Examining the effect of a wearable, anxiety detection technology on improving the awareness of anxiety signs in autism spectrum disorder: a pilot randomized controlled trial / J. NGUYEN in Molecular Autism, 12 (2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inMolecular Autism > 12 (2021) . - 72 p. Titre : Examining the effect of a wearable, anxiety detection technology on improving the awareness of anxiety signs in autism spectrum disorder: a pilot randomized controlled trial Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : J. NGUYEN, Auteur ; Robyn E. CARDY, Auteur ; Evdokia ANAGNOSTOU, Auteur ; Jessica BRIAN, Auteur ; A. KUSHKI, Auteur Article en page(s) : 72 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Asd  Anxiety  Autism  Intervention  Wearables  commercialization, and will benefit financially from its sales. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Anxiety is prevalent in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and can negatively impact physical and mental health. Self-awareness of anxiety signs is a key barrier to success of anxiety interventions for many children. METHODS: To address this, we conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess whether the Anxiety Meter, a wearable, real-time anxiety detection technology, can improve awareness of anxiety symptoms and the initiation of relaxation techniques in children with ASD. Twenty-eight children with ASD were trained on the use of the Anxiety Meter and taught a diaphragmatic breathing relaxation technique over three visits. On the fourth visit, participants were randomized to either receive feedback of their anxiety level or no feedback from the Anxiety Meter while completing a stress-eliciting task (public speaking) and asked to engage in deep breathing if anxious. RESULTS: Feedback from the Anxiety Meter was associated with increased likelihood of initiating deep breathing in response to anxiety. LIMITATIONS: Limitations include the small sample size, imbalanced group matching for IQ and sex, and the controlled-laboratory settings which limit the statistical power and generalizability of the results to real-world settings. CONCLUSIONS: Although these results are limited by the relatively small sample size, they support the feasibility of using a wearable device and real-time feedback to improve anxiety symptom awareness. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02160691, registration date: 06/05/2014. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-021-00477-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=459 [article] Examining the effect of a wearable, anxiety detection technology on improving the awareness of anxiety signs in autism spectrum disorder: a pilot randomized controlled trial [texte imprimé] / J. NGUYEN, Auteur ; Robyn E. CARDY, Auteur ; Evdokia ANAGNOSTOU, Auteur ; Jessica BRIAN, Auteur ; A. KUSHKI, Auteur . - 72 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Molecular Autism > 12 (2021) . - 72 p. Mots-clés : Asd  Anxiety  Autism  Intervention  Wearables  commercialization, and will benefit financially from its sales. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Anxiety is prevalent in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and can negatively impact physical and mental health. Self-awareness of anxiety signs is a key barrier to success of anxiety interventions for many children. METHODS: To address this, we conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess whether the Anxiety Meter, a wearable, real-time anxiety detection technology, can improve awareness of anxiety symptoms and the initiation of relaxation techniques in children with ASD. Twenty-eight children with ASD were trained on the use of the Anxiety Meter and taught a diaphragmatic breathing relaxation technique over three visits. On the fourth visit, participants were randomized to either receive feedback of their anxiety level or no feedback from the Anxiety Meter while completing a stress-eliciting task (public speaking) and asked to engage in deep breathing if anxious. RESULTS: Feedback from the Anxiety Meter was associated with increased likelihood of initiating deep breathing in response to anxiety. LIMITATIONS: Limitations include the small sample size, imbalanced group matching for IQ and sex, and the controlled-laboratory settings which limit the statistical power and generalizability of the results to real-world settings. CONCLUSIONS: Although these results are limited by the relatively small sample size, they support the feasibility of using a wearable device and real-time feedback to improve anxiety symptom awareness. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02160691, registration date: 06/05/2014. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13229-021-00477-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=459

Patterns and impact of technology use in autistic children / Robyn E. CARDY in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 108 (October 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 108 (October 2023) . - p.102253 Titre : Patterns and impact of technology use in autistic children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Robyn E. CARDY, Auteur ; Corinna SMITH, Auteur ; Hamshi SUGANTHAN, Auteur ; Zhuoran JIANG, Auteur ; Baiyu WANG, Auteur ; Mahan MALIHI, Auteur ; Evdokia ANAGNOSTOU, Auteur ; Azadeh KUSHKI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.102253 Mots-clés : Autism  Children  Technology  Screen time Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic children and youth spend a significant amount of their time interacting with technology, however, the characterization of use remains sparse. The objectives of this study were to 1) characterise the patterns and purpose of technology use among autistic children compared to non-autistic children, 2) explore the impact of how technology use affects child and family well-being, and 3) examine parents' attitudes towards childrens' technology use. Methods A 44-question anonymous parent-report survey developed in consultation with families of autistic children and clinicians was available online for 22 months, from April 2018 through February 2020. Parents and caregivers of children 19-years-old and younger were eligible to complete the survey. Results 611 survey responses were collected (autism group = 407; community group = 204). The autism group exhibited greater technology use across all time points of interest, with tablets being the most frequently used device type. The autism group was also more likely to use technology for therapeutic and recreational activities. The autism group experienced more positive impacts on quality of life and benefited more in areas of social, motor, language, and emotion regulation skills from technology use than the community group. Parents of older children, males, and those in the autism group were more likely to report displaced socialising with technology use. Positive attitudes were more likely to be reported by parents of autistic children and younger children, whereas negative feelings were more likely to be reported by parents of older and male children. Limitations The study findings must be interpreted within the context of several limitations, including the size and representativeness of the sample, potential for bias from parent-report, and limitations in the survey design (closed-ended questions). Conclusions Autistic children exhibited more technology use than non-autistic children. Parental perceptions of impact were highly mixed, and included potential benefits for recreation and supports. Implications for technology developers and clinical practitioners are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102253 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=514 [article] Patterns and impact of technology use in autistic children [texte imprimé] / Robyn E. CARDY, Auteur ; Corinna SMITH, Auteur ; Hamshi SUGANTHAN, Auteur ; Zhuoran JIANG, Auteur ; Baiyu WANG, Auteur ; Mahan MALIHI, Auteur ; Evdokia ANAGNOSTOU, Auteur ; Azadeh KUSHKI, Auteur . - p.102253. in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 108 (October 2023) . - p.102253 Mots-clés : Autism  Children  Technology  Screen time Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Autistic children and youth spend a significant amount of their time interacting with technology, however, the characterization of use remains sparse. The objectives of this study were to 1) characterise the patterns and purpose of technology use among autistic children compared to non-autistic children, 2) explore the impact of how technology use affects child and family well-being, and 3) examine parents' attitudes towards childrens' technology use. Methods A 44-question anonymous parent-report survey developed in consultation with families of autistic children and clinicians was available online for 22 months, from April 2018 through February 2020. Parents and caregivers of children 19-years-old and younger were eligible to complete the survey. Results 611 survey responses were collected (autism group = 407; community group = 204). The autism group exhibited greater technology use across all time points of interest, with tablets being the most frequently used device type. The autism group was also more likely to use technology for therapeutic and recreational activities. The autism group experienced more positive impacts on quality of life and benefited more in areas of social, motor, language, and emotion regulation skills from technology use than the community group. Parents of older children, males, and those in the autism group were more likely to report displaced socialising with technology use. Positive attitudes were more likely to be reported by parents of autistic children and younger children, whereas negative feelings were more likely to be reported by parents of older and male children. Limitations The study findings must be interpreted within the context of several limitations, including the size and representativeness of the sample, potential for bias from parent-report, and limitations in the survey design (closed-ended questions). Conclusions Autistic children exhibited more technology use than non-autistic children. Parental perceptions of impact were highly mixed, and included potential benefits for recreation and supports. Implications for technology developers and clinical practitioners are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102253 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=514

Short report: Evaluating the safety and usability of head-mounted virtual reality compared to monitor-displayed video for children with autism spectrum disorder / Mahan MALIHI in Autism, 24-7 (October 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 24-7 (October 2020) . - p.1924-1929 Titre : Short report: Evaluating the safety and usability of head-mounted virtual reality compared to monitor-displayed video for children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Mahan MALIHI, Auteur ; Jenny NGUYEN, Auteur ; Robyn E. CARDY, Auteur ; Salina ELDON, Auteur ; Catharine PETTA, Auteur ; Azadeh KUSHKI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1924-1929 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : *anxiety  *autism spectrum disorder  *autistic disorder  *children  *technology  *virtual reality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigated the safety and usability of a virtual reality experience for children with autism spectrum disorder in a laboratory setting. In our study, the negative effects of head-mounted display-virtual reality were similar to monitor-displayed video watching. At the same time, the participants indicated that the head-mounted display-virtual reality experience provided improved realism and sense of presence. This study is a first step in understanding the impact of head-mounted display on children with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320934214 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=431 [article] Short report: Evaluating the safety and usability of head-mounted virtual reality compared to monitor-displayed video for children with autism spectrum disorder [texte imprimé] / Mahan MALIHI, Auteur ; Jenny NGUYEN, Auteur ; Robyn E. CARDY, Auteur ; Salina ELDON, Auteur ; Catharine PETTA, Auteur ; Azadeh KUSHKI, Auteur . - p.1924-1929. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 24-7 (October 2020) . - p.1924-1929 Mots-clés : *anxiety  *autism spectrum disorder  *autistic disorder  *children  *technology  *virtual reality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study investigated the safety and usability of a virtual reality experience for children with autism spectrum disorder in a laboratory setting. In our study, the negative effects of head-mounted display-virtual reality were similar to monitor-displayed video watching. At the same time, the participants indicated that the head-mounted display-virtual reality experience provided improved realism and sense of presence. This study is a first step in understanding the impact of head-mounted display on children with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320934214 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=431

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