Associations between theory of mind and conduct problems in autistic and nonautistic youth / Virginia CARTER LENO in Autism Research, 14-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 14-2 (February 2021) . - p.276-288 Titre : Associations between theory of mind and conduct problems in autistic and nonautistic youth Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Virginia CARTER LENO, Auteur ; Susie CHANDLER, Auteur ; Phillipa WHITE, Auteur ; Isabel YORKE, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; Catherine R. G. JONES, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Gillian BAIRD, Auteur ; Andrew PICKLES, Auteur ; Emily SIMONOFF, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.276-288 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adhd  Quest  Snap  autism  cognition  conduct problems  theory of mind Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many autistic young people exhibit co-occurring behavior difficulties, characterized by conduct problems and oppositional behavior. However, the causes of these co-occurring difficulties are not well understood. Impairments in theory of mind (ToM) are often reported in autistic individuals and have been linked to conduct problems in nonautistic individuals. Whether an association between ToM ability and conduct problems exists in autistic populations, whether this association is similar between individuals who are autistic versus nonautistic, and whether these associations are specific to conduct problems (as opposed to other domains of psychopathology) remains unclear. ToM ability was assessed using the Frith-Happé Triangles task in a pooled sample of autistic (N = 128; mean age 14.78?years) and nonautistic youth (N = 50; mean age 15.48?years), along with parent-rated psychiatric symptoms of conduct problems, hyperactivity/inattention and emotional problems. Analyses tested ToM ability between autistic versus nonautistic participants, and compared associations between ToM performance and conduct problems between the two groups. Where no significant group differences in associations were found, the pooled association between ToM and conduct problems was estimated in the combined sample. Results showed no evidence of moderation in associations by diagnostic status, and an association between poorer ToM ability and higher levels of conduct problems, hyperactivity/inattention and emotional problems across the total sample. However, these associations became nonsignificant when adjusting for verbal IQ. Results provide support for theoretical models of co-occurring psychopathology in autistic populations, and suggest targets for intervention for conduct problems in autistic youth. LAY SUMMARY: Many young people with autism spectrum disorder show co-occurring behavior problems, but the causes of these are not well understood. This paper found an association between difficulties recognizing what others think and intend (so-called "theory of mind") in a simple animated task, and emotional and behavioral problems in autistic and nonautistic young people. However, a substantial part of this association was explained by individual differences in verbal ability. These findings may have implications for intervention efforts to improve young people's mental health. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2346 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441 [article] Associations between theory of mind and conduct problems in autistic and nonautistic youth [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Virginia CARTER LENO, Auteur ; Susie CHANDLER, Auteur ; Phillipa WHITE, Auteur ; Isabel YORKE, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; Catherine R. G. JONES, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Gillian BAIRD, Auteur ; Andrew PICKLES, Auteur ; Emily SIMONOFF, Auteur . - p.276-288. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 14-2 (February 2021) . - p.276-288 Mots-clés : Adhd  Quest  Snap  autism  cognition  conduct problems  theory of mind Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many autistic young people exhibit co-occurring behavior difficulties, characterized by conduct problems and oppositional behavior. However, the causes of these co-occurring difficulties are not well understood. Impairments in theory of mind (ToM) are often reported in autistic individuals and have been linked to conduct problems in nonautistic individuals. Whether an association between ToM ability and conduct problems exists in autistic populations, whether this association is similar between individuals who are autistic versus nonautistic, and whether these associations are specific to conduct problems (as opposed to other domains of psychopathology) remains unclear. ToM ability was assessed using the Frith-Happé Triangles task in a pooled sample of autistic (N = 128; mean age 14.78?years) and nonautistic youth (N = 50; mean age 15.48?years), along with parent-rated psychiatric symptoms of conduct problems, hyperactivity/inattention and emotional problems. Analyses tested ToM ability between autistic versus nonautistic participants, and compared associations between ToM performance and conduct problems between the two groups. Where no significant group differences in associations were found, the pooled association between ToM and conduct problems was estimated in the combined sample. Results showed no evidence of moderation in associations by diagnostic status, and an association between poorer ToM ability and higher levels of conduct problems, hyperactivity/inattention and emotional problems across the total sample. However, these associations became nonsignificant when adjusting for verbal IQ. Results provide support for theoretical models of co-occurring psychopathology in autistic populations, and suggest targets for intervention for conduct problems in autistic youth. LAY SUMMARY: Many young people with autism spectrum disorder show co-occurring behavior problems, but the causes of these are not well understood. This paper found an association between difficulties recognizing what others think and intend (so-called "theory of mind") in a simple animated task, and emotional and behavioral problems in autistic and nonautistic young people. However, a substantial part of this association was explained by individual differences in verbal ability. These findings may have implications for intervention efforts to improve young people's mental health. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2346 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=441

Pathways to adaptive functioning in autism from early childhood to adolescence / Susie CHANDLER in Autism Research, 15-10 (October 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 15-10 (October 2022) . - p.1883-1893 Titre : Pathways to adaptive functioning in autism from early childhood to adolescence Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Susie CHANDLER, Auteur ; Virginia CARTER LENO, Auteur ; Phillipa WHITE, Auteur ; Isabel YORKE, Auteur ; Matthew J. HOLLOCKS, Auteur ; Gillian BAIRD, Auteur ; Andrew PICKLES, Auteur ; Emily SIMONOFF, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1883-1893 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adhd  adaptive function  autism  behavioral problems  emotional problems Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adaptive functioning is lower in many autistic individuals to a greater extent than would be expected based on IQ. However, the clinical features associated with these difficulties are less well understood. This study examines longitudinal and contemporaneous associations of adaptive functioning in autistic youth across a wide ability range. Parent-reported autism symptoms, co-occurring emotional, behavioral and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, and IQ were assessed in early childhood (M age 7 years; T1) and 6 years later in adolescence (M age 13 years; T2) in 179 autistic youth. Adaptive functioning was assessed at T2. Structural equation modeling estimated pathways to adaptive functioning from autism, and psychiatric symptoms at T1 and T2, testing whether associations were driven by continuity of behaviors from T1 to T2 or their contemporaneous effect at T2, or both, controlling for T1 IQ. Lower adaptive functioning at T2 was associated with higher T1 and T2 ADHD symptoms (Î2 = -0.14, andÎ2 = -0.21) but not behavioral nor emotional symptoms at either timepoint. Lower adaptive functioning at T2 was also associated with lower T1 IQ (Î2 = 0.43) and higher social communication symptoms (Î2 = -0.37) at T2 but not T1, but the relationship with ADHD symptoms remained. Paths were not moderated by sex or IQ. Increased symptoms of ADHD, both in early childhood and contemporaneously, were associated with reduced adaptive functioning in adolescence. Co-occurring ADHD may be a modifiable risk factor for adaptive function impairments and should be routinely assessed and when present evidence-based treatments initiated which may benefit adaptive functioning outcomes. LAY SUMMARY: Adaptive functioning is lower in many autistic individuals to a greater extent than would be expected based on IQ. However, the clinical features associated with these difficulties are less well understood. In a community sample higher attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, but not emotional or behavioral symptoms, in both early childhood and contemporaneously were associated with lower adaptive functioning in autistic adolescents. Co-occurring ADHD may be a modifiable risk factor for adaptive function difficulties in autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2785 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=488 [article] Pathways to adaptive functioning in autism from early childhood to adolescence [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Susie CHANDLER, Auteur ; Virginia CARTER LENO, Auteur ; Phillipa WHITE, Auteur ; Isabel YORKE, Auteur ; Matthew J. HOLLOCKS, Auteur ; Gillian BAIRD, Auteur ; Andrew PICKLES, Auteur ; Emily SIMONOFF, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur . - p.1883-1893. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 15-10 (October 2022) . - p.1883-1893 Mots-clés : Adhd  adaptive function  autism  behavioral problems  emotional problems Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adaptive functioning is lower in many autistic individuals to a greater extent than would be expected based on IQ. However, the clinical features associated with these difficulties are less well understood. This study examines longitudinal and contemporaneous associations of adaptive functioning in autistic youth across a wide ability range. Parent-reported autism symptoms, co-occurring emotional, behavioral and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, and IQ were assessed in early childhood (M age 7 years; T1) and 6 years later in adolescence (M age 13 years; T2) in 179 autistic youth. Adaptive functioning was assessed at T2. Structural equation modeling estimated pathways to adaptive functioning from autism, and psychiatric symptoms at T1 and T2, testing whether associations were driven by continuity of behaviors from T1 to T2 or their contemporaneous effect at T2, or both, controlling for T1 IQ. Lower adaptive functioning at T2 was associated with higher T1 and T2 ADHD symptoms (Î2 = -0.14, andÎ2 = -0.21) but not behavioral nor emotional symptoms at either timepoint. Lower adaptive functioning at T2 was also associated with lower T1 IQ (Î2 = 0.43) and higher social communication symptoms (Î2 = -0.37) at T2 but not T1, but the relationship with ADHD symptoms remained. Paths were not moderated by sex or IQ. Increased symptoms of ADHD, both in early childhood and contemporaneously, were associated with reduced adaptive functioning in adolescence. Co-occurring ADHD may be a modifiable risk factor for adaptive function impairments and should be routinely assessed and when present evidence-based treatments initiated which may benefit adaptive functioning outcomes. LAY SUMMARY: Adaptive functioning is lower in many autistic individuals to a greater extent than would be expected based on IQ. However, the clinical features associated with these difficulties are less well understood. In a community sample higher attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, but not emotional or behavioral symptoms, in both early childhood and contemporaneously were associated with lower adaptive functioning in autistic adolescents. Co-occurring ADHD may be a modifiable risk factor for adaptive function difficulties in autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2785 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=488

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