Exploring possible predictors and moderators of an executive function training for children with an autism spectrum disorder / M. DE VRIES in Autism, 22-4 (May 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 22-4 (May 2018) . - p.440-449 Titre : Exploring possible predictors and moderators of an executive function training for children with an autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : M. DE VRIES, Auteur ; M. G. VERDAM, Auteur ; P. J. PRINS, Auteur ; B. A. SCHMAND, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.440-449 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  cognitive training  executive functions  predictors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previously, a total of 121 children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) performed an adaptive working memory (WM)-training, an adaptive flexibility-training, or a non-adaptive control (mock)-training. Despite overall improvement, there were minor differences between the adaptive and mock-training conditions. Moreover, dropout was relatively high (26%). In the current study we explored potential predicting and moderating factors to clarify these findings. The effects of intelligence, autism traits, WM, flexibility, reward sensitivity and Theory of Mind on dropout, improvement during training, and improvement in everyday executive functioning (EF), ASD-like behavior, and Quality of Life (QoL) were studied. None of the predictors influenced dropout or training improvement. However, 1) more pre-training autism traits related to less improvement in EF and QoL, and 2) higher reward sensitivity was related to more improvement in QoL and ASD-like behavior. These findings suggest that these EF-training procedures may be beneficial for children with fewer autism traits and higher reward sensitivity. However, the exploratory nature of the analyses warrant further research before applying the findings clinically. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361316682622 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=361 [article] Exploring possible predictors and moderators of an executive function training for children with an autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / M. DE VRIES, Auteur ; M. G. VERDAM, Auteur ; P. J. PRINS, Auteur ; B. A. SCHMAND, Auteur ; H. M. GEURTS, Auteur . - p.440-449. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 22-4 (May 2018) . - p.440-449 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders  cognitive training  executive functions  predictors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previously, a total of 121 children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) performed an adaptive working memory (WM)-training, an adaptive flexibility-training, or a non-adaptive control (mock)-training. Despite overall improvement, there were minor differences between the adaptive and mock-training conditions. Moreover, dropout was relatively high (26%). In the current study we explored potential predicting and moderating factors to clarify these findings. The effects of intelligence, autism traits, WM, flexibility, reward sensitivity and Theory of Mind on dropout, improvement during training, and improvement in everyday executive functioning (EF), ASD-like behavior, and Quality of Life (QoL) were studied. None of the predictors influenced dropout or training improvement. However, 1) more pre-training autism traits related to less improvement in EF and QoL, and 2) higher reward sensitivity was related to more improvement in QoL and ASD-like behavior. These findings suggest that these EF-training procedures may be beneficial for children with fewer autism traits and higher reward sensitivity. However, the exploratory nature of the analyses warrant further research before applying the findings clinically. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361316682622 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=361

The hidden struggle: Caregivers' commitment, hope, and support needs in toilet training autistic children in Malaysia and Morocco / M. DE VRIES ; N. PETERS-SCHEFFER ; N. A. BINTI ZULFAKER ; N. CHEKKOUH ; M. V. DE JONGE in Research in Autism, 124 (June 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 124 (June 2025) . - 202600 Titre : The hidden struggle: Caregivers' commitment, hope, and support needs in toilet training autistic children in Malaysia and Morocco Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : M. DE VRIES, Auteur ; N. PETERS-SCHEFFER, Auteur ; N. A. BINTI ZULFAKER, Auteur ; N. CHEKKOUH, Auteur ; M. V. DE JONGE, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202600 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Toilet training  Morocco  Malaysia  Autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Toilet training is challenging for autistic children. This is often overlooked and understudied. This invisible problem comes with challenges for parents, particularly in low-resource countries. This study aimed to address the toilet training practices of autistic children in Malaysia and Morocco. Caregivers' needs, challenges, strategies to overcome these challenges, and cultural factors that might play a role were explored in seven focus groups in Malaysia and Morocco with parents of autistic children. Five key themes emerged from these focus groups: parents' motivation for toilet training, prerequisites for successful toilet training, environmental factors (including cultural aspects), training techniques, and the impact on caregivers. The results showed that toilet training in Malaysia and Morocco was influenced by cultural norms and environmental factors. The experienced challenges impacted parents' mental health. Stigma discouraged but also motivated parents to continue toilet training. Strategies included seeking advice, cultural adaptations, and support from extended family members. For these parents, culturally relevant resources could be tailored and enhanced to improve the toilet training experience. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202600 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556 [article] The hidden struggle: Caregivers' commitment, hope, and support needs in toilet training autistic children in Malaysia and Morocco [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / M. DE VRIES, Auteur ; N. PETERS-SCHEFFER, Auteur ; N. A. BINTI ZULFAKER, Auteur ; N. CHEKKOUH, Auteur ; M. V. DE JONGE, Auteur . - 202600. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 124 (June 2025) . - 202600 Mots-clés : Toilet training  Morocco  Malaysia  Autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Toilet training is challenging for autistic children. This is often overlooked and understudied. This invisible problem comes with challenges for parents, particularly in low-resource countries. This study aimed to address the toilet training practices of autistic children in Malaysia and Morocco. Caregivers' needs, challenges, strategies to overcome these challenges, and cultural factors that might play a role were explored in seven focus groups in Malaysia and Morocco with parents of autistic children. Five key themes emerged from these focus groups: parents' motivation for toilet training, prerequisites for successful toilet training, environmental factors (including cultural aspects), training techniques, and the impact on caregivers. The results showed that toilet training in Malaysia and Morocco was influenced by cultural norms and environmental factors. The experienced challenges impacted parents' mental health. Stigma discouraged but also motivated parents to continue toilet training. Strategies included seeking advice, cultural adaptations, and support from extended family members. For these parents, culturally relevant resources could be tailored and enhanced to improve the toilet training experience. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202600 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556

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