Attitudes towards and organizational support for evidence-based practices: A comparison of education and allied health professionals in autism / Jessica PAYNTER in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 92 (April 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 92 (April 2022) . - 101932 Titre : Attitudes towards and organizational support for evidence-based practices: A comparison of education and allied health professionals in autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jessica PAYNTER, Auteur ; Rhylee SULEK, Auteur ; David TREMBATH, Auteur ; Deb KEEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101932 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Evidence-based practices  Empirically supported  Autism  Autism spectrum disorder  Implementation science Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Evidence-based practices (EBPs) have been developed for clients on the autism spectrum across allied health and education. However, there remains a significant gap between research and practice. We explored the similarities and differences between educators and allied health professionals in two key factors that may link to uptake: individual attitudes and organizational culture support for EBP. Method Allied health (n = 156) and education professionals (n = 95) completed measures of their individual attitudes and perceived organizational support for EBP. Results Moderate levels of support for each were found within both groups. Educators however, showed more positive individual attitudes, whereas allied health professionals showed more positive organizational support toward EBP. Conclusions These results add to the scant literature comparing professions, highlighting discipline differences in attitudes and organizational support across professionals for EBP in autism. These findings highlight the need for targeted knowledge translation approaches as opposed to development of generic models across contexts and disciplines. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.101932 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=459 [article] Attitudes towards and organizational support for evidence-based practices: A comparison of education and allied health professionals in autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jessica PAYNTER, Auteur ; Rhylee SULEK, Auteur ; David TREMBATH, Auteur ; Deb KEEN, Auteur . - 101932. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 92 (April 2022) . - 101932 Mots-clés : Evidence-based practices  Empirically supported  Autism  Autism spectrum disorder  Implementation science Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Evidence-based practices (EBPs) have been developed for clients on the autism spectrum across allied health and education. However, there remains a significant gap between research and practice. We explored the similarities and differences between educators and allied health professionals in two key factors that may link to uptake: individual attitudes and organizational culture support for EBP. Method Allied health (n = 156) and education professionals (n = 95) completed measures of their individual attitudes and perceived organizational support for EBP. Results Moderate levels of support for each were found within both groups. Educators however, showed more positive individual attitudes, whereas allied health professionals showed more positive organizational support toward EBP. Conclusions These results add to the scant literature comparing professions, highlighting discipline differences in attitudes and organizational support across professionals for EBP in autism. These findings highlight the need for targeted knowledge translation approaches as opposed to development of generic models across contexts and disciplines. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.101932 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=459

Brief Report: Preliminary Finding for Using Weight-of-Evidence Graphical Information Sheets with Teachers to Correct Misinformation About Autism Practices / Jessica PAYNTER in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-8 (August 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-8 (August 2022) . - p.3734-3739 Titre : Brief Report: Preliminary Finding for Using Weight-of-Evidence Graphical Information Sheets with Teachers to Correct Misinformation About Autism Practices Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jessica PAYNTER, Auteur ; Rhylee SULEK, Auteur ; David TREMBATH, Auteur ; Deb KEEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3734-3739 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/therapy  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis/therapy  Communication  Humans  School Teachers  Schools  Students  Autism  Autism spectrum disorders  Evidence-based practice  Myths  Professional development  Teacher training Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The use of both empirically supported and unsupported practices by teachers is common with autistic students. In this study, strategies were used to reduce use of unsupported practices. First, specially-designed information sheets were shared with teachers about the evidence-base of two practices used in schools: one unsupported (sensory integration therapy [SIT]) and one supported (antecedent-based interventions [ABI]). A professional development program was then implemented to improve knowledge and use of ABI. The information sheets significantly reduced teacher support for SIT, however this was not maintained following professional development. Support for ABI remained unchanged across phases. The need for ongoing teacher professional development in replacing use of unsupported practices with more evidence-based approaches is discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05231-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=485 [article] Brief Report: Preliminary Finding for Using Weight-of-Evidence Graphical Information Sheets with Teachers to Correct Misinformation About Autism Practices [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jessica PAYNTER, Auteur ; Rhylee SULEK, Auteur ; David TREMBATH, Auteur ; Deb KEEN, Auteur . - p.3734-3739. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-8 (August 2022) . - p.3734-3739 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/therapy  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis/therapy  Communication  Humans  School Teachers  Schools  Students  Autism  Autism spectrum disorders  Evidence-based practice  Myths  Professional development  Teacher training Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The use of both empirically supported and unsupported practices by teachers is common with autistic students. In this study, strategies were used to reduce use of unsupported practices. First, specially-designed information sheets were shared with teachers about the evidence-base of two practices used in schools: one unsupported (sensory integration therapy [SIT]) and one supported (antecedent-based interventions [ABI]). A professional development program was then implemented to improve knowledge and use of ABI. The information sheets significantly reduced teacher support for SIT, however this was not maintained following professional development. Support for ABI remained unchanged across phases. The need for ongoing teacher professional development in replacing use of unsupported practices with more evidence-based approaches is discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05231-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=485

Comparison of mental health, well-being and parenting sense of competency among Australian and South-East Asian parents of autistic children accessing early intervention in Australia / Jodie SMITH in Autism, 26-6 (August 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 26-6 (August 2022) . - p.1784-1796 Titre : Comparison of mental health, well-being and parenting sense of competency among Australian and South-East Asian parents of autistic children accessing early intervention in Australia Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jodie SMITH, Auteur ; Rhylee SULEK, Auteur ; Ifrah ABDULLAHI, Auteur ; Cherie C. GREEN, Auteur ; Catherine A. BENT, Auteur ; Cheryl DISSANAYAKE, Auteur ; Kristelle HUDRY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1784-1796 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Australia  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder  Child  Humans  Mental Health  Parenting  Parents  Quality of Life  culture  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We know that parents of autistic children experience poorer mental health and lower well-being than parents of non-autistic children. We also know that poorer mental health among parents of autistic children has been observed across different cultures. Most research focuses on Western cultures, so we know little about parental mental health and well-being of parents from different cultural backgrounds; yet, it is likely that cultural background contributes to how parents view their child's condition and respond to the diagnosis. Here, we compared mental health, quality of life and well-being between families raising an autistic child from Australian backgrounds to families from South-East Asian backgrounds. All children in the current study were receiving the same community-based early intervention. When compared to the general population, parents had poorer mental health overall, but there were no differences between the two groups of parents. However, parents from South-East Asian backgrounds reported higher well-being and fewer difficulties associated with their child's autism. These findings suggest that cultural background likely influences not only parent's view of, and response to, their child's autism, but also their own sense of well-being. As researchers and clinicians working with families of autistic children, we should more explicitly consider family's cultural background within our work. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211010006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=484 [article] Comparison of mental health, well-being and parenting sense of competency among Australian and South-East Asian parents of autistic children accessing early intervention in Australia [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jodie SMITH, Auteur ; Rhylee SULEK, Auteur ; Ifrah ABDULLAHI, Auteur ; Cherie C. GREEN, Auteur ; Catherine A. BENT, Auteur ; Cheryl DISSANAYAKE, Auteur ; Kristelle HUDRY, Auteur . - p.1784-1796. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 26-6 (August 2022) . - p.1784-1796 Mots-clés : Australia  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder  Child  Humans  Mental Health  Parenting  Parents  Quality of Life  culture  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We know that parents of autistic children experience poorer mental health and lower well-being than parents of non-autistic children. We also know that poorer mental health among parents of autistic children has been observed across different cultures. Most research focuses on Western cultures, so we know little about parental mental health and well-being of parents from different cultural backgrounds; yet, it is likely that cultural background contributes to how parents view their child's condition and respond to the diagnosis. Here, we compared mental health, quality of life and well-being between families raising an autistic child from Australian backgrounds to families from South-East Asian backgrounds. All children in the current study were receiving the same community-based early intervention. When compared to the general population, parents had poorer mental health overall, but there were no differences between the two groups of parents. However, parents from South-East Asian backgrounds reported higher well-being and fewer difficulties associated with their child's autism. These findings suggest that cultural background likely influences not only parent's view of, and response to, their child's autism, but also their own sense of well-being. As researchers and clinicians working with families of autistic children, we should more explicitly consider family's cultural background within our work. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211010006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=484

Differential predictors of well-being versus mental health among parents of pre-schoolers with autism / Cherie C. GREEN in Autism, 25-4 (May 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-4 (May 2021) . - p.1125-1136 Titre : Differential predictors of well-being versus mental health among parents of pre-schoolers with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Cherie C. GREEN, Auteur ; Jodie SMITH, Auteur ; Catherine A BENT, Auteur ; Lacey CHETCUTI, Auteur ; Rhylee SULEK, Auteur ; Mirko ULJAREVIC, Auteur ; Kristelle HUDRY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1125-1136 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism severity  mental health  mindfulness  parents  personality  well-being  young children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Raising a child with autism has been linked to mental health difficulties. Poor parental mental health is likely influenced by various factors - including child-, parent-, and family/socioeconomic characteristics. However, little is known about what influences and promotes well-being (as opposed to mental health) among parents of young, newly diagnosed autistic children who may be particularly vulnerable. We examined child-, parent-, and family/socioeconomic factors associated with each of mental health and well-being in a sample of 136 parents of pre-school-aged children. Parental mental health was linked to both child- (i.e. autism symptom severity) and parent-related factors (i.e. personality traits reflecting a tendency to experience negative emotions). By contrast, in additional to mental health difficulties, which were linked to well-being, only other parent-related characteristics (and not child characteristics) were related to well-being. These included personality traits reflecting a tendency to be more extraverted/sociable, and also mindfulness. Other child-related and family/socioeconomic context factors (including household income, parental education level) were not linked to parental mental health or well-being in this sample. These results support the idea that poorer mental health and well-being are not simply the opposite of one another. That is, while these two factors were related, they were linked to different personal characteristics. Perhaps most importantly, the link between well-being and mindfulness - a personal characteristic that parents can improve - suggests mindfulness-based interventions may be helpful in directly supporting parental well-being in the context of raising a young child with autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320984315 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=444 [article] Differential predictors of well-being versus mental health among parents of pre-schoolers with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Cherie C. GREEN, Auteur ; Jodie SMITH, Auteur ; Catherine A BENT, Auteur ; Lacey CHETCUTI, Auteur ; Rhylee SULEK, Auteur ; Mirko ULJAREVIC, Auteur ; Kristelle HUDRY, Auteur . - p.1125-1136. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-4 (May 2021) . - p.1125-1136 Mots-clés : autism severity  mental health  mindfulness  parents  personality  well-being  young children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Raising a child with autism has been linked to mental health difficulties. Poor parental mental health is likely influenced by various factors - including child-, parent-, and family/socioeconomic characteristics. However, little is known about what influences and promotes well-being (as opposed to mental health) among parents of young, newly diagnosed autistic children who may be particularly vulnerable. We examined child-, parent-, and family/socioeconomic factors associated with each of mental health and well-being in a sample of 136 parents of pre-school-aged children. Parental mental health was linked to both child- (i.e. autism symptom severity) and parent-related factors (i.e. personality traits reflecting a tendency to experience negative emotions). By contrast, in additional to mental health difficulties, which were linked to well-being, only other parent-related characteristics (and not child characteristics) were related to well-being. These included personality traits reflecting a tendency to be more extraverted/sociable, and also mindfulness. Other child-related and family/socioeconomic context factors (including household income, parental education level) were not linked to parental mental health or well-being in this sample. These results support the idea that poorer mental health and well-being are not simply the opposite of one another. That is, while these two factors were related, they were linked to different personal characteristics. Perhaps most importantly, the link between well-being and mindfulness - a personal characteristic that parents can improve - suggests mindfulness-based interventions may be helpful in directly supporting parental well-being in the context of raising a young child with autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320984315 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=444

Non-pharmacological interventions for autistic children: An umbrella review / David TREMBATH in Autism, 27-2 (February 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 27-2 (February 2023) . - p.275-295 Titre : Non-pharmacological interventions for autistic children: An umbrella review Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : David TREMBATH, Auteur ; Kandice J. VARCIN, Auteur ; Hannah WADDINGTON, Auteur ; Rhylee SULEK, Auteur ; Cathy BENT, Auteur ; Jill ASHBURNER, Auteur ; Valsamma EAPEN, Auteur ; Emma GOODALL, Auteur ; Kristelle HUDRY, Auteur ; Jacqueline ROBERTS, Auteur ; Natalie SILOVE, Auteur ; Andrew J. O. WHITEHOUSE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.275-295 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  evidence  intervention  non-pharmacological  review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The breadth of available non-pharmacological interventions for autistic children, with varying evidence for efficacy summarised in multiple systematic reviews, creates challenges for parents, practitioners, and policymakers in navigating the research evidence. In this article, we report the findings of an umbrella review of 58 systematic reviews of non-pharmacological interventions for autistic children (aged 0 “12 years). Positive therapeutic effects were identified for Behavioural interventions, Developmental interventions, Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions, Technology-based interventions, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy across several child and family outcomes. Positive effects for certain practices within Sensory-based interventions and ˜other’ interventions were limited to select child and family outcomes. Both inconsistent and null intervention effects were found for Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped Children, and Animal-assisted interventions across outcomes. The possible influence of child (chronological age, core autism characteristics, and related skills) and delivery (agent, mode, format, and amount) characteristics on intervention effects was rarely examined, and inconsistent where reported. Twenty-seven systematic reviews (47%) were rated as ˜high’ quality. Few systematic reviews examined children’s participation and quality of life or adverse effects. The findings highlight the need for individualised evidence-based decision-making when selecting interventions for autistic children. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221119368 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=493 [article] Non-pharmacological interventions for autistic children: An umbrella review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / David TREMBATH, Auteur ; Kandice J. VARCIN, Auteur ; Hannah WADDINGTON, Auteur ; Rhylee SULEK, Auteur ; Cathy BENT, Auteur ; Jill ASHBURNER, Auteur ; Valsamma EAPEN, Auteur ; Emma GOODALL, Auteur ; Kristelle HUDRY, Auteur ; Jacqueline ROBERTS, Auteur ; Natalie SILOVE, Auteur ; Andrew J. O. WHITEHOUSE, Auteur . - p.275-295. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 27-2 (February 2023) . - p.275-295 Mots-clés : autism  evidence  intervention  non-pharmacological  review Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The breadth of available non-pharmacological interventions for autistic children, with varying evidence for efficacy summarised in multiple systematic reviews, creates challenges for parents, practitioners, and policymakers in navigating the research evidence. In this article, we report the findings of an umbrella review of 58 systematic reviews of non-pharmacological interventions for autistic children (aged 0 “12 years). Positive therapeutic effects were identified for Behavioural interventions, Developmental interventions, Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions, Technology-based interventions, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy across several child and family outcomes. Positive effects for certain practices within Sensory-based interventions and ˜other’ interventions were limited to select child and family outcomes. Both inconsistent and null intervention effects were found for Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped Children, and Animal-assisted interventions across outcomes. The possible influence of child (chronological age, core autism characteristics, and related skills) and delivery (agent, mode, format, and amount) characteristics on intervention effects was rarely examined, and inconsistent where reported. Twenty-seven systematic reviews (47%) were rated as ˜high’ quality. Few systematic reviews examined children’s participation and quality of life or adverse effects. The findings highlight the need for individualised evidence-based decision-making when selecting interventions for autistic children. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221119368 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=493

Parental Imitations and Expansions of Child Language Predict Later Language Outcomes of Autistic Preschoolers / Jodie SMITH in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-11 (November 2023)  

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Social validation of an online tool to support transitions to primary school for children with autism / Rhylee SULEK in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 66 (October 2019)  

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