Behaviour, cognition, and autism symptoms and their relationship with sleep problem severity in young children with autism spectrum disorder / Stephanie ROUSSIS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 83 (May 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 83 (May 2021) . - 101743 Titre : Behaviour, cognition, and autism symptoms and their relationship with sleep problem severity in young children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Stephanie ROUSSIS, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Terry KATZ, Auteur ; Beth A. MALOW, Auteur ; Josephine BARBARO, Auteur ; Nancy SADKA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101743 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Sleep problem  Behaviour  Autism  Young children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background In autism, poor sleep begins in early childhood, varies in severity and is associated with behavioural difficulties. We examined relationships between sleep and behaviour in young children with autism and no, mild/typical or severe/atypical sleep problems to determine behavioural profiles that may differentiate sleep problem severity. Method Parents of children with autism aged 2- to 5-years reported on their child’s sleep behaviour (CSHQ), including additional written descriptions of sleep behaviours. Children were then classified as good sleepers or as having mild/typical or severe/atypical sleep problems using National Sleep Foundation guidelines and current sleep literature. The three sleep groups were compared on autistic severity (ADOS), cognition (Mullen Scales of Early Leaning) and behaviour (BASC-3). Results Parents of 46 children aged 24- to 71-months participated. The severe/atypical sleep group were more likely to have multiple severe sleep difficulties. The sleep groups did not differ on autism severity or cognition. The BASC-3 withdrawal subscale differentiated severe problem sleepers from the other groups, while BASC-3 inattention differentiated problem sleepers from good sleepers. The severe/atypical sleep problem group also had more overall behaviour problems than good sleepers Conclusions Social withdrawal and multiple, severe sleep difficulties may underlie difficulties in treating poor sleep in some autistic children, suggesting that an individualised approach to treatment is needed to address severe sleep concerns. Early detection and intervention for poor sleep may reduce or prevent significant sleep and behavioural concerns continuing into later childhood. Sleep interventions that include targeting attention and withdrawal behaviours may assist in in this regard. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101743 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=446 [article] Behaviour, cognition, and autism symptoms and their relationship with sleep problem severity in young children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Stephanie ROUSSIS, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Terry KATZ, Auteur ; Beth A. MALOW, Auteur ; Josephine BARBARO, Auteur ; Nancy SADKA, Auteur . - 101743. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 83 (May 2021) . - 101743 Mots-clés : Sleep problem  Behaviour  Autism  Young children Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background In autism, poor sleep begins in early childhood, varies in severity and is associated with behavioural difficulties. We examined relationships between sleep and behaviour in young children with autism and no, mild/typical or severe/atypical sleep problems to determine behavioural profiles that may differentiate sleep problem severity. Method Parents of children with autism aged 2- to 5-years reported on their child’s sleep behaviour (CSHQ), including additional written descriptions of sleep behaviours. Children were then classified as good sleepers or as having mild/typical or severe/atypical sleep problems using National Sleep Foundation guidelines and current sleep literature. The three sleep groups were compared on autistic severity (ADOS), cognition (Mullen Scales of Early Leaning) and behaviour (BASC-3). Results Parents of 46 children aged 24- to 71-months participated. The severe/atypical sleep group were more likely to have multiple severe sleep difficulties. The sleep groups did not differ on autism severity or cognition. The BASC-3 withdrawal subscale differentiated severe problem sleepers from the other groups, while BASC-3 inattention differentiated problem sleepers from good sleepers. The severe/atypical sleep problem group also had more overall behaviour problems than good sleepers Conclusions Social withdrawal and multiple, severe sleep difficulties may underlie difficulties in treating poor sleep in some autistic children, suggesting that an individualised approach to treatment is needed to address severe sleep concerns. Early detection and intervention for poor sleep may reduce or prevent significant sleep and behavioural concerns continuing into later childhood. Sleep interventions that include targeting attention and withdrawal behaviours may assist in in this regard. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101743 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=446

'We?re quite good at thinking outside the box: Early autistic sensory experiences expressed by autistic adults and caregivers of autistic children / Katy L UNWIN in Autism, 29-8 (August 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 29-8 (August 2025) . - p.2084-2096 Titre : 'We?re quite good at thinking outside the box: Early autistic sensory experiences expressed by autistic adults and caregivers of autistic children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Katy L UNWIN, Auteur ; Kelsey PHILPOTT-ROBINSON, Auteur ; Josephine BARBARO, Auteur ; Patrick DWYER, Auteur ; Nancy SADKA, Auteur ; Perrin DATE, Auteur ; Alison E LANE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2084-2096 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  early childhood  qualitative  sensory  thematic analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Sensory differences are well documented in autistic individuals. However, early sensory experiences have not been fully explored, particularly from the perspective of autistic people. We sought to understand early sensory experiences in autism from the perspective of autistic adults (some of whom also had autistic children) and caregivers of autistic children (some of whom also had a personal autism diagnosis). Using a qualitative descriptive design, aligned with a constructivist paradigm, focus groups were conducted with 3 autistic adults and 12 caregivers of autistic children. Data were analysed with reflexive thematic analysis. Five themes were generated accounting for early sensory experiences in autism: (1) Acknowledging the uniqueness of sensory preferences, (2) Negative impacts of different sensory experiences, (3) Feeling different and the pursuit of belonging, (4) Controlling sensory experiences to support daily function, and finally (5) Overcoming the challenges of the sensory world. The findings highlight the specific sensory needs of autistic children in early childhood and the adaptability of caregivers. This information can help young autistic people and caregivers advocate the importance of recognising the uniqueness of each autistic child?s sensory preferences when seeking support.Lay Abstract Sensory behaviours in early childhood can impact how autistic children experience and engage in the world. There is a lot of research about sensory differences in autistic children; however, there is very little known about experiences in early childhood. We asked 3 autistic adults and 12 caregivers of autistic children about their/their child?s experiences of sensory behaviours in early childhood. In our sample, autistic adults and caregivers of autistic children shared similar experiences about the challenges they/their children face related to sensory experiences in early childhood and how they overcame these. The findings can influence how researchers and service providers view sensory preferences in early childhood by understanding that everyone?s preferences are unique, and the importance of advocating for what works for each autistic person. En ligne : https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/13623613251335069 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=564 [article] 'We?re quite good at thinking outside the box: Early autistic sensory experiences expressed by autistic adults and caregivers of autistic children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Katy L UNWIN, Auteur ; Kelsey PHILPOTT-ROBINSON, Auteur ; Josephine BARBARO, Auteur ; Patrick DWYER, Auteur ; Nancy SADKA, Auteur ; Perrin DATE, Auteur ; Alison E LANE, Auteur . - p.2084-2096. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 29-8 (August 2025) . - p.2084-2096 Mots-clés : autism  early childhood  qualitative  sensory  thematic analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Sensory differences are well documented in autistic individuals. However, early sensory experiences have not been fully explored, particularly from the perspective of autistic people. We sought to understand early sensory experiences in autism from the perspective of autistic adults (some of whom also had autistic children) and caregivers of autistic children (some of whom also had a personal autism diagnosis). Using a qualitative descriptive design, aligned with a constructivist paradigm, focus groups were conducted with 3 autistic adults and 12 caregivers of autistic children. Data were analysed with reflexive thematic analysis. Five themes were generated accounting for early sensory experiences in autism: (1) Acknowledging the uniqueness of sensory preferences, (2) Negative impacts of different sensory experiences, (3) Feeling different and the pursuit of belonging, (4) Controlling sensory experiences to support daily function, and finally (5) Overcoming the challenges of the sensory world. The findings highlight the specific sensory needs of autistic children in early childhood and the adaptability of caregivers. This information can help young autistic people and caregivers advocate the importance of recognising the uniqueness of each autistic child?s sensory preferences when seeking support.Lay Abstract Sensory behaviours in early childhood can impact how autistic children experience and engage in the world. There is a lot of research about sensory differences in autistic children; however, there is very little known about experiences in early childhood. We asked 3 autistic adults and 12 caregivers of autistic children about their/their child?s experiences of sensory behaviours in early childhood. In our sample, autistic adults and caregivers of autistic children shared similar experiences about the challenges they/their children face related to sensory experiences in early childhood and how they overcame these. The findings can influence how researchers and service providers view sensory preferences in early childhood by understanding that everyone?s preferences are unique, and the importance of advocating for what works for each autistic person. En ligne : https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/13623613251335069 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=564

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