A commentary on children's books about autism: What messages do they send about neurodiversity? / Courtney E. VENKER in Autism Research, 17-3 (March 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 17-3 (March 2024) . - p.452-458 Titre : A commentary on children's books about autism: What messages do they send about neurodiversity? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Courtney E. VENKER, Auteur ; Emily LORANG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.452-458 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The past three decades have seen an exponential increase in the publication of children's books about autism. This increased availability of children's books is exciting because they have the power to promote understanding, acceptance, and appreciation of neurodiversity. However, growing concerns have been raised by both autistic and non-autistic people that some children's books about autism may work against neurodiversity, rather than promoting it. This Commentary discusses the strikingly different ways in which children's books about autism portray key concepts related to neurodiversity, including autistic differences, agency, abilities, and communication. We present concrete examples (including books by autistic authors); highlight the views of autistic and non-autistic parents of autistic children; and discuss how different books may leave readers with different impressions of autism and neurodiversity. Given the vastly different themes that emerge across different books, we conclude that it is important for educators, families, and other members of the autism community to make informed and individualized choices about what books they use for what purpose. We emphasize the need for systematic, high-quality research on children's books about autism, including content analyses and studies that determine what messages these books send to their intended audience: children. It is vital that autistic people continue to shape this conversation, contributing unique insights that inform research priorities and the methodological approaches used to investigate them. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3081 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=525 [article] A commentary on children's books about autism: What messages do they send about neurodiversity? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Courtney E. VENKER, Auteur ; Emily LORANG, Auteur . - p.452-458. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 17-3 (March 2024) . - p.452-458 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract The past three decades have seen an exponential increase in the publication of children's books about autism. This increased availability of children's books is exciting because they have the power to promote understanding, acceptance, and appreciation of neurodiversity. However, growing concerns have been raised by both autistic and non-autistic people that some children's books about autism may work against neurodiversity, rather than promoting it. This Commentary discusses the strikingly different ways in which children's books about autism portray key concepts related to neurodiversity, including autistic differences, agency, abilities, and communication. We present concrete examples (including books by autistic authors); highlight the views of autistic and non-autistic parents of autistic children; and discuss how different books may leave readers with different impressions of autism and neurodiversity. Given the vastly different themes that emerge across different books, we conclude that it is important for educators, families, and other members of the autism community to make informed and individualized choices about what books they use for what purpose. We emphasize the need for systematic, high-quality research on children's books about autism, including content analyses and studies that determine what messages these books send to their intended audience: children. It is vital that autistic people continue to shape this conversation, contributing unique insights that inform research priorities and the methodological approaches used to investigate them. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3081 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=525

Continuing the conversation about echolalia and gestalt language development: A response to Haydock, Harrison, Baldwin, and Leadbitter / Courtney E. VENKER in Autism, 29-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 29-3 (March 2025) . - p.821-824 Titre : Continuing the conversation about echolalia and gestalt language development: A response to Haydock, Harrison, Baldwin, and Leadbitter Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Courtney E. VENKER, Auteur ; Emily LORANG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.821-824 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Although gestalt language development incorporates some neurodiversity-affirmative strategies (e.g. embracing echolalia), it is also associated with numerous ideas, assertions, and clinical strategies that lack theoretical and empirical support. For this ... En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241287577 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Continuing the conversation about echolalia and gestalt language development: A response to Haydock, Harrison, Baldwin, and Leadbitter [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Courtney E. VENKER, Auteur ; Emily LORANG, Auteur . - p.821-824. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 29-3 (March 2025) . - p.821-824 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Although gestalt language development incorporates some neurodiversity-affirmative strategies (e.g. embracing echolalia), it is also associated with numerous ideas, assertions, and clinical strategies that lack theoretical and empirical support. For this ... En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241287577 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Parental Depression Symptoms and Internalizing Mental Health Problems in Autistic Children / Brianna PIRO-GAMBETTI ; Jessica Greenlee ; Emily J. HICKEY ; Jennifer M. Putney ; Emily LORANG ; Sigan L. HARTLEY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-6 (June 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-6 (June 2023) . - p.2373-2383 Titre : Parental Depression Symptoms and Internalizing Mental Health Problems in Autistic Children : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Brianna PIRO-GAMBETTI, Auteur ; Jessica Greenlee, Auteur ; Emily J. HICKEY, Auteur ; Jennifer M. Putney, Auteur ; Emily LORANG, Auteur ; Sigan L. HARTLEY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2373-2383 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic youth are at risk for internalizing mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Similarly, parents of autistic youth report higher levels of depression than parents of typically developing children. The goal of this study was to examine bidirectional associations between parent depression symptoms and the internalizing problems of autistic youth in 188 families across four time points (T1-T4; spaced 12 months apart). A cross-lagged panel model revealed that mother (T1 and T2) and father (T1) depression symptoms positively predicted the youth?s internalizing problems 12 months later. The youth?s internalizing problems at T3 positively predicted maternal depression symptoms at T4. Future research should explore genetic and environmental pathways that link parent depression and internalizing problems in autistic youth. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05518-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=506 [article] Parental Depression Symptoms and Internalizing Mental Health Problems in Autistic Children : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Brianna PIRO-GAMBETTI, Auteur ; Jessica Greenlee, Auteur ; Emily J. HICKEY, Auteur ; Jennifer M. Putney, Auteur ; Emily LORANG, Auteur ; Sigan L. HARTLEY, Auteur . - p.2373-2383. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-6 (June 2023) . - p.2373-2383 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic youth are at risk for internalizing mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Similarly, parents of autistic youth report higher levels of depression than parents of typically developing children. The goal of this study was to examine bidirectional associations between parent depression symptoms and the internalizing problems of autistic youth in 188 families across four time points (T1-T4; spaced 12 months apart). A cross-lagged panel model revealed that mother (T1 and T2) and father (T1) depression symptoms positively predicted the youth?s internalizing problems 12 months later. The youth?s internalizing problems at T3 positively predicted maternal depression symptoms at T4. Future research should explore genetic and environmental pathways that link parent depression and internalizing problems in autistic youth. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05518-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=506

The impact of autism spectrum disorder symptoms on gesture use in fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome / Emily LORANG in Autism & Developmental Language Impairments, 2 (January-December 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism & Developmental Language Impairments > 2 (January-December 2017) Titre : The impact of autism spectrum disorder symptoms on gesture use in fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Emily LORANG, Auteur ; Audra STERLING, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background & aimsThis study compared gesture rate and purpose in participants with Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome, and the impact of autism spectrum disorder symptoms on each syndrome.MethodsTwenty individuals with fragile X syndrome and 20 individuals with Down syndrome between nine and 22 years of age participated in this study. We coded gesture rate and purpose from an autism spectrum disorder evaluation, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule ? Second Edition.ResultsWe did not find between-group differences (Down syndrome compared to fragile X syndrome) in gesture rate or purpose. Notably, as autism spectrum disorder symptoms increased, the group with Down syndrome produced a lower rate of gestures, but used gestures for the same purpose. Gesture rate did not change based on autism spectrum disorder symptoms in the participants with fragile X syndrome, but as autism spectrum disorder symptoms increased, the participants with fragile X syndrome produced a larger proportion of gestures to regulate behavior and a smaller proportion for joint attention/social interaction.ConclusionsOverall, the amount or purpose of gestures did not differentiate individuals with Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome. However, the presence of autism spectrum disorder symptoms had a significant and unique impact on these genetic disorders. In individuals with Down syndrome, the presence of more autism spectrum disorder symptoms resulted in a reduction in the rate of gesturing, but did not change the purpose. However, in fragile X syndrome, the rate of gestures remained the same, but the purpose of those gestures changed based on autism spectrum disorder symptoms.ImplicationsAutism spectrum disorder symptoms differentially impact gestures in Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome. Individuals with Down syndrome and more autism spectrum disorder symptoms are using gestures less frequently. Therefore, clinicians may need to consider children with Down syndrome demonstrating symptoms of autism spectrum disorder as distinctly different from children with Down syndrome and few to no symptoms of autism spectrum disorder when implementing interventions or therapy techniques. Severity of autism spectrum disorder symptoms in fragile X syndrome affects qualitative gesture use and motivation to communicate through social gestures, which may be an appropriate goal to target in children with fragile X syndrome and heightened autism spectrum disorder symptoms. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1177/2396941517745673 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=386 [article] The impact of autism spectrum disorder symptoms on gesture use in fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Emily LORANG, Auteur ; Audra STERLING, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism & Developmental Language Impairments > 2 (January-December 2017) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background & aimsThis study compared gesture rate and purpose in participants with Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome, and the impact of autism spectrum disorder symptoms on each syndrome.MethodsTwenty individuals with fragile X syndrome and 20 individuals with Down syndrome between nine and 22 years of age participated in this study. We coded gesture rate and purpose from an autism spectrum disorder evaluation, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule ? Second Edition.ResultsWe did not find between-group differences (Down syndrome compared to fragile X syndrome) in gesture rate or purpose. Notably, as autism spectrum disorder symptoms increased, the group with Down syndrome produced a lower rate of gestures, but used gestures for the same purpose. Gesture rate did not change based on autism spectrum disorder symptoms in the participants with fragile X syndrome, but as autism spectrum disorder symptoms increased, the participants with fragile X syndrome produced a larger proportion of gestures to regulate behavior and a smaller proportion for joint attention/social interaction.ConclusionsOverall, the amount or purpose of gestures did not differentiate individuals with Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome. However, the presence of autism spectrum disorder symptoms had a significant and unique impact on these genetic disorders. In individuals with Down syndrome, the presence of more autism spectrum disorder symptoms resulted in a reduction in the rate of gesturing, but did not change the purpose. However, in fragile X syndrome, the rate of gestures remained the same, but the purpose of those gestures changed based on autism spectrum disorder symptoms.ImplicationsAutism spectrum disorder symptoms differentially impact gestures in Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome. Individuals with Down syndrome and more autism spectrum disorder symptoms are using gestures less frequently. Therefore, clinicians may need to consider children with Down syndrome demonstrating symptoms of autism spectrum disorder as distinctly different from children with Down syndrome and few to no symptoms of autism spectrum disorder when implementing interventions or therapy techniques. Severity of autism spectrum disorder symptoms in fragile X syndrome affects qualitative gesture use and motivation to communicate through social gestures, which may be an appropriate goal to target in children with fragile X syndrome and heightened autism spectrum disorder symptoms. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1177/2396941517745673 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=386

Verbal Ability, Behavior Problems, and Mother-Child Relationship Quality in Autism Spectrum Disorder / Emily LORANG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-6 (June 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-6 (June 2022) . - p.2463-2478 Titre : Verbal Ability, Behavior Problems, and Mother-Child Relationship Quality in Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Emily LORANG, Auteur ; Jinkuk HONG, Auteur ; Jieun SONG, Auteur ; Leann S. DAWALT, Auteur ; Marsha MAILICK, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2463-2478 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Behavior problems  Minimally verbal  Parent?child relationships Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined differences in mother-child relationship quality and parent-rated child behavior problems based on child verbal status (i.e., minimally verbal versus verbal) in mothers and their adolescent and adult children with autism spectrum disorder (n=219 dyads; child M(age)=25.38 years, SD=10.22). Relationship quality was assessed via parent-reported maternal burden and mother-child closeness, and coded speech samples ascertaining maternal critical and positive remarks regarding the child. Groups did not differ in relationship quality. The verbal group was more likely to display disruptive and socially inappropriate behaviors, but otherwise the groups did not differ in behavior problems. Verbal status moderated the relationship between behavior problems and negative (maternal burden, critical remarks) but not positive (mother-child closeness, positive remarks) aspects of relationship quality. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05133-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=474 [article] Verbal Ability, Behavior Problems, and Mother-Child Relationship Quality in Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Emily LORANG, Auteur ; Jinkuk HONG, Auteur ; Jieun SONG, Auteur ; Leann S. DAWALT, Auteur ; Marsha MAILICK, Auteur . - p.2463-2478. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-6 (June 2022) . - p.2463-2478 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Behavior problems  Minimally verbal  Parent?child relationships Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined differences in mother-child relationship quality and parent-rated child behavior problems based on child verbal status (i.e., minimally verbal versus verbal) in mothers and their adolescent and adult children with autism spectrum disorder (n=219 dyads; child M(age)=25.38 years, SD=10.22). Relationship quality was assessed via parent-reported maternal burden and mother-child closeness, and coded speech samples ascertaining maternal critical and positive remarks regarding the child. Groups did not differ in relationship quality. The verbal group was more likely to display disruptive and socially inappropriate behaviors, but otherwise the groups did not differ in behavior problems. Verbal status moderated the relationship between behavior problems and negative (maternal burden, critical remarks) but not positive (mother-child closeness, positive remarks) aspects of relationship quality. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05133-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=474

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