Are child autism symptoms, developmental level and adaptive function associated with caregiver feelings of wellbeing and efficacy in the parenting role? / Lauren J. TAYLOR in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 83 (May 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 83 (May 2021) . - 101738 Titre : Are child autism symptoms, developmental level and adaptive function associated with caregiver feelings of wellbeing and efficacy in the parenting role? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lauren J. TAYLOR, Auteur ; Sze Y. L. LUK, Auteur ; Kathy LEADBITTER, Auteur ; Heather L. MOORE, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101738 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Parent  Mental wellbeing  Self-efficacy  Child functioning  Autism symptoms Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Many parents of children with autism have low levels of mental wellbeing, which may be related to low self-efficacy in the parenting role. Few studies have investigated the impact that child characteristics such as autism symptoms, development and functioning have on parental wellbeing and self-efficacy. In this study, we investigated associations between parental mental wellbeing, self-efficacy and child measures of behaviour and function, for families participating in the Paediatric Autism Communication Trial-Generalised (PACT-G). Method Parents of children with autism (N = 248, aged 2–11 years) completed self-report measures of mental wellbeing and self-efficacy. We used a range of parent-report and researcher administered assessments of autism symptoms, child development, emotional and behavioural difficulties, language and adaptive skills. Nonparametric tests (Spearman’s correlations) and multiple linear regression analyses were used to examine the associations between child characteristics and parent wellbeing and parental self-efficacy. Results Parent mental wellbeing and self-efficacy were highly related. Results of bivariate analyses showed significant negative associations between parent-reported child autism symptoms and parental self-efficacy. Higher child adaptive behaviour was also associated with better parental-self-efficacy. However, in a multivariate regression model, only high parent reported autism symptoms were associated with lower parental self-efficacy. Parent wellbeing was not related to any feature of the child’s profile. Conclusion These findings indicate that parent-reported autism symptoms are associated with parental self-efficacy, and that self-efficacy may be an important secondary outcome of interventions for children with autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101738 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=446 [article] Are child autism symptoms, developmental level and adaptive function associated with caregiver feelings of wellbeing and efficacy in the parenting role? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lauren J. TAYLOR, Auteur ; Sze Y. L. LUK, Auteur ; Kathy LEADBITTER, Auteur ; Heather L. MOORE, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur . - 101738. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 83 (May 2021) . - 101738 Mots-clés : Parent  Mental wellbeing  Self-efficacy  Child functioning  Autism symptoms Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Many parents of children with autism have low levels of mental wellbeing, which may be related to low self-efficacy in the parenting role. Few studies have investigated the impact that child characteristics such as autism symptoms, development and functioning have on parental wellbeing and self-efficacy. In this study, we investigated associations between parental mental wellbeing, self-efficacy and child measures of behaviour and function, for families participating in the Paediatric Autism Communication Trial-Generalised (PACT-G). Method Parents of children with autism (N = 248, aged 2–11 years) completed self-report measures of mental wellbeing and self-efficacy. We used a range of parent-report and researcher administered assessments of autism symptoms, child development, emotional and behavioural difficulties, language and adaptive skills. Nonparametric tests (Spearman’s correlations) and multiple linear regression analyses were used to examine the associations between child characteristics and parent wellbeing and parental self-efficacy. Results Parent mental wellbeing and self-efficacy were highly related. Results of bivariate analyses showed significant negative associations between parent-reported child autism symptoms and parental self-efficacy. Higher child adaptive behaviour was also associated with better parental-self-efficacy. However, in a multivariate regression model, only high parent reported autism symptoms were associated with lower parental self-efficacy. Parent wellbeing was not related to any feature of the child’s profile. Conclusion These findings indicate that parent-reported autism symptoms are associated with parental self-efficacy, and that self-efficacy may be an important secondary outcome of interventions for children with autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101738 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=446

A Measurement Invariance Analysis of the Anxiety Scale for Autism-Adults in a Sample of Autistic and Non-Autistic Men and Women / Heather L. MOORE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-3 (March 2025) . - p.981-996 Titre : A Measurement Invariance Analysis of the Anxiety Scale for Autism-Adults in a Sample of Autistic and Non-Autistic Men and Women Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Heather L. MOORE, Auteur ; Mark FREESTON, Auteur ; Jacqui RODGERS, Auteur ; Sarah CASSIDY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.981-996 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Anxiety Scale for Autism-Adults (ASA-A) captures the autistic anxiety experience, but we do not know whether it is structurally equivalent for men and women, or non-autistic people. Measurement invariance analysis considered gender and diagnostic status (342 cis-gender autistic men (N = 105) and women (N = 237), 316 cis-gender non-autistic men (N = 104) and women (N = 212)). Strict invariance was achieved between autistic men and women and between non-autistic men and women, but the ASA-A structure is quantitatively different in autistic compared to non-autistic adults. Therefore, this tool cannot be used to directly compare anxiety between these groups. Autistic women scored significantly higher on the ASA-A than autistic men and Uncertainty was the highest scoring factor for autistic participants. Future research should include alternative gender identities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06260-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548 [article] A Measurement Invariance Analysis of the Anxiety Scale for Autism-Adults in a Sample of Autistic and Non-Autistic Men and Women [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Heather L. MOORE, Auteur ; Mark FREESTON, Auteur ; Jacqui RODGERS, Auteur ; Sarah CASSIDY, Auteur . - p.981-996. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-3 (March 2025) . - p.981-996 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Anxiety Scale for Autism-Adults (ASA-A) captures the autistic anxiety experience, but we do not know whether it is structurally equivalent for men and women, or non-autistic people. Measurement invariance analysis considered gender and diagnostic status (342 cis-gender autistic men (N = 105) and women (N = 237), 316 cis-gender non-autistic men (N = 104) and women (N = 212)). Strict invariance was achieved between autistic men and women and between non-autistic men and women, but the ASA-A structure is quantitatively different in autistic compared to non-autistic adults. Therefore, this tool cannot be used to directly compare anxiety between these groups. Autistic women scored significantly higher on the ASA-A than autistic men and Uncertainty was the highest scoring factor for autistic participants. Future research should include alternative gender identities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06260-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548

The Mediating Effects of Alexithymia, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Anxiety on the Relationship Between Sensory Processing Differences and Restricted and Repetitive Behaviours in Autistic Adults / Heather L. MOORE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-10 (October 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-10 (October 2022) . - p.4384-4396 Titre : The Mediating Effects of Alexithymia, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Anxiety on the Relationship Between Sensory Processing Differences and Restricted and Repetitive Behaviours in Autistic Adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Heather L. MOORE, Auteur ; Samuel BRICE, Auteur ; Lauren POWELL, Auteur ; Barry INGHAM, Auteur ; Mark FREESTON, Auteur ; Jeremy R. PARR, Auteur ; Jacqui RODGERS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4384-4396 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Alexithymia  Anxiety  Autism  Intolerance of uncertainty  Restricted and repetitive behaviours  Sensory processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Distress caused by sensory processing differences for autistic individuals may be reduced by repetitive behaviours (RRB), including repetitive motor (RMB) and insistence on sameness (ISB) behaviours. Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and anxiety mediate the relationship between sensory processing and RRB in autistic children. We replicated this model in autistic adults, extending it to include alexithymia. Serial mediation, using data from 426 autistic adults, identified significant direct effects from sensory processing to RMB and ISB, and indirect effects through alexithymia-IU-anxiety for RMB, and IU alone, and alexithymia-IU for ISB. Different mechanisms may underpin RMB and ISB. Alexithymia alongside, IU and anxiety, should be considered when understanding the relationship between sensory processing and RRB, and when offering interventions to support autistic people. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05312-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=486 [article] The Mediating Effects of Alexithymia, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Anxiety on the Relationship Between Sensory Processing Differences and Restricted and Repetitive Behaviours in Autistic Adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Heather L. MOORE, Auteur ; Samuel BRICE, Auteur ; Lauren POWELL, Auteur ; Barry INGHAM, Auteur ; Mark FREESTON, Auteur ; Jeremy R. PARR, Auteur ; Jacqui RODGERS, Auteur . - p.4384-4396. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-10 (October 2022) . - p.4384-4396 Mots-clés : Alexithymia  Anxiety  Autism  Intolerance of uncertainty  Restricted and repetitive behaviours  Sensory processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Distress caused by sensory processing differences for autistic individuals may be reduced by repetitive behaviours (RRB), including repetitive motor (RMB) and insistence on sameness (ISB) behaviours. Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and anxiety mediate the relationship between sensory processing and RRB in autistic children. We replicated this model in autistic adults, extending it to include alexithymia. Serial mediation, using data from 426 autistic adults, identified significant direct effects from sensory processing to RMB and ISB, and indirect effects through alexithymia-IU-anxiety for RMB, and IU alone, and alexithymia-IU for ISB. Different mechanisms may underpin RMB and ISB. Alexithymia alongside, IU and anxiety, should be considered when understanding the relationship between sensory processing and RRB, and when offering interventions to support autistic people. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05312-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=486

What is the concordance between parent- and education professional-reported adaptive functioning in autistic children using the VABS-II? / Heather L. MOORE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-8 (August 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-8 (August 2023) . - p.3077-3091 Titre : What is the concordance between parent- and education professional-reported adaptive functioning in autistic children using the VABS-II? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Heather L. MOORE, Auteur ; Ann Le COUTEUR, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; Jonathan GREEN, Auteur ; Jeremy R. PARR, Auteur ; Victoria GRAHAME, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3077-3091 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adaptive functioning of autistic children is traditionally measured through informant-report, often from parents. Behaviour varies across settings though, and context-specific reports should be considered. Limited and inconsistent results show low parent-education professional concordance, but no research has yet explored item level response variation. We investigated Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales-II concordance using 233 lower ability autistic children from the PACT-G sample. Domain and item level agreement was low, but better on objectively measured behaviours. Higher child nonverbal ability improved concordance. Where disagreements occurred, education professionals identified emergent skills more and parents were more likely to rate present/absent. Parents and education professionals view the adaptive abilities of autistic children differently and both should be considered when developing personalised interventions and support. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05602-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=508 [article] What is the concordance between parent- and education professional-reported adaptive functioning in autistic children using the VABS-II? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Heather L. MOORE, Auteur ; Ann Le COUTEUR, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; Jonathan GREEN, Auteur ; Jeremy R. PARR, Auteur ; Victoria GRAHAME, Auteur . - p.3077-3091. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-8 (August 2023) . - p.3077-3091 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adaptive functioning of autistic children is traditionally measured through informant-report, often from parents. Behaviour varies across settings though, and context-specific reports should be considered. Limited and inconsistent results show low parent-education professional concordance, but no research has yet explored item level response variation. We investigated Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales-II concordance using 233 lower ability autistic children from the PACT-G sample. Domain and item level agreement was low, but better on objectively measured behaviours. Higher child nonverbal ability improved concordance. Where disagreements occurred, education professionals identified emergent skills more and parents were more likely to rate present/absent. Parents and education professionals view the adaptive abilities of autistic children differently and both should be considered when developing personalised interventions and support. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05602-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=508

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