Brief Report: Links Between Nonconformity to Gender Norms, Autistic Features, and Internalizing Symptoms in a Non-clinical College Sample / Hillary K. SCHILTZ in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-4 (April 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-4 (April 2023) . - p.1717-1725 Titre : Brief Report: Links Between Nonconformity to Gender Norms, Autistic Features, and Internalizing Symptoms in a Non-clinical College Sample Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur ; Ilana Seager VAN DYK, Auteur ; Elyse J. ADLER, Auteur ; Amy V. VAN HECKE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1717-1725 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research shows elevated gender variance among autistic people and more autistic traits among gender diverse people, each of which is related to mental health concerns. Little work has explored broad features of these presentations in a non-clinical sample. College students (n=174) ages 18-22 years completed questionnaires assessing the broader autism phenotype (BAP), autistic features, nonconformity to gender norms, and internalizing symptoms. Those with more BAP features or autistic communication reported more nonconformity to gender norms. Higher levels of internalizing symptoms were related to more gender nonconformity, BAP, and autistic features. Gender nonconformity marginally moderated the effect of BAP on depression but not anxiety. The BAP, autistic features, and gender nonconformity are important in understanding mental well-being. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05033-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=500 [article] Brief Report: Links Between Nonconformity to Gender Norms, Autistic Features, and Internalizing Symptoms in a Non-clinical College Sample [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur ; Ilana Seager VAN DYK, Auteur ; Elyse J. ADLER, Auteur ; Amy V. VAN HECKE, Auteur . - p.1717-1725. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-4 (April 2023) . - p.1717-1725 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research shows elevated gender variance among autistic people and more autistic traits among gender diverse people, each of which is related to mental health concerns. Little work has explored broad features of these presentations in a non-clinical sample. College students (n=174) ages 18-22 years completed questionnaires assessing the broader autism phenotype (BAP), autistic features, nonconformity to gender norms, and internalizing symptoms. Those with more BAP features or autistic communication reported more nonconformity to gender norms. Higher levels of internalizing symptoms were related to more gender nonconformity, BAP, and autistic features. Gender nonconformity marginally moderated the effect of BAP on depression but not anxiety. The BAP, autistic features, and gender nonconformity are important in understanding mental well-being. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05033-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=500

Brief Report: A Pilot Study Examining the Effects of PEERS® for Adolescents Telehealth for Autistic Adolescents / Elyse J. ADLER in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-12 (December 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-12 (December 2022) . - p.5491-5499 Titre : Brief Report: A Pilot Study Examining the Effects of PEERS® for Adolescents Telehealth for Autistic Adolescents Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Elyse J. ADLER, Auteur ; Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Danielle M. GLAD, Auteur ; Sarah A. LEHMAN, Auteur ; Sara K. PARDEJ, Auteur ; Rachel E. STANLEY, Auteur ; Amy V. VAN HECKE, Auteur Année de publication : 2022 Article en page(s) : p.5491-5499 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescent  Humans  Pilot Projects  Autistic Disorder/therapy  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Pandemics  covid-19  Telemedicine  Autism  Autistic  Covid-19  Peers®  Social skills  Telehealth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a worldwide transition to providing online services overnight, highlighting the urgent need for empirically supported telehealth interventions. The current study examined the effects of PEERS® for Adolescents Telehealth, an adaptation from the original social skills intervention developed for in-person provision, among 22 autistic adolescents and their caregivers. To evaluate the intervention, caregivers completed questionnaires assessing core autistic features and frequency of get-togethers. Adolescents completed questionnaires measuring social knowledge and frequency of get-togethers. Improvements in social skills knowledge, increased get-togethers, and decreased core autistic symptoms were evident. Preliminary results suggest PEERS® for Adolescents Telehealth improves social competence, as found for the in-person version. Further research exploring the equivalence of telehealth to in-person social skills intervention is recommended. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05666-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=489 [article] Brief Report: A Pilot Study Examining the Effects of PEERS® for Adolescents Telehealth for Autistic Adolescents [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Elyse J. ADLER, Auteur ; Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Danielle M. GLAD, Auteur ; Sarah A. LEHMAN, Auteur ; Sara K. PARDEJ, Auteur ; Rachel E. STANLEY, Auteur ; Amy V. VAN HECKE, Auteur . - 2022 . - p.5491-5499. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-12 (December 2022) . - p.5491-5499 Mots-clés : Adolescent  Humans  Pilot Projects  Autistic Disorder/therapy  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Pandemics  covid-19  Telemedicine  Autism  Autistic  Covid-19  Peers®  Social skills  Telehealth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a worldwide transition to providing online services overnight, highlighting the urgent need for empirically supported telehealth interventions. The current study examined the effects of PEERS® for Adolescents Telehealth, an adaptation from the original social skills intervention developed for in-person provision, among 22 autistic adolescents and their caregivers. To evaluate the intervention, caregivers completed questionnaires assessing core autistic features and frequency of get-togethers. Adolescents completed questionnaires measuring social knowledge and frequency of get-togethers. Improvements in social skills knowledge, increased get-togethers, and decreased core autistic symptoms were evident. Preliminary results suggest PEERS® for Adolescents Telehealth improves social competence, as found for the in-person version. Further research exploring the equivalence of telehealth to in-person social skills intervention is recommended. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05666-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=489

Gender-based differential item functioning on the child behavior checklist in youth on the autism spectrum: A brief report / Hillary K. SCHILTZ in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 79 (November 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 79 (November 2020) . - 101669 Titre : Gender-based differential item functioning on the child behavior checklist in youth on the autism spectrum: A brief report Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Brooke E. MAGNUS, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101669 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Differential item  Functioning  Autism  Co-occurring symptoms  Child behavior checklist  Females  Gender Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Given the call for gender-informed autism research (Mandy & Lai, 2017), understanding the presentation and measurement of commonly co-occurring behavioral and emotional concerns among males and females on the autism spectrum is paramount. The validity of conclusions in this area of research necessitates that questionnaires capture true differences in constructs rather than systematic gender-based differences in measurement, an assumption which may be violated due to differential item functioning (DIF). Method In the present study, caregiver-report data on the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) (N = 502) were gathered across multiple studies from the National Database for Autism Research (NDAR), an NIH-funded data repository. Results Confirmatory factor analysis initially revealed poor to acceptable fit across subscales, suggesting a lack of unidimensionality. Fit was acceptable on all subscales following modifications for low factor loadings or highly correlated residuals. Multiple indicator multiple cause (MIMIC) models indicated that the majority of items did not show substantial DIF, with no items flagged for gender-based DIF on the Attention Problems, Withdrawn/Depressed, and Somatic Problems subscales. Items were flagged for gender-based DIF, however, on the Social Problems, Anxious/ Depressed, Aggressive Behavior, and Thought Problems subscales. Conclusions These findings indicate that few items on a measure of emotional and behavioral problems (Child Behavior Checklist; CBCL) function differently for male and female youth on the autism spectrum. This study has implications for future autism research aiming to accurately capture co-occurring emotional or behavioral problems and examine the etiology, trajectory, and ultimately treatment for males and females on the autism spectrum. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101669 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=434 [article] Gender-based differential item functioning on the child behavior checklist in youth on the autism spectrum: A brief report [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Brooke E. MAGNUS, Auteur . - 101669. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 79 (November 2020) . - 101669 Mots-clés : Differential item  Functioning  Autism  Co-occurring symptoms  Child behavior checklist  Females  Gender Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Given the call for gender-informed autism research (Mandy & Lai, 2017), understanding the presentation and measurement of commonly co-occurring behavioral and emotional concerns among males and females on the autism spectrum is paramount. The validity of conclusions in this area of research necessitates that questionnaires capture true differences in constructs rather than systematic gender-based differences in measurement, an assumption which may be violated due to differential item functioning (DIF). Method In the present study, caregiver-report data on the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) (N = 502) were gathered across multiple studies from the National Database for Autism Research (NDAR), an NIH-funded data repository. Results Confirmatory factor analysis initially revealed poor to acceptable fit across subscales, suggesting a lack of unidimensionality. Fit was acceptable on all subscales following modifications for low factor loadings or highly correlated residuals. Multiple indicator multiple cause (MIMIC) models indicated that the majority of items did not show substantial DIF, with no items flagged for gender-based DIF on the Attention Problems, Withdrawn/Depressed, and Somatic Problems subscales. Items were flagged for gender-based DIF, however, on the Social Problems, Anxious/ Depressed, Aggressive Behavior, and Thought Problems subscales. Conclusions These findings indicate that few items on a measure of emotional and behavioral problems (Child Behavior Checklist; CBCL) function differently for male and female youth on the autism spectrum. This study has implications for future autism research aiming to accurately capture co-occurring emotional or behavioral problems and examine the etiology, trajectory, and ultimately treatment for males and females on the autism spectrum. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101669 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=434

Measurement matters: A commentary on the state of the science on patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in autism research / Hillary K. SCHILTZ in Autism Research, 17-4 (April 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 17-4 (April 2024) . - p.690-701 Titre : Measurement matters: A commentary on the state of the science on patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in autism research Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Zachary J. WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Shuting ZHENG, Auteur ; Elizabeth A. KAPLAN-KAHN, Auteur ; Hannah E. MORTON, Auteur ; Kashia A. ROSENAU, Auteur ; Christina NICOLAIDIS, Auteur ; Alexandra STURM, Auteur ; Catherine LORD, Auteur ; Autism PROMNET, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.690-701 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract High quality science relies upon psychometrically valid and reliable measurement, yet very few Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) have been developed or thoroughly validated for use with autistic individuals. The present commentary summarizes the current state of autism PROM science, based on discussion at the Special Interest Group (SIG) at the 2022 International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting and collective expertise of the authors. First, we identify current issues in autism PROM research including content and construct operationalization, informant-structure, measure accessibility, and measure validation and generalization. We then enumerate barriers to conducting and disseminating this research, such as a lack of guidance, concerns regarding funding and time, lack of accessible training and professionals with psychometric skills, difficulties collecting large representative samples, and challenges with dissemination. Lastly, we offer future priorities and resources to improve PROMs in autism research including a need to continue to evaluate and develop PROMs for autistic people using robust methods, to prioritize diverse and representative samples, to expand the breadth of psychometric properties and techniques, and to consider developing field specific guidelines. We remain extremely optimistic about the future directions of this area of autism research. This work is well positioned to have an immense, positive impact on our scientific understanding of autism and the everyday lives of autistic people and their families. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3114 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=526 [article] Measurement matters: A commentary on the state of the science on patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in autism research [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Zachary J. WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Shuting ZHENG, Auteur ; Elizabeth A. KAPLAN-KAHN, Auteur ; Hannah E. MORTON, Auteur ; Kashia A. ROSENAU, Auteur ; Christina NICOLAIDIS, Auteur ; Alexandra STURM, Auteur ; Catherine LORD, Auteur ; Autism PROMNET, Auteur . - p.690-701. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 17-4 (April 2024) . - p.690-701 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Abstract High quality science relies upon psychometrically valid and reliable measurement, yet very few Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) have been developed or thoroughly validated for use with autistic individuals. The present commentary summarizes the current state of autism PROM science, based on discussion at the Special Interest Group (SIG) at the 2022 International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting and collective expertise of the authors. First, we identify current issues in autism PROM research including content and construct operationalization, informant-structure, measure accessibility, and measure validation and generalization. We then enumerate barriers to conducting and disseminating this research, such as a lack of guidance, concerns regarding funding and time, lack of accessible training and professionals with psychometric skills, difficulties collecting large representative samples, and challenges with dissemination. Lastly, we offer future priorities and resources to improve PROMs in autism research including a need to continue to evaluate and develop PROMs for autistic people using robust methods, to prioritize diverse and representative samples, to expand the breadth of psychometric properties and techniques, and to consider developing field specific guidelines. We remain extremely optimistic about the future directions of this area of autism research. This work is well positioned to have an immense, positive impact on our scientific understanding of autism and the everyday lives of autistic people and their families. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3114 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=526

Parasympathetic functioning and sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder / Hillary K. SCHILTZ in Autism Research, 15-11 (November 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 15-11 (November 2022) . - p.2138-2148 Titre : Parasympathetic functioning and sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Rachel M. FENNING, Auteur ; Stephen A. ERATH, Auteur ; Jason K. BAKER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2138-2148 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Child  Humans  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications  Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia/physiology  Parasympathetic Nervous System  Arrhythmia, Sinus  Sleep Wake Disorders/complications/epidemiology  Asd  Rsa  autism spectrum disorder  respiratory sinus arrhythmia  sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA), an index of parasympathetic nervous system activity, has been linked with sleep quality among children with neurotypical development. The current study extended examination of these processes to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a group at considerable risk for sleep problems. Participants included 54 children with ASD (aged 6-10 years, 43% Hispanic). RSA data were collected via a wired MindWare system during a 3-min baseline and a 3-min challenge task. Parents reported on their children's sleep problems and sleep duration using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire, Abbreviated. Although no significant correlations emerged between RSA indices and parent-reported child sleep, baseline RSA and RSA reactivity interacted in the prediction of sleep problems. For children with higher RSA reactivity, higher baseline RSA was associated with fewer sleep problems, but for children with lower RSA reactivity, baseline RSA was not predictive. No main effects or interactions of RSA predicted sleep duration. Findings suggest resilience against sleep problems for children with ASD presenting with higher baseline RSA and higher RSA reactivity. Implications of these results center upon directly targeting psychophysiology (i.e., parasympathetic nervous system regulation) as a possible mechanism to improve sleep in children with ASD, and developing personalized interventions based on physiological markers of risk and resilience. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2816 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=488 [article] Parasympathetic functioning and sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hillary K. SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Rachel M. FENNING, Auteur ; Stephen A. ERATH, Auteur ; Jason K. BAKER, Auteur . - p.2138-2148. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 15-11 (November 2022) . - p.2138-2148 Mots-clés : Child  Humans  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications  Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia/physiology  Parasympathetic Nervous System  Arrhythmia, Sinus  Sleep Wake Disorders/complications/epidemiology  Asd  Rsa  autism spectrum disorder  respiratory sinus arrhythmia  sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA), an index of parasympathetic nervous system activity, has been linked with sleep quality among children with neurotypical development. The current study extended examination of these processes to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a group at considerable risk for sleep problems. Participants included 54 children with ASD (aged 6-10 years, 43% Hispanic). RSA data were collected via a wired MindWare system during a 3-min baseline and a 3-min challenge task. Parents reported on their children's sleep problems and sleep duration using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire, Abbreviated. Although no significant correlations emerged between RSA indices and parent-reported child sleep, baseline RSA and RSA reactivity interacted in the prediction of sleep problems. For children with higher RSA reactivity, higher baseline RSA was associated with fewer sleep problems, but for children with lower RSA reactivity, baseline RSA was not predictive. No main effects or interactions of RSA predicted sleep duration. Findings suggest resilience against sleep problems for children with ASD presenting with higher baseline RSA and higher RSA reactivity. Implications of these results center upon directly targeting psychophysiology (i.e., parasympathetic nervous system regulation) as a possible mechanism to improve sleep in children with ASD, and developing personalized interventions based on physiological markers of risk and resilience. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2816 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=488

Predicting longitudinal trajectories of adaptive couple processes in families of autistic children: Applying the Vulnerability Stress Adaptation model / Hillary K. SCHILTZ in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 118 (October 2024)  

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Teacher- and parent-reported trajectories of maladaptive behaviors among individuals with autism and non-spectrum delays / Hillary K. SCHILTZ ; Catherine LORD in Autism Research, 16-1 (January 2023)  

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