Autistic characteristics and mental health symptoms in autistic youth during the first COVID-19 wave in Canada / Kailyn M. TURNER in Autism Research, 16-5 (May 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 16-5 (May 2023) . - p.1009-1023 Titre : Autistic characteristics and mental health symptoms in autistic youth during the first COVID-19 wave in Canada Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Kailyn M. TURNER, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur ; Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; Hangsel SANGUINO, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Megan E. AMES, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1009-1023 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Autistic youth are at heightened risk for mental health issues, and pandemic-related stressors may exacerbate this risk. This study (1) described caregiver-reported youth mental health prior to and during the pandemic; and (2) explored individual, caregiver, and environmental factors associated with changes in autistic characteristics, social-emotional symptoms, and overall mental health. 582 caregivers of autistic children (2-18 years old) completed an online survey between June and July 2020 in which they provided demographic information, their child's pre-COVID and current mental health, autistic characteristics, and social-emotional symptoms. Caregivers also rated their own perceived stress, and COVID-related household and service disruption. According to caregivers, youth experienced more autistic characteristics and social-emotional concerns during the pandemic. Autistic youth were also reported to experience poorer overall mental health during the pandemic than before the pandemic. Older youth whose caregiver's indicated higher perceived stress and greater household disruption were reported to experience more autistic traits during pandemic. Caregiver-reported increases in youth social-emotional symptoms (i.e., behavior problems, anxiety, and low mood) was associated with being older, the presence of a pre-existing mental health condition, higher caregiver stress, and greater household and service disruption. Finally, experiencing less household financial hardship prior to COVID-19, absence of a pre-existing psychiatric condition, less caregiver stress, and less service disruption were associated with better youth pandemic mental health. Strategies to support the autistic community during and following the pandemic need to be developed. The developmental-ecological factors identified in this study could help target support strategies to those autistic youth who are most vulnerable to mental health problems. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2914 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=503 [article] Autistic characteristics and mental health symptoms in autistic youth during the first COVID-19 wave in Canada [texte imprimé] / Kailyn M. TURNER, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur ; Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; Hangsel SANGUINO, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Megan E. AMES, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur . - p.1009-1023. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 16-5 (May 2023) . - p.1009-1023 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract Autistic youth are at heightened risk for mental health issues, and pandemic-related stressors may exacerbate this risk. This study (1) described caregiver-reported youth mental health prior to and during the pandemic; and (2) explored individual, caregiver, and environmental factors associated with changes in autistic characteristics, social-emotional symptoms, and overall mental health. 582 caregivers of autistic children (2-18 years old) completed an online survey between June and July 2020 in which they provided demographic information, their child's pre-COVID and current mental health, autistic characteristics, and social-emotional symptoms. Caregivers also rated their own perceived stress, and COVID-related household and service disruption. According to caregivers, youth experienced more autistic characteristics and social-emotional concerns during the pandemic. Autistic youth were also reported to experience poorer overall mental health during the pandemic than before the pandemic. Older youth whose caregiver's indicated higher perceived stress and greater household disruption were reported to experience more autistic traits during pandemic. Caregiver-reported increases in youth social-emotional symptoms (i.e., behavior problems, anxiety, and low mood) was associated with being older, the presence of a pre-existing mental health condition, higher caregiver stress, and greater household and service disruption. Finally, experiencing less household financial hardship prior to COVID-19, absence of a pre-existing psychiatric condition, less caregiver stress, and less service disruption were associated with better youth pandemic mental health. Strategies to support the autistic community during and following the pandemic need to be developed. The developmental-ecological factors identified in this study could help target support strategies to those autistic youth who are most vulnerable to mental health problems. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2914 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=503

Facing Your Fears in autistic youth with co-occurring psychiatric conditions: Reductions in symptoms of anxiety and depression / K. TURNER ; Kate JOHNSTON ; C.A. CLARK ; Stephanie J. HOWE ; M. MCCONNELL ; K. MCFEE in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 117 (September 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 117 (September 2024) . - p.102463 Titre : Facing Your Fears in autistic youth with co-occurring psychiatric conditions: Reductions in symptoms of anxiety and depression Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : K. TURNER, Auteur ; Kate JOHNSTON, Auteur ; C.A. CLARK, Auteur ; Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; M. MCCONNELL, Auteur ; K. MCFEE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.102463 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Anxiety  Depression  Cognitive behaviour therapy  Psychiatric complexity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic youth often experience psychiatric complexity, with up to 70 % of youth experiencing at least one mental health issue, and as many as 41 % experiencing two or more issues simultaneously, or complex psychiatric comorbidity. Adapted cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for anxiety is effective in reducing anxiety symptoms in autistic youth who have multiple anxiety conditions, as well as other psychiatric conditions (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; ADHD). However, few studies have examined the secondary impact of CBT for anxiety on depressive symptoms, despite the high prevalence of depression in autistic youth. Additionally, it is unknown how psychiatric complexity may impact, or moderate, autistic youth?s response to treatment. Fifty-one autistic youth (8-13 years old) participated in an adapted CBT intervention for anxiety (Facing Your Fears). Participants were categorized into one of three groups of increasing psychiatric complexity (Anxiety only; Anxiety + ADHD; and Anxiety + other mental health conditions). Paired sample t-tests and linear mixed models highlighted that autistic youth generally benefitted from CBT for anxiety, as seen in reductions of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Caregivers of youth in all diagnostic groups reported a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms and depression at post-treatment; however, only youth in the Anxiety only group, or those with less psychiatric complexity, reported a reduction in anxiety. Autistic youth did not report any changes in depressive symptoms, regardless of psychiatric complexity. Further study is needed to determine if symptom reductions continue overtime, and whether participating in adapted CBT for anxiety is associated with reductions in other mental health symptoms. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102463 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=534 [article] Facing Your Fears in autistic youth with co-occurring psychiatric conditions: Reductions in symptoms of anxiety and depression [texte imprimé] / K. TURNER, Auteur ; Kate JOHNSTON, Auteur ; C.A. CLARK, Auteur ; Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; M. MCCONNELL, Auteur ; K. MCFEE, Auteur . - p.102463. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 117 (September 2024) . - p.102463 Mots-clés : Autism  Anxiety  Depression  Cognitive behaviour therapy  Psychiatric complexity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic youth often experience psychiatric complexity, with up to 70 % of youth experiencing at least one mental health issue, and as many as 41 % experiencing two or more issues simultaneously, or complex psychiatric comorbidity. Adapted cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for anxiety is effective in reducing anxiety symptoms in autistic youth who have multiple anxiety conditions, as well as other psychiatric conditions (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; ADHD). However, few studies have examined the secondary impact of CBT for anxiety on depressive symptoms, despite the high prevalence of depression in autistic youth. Additionally, it is unknown how psychiatric complexity may impact, or moderate, autistic youth?s response to treatment. Fifty-one autistic youth (8-13 years old) participated in an adapted CBT intervention for anxiety (Facing Your Fears). Participants were categorized into one of three groups of increasing psychiatric complexity (Anxiety only; Anxiety + ADHD; and Anxiety + other mental health conditions). Paired sample t-tests and linear mixed models highlighted that autistic youth generally benefitted from CBT for anxiety, as seen in reductions of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Caregivers of youth in all diagnostic groups reported a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms and depression at post-treatment; however, only youth in the Anxiety only group, or those with less psychiatric complexity, reported a reduction in anxiety. Autistic youth did not report any changes in depressive symptoms, regardless of psychiatric complexity. Further study is needed to determine if symptom reductions continue overtime, and whether participating in adapted CBT for anxiety is associated with reductions in other mental health symptoms. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102463 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=534

Mental Health and Resilient Coping in Caregivers of Autistic Individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Families Facing COVID Study / Kelsey A. FRIESEN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-7 (July 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-7 (July 2022) . - p.3027-3037 Titre : Mental Health and Resilient Coping in Caregivers of Autistic Individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Families Facing COVID Study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Kelsey A. FRIESEN, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur ; Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3027-3037 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adaptation, Psychological  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder  Covid-19  Caregivers/psychology  Humans  Mental Health  Pandemics  Autism  Caregiver  Resilience Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many caregivers of autistic people experience mental health issues, and the impact of disruptions due to COVID-19 may present additional challenges for these individuals. This study characterized caregiver stress, anxiety, and resilient coping during COVID-19 and investigated the impact of COVID-19 disruptions, demographic variables, and resilient coping on mental health. The majority of caregivers reported some degree of disruption associated with COVID-19, and more than half reported moderate levels of stress and high anxiety. Resilient coping did not emerge as a moderator between COVID-19 disruptions and caregiver mental health, but instead had a direct effect on outcomes. Future research is needed to understand additional factors impacting the mental health of caregivers of autistic people during the COVID-19 pandemic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05177-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=477 [article] Mental Health and Resilient Coping in Caregivers of Autistic Individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Families Facing COVID Study [texte imprimé] / Kelsey A. FRIESEN, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur ; Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur . - p.3027-3037. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-7 (July 2022) . - p.3027-3037 Mots-clés : Adaptation, Psychological  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder  Covid-19  Caregivers/psychology  Humans  Mental Health  Pandemics  Autism  Caregiver  Resilience Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many caregivers of autistic people experience mental health issues, and the impact of disruptions due to COVID-19 may present additional challenges for these individuals. This study characterized caregiver stress, anxiety, and resilient coping during COVID-19 and investigated the impact of COVID-19 disruptions, demographic variables, and resilient coping on mental health. The majority of caregivers reported some degree of disruption associated with COVID-19, and more than half reported moderate levels of stress and high anxiety. Resilient coping did not emerge as a moderator between COVID-19 disruptions and caregiver mental health, but instead had a direct effect on outcomes. Future research is needed to understand additional factors impacting the mental health of caregivers of autistic people during the COVID-19 pandemic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05177-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=477

Suicidality Among Children and Youth With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Existing Risk Assessment Tools / Stephanie J. HOWE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-10 (October 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-10 (October 2020) . - p.3462-3476 Titre : Suicidality Among Children and Youth With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Existing Risk Assessment Tools Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; Katie HEWITT, Auteur ; Jessica BARASKEWICH, Auteur ; Sarah A. CASSIDY, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3462-3476 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Asd  Autism spectrum disorder  Children  Risk assessment tools  Suicidality  Youth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Individuals with autism are at heightened risk for experiencing suicidality compared to those without autism. Despite this, it is unknown what tools are used to assess suicide risk in research and clinical practice among children and youth with autism. This systematic review examined tools commonly used to measure suicidality in children and youth with and without autism spectrum disorder. Four databases were searched. We identified five tools (C-SSRS, PSS, SITBI, SIQ-JR, BSS) commonly used with youth in the general population; however, we did not identify any tools that were commonly used autistic children and youth. Results highlight the lack of available tools utilized to measure suicidality in autistic children and youth. We propose a framework to facilitate research to fill this gap. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04394-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=432 [article] Suicidality Among Children and Youth With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Existing Risk Assessment Tools [texte imprimé] / Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; Katie HEWITT, Auteur ; Jessica BARASKEWICH, Auteur ; Sarah A. CASSIDY, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur . - p.3462-3476. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-10 (October 2020) . - p.3462-3476 Mots-clés : Asd  Autism spectrum disorder  Children  Risk assessment tools  Suicidality  Youth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Individuals with autism are at heightened risk for experiencing suicidality compared to those without autism. Despite this, it is unknown what tools are used to assess suicide risk in research and clinical practice among children and youth with autism. This systematic review examined tools commonly used to measure suicidality in children and youth with and without autism spectrum disorder. Four databases were searched. We identified five tools (C-SSRS, PSS, SITBI, SIQ-JR, BSS) commonly used with youth in the general population; however, we did not identify any tools that were commonly used autistic children and youth. Results highlight the lack of available tools utilized to measure suicidality in autistic children and youth. We propose a framework to facilitate research to fill this gap. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04394-7 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=432

A systematic review of social camouflaging in autistic adults and youth: Implications and theory / Jessica KLEIN in Development and Psychopathology, 37-3 (August 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inDevelopment and Psychopathology > 37-3 (August 2025) . - p.1320-1334 Titre : A systematic review of social camouflaging in autistic adults and youth: Implications and theory Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jessica KLEIN, Auteur ; Rachel KRAHN, Auteur ; Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; Jessi LEWIS, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur ; Sarah MACOUN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1320-1334 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  camouflaging  masking  mental health  social behaviour Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Social camouflaging (SC) is a set of behaviors used by autistic people to assimilate with their social environment. Using SC behaviours may put autistic people at risk for poor mental health outcomes. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, the goal of this systematic review was to investigate the development of SC and inform theory in this area by outlining the predictors, phenotype, and consequences of SC. This review fills a gap in existing literature by integrating quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including all gender identities/age groups of autistic individuals, incorporating a large scope of associated factors with SC, and expanding on theory/implications. Papers were sourced using Medline, PsycInfo, and ERIC. Results indicate that self-protection and desire for social connection motivate SC. Camouflaging behaviors include compensation, masking, and assimilation. Female individuals were found to be more likely to SC. Additionally, this review yielded novel insights including contextual factors of SC, interpersonal relational and identity-related consequences of SC, and possible bidirectional associations between SC and mental health, cognition, and age of diagnosis. Autistic youth and adults have similar SC motivations, outward expression of SC behavior, and experience similar consequences post-camouflaging. Further empirical exploration is needed to investigate the directionality between predictors and consequences of SC, and possible mitigating factors such as social stigma and gender identity. En ligne : https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/C3EA6C440A3818257C58BC099CD23A39 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=564 [article] A systematic review of social camouflaging in autistic adults and youth: Implications and theory [texte imprimé] / Jessica KLEIN, Auteur ; Rachel KRAHN, Auteur ; Stephanie J. HOWE, Auteur ; Jessi LEWIS, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur ; Sarah MACOUN, Auteur . - p.1320-1334. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Development and Psychopathology > 37-3 (August 2025) . - p.1320-1334 Mots-clés : autism  camouflaging  masking  mental health  social behaviour Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Social camouflaging (SC) is a set of behaviors used by autistic people to assimilate with their social environment. Using SC behaviours may put autistic people at risk for poor mental health outcomes. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, the goal of this systematic review was to investigate the development of SC and inform theory in this area by outlining the predictors, phenotype, and consequences of SC. This review fills a gap in existing literature by integrating quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including all gender identities/age groups of autistic individuals, incorporating a large scope of associated factors with SC, and expanding on theory/implications. Papers were sourced using Medline, PsycInfo, and ERIC. Results indicate that self-protection and desire for social connection motivate SC. Camouflaging behaviors include compensation, masking, and assimilation. Female individuals were found to be more likely to SC. Additionally, this review yielded novel insights including contextual factors of SC, interpersonal relational and identity-related consequences of SC, and possible bidirectional associations between SC and mental health, cognition, and age of diagnosis. Autistic youth and adults have similar SC motivations, outward expression of SC behavior, and experience similar consequences post-camouflaging. Further empirical exploration is needed to investigate the directionality between predictors and consequences of SC, and possible mitigating factors such as social stigma and gender identity. En ligne : https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/C3EA6C440A3818257C58BC099CD23A39 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=564

Understanding camouflaging and identity in autistic children and adolescents using photo-elicitation / Stephanie J. HOWE in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 108 (October 2023)  

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