Associations between child characteristics and parent response to emotion differ in young children with and without an autism diagnosis / Jessie B. NORTHRUP in Autism, 30-2 (February 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 30-2 (February 2026) . - p.525-537 Titre : Associations between child characteristics and parent response to emotion differ in young children with and without an autism diagnosis Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jessie B. NORTHRUP, Auteur ; Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Carla A. MAZEFSKY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.525-537 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  emotional development  emotion socialization  parent response to emotion  pre-school children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined how parents of children with and without an autism diagnosis respond to their children’s negative emotions. Specifically, we (1) compared levels of supportive, non-supportive, and distress reactions; (2) tested whether child characteristics (autism traits and emotion dysregulation) predicted parent responses; and (3) explored whether autism diagnosis moderated these associations. Participants were 1780 parents of 2- to 5-year-old children from the United States (812 with an autism diagnosis). Parents completed the Coping with Children’s Negative Emotions Scale and reported on children’s autism traits and emotion dysregulation. Results indicated that parents of autistic children reported slightly more supportive and less non-supportive and distress responses than parents of children without a diagnosis. Associations between child characteristics and parent responses differed by diagnostic group: parents of children without a diagnosis who had more autism traits reported more non-supportive and distress responses, while these associations were weaker or non-existent for parents of children with a diagnosis. Emotion dysregulation was also associated with parent responding, with subtle differences between groups. Findings suggest an autism diagnosis may shape how parents interpret and respond to children’s emotions.Lay Abstract This study looked at how parents of 2- to 5-year-old children with and without an autism diagnosis respond when their children are upset. A total of 1780 parents completed a questionnaire about how likely they were to respond to their child’s negative emotions in ways that were supportive (e.g. comforting the child) and non-supportive (e.g. saying the child is over-reacting, punishing the child). The goal was to see if parents of children with autism respond differently compared to parents of children without autism, and to understand if certain traits of the child, like social-communication and emotional challenges, affect how parents respond. Parents of autistic children generally reported more supportive responding and less non-supportive responding compared to parents of children with a diagnosis, though these differences were very small. For parents of children without an autism diagnosis, having a child with more social or emotional challenges was linked to more non-supportive responses. In contrast, for parents of children with an autism diagnosis, their responses were less strongly associated with these child characteristics. Importantly, some of the young children in this study who did not have an autism diagnosis had significant social-communication challenges consistent with autism and may in fact be autistic children who haven’t been diagnosed yet. These results suggest that how parents of children with an autism diagnosis respond to their child’s emotions may not be as impacted by their child’s challenges as parents of children without a diagnosis, perhaps because the autism diagnosis provides parents with understanding and support around these challenges. This highlights the importance of early identification of autism and providing support to all parents, particularly those with children who have social-communication and emotional difficulties. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251395122 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579 [article] Associations between child characteristics and parent response to emotion differ in young children with and without an autism diagnosis [texte imprimé] / Jessie B. NORTHRUP, Auteur ; Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Carla A. MAZEFSKY, Auteur . - p.525-537. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 30-2 (February 2026) . - p.525-537 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  emotional development  emotion socialization  parent response to emotion  pre-school children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined how parents of children with and without an autism diagnosis respond to their children’s negative emotions. Specifically, we (1) compared levels of supportive, non-supportive, and distress reactions; (2) tested whether child characteristics (autism traits and emotion dysregulation) predicted parent responses; and (3) explored whether autism diagnosis moderated these associations. Participants were 1780 parents of 2- to 5-year-old children from the United States (812 with an autism diagnosis). Parents completed the Coping with Children’s Negative Emotions Scale and reported on children’s autism traits and emotion dysregulation. Results indicated that parents of autistic children reported slightly more supportive and less non-supportive and distress responses than parents of children without a diagnosis. Associations between child characteristics and parent responses differed by diagnostic group: parents of children without a diagnosis who had more autism traits reported more non-supportive and distress responses, while these associations were weaker or non-existent for parents of children with a diagnosis. Emotion dysregulation was also associated with parent responding, with subtle differences between groups. Findings suggest an autism diagnosis may shape how parents interpret and respond to children’s emotions.Lay Abstract This study looked at how parents of 2- to 5-year-old children with and without an autism diagnosis respond when their children are upset. A total of 1780 parents completed a questionnaire about how likely they were to respond to their child’s negative emotions in ways that were supportive (e.g. comforting the child) and non-supportive (e.g. saying the child is over-reacting, punishing the child). The goal was to see if parents of children with autism respond differently compared to parents of children without autism, and to understand if certain traits of the child, like social-communication and emotional challenges, affect how parents respond. Parents of autistic children generally reported more supportive responding and less non-supportive responding compared to parents of children with a diagnosis, though these differences were very small. For parents of children without an autism diagnosis, having a child with more social or emotional challenges was linked to more non-supportive responses. In contrast, for parents of children with an autism diagnosis, their responses were less strongly associated with these child characteristics. Importantly, some of the young children in this study who did not have an autism diagnosis had significant social-communication challenges consistent with autism and may in fact be autistic children who haven’t been diagnosed yet. These results suggest that how parents of children with an autism diagnosis respond to their child’s emotions may not be as impacted by their child’s challenges as parents of children without a diagnosis, perhaps because the autism diagnosis provides parents with understanding and support around these challenges. This highlights the importance of early identification of autism and providing support to all parents, particularly those with children who have social-communication and emotional difficulties. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251395122 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579

Depression in young autistic people: A scoping review / Soo Youn KIM in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 88 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101841 Titre : Depression in young autistic people: A scoping review Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101841 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Children  Adolescents  Depression  Review  Scoping review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Depressive symptoms are prevalent in autistic individuals. However, there is a limited understanding of what is known about depression in autistic children and adolescents. The aim of this scoping review is to examine the themes and the quality of studies on depressive symptoms in young autistic people. Method A search was conducted on the electronic databases PubMed and PsycINFO examining the themes and quality of the studies. Participant demographics and instruments used were also reviewed. Results Fifty-five studies met inclusion criteria. Four major themes emerged across the reviewed studies: 1) Prevalence and clinical presentation, 2) Associated features, 3) Intervention, 4) Psychometric properties. Thirty-one of the 55 studies (56%) were rated as Strong, 11 studies (20%) rated as Adequate, and 13 studies (24%) as Weak. Most studies were conducted on adolescents with IQ > 70. A variety of instruments were used to assess depressive symptoms. Conclusions Most studies have been conducted in the past decade. Clinical presentation and the associated features were the most studied themes. Very little is known on intervention targeting depression or studies examining psychometric properties of instruments in young autistic people. Further studies are needed to address the gap in research in the following area: 1) Validation of instruments used, 2) Symptoms in those with intellectual disability, 3) Longitudinal studies exploring the course of depression over time, 4) Correlates of depressive symptoms, and 5) Intervention specifically targeting depressive symptoms in ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101841 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458 [article] Depression in young autistic people: A scoping review [texte imprimé] / Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur . - 101841. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 88 (October 2021) . - 101841 Mots-clés : Autism  Children  Adolescents  Depression  Review  Scoping review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Depressive symptoms are prevalent in autistic individuals. However, there is a limited understanding of what is known about depression in autistic children and adolescents. The aim of this scoping review is to examine the themes and the quality of studies on depressive symptoms in young autistic people. Method A search was conducted on the electronic databases PubMed and PsycINFO examining the themes and quality of the studies. Participant demographics and instruments used were also reviewed. Results Fifty-five studies met inclusion criteria. Four major themes emerged across the reviewed studies: 1) Prevalence and clinical presentation, 2) Associated features, 3) Intervention, 4) Psychometric properties. Thirty-one of the 55 studies (56%) were rated as Strong, 11 studies (20%) rated as Adequate, and 13 studies (24%) as Weak. Most studies were conducted on adolescents with IQ > 70. A variety of instruments were used to assess depressive symptoms. Conclusions Most studies have been conducted in the past decade. Clinical presentation and the associated features were the most studied themes. Very little is known on intervention targeting depression or studies examining psychometric properties of instruments in young autistic people. Further studies are needed to address the gap in research in the following area: 1) Validation of instruments used, 2) Symptoms in those with intellectual disability, 3) Longitudinal studies exploring the course of depression over time, 4) Correlates of depressive symptoms, and 5) Intervention specifically targeting depressive symptoms in ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101841 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=458

Effects of repeated food exposure on increasing vegetable consumption in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder / Soo Youn KIM in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 47 (March 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 47 (March 2018) . - p.26-35 Titre : Effects of repeated food exposure on increasing vegetable consumption in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Kyong-Mee CHUNG, Auteur ; Sungsim JUNG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.26-35 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Food selectivity  Exposure  Children  Feeding problems Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Food selectivity is common among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and repeated exposure to food is considered a key component of treating this problem. This study investigated the effects of a preventive program using repeated exposure of vegetables on vegetable consumption, both in an experimental setting and during mealtime among preschoolers with ASD showing no severe food selectivity. A total of 27 preschoolers with ASD were assigned to either a 6-month-long exposure program (n = 13, mean age = 4.42 years) or a control group (n = 14, mean age = 4.04 years). The training program was developed to facilitate visual and tactile contact with various vegetables and consisted of 24 activities, which were repeated four times using different vegetables. The training was conducted four times a week at the children’s early intervention agency by their therapists. Changes in vegetable consumption in the experimental setting as well as nutritional intake during regular mealtime were compared between the exposure and control groups, before and after the exposure program. Significant group differences were found in vegetable consumption, but not in nutritional intake during regular mealtime. The limitations and direction for future research are further discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.01.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=340 [article] Effects of repeated food exposure on increasing vegetable consumption in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder [texte imprimé] / Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Kyong-Mee CHUNG, Auteur ; Sungsim JUNG, Auteur . - p.26-35. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 47 (March 2018) . - p.26-35 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorders  Food selectivity  Exposure  Children  Feeding problems Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Food selectivity is common among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and repeated exposure to food is considered a key component of treating this problem. This study investigated the effects of a preventive program using repeated exposure of vegetables on vegetable consumption, both in an experimental setting and during mealtime among preschoolers with ASD showing no severe food selectivity. A total of 27 preschoolers with ASD were assigned to either a 6-month-long exposure program (n = 13, mean age = 4.42 years) or a control group (n = 14, mean age = 4.04 years). The training program was developed to facilitate visual and tactile contact with various vegetables and consisted of 24 activities, which were repeated four times using different vegetables. The training was conducted four times a week at the children’s early intervention agency by their therapists. Changes in vegetable consumption in the experimental setting as well as nutritional intake during regular mealtime were compared between the exposure and control groups, before and after the exposure program. Significant group differences were found in vegetable consumption, but not in nutritional intake during regular mealtime. The limitations and direction for future research are further discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.01.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=340

Evaluating the Use of Self-reported Measures in Autistic Individuals in the Context of Psychiatric Assessment: A Systematic Review / Soo Youn KIM in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-10 (October 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-10 (October 2022) . - p.4355-4374 Titre : Evaluating the Use of Self-reported Measures in Autistic Individuals in the Context of Psychiatric Assessment: A Systematic Review Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4355-4374 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Asd  Autism  Instrument  Measure  Psychometric properties  Review  Self-report Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current review examined the use of self-report measures in autistic individuals in the context of psychiatric assessments. It focused on inter-rater agreement, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and criterion validity with clinical diagnoses. It also gathered information on constructs measured, the nature of the samples, and the quality of the studies. Thirty-six out of 10,557 studies met inclusion criteria. We found that the majority of studies (1) targeted young people with average or above average cognitive abilities, (2) measured anxiety symptoms, and (3) evaluated parent-child agreement. More studies are needed on individuals with lower cognitive abilities, adults, and other constructs. Studies assessing criterion validity and test-retest reliability are also needed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05323-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=486 [article] Evaluating the Use of Self-reported Measures in Autistic Individuals in the Context of Psychiatric Assessment: A Systematic Review [texte imprimé] / Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur . - p.4355-4374. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-10 (October 2022) . - p.4355-4374 Mots-clés : Asd  Autism  Instrument  Measure  Psychometric properties  Review  Self-report Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current review examined the use of self-report measures in autistic individuals in the context of psychiatric assessments. It focused on inter-rater agreement, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and criterion validity with clinical diagnoses. It also gathered information on constructs measured, the nature of the samples, and the quality of the studies. Thirty-six out of 10,557 studies met inclusion criteria. We found that the majority of studies (1) targeted young people with average or above average cognitive abilities, (2) measured anxiety symptoms, and (3) evaluated parent-child agreement. More studies are needed on individuals with lower cognitive abilities, adults, and other constructs. Studies assessing criterion validity and test-retest reliability are also needed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05323-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=486

Stability and Validity of Self-Reported Depression and Anxiety in Autistic Youth / Soo Youn KIM in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-10 (October 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-10 (October 2025) . - p.3590-3604 Titre : Stability and Validity of Self-Reported Depression and Anxiety in Autistic Youth Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3590-3604 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The aim of this study was to assess test-retest reliability and diagnostic validity of self-report instruments of depression and anxiety in autistic youth. Participants were 55 autistic youth aged 8–17 years presenting with depressive or anxiety symptoms. They were interviewed with the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children (K-SADS-PL) and completed the Children’s Depression Inventory, Second Edition – Self Report Short (CDI 2:SR[S]) and the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) twice, separated by a two-week interval. Test-retest reliability was measured with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), and diagnostic validity was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves with the summary ratings on the K-SADS-PL as the criterion. The effect of participant characteristics was analyzed through a moderation analysis. Generalized anxiety (GAD) and social anxiety disorder (SOC) were the two most prevalent disorders in the sample. Test-retest reliability for most of the subscales was good (ICC = 0.74 − 0.87), with the exception of the RCADS obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and GAD. The Adaptive Behavior conceptual score was a significant moderator of the reliability of the CDI 2:SR[S]. The ROC analysis suggested the RCADS SOC and the CDI 2:SR[S] to be good screening tools with inadequate specificity when appropriately sensitive cutoff scores are used. Optimal cutoff scores in this sample were lower than originally published. The findings suggest that autistic youth can provide stable reports of anxiety and depressive symptoms over time. Diagnostic validity varied according to the construct and instrument. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06456-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=568 [article] Stability and Validity of Self-Reported Depression and Anxiety in Autistic Youth [texte imprimé] / Soo Youn KIM, Auteur ; Luc LECAVALIER, Auteur . - p.3590-3604. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-10 (October 2025) . - p.3590-3604 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The aim of this study was to assess test-retest reliability and diagnostic validity of self-report instruments of depression and anxiety in autistic youth. Participants were 55 autistic youth aged 8–17 years presenting with depressive or anxiety symptoms. They were interviewed with the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children (K-SADS-PL) and completed the Children’s Depression Inventory, Second Edition – Self Report Short (CDI 2:SR[S]) and the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) twice, separated by a two-week interval. Test-retest reliability was measured with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), and diagnostic validity was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves with the summary ratings on the K-SADS-PL as the criterion. The effect of participant characteristics was analyzed through a moderation analysis. Generalized anxiety (GAD) and social anxiety disorder (SOC) were the two most prevalent disorders in the sample. Test-retest reliability for most of the subscales was good (ICC = 0.74 − 0.87), with the exception of the RCADS obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and GAD. The Adaptive Behavior conceptual score was a significant moderator of the reliability of the CDI 2:SR[S]. The ROC analysis suggested the RCADS SOC and the CDI 2:SR[S] to be good screening tools with inadequate specificity when appropriately sensitive cutoff scores are used. Optimal cutoff scores in this sample were lower than originally published. The findings suggest that autistic youth can provide stable reports of anxiety and depressive symptoms over time. Diagnostic validity varied according to the construct and instrument. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06456-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=568

Toward better outcome measurement for insomnia in children with autism spectrum disorder / Luc LECAVALIER ; Michael C. EDWARDS ; Megan L. WENZELL ; Leah M. BARTO ; Arielle MULLIGAN ; Auscia T. WILLIAMS ; Opal Y. OUSLEY ; Cynthia B. SINHA ; Christopher A. TAYLOR ; Soo Youn KIM ; Laura M. JOHNSON ; Scott E. GILLESPIE ; Cynthia JOHNSON in Autism, 28-12 (December 2024)  

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