had significantly higher mean knowledge and self-efficacy scores, apart from confidence in parent communication, than the inexperienced professionals. No substantial differences in ASD knowledge were found between professions. Conclusions The questionnaire developed showed promising psychometric properties for measuring both current ASD knowledge pertaining to a broad range of areas and clinical self-efficacy in the field. Knowledge gaps should be addressed in the professional training of clinicians who treat children with ASD and encounter children who are at risk of developing ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2017.12.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=339

Social workers' knowledge of autism and self-efficacy in its diagnosis and interventions / Yael KARNI-VISEL in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 108 (October 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 108 (October 2023) . - p.102251 Titre : Social workers' knowledge of autism and self-efficacy in its diagnosis and interventions Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Yael KARNI-VISEL, Auteur ; Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Ayelet BEN-SASSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.102251 Mots-clés : Autism  Social work  Knowledge  Clinical self-efficacy  Multidisciplinary Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and adequate care provision depend upon competent community service providers. Social workers are well positioned to detect ASD, especially in marginalized populations. This study assessed social workers' ASD knowledge and clinical self-efficacy in ASD care. Method Social workers (N = 229, M = 13.97 years of experience, SD = 8.59) completed the ASD Knowledge and Self-Efficacy Questionnaire and a demographic and professional background questionnaire. Results Participants displayed a fair level of knowledge regarding ASD etiology and interventions and a low rate of lack of ASD knowledge. Social workers who worked in multidisciplinary settings showed significantly broader knowledge of ASD?s early clinical signs and diagnostic criteria and declared less lack of knowledge than those from welfare agencies. Using multiple regression analysis, self-efficacy was positively predicted by professional and knowledge parameters. The model explained 47.1% of the variance. Conclusions A multidisciplinary setting enhances social workers' theoretical and practical ASD knowledge, enabling them to face detection and intervention challenges. An in-depth understanding of knowledge gaps will assist in planning specialized training for social workers and promoting their self-efficacy in assessing and supporting children with ASD and their families. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102251 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=514 [article] Social workers' knowledge of autism and self-efficacy in its diagnosis and interventions [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Yael KARNI-VISEL, Auteur ; Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Ayelet BEN-SASSON, Auteur . - p.102251. in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 108 (October 2023) . - p.102251 Mots-clés : Autism  Social work  Knowledge  Clinical self-efficacy  Multidisciplinary Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and adequate care provision depend upon competent community service providers. Social workers are well positioned to detect ASD, especially in marginalized populations. This study assessed social workers' ASD knowledge and clinical self-efficacy in ASD care. Method Social workers (N = 229, M = 13.97 years of experience, SD = 8.59) completed the ASD Knowledge and Self-Efficacy Questionnaire and a demographic and professional background questionnaire. Results Participants displayed a fair level of knowledge regarding ASD etiology and interventions and a low rate of lack of ASD knowledge. Social workers who worked in multidisciplinary settings showed significantly broader knowledge of ASD?s early clinical signs and diagnostic criteria and declared less lack of knowledge than those from welfare agencies. Using multiple regression analysis, self-efficacy was positively predicted by professional and knowledge parameters. The model explained 47.1% of the variance. Conclusions A multidisciplinary setting enhances social workers' theoretical and practical ASD knowledge, enabling them to face detection and intervention challenges. An in-depth understanding of knowledge gaps will assist in planning specialized training for social workers and promoting their self-efficacy in assessing and supporting children with ASD and their families. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102251 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=514

A Systematic Review of Hippotherapy (horseback riding) for Individuals with Autism is the Cognitive Level Considered? / Osnat ATUN-EINY in Autism - Open Access, 7-4 ([01/08/2017])  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 7-4 [01/08/2017] . - 11 p. Titre : A Systematic Review of Hippotherapy (horseback riding) for Individuals with Autism is the Cognitive Level Considered? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Meir LOTAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 11 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Intellectual disability  Hippotherapy  Review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Hippotherapy (HT) or horseback riding is a therapeutic modality that is suggested to improve function in children with cerebral palsy (CP), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Aim: The aim of this review was to evaluate HT in children with ASD and to assess the feasibility to conclude on this effect, considering the cognitive level of participants. Method: Articles describing HT intervention with individuals with ASD were methodically collected and evaluated. Strength of evidence was graded according to the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. Results: Most of the 17 articles found supported evidence of positive outcome across a broad range of ASD challenges. Only 5 studies reported participants' IQ level so that the effect of cognitive ability on outcome could not be fully ascertained. Only one study was rated at evidence level I (highest level), two studies were rated at evidence level II, and the remainder were rated at evidence levels III-V. Conclusion: The findings suggest that HT benefits children with ASD. Nevertheless, the evidence supporting HT for individuals with ASD and IDD is limited due to methodological limitations of past research, highlighting the need for further study. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000215 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410 [article] A Systematic Review of Hippotherapy (horseback riding) for Individuals with Autism is the Cognitive Level Considered? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Osnat ATUN-EINY, Auteur ; Meir LOTAN, Auteur . - 11 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 7-4 [01/08/2017] . - 11 p. Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Intellectual disability  Hippotherapy  Review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Hippotherapy (HT) or horseback riding is a therapeutic modality that is suggested to improve function in children with cerebral palsy (CP), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Aim: The aim of this review was to evaluate HT in children with ASD and to assess the feasibility to conclude on this effect, considering the cognitive level of participants. Method: Articles describing HT intervention with individuals with ASD were methodically collected and evaluated. Strength of evidence was graded according to the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. Results: Most of the 17 articles found supported evidence of positive outcome across a broad range of ASD challenges. Only 5 studies reported participants' IQ level so that the effect of cognitive ability on outcome could not be fully ascertained. Only one study was rated at evidence level I (highest level), two studies were rated at evidence level II, and the remainder were rated at evidence levels III-V. Conclusion: The findings suggest that HT benefits children with ASD. Nevertheless, the evidence supporting HT for individuals with ASD and IDD is limited due to methodological limitations of past research, highlighting the need for further study. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000215 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=410

Training Physical Therapists in Early ASD Screening / Ayelet BEN-SASSON in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48-11 (November 2018)  

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