Daily living skills in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: Implications for intervention and independence / Elizabeth BAKER in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 83 (May 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 83 (May 2021) . - 101761 Titre : Daily living skills in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: Implications for intervention and independence Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Elizabeth BAKER, Auteur ; Katherine K. M. STAVROPOULOS, Auteur ; Bruce L. BAKER, Auteur ; Jan BLACHER, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101761 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Adaptive behavior  Daily living skills  Externalizing behavior problems Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Challenges in adaptive behaviors are present in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), while variation in IQ, social skills, and comorbidities are possible influences on adaptive behaviors. However, adaptive behaviors do not consistently map onto cognitive abilities in ASD, as high IQ is not protective against challenges in adaptive behaviors. Additionally, individuals with both ASD and elevated levels of externalizing problem behaviors experience even worse adaptive behaviors. Identifying factors that contribute to the variance in adaptive behaviors, particularly daily living skills (DLS), may inform strategies to improve adaptive behaviors necessary for independence in adulthood. Method Adolescents with typical cognitive development (TD, n = 84), intellectual disability (ID, n = 30), or ASD (n = 45) were included in this study to examine group differences in adaptive behaviors, identify relations between IQ and DLS, and determine factors that contribute to variance in DLS at youth age 13. The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, 2nd Edition (VABS-II) was used to measure adaptive behaviors. Results All domains of adaptive behavior were significantly higher in TD groups compared to ASD and ID youth. Significant positive correlations were observed between IQ and DLS in the ASD and ID groups. In the ASD youth group, higher externalizing behavior problems explained the most variance in DLS. Conclusions DLS are below age-expected levels in young adolescents with ASD, in part because of the higher externalizing behavior problems in this group. Incorporating adaptive skills training and behavior management strategies into current interventions may serve to prepare adolescents and families for the transition to adulthood. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101761 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=445 [article] Daily living skills in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: Implications for intervention and independence [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Elizabeth BAKER, Auteur ; Katherine K. M. STAVROPOULOS, Auteur ; Bruce L. BAKER, Auteur ; Jan BLACHER, Auteur . - 101761. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 83 (May 2021) . - 101761 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Adaptive behavior  Daily living skills  Externalizing behavior problems Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Challenges in adaptive behaviors are present in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), while variation in IQ, social skills, and comorbidities are possible influences on adaptive behaviors. However, adaptive behaviors do not consistently map onto cognitive abilities in ASD, as high IQ is not protective against challenges in adaptive behaviors. Additionally, individuals with both ASD and elevated levels of externalizing problem behaviors experience even worse adaptive behaviors. Identifying factors that contribute to the variance in adaptive behaviors, particularly daily living skills (DLS), may inform strategies to improve adaptive behaviors necessary for independence in adulthood. Method Adolescents with typical cognitive development (TD, n = 84), intellectual disability (ID, n = 30), or ASD (n = 45) were included in this study to examine group differences in adaptive behaviors, identify relations between IQ and DLS, and determine factors that contribute to variance in DLS at youth age 13. The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, 2nd Edition (VABS-II) was used to measure adaptive behaviors. Results All domains of adaptive behavior were significantly higher in TD groups compared to ASD and ID youth. Significant positive correlations were observed between IQ and DLS in the ASD and ID groups. In the ASD youth group, higher externalizing behavior problems explained the most variance in DLS. Conclusions DLS are below age-expected levels in young adolescents with ASD, in part because of the higher externalizing behavior problems in this group. Incorporating adaptive skills training and behavior management strategies into current interventions may serve to prepare adolescents and families for the transition to adulthood. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101761 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=445

EEG data collection in children with ASD: The role of state in data quality and spectral power / Charlotte DISTEFANO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 57 (January 2019)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 57 (January 2019) . - p.132-144 Titre : EEG data collection in children with ASD: The role of state in data quality and spectral power Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Charlotte DISTEFANO, Auteur ; Abigail DICKINSON, Auteur ; Elizabeth BAKER, Auteur ; Shafali SPURLING JESTE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.132-144 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Intellectual disability  EEG  Spectral power Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Electroencephalography can elucidate neurobiological mechanisms underlying heterogeneity in ASD. Studying the full range of children with ASD introduces methodological challenges stemming from participants’ difficulties tolerating the data collection process, leading to diminished EEG data retention and increased variability in participant ‘state’ during the recording. Quantifying state will improve data collection methods and aide in interpreting results. Objectives Observationally quantify participant state during the EEG recording; examine its relationship to child characteristics, data retention and spectral power. Methods Participants included 5–11 year-old children with ASD (N?=?39) and age-matched TD children (N?=?16). Participants were acclimated to the EEG environment using behavioral strategies. EEG was recorded while participants watched a video of bubbles. Participant ‘state’ was rated using a Likert scale (Perceived State Rating: PSR). Results Participants with ASD had more elevated PSR than TD participants. Less EEG data were retained in participants with higher PSR scores, but this was not related to age or IQ. TD participants had higher alpha power compared with the ASD group. Within the ASD group, participants with high PSR had decreased frontal alpha power. Conclusions Given supportive strategies, EEG data was collected from children with ASD across cognitive levels. Participant state influenced both EEG data retention and alpha spectral power. Alpha suppression is linked to attention and vigilance, suggesting that these participants were less ‘at rest’. This highlights the importance of considering state when conducting EEG studies with challenging participants, both to increase data retention rates and to quantify the influence of state on EEG variables. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.10.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=371 [article] EEG data collection in children with ASD: The role of state in data quality and spectral power [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Charlotte DISTEFANO, Auteur ; Abigail DICKINSON, Auteur ; Elizabeth BAKER, Auteur ; Shafali SPURLING JESTE, Auteur . - p.132-144. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 57 (January 2019) . - p.132-144 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Intellectual disability  EEG  Spectral power Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Electroencephalography can elucidate neurobiological mechanisms underlying heterogeneity in ASD. Studying the full range of children with ASD introduces methodological challenges stemming from participants’ difficulties tolerating the data collection process, leading to diminished EEG data retention and increased variability in participant ‘state’ during the recording. Quantifying state will improve data collection methods and aide in interpreting results. Objectives Observationally quantify participant state during the EEG recording; examine its relationship to child characteristics, data retention and spectral power. Methods Participants included 5–11 year-old children with ASD (N?=?39) and age-matched TD children (N?=?16). Participants were acclimated to the EEG environment using behavioral strategies. EEG was recorded while participants watched a video of bubbles. Participant ‘state’ was rated using a Likert scale (Perceived State Rating: PSR). Results Participants with ASD had more elevated PSR than TD participants. Less EEG data were retained in participants with higher PSR scores, but this was not related to age or IQ. TD participants had higher alpha power compared with the ASD group. Within the ASD group, participants with high PSR had decreased frontal alpha power. Conclusions Given supportive strategies, EEG data was collected from children with ASD across cognitive levels. Participant state influenced both EEG data retention and alpha spectral power. Alpha suppression is linked to attention and vigilance, suggesting that these participants were less ‘at rest’. This highlights the importance of considering state when conducting EEG studies with challenging participants, both to increase data retention rates and to quantify the influence of state on EEG variables. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.10.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=371

Perceived and Observed Treatment Gains Following PEERS: A Preliminary Study with Latinx Adolescents with ASD / Elina VEYTSMAN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-3 (March 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-3 (March 2023) . - p.1175-1188 Titre : Perceived and Observed Treatment Gains Following PEERS: A Preliminary Study with Latinx Adolescents with ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Elina VEYTSMAN, Auteur ; Elizabeth BAKER, Auteur ; Ann Marie MARTIN, Auteur ; Tricia CHOY, Auteur ; Jan BLACHER, Auteur ; Katherine STAVROPOULOS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1175-1188 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) social skills intervention has demonstrated effectiveness for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, studies have been limited by a lack of objective outcome measures and an underrepresentation of Latinx families. This pilot study extends the PEERS literature by utilizing an observational measure of conversational skills (Contextual Assessment of Social Skills; CASS) with a diverse sample of 13 adolescents with ASD (with parent groups conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously) and a control group of 11 neurotypical adolescents. Consistent with previous research, adolescents with ASD and their parents perceived improvements in social functioning following intervention, which were maintained four months later and corroborated by improvements in conversational skills. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05463-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=500 [article] Perceived and Observed Treatment Gains Following PEERS: A Preliminary Study with Latinx Adolescents with ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Elina VEYTSMAN, Auteur ; Elizabeth BAKER, Auteur ; Ann Marie MARTIN, Auteur ; Tricia CHOY, Auteur ; Jan BLACHER, Auteur ; Katherine STAVROPOULOS, Auteur . - p.1175-1188. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-3 (March 2023) . - p.1175-1188 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) social skills intervention has demonstrated effectiveness for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, studies have been limited by a lack of objective outcome measures and an underrepresentation of Latinx families. This pilot study extends the PEERS literature by utilizing an observational measure of conversational skills (Contextual Assessment of Social Skills; CASS) with a diverse sample of 13 adolescents with ASD (with parent groups conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously) and a control group of 11 neurotypical adolescents. Consistent with previous research, adolescents with ASD and their parents perceived improvements in social functioning following intervention, which were maintained four months later and corroborated by improvements in conversational skills. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05463-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=500

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