Brief Report: Sex/Gender Differences in Adolescents with Autism: Socialization Profiles and Response to Social Skills Intervention / Jordan A. KO 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.2812-2818 Titre : Brief Report: Sex/Gender Differences in Adolescents with Autism: Socialization Profiles and Response to Social Skills Intervention Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Jordan A. KO, Auteur ; Rachel K. SCHUCK, Auteur ; María JIMENEZ-MUÑOZ, Auteur ; Kaitlynn M. PENNER-BAIDEN, Auteur ; Ty W. VERNON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2812-2818 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescents  Autism spectrum disorder  Females  Intervention  Sex/gender differences  Social skills Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Females with autism have unique socialization profiles, but less is known about sex/gender differences in the context of socialization interventions. This study utilized a combination of behavioral and survey measures to examine sex/gender differences in 32 autistic adolescents (10 females, 22 males) before and after participation in the 20-week START socialization program. At intake, males self-reported superior social skills use while parents endorsed that females demonstrated superior social competencies. While males and females both experienced socialization improvements post-trial, females experienced greater increases in self-reported social competency and the proportion of questions they asked during peer conversations. These preliminary findings on differential intervention response may help inform future social skill intervention efforts for the needs of females on the spectrum. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05127-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=474 [article] Brief Report: Sex/Gender Differences in Adolescents with Autism: Socialization Profiles and Response to Social Skills Intervention [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jordan A. KO, Auteur ; Rachel K. SCHUCK, Auteur ; María JIMENEZ-MUÑOZ, Auteur ; Kaitlynn M. PENNER-BAIDEN, Auteur ; Ty W. VERNON, Auteur . - p.2812-2818. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-6 (June 2022) . - p.2812-2818 Mots-clés : Adolescents  Autism spectrum disorder  Females  Intervention  Sex/gender differences  Social skills Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Females with autism have unique socialization profiles, but less is known about sex/gender differences in the context of socialization interventions. This study utilized a combination of behavioral and survey measures to examine sex/gender differences in 32 autistic adolescents (10 females, 22 males) before and after participation in the 20-week START socialization program. At intake, males self-reported superior social skills use while parents endorsed that females demonstrated superior social competencies. While males and females both experienced socialization improvements post-trial, females experienced greater increases in self-reported social competency and the proportion of questions they asked during peer conversations. These preliminary findings on differential intervention response may help inform future social skill intervention efforts for the needs of females on the spectrum. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05127-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=474

Exploring Social Subtypes in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary Study / Mirko ULJAREVIC in Autism Research, 13-8 (August 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 13-8 (August 2020) . - p.1335-1342 Titre : Exploring Social Subtypes in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary Study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Mirko ULJAREVIC, Auteur ; Jennifer M. PHILLIPS, Auteur ; Rachel K. SCHUCK, Auteur ; Salena SCHAPP, Auteur ; Elizabeth M. SOLOMON, Auteur ; Emma SALZMAN, Auteur ; Lauren ALLERHAND, Auteur ; Robin A. LIBOVE, Auteur ; Thomas W FRAZIER, Auteur ; Antonio Y. HARDAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1335-1342 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  individual differences  social motivation  social processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Impairments in social functioning are considered a hallmark diagnostic feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, individuals diagnosed with ASD vary widely with respect to specific presentation, severity, and course across different dimensions of this complex symptom domain. The aim of this investigation was to utilize the Stanford Social Dimensions Scale (SSDS), a newly developed quantitative measure providing parental perspective on their child's social abilities, in order to explore the existence of homogeneous subgroups of ASD individuals who share unique profiles across specific dimensions of the social domain. Parents of 164 individuals with ASD (35 females, 129 males; mean(age) = 7.54?years, SD = 3.85) completed the SSDS, the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS-2) and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Data on children's verbal and nonverbal intellectual functioning (FSIQ) were also collected. The Latent Profile Analysis was used to classify participants according to the pattern of SSDS subscale scores (Social Motivation, Social Affiliation, Expressive Social Communication, Social Recognition, and Unusual Approach). Five profiles were identified. Profiles did not differ in terms of chronological age nor gender distribution but showed distinct patterns of strengths and weaknesses across different social components rather than simply reflecting a severity gradient. Profiles were further differentiated in terms of cognitive ability, as well as ASD and internalizing symptom severity. The implications of current findings and the necessary further steps toward identifying subgroups of individuals with ASD who share particular constellation of strengths and weaknesses across key social domains as a way of informing personalized interventions are discussed. Autism Res 2020. © 2020 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) vary greatly in terms of their social abilities and social motivation. However, researchers lack measures that can fully assess different components of social functioning. This paper provides initial evidence for capturing subgroups of individuals with ASD with specific strengths and weakness across different aspects of social functioning. Autism Res 2020, 13: 1335-1342. © 2020 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2294 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=430 [article] Exploring Social Subtypes in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary Study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Mirko ULJAREVIC, Auteur ; Jennifer M. PHILLIPS, Auteur ; Rachel K. SCHUCK, Auteur ; Salena SCHAPP, Auteur ; Elizabeth M. SOLOMON, Auteur ; Emma SALZMAN, Auteur ; Lauren ALLERHAND, Auteur ; Robin A. LIBOVE, Auteur ; Thomas W FRAZIER, Auteur ; Antonio Y. HARDAN, Auteur . - p.1335-1342. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 13-8 (August 2020) . - p.1335-1342 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  individual differences  social motivation  social processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Impairments in social functioning are considered a hallmark diagnostic feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, individuals diagnosed with ASD vary widely with respect to specific presentation, severity, and course across different dimensions of this complex symptom domain. The aim of this investigation was to utilize the Stanford Social Dimensions Scale (SSDS), a newly developed quantitative measure providing parental perspective on their child's social abilities, in order to explore the existence of homogeneous subgroups of ASD individuals who share unique profiles across specific dimensions of the social domain. Parents of 164 individuals with ASD (35 females, 129 males; mean(age) = 7.54?years, SD = 3.85) completed the SSDS, the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS-2) and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Data on children's verbal and nonverbal intellectual functioning (FSIQ) were also collected. The Latent Profile Analysis was used to classify participants according to the pattern of SSDS subscale scores (Social Motivation, Social Affiliation, Expressive Social Communication, Social Recognition, and Unusual Approach). Five profiles were identified. Profiles did not differ in terms of chronological age nor gender distribution but showed distinct patterns of strengths and weaknesses across different social components rather than simply reflecting a severity gradient. Profiles were further differentiated in terms of cognitive ability, as well as ASD and internalizing symptom severity. The implications of current findings and the necessary further steps toward identifying subgroups of individuals with ASD who share particular constellation of strengths and weaknesses across key social domains as a way of informing personalized interventions are discussed. Autism Res 2020. © 2020 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) vary greatly in terms of their social abilities and social motivation. However, researchers lack measures that can fully assess different components of social functioning. This paper provides initial evidence for capturing subgroups of individuals with ASD with specific strengths and weakness across different aspects of social functioning. Autism Res 2020, 13: 1335-1342. © 2020 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2294 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=430

Neurodiversity and Autism Intervention: Reconciling Perspectives Through a Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention Framework / Rachel K. SCHUCK 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.4625-4645 Titre : Neurodiversity and Autism Intervention: Reconciling Perspectives Through a Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention Framework Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Rachel K. SCHUCK, Auteur ; Daina M. TAGAVI, Auteur ; Kaitlynn M. P. BAIDEN, Auteur ; Patrick DWYER, Auteur ; Zachary J. WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Anthony OSUNA, Auteur ; Emily F. FERGUSON, Auteur ; Maria JIMENEZ MUÑOZ, Auteur ; Samantha K. POYSER, Auteur ; Joy F. JOHNSON, Auteur ; Ty W. VERNON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4625-4645 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention  Neurodiversity  Autism Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara, a center focused on  providing Pivotal Response Treatment, an NDBI. TWV is the center director. TWV,  KMPB, MJM, and JFJ are Board Certified Behavior Analysts. PD and ZJW both serve  on the autistic researcher review board of the Autism Intervention Research  Network on Physical Health (AIR-P), and ZJW is a member of the family advisory  committee of the Autism Speaks Autism Learning Health Network Vanderbilt site.  ZJW also serves as a consultant for Roche on a project related to behavioral  intervention for autism. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Proponents of autism intervention and those of the neurodiversity movement often appear at odds, the former advocating for intensive treatments and the latter arguing that autism must be accepted as a form of diversity. The history of behavioral intervention has understandably outraged many in the Autistic community, though many still value supports focused on quality of life. This commentary argues that Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) hold promise for bridging the gap between early intervention and the neurodiversity movement. However, we recognize NDBIs have much room to grow and suggest multiple strategies for improvement. We believe these updates are not only feasible for clinicians and researchers to implement but will ultimately lead to improved quality of life for Autistic individuals. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05316-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=486 [article] Neurodiversity and Autism Intervention: Reconciling Perspectives Through a Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention Framework [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Rachel K. SCHUCK, Auteur ; Daina M. TAGAVI, Auteur ; Kaitlynn M. P. BAIDEN, Auteur ; Patrick DWYER, Auteur ; Zachary J. WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Anthony OSUNA, Auteur ; Emily F. FERGUSON, Auteur ; Maria JIMENEZ MUÑOZ, Auteur ; Samantha K. POYSER, Auteur ; Joy F. JOHNSON, Auteur ; Ty W. VERNON, Auteur . - p.4625-4645. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-10 (October 2022) . - p.4625-4645 Mots-clés : Autism  Naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention  Neurodiversity  Autism Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara, a center focused on  providing Pivotal Response Treatment, an NDBI. TWV is the center director. TWV,  KMPB, MJM, and JFJ are Board Certified Behavior Analysts. PD and ZJW both serve  on the autistic researcher review board of the Autism Intervention Research  Network on Physical Health (AIR-P), and ZJW is a member of the family advisory  committee of the Autism Speaks Autism Learning Health Network Vanderbilt site.  ZJW also serves as a consultant for Roche on a project related to behavioral  intervention for autism. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Proponents of autism intervention and those of the neurodiversity movement often appear at odds, the former advocating for intensive treatments and the latter arguing that autism must be accepted as a form of diversity. The history of behavioral intervention has understandably outraged many in the Autistic community, though many still value supports focused on quality of life. This commentary argues that Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) hold promise for bridging the gap between early intervention and the neurodiversity movement. However, we recognize NDBIs have much room to grow and suggest multiple strategies for improvement. We believe these updates are not only feasible for clinicians and researchers to implement but will ultimately lead to improved quality of life for Autistic individuals. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05316-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=486

The Neurodiversity Attitudes Questionnaire: Development and Initial Validation / Rachel K. SCHUCK in Autism, 28-11 (November 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 28-11 (November 2024) . - p.2821 - 2833 Titre : The Neurodiversity Attitudes Questionnaire: Development and Initial Validation Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Rachel K. SCHUCK, Auteur ; Sunghee CHOI, Auteur ; Kaitlynn MP BAIDEN, Auteur ; Patrick DWYER, Auteur ; Mirko ULJAREVI?, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2821 - 2833 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : attitudes  helping professionals  instrument development  neurodiversity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Neurodiversity refers to the idea that all brains-no matter their differences-are valuable and should be accepted. Attitudes toward the neurodiversity perspective can have real-life impacts on the lives of neurodivergent people, from effects on daily interactions to how professionals deliver services for neurodivergent individuals. In order to identify negative attitudes toward neurodiversity and potentially intervene to improve them, we first need to measure these attitudes. This article describes the development and initial validation of the Neurodiversity Attitudes Questionnaire (NDAQ), including item revision based on expert review, cognitive interviews, systematic evaluation of participants' response process, and analysis of the instrument?s internal factor structure using exploratory structural equation modeling. Pilot analysis with 351 individuals mostly living in the United States who were currently working in or intending to pursue helping professions indicates that the NDAQ has construct validity, is well understood by participants, and fits a five-factor structure. While the NDAQ represents the first instrument designed to specifically assess attitudes toward the neurodiversity perspective, further validation work is still needed. Lay Abstract Neurodiversity refers to the idea that brain differences (including disabilities) are valuable and should be accepted. Attitudes toward neurodiversity can have real-life impacts on the lives of neurodivergent people (those whose brains do not fit society?s "standard"). These impacts can include effects on daily interactions, as well as how professionals such as teachers and doctors deliver services to neurodivergent people. In order to identify negative attitudes toward neurodiversity and potentially improve them, we first need to measure these attitudes. This article describes the development of the Neurodiversity Attitudes Questionnaire (NDAQ). NDAQ development included revision of questionnaire items based on feedback from experts and neurodivergent people, systematically evaluating the way participants responded to questionnaire items, and analysis of how the NDAQ items are grouped into different factors. A preliminary analysis with 351 individuals mostly living in the United States who were currently working or planning to work in a helping profession (e.g. doctors, teachers, therapists, and so on) indicates that the NDAQ measures attitudes toward neurodiversity, is well understood by participants, and fits a five-factor structure. While the NDAQ represents the first instrument designed to specifically assess attitudes toward the broad idea of neurodiversity, further work is still needed. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241245756 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=537 [article] The Neurodiversity Attitudes Questionnaire: Development and Initial Validation [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Rachel K. SCHUCK, Auteur ; Sunghee CHOI, Auteur ; Kaitlynn MP BAIDEN, Auteur ; Patrick DWYER, Auteur ; Mirko ULJAREVI?, Auteur . - p.2821 - 2833. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 28-11 (November 2024) . - p.2821 - 2833 Mots-clés : attitudes  helping professionals  instrument development  neurodiversity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Neurodiversity refers to the idea that all brains-no matter their differences-are valuable and should be accepted. Attitudes toward the neurodiversity perspective can have real-life impacts on the lives of neurodivergent people, from effects on daily interactions to how professionals deliver services for neurodivergent individuals. In order to identify negative attitudes toward neurodiversity and potentially intervene to improve them, we first need to measure these attitudes. This article describes the development and initial validation of the Neurodiversity Attitudes Questionnaire (NDAQ), including item revision based on expert review, cognitive interviews, systematic evaluation of participants' response process, and analysis of the instrument?s internal factor structure using exploratory structural equation modeling. Pilot analysis with 351 individuals mostly living in the United States who were currently working in or intending to pursue helping professions indicates that the NDAQ has construct validity, is well understood by participants, and fits a five-factor structure. While the NDAQ represents the first instrument designed to specifically assess attitudes toward the neurodiversity perspective, further validation work is still needed. Lay Abstract Neurodiversity refers to the idea that brain differences (including disabilities) are valuable and should be accepted. Attitudes toward neurodiversity can have real-life impacts on the lives of neurodivergent people (those whose brains do not fit society?s "standard"). These impacts can include effects on daily interactions, as well as how professionals such as teachers and doctors deliver services to neurodivergent people. In order to identify negative attitudes toward neurodiversity and potentially improve them, we first need to measure these attitudes. This article describes the development of the Neurodiversity Attitudes Questionnaire (NDAQ). NDAQ development included revision of questionnaire items based on feedback from experts and neurodivergent people, systematically evaluating the way participants responded to questionnaire items, and analysis of how the NDAQ items are grouped into different factors. A preliminary analysis with 351 individuals mostly living in the United States who were currently working or planning to work in a helping profession (e.g. doctors, teachers, therapists, and so on) indicates that the NDAQ measures attitudes toward neurodiversity, is well understood by participants, and fits a five-factor structure. While the NDAQ represents the first instrument designed to specifically assess attitudes toward the broad idea of neurodiversity, further work is still needed. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241245756 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=537

The Social Validity of Behavioral Interventions: Seeking Input from Autistic Adults / Kaitlynn M. P. BAIDEN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-4 (April 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-4 (April 2024) . - p.1172-1186 Titre : The Social Validity of Behavioral Interventions: Seeking Input from Autistic Adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kaitlynn M. P. BAIDEN, Auteur ; Zachary J. WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Rachel K. SCHUCK, Auteur ; Patrick DWYER, Auteur ; Mian WANG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1172-1186 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many in the autistic community have expressed concerns regarding the use of behavioral interventions with autistic children, suggesting that these interventions may not be socially valid. Though behavioral interventions have evolved to be more naturalistic and child-centered, little structured research has been done to explicitly seek autistic perspectives on the acceptability of specific components of behavioral interventions. Autistic adults (N = 235) were recruited online to take the Autism Intervention Attitudes Scale (AIAS), a questionnaire designed to gather feedback on common intervention goals and practices. Results indicate that participants find goals and practices that highlight quality of life, safety, and autistic interactions acceptable, while those that focus on normalization based on neurotypical standards are not. An exploratory graph analysis revealed three communities of goals ("uncontroversial goals", "controversial goals", and "social goals"). Comparison between naturalistic and structured intervention components additionally showed that autistic participants favored naturalistic strategies. These findings are in line with known criticisms of behavioral intervention from autistic adults, but also provide more information on the specific ways in which behavioral interventions can be reformed. This information can guide professionals in the development of appropriate goals and decisions around intervention planning. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06297-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] The Social Validity of Behavioral Interventions: Seeking Input from Autistic Adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kaitlynn M. P. BAIDEN, Auteur ; Zachary J. WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Rachel K. SCHUCK, Auteur ; Patrick DWYER, Auteur ; Mian WANG, Auteur . - p.1172-1186. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-4 (April 2024) . - p.1172-1186 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many in the autistic community have expressed concerns regarding the use of behavioral interventions with autistic children, suggesting that these interventions may not be socially valid. Though behavioral interventions have evolved to be more naturalistic and child-centered, little structured research has been done to explicitly seek autistic perspectives on the acceptability of specific components of behavioral interventions. Autistic adults (N = 235) were recruited online to take the Autism Intervention Attitudes Scale (AIAS), a questionnaire designed to gather feedback on common intervention goals and practices. Results indicate that participants find goals and practices that highlight quality of life, safety, and autistic interactions acceptable, while those that focus on normalization based on neurotypical standards are not. An exploratory graph analysis revealed three communities of goals ("uncontroversial goals", "controversial goals", and "social goals"). Comparison between naturalistic and structured intervention components additionally showed that autistic participants favored naturalistic strategies. These findings are in line with known criticisms of behavioral intervention from autistic adults, but also provide more information on the specific ways in which behavioral interventions can be reformed. This information can guide professionals in the development of appropriate goals and decisions around intervention planning. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06297-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

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