Clinician Knowledge, Confidence, and Treatment Practices in Their Provision of Psychotherapy to Autistic Youth and Youth with ADHD / Caitlyn GALLANT in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-11 (November 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-11 (November 2023) . - p.4214-4228 Titre : Clinician Knowledge, Confidence, and Treatment Practices in Their Provision of Psychotherapy to Autistic Youth and Youth with ADHD Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Caitlyn GALLANT, Auteur ; Flora ROUDBARANI, Auteur ; Alaa IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Brenna B. MADDOX, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4214-4228 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic youth have an increased risk of mental health problems. Despite the efficacy of various psychotherapeutic approaches for autistic youth, they often do not receive these interventions. Research is needed to identify patterns of effective treatment for autistic youth and whether they differ from those used for youth with other neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; ADHD). We compared clinicians' (N=557) knowledge, confidence and practices when treating autistic youth and youth with ADHD. Although ratings were moderately high overall and similar interventions were used for both groups, clinicians were significantly less knowledgeable and confident when supporting autistic clients compared to clients with ADHD. Thus, improving clinician perspectives may help facilitate treatment for autistic youth with mental health problems. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05722-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=511 [article] Clinician Knowledge, Confidence, and Treatment Practices in Their Provision of Psychotherapy to Autistic Youth and Youth with ADHD [texte imprimé] / Caitlyn GALLANT, Auteur ; Flora ROUDBARANI, Auteur ; Alaa IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Brenna B. MADDOX, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur . - p.4214-4228. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-11 (November 2023) . - p.4214-4228 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic youth have an increased risk of mental health problems. Despite the efficacy of various psychotherapeutic approaches for autistic youth, they often do not receive these interventions. Research is needed to identify patterns of effective treatment for autistic youth and whether they differ from those used for youth with other neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; ADHD). We compared clinicians' (N=557) knowledge, confidence and practices when treating autistic youth and youth with ADHD. Although ratings were moderately high overall and similar interventions were used for both groups, clinicians were significantly less knowledgeable and confident when supporting autistic clients compared to clients with ADHD. Thus, improving clinician perspectives may help facilitate treatment for autistic youth with mental health problems. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05722-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=511

Coherence of Parental Representations Following Therapy for Autistic Children / Nisha VASHI 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.913-926 Titre : Coherence of Parental Representations Following Therapy for Autistic Children Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Nisha VASHI, Auteur ; Alaa IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Ava POUYANDEH, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.913-926 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic children experience high rates of mental health challenges, and links have been found between child mental health and the parent-child relationship. As parents of autistic children are often actively involved in their child?s treatment, it is important to consider aspects of the parent-child relationship within this context. The present study investigated changes in a component of the parent-child relationship, the coherence of parental representations, following participation in a 10-week cognitive behavioural therapy intervention designed to address autistic children s mental health challenges. Relationships were examined between coherence and child characteristics (i.e., autism symptoms, mental health), and associations with child treatment outcomes (i.e., mental health). Participants included 81 children (89% boys) aged 8 to 13 years and their parents (85% mothers) aged 35 to 54 years. Baseline levels of coherence were related to children s mental health symptoms but not autism symptoms. Although there were no significant changes in overall coherence across therapy, subscale-level improvements (i.e., concern, acceptance) emerged. Changes in coherence across therapy were linked with children s post-intervention behavioural symptoms and were approaching significance for internalizing problems, but were not associated with externalizing problems. It is critical to investigate factors that shape the coherence of parents? representations of their children, as this may provide insight into potential targets for intervention. Ascertaining whether participation in therapy improves parental coherence, and consequently child treatment outcomes, can advocate for parent-involved therapy, which will ultimately benefit the well-being of autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06252-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548 [article] Coherence of Parental Representations Following Therapy for Autistic Children [texte imprimé] / Nisha VASHI, Auteur ; Alaa IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Ava POUYANDEH, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur . - p.913-926. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-3 (March 2025) . - p.913-926 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic children experience high rates of mental health challenges, and links have been found between child mental health and the parent-child relationship. As parents of autistic children are often actively involved in their child?s treatment, it is important to consider aspects of the parent-child relationship within this context. The present study investigated changes in a component of the parent-child relationship, the coherence of parental representations, following participation in a 10-week cognitive behavioural therapy intervention designed to address autistic children s mental health challenges. Relationships were examined between coherence and child characteristics (i.e., autism symptoms, mental health), and associations with child treatment outcomes (i.e., mental health). Participants included 81 children (89% boys) aged 8 to 13 years and their parents (85% mothers) aged 35 to 54 years. Baseline levels of coherence were related to children s mental health symptoms but not autism symptoms. Although there were no significant changes in overall coherence across therapy, subscale-level improvements (i.e., concern, acceptance) emerged. Changes in coherence across therapy were linked with children s post-intervention behavioural symptoms and were approaching significance for internalizing problems, but were not associated with externalizing problems. It is critical to investigate factors that shape the coherence of parents? representations of their children, as this may provide insight into potential targets for intervention. Ascertaining whether participation in therapy improves parental coherence, and consequently child treatment outcomes, can advocate for parent-involved therapy, which will ultimately benefit the well-being of autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06252-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548

Global prevalence of autism: A systematic review update / Jinan ZEIDAN in Autism Research, 15-5 (May 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 15-5 (May 2022) . - p.778-790 Titre : Global prevalence of autism: A systematic review update Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jinan ZEIDAN, Auteur ; Eric FOMBONNE, Auteur ; Julie SCORAH, Auteur ; Alaa IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Maureen S. DURKIN, Auteur ; Shekhar SAXENA, Auteur ; Afiqah YUSUF, Auteur ; Andy SHIH, Auteur ; Mayada ELSABBAGH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.778-790 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis  Autistic Disorder/epidemiology  Child  Ethnicity  Female  Humans  Male  Population Surveillance/methods  Prevalence  autism  methodology  risk factors  social determinants  time trends Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Prevalence estimates of autism are essential for informing public policy, raising awareness, and developing research priorities. Using a systematic review, we synthesized estimates of the prevalence of autism worldwide. We examined factors accounting for variability in estimates and critically reviewed evidence relevant for hypotheses about biological or social determinants (viz., biological sex, sociodemographic status, ethnicity/race, and nativity) potentially modifying prevalence estimates of autism. We performed the search in November 2021 within Medline for studies estimating autism prevalence, published since our last systematic review in 2012. Data were extracted by two independent researchers. Since 2012, 99 estimates from 71 studies were published indicating a global autism prevalence that ranges within and across regions, with a median prevalence of 100/10,000 (range: 1.09/10,000 to 436.0/10,000). The median male-to-female ratio was 4.2. The median percentage of autism cases with co-occurring intellectual disability was 33.0%. Estimates varied, likely reflecting complex and dynamic interactions between patterns of community awareness, service capacity, help seeking, and sociodemographic factors. A limitation of this review is that synthesizing methodological features precludes a quality appraisal of studies. Our findings reveal an increase in measured autism prevalence globally, reflecting the combined effects of multiple factors including the increase in community awareness and public health response globally, progress in case identification and definition, and an increase in community capacity. Hypotheses linking factors that increase the likelihood of developing autism with variations in prevalence will require research with large, representative samples and comparable autism diagnostic criteria and case-finding methods in diverse world regions over time. LAY SUMMARY: We reviewed studies of the prevalence of autism worldwide, considering the impact of geographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors on prevalence estimates. Approximately 1/100 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder around the world. Prevalence estimates increased over time and varied greatly within and across sociodemographic groups. These findings reflect changes in the definition of autism and differences in the methodology and contexts of prevalence studies. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2696 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473 [article] Global prevalence of autism: A systematic review update [texte imprimé] / Jinan ZEIDAN, Auteur ; Eric FOMBONNE, Auteur ; Julie SCORAH, Auteur ; Alaa IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Maureen S. DURKIN, Auteur ; Shekhar SAXENA, Auteur ; Afiqah YUSUF, Auteur ; Andy SHIH, Auteur ; Mayada ELSABBAGH, Auteur . - p.778-790. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 15-5 (May 2022) . - p.778-790 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis  Autistic Disorder/epidemiology  Child  Ethnicity  Female  Humans  Male  Population Surveillance/methods  Prevalence  autism  methodology  risk factors  social determinants  time trends Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Prevalence estimates of autism are essential for informing public policy, raising awareness, and developing research priorities. Using a systematic review, we synthesized estimates of the prevalence of autism worldwide. We examined factors accounting for variability in estimates and critically reviewed evidence relevant for hypotheses about biological or social determinants (viz., biological sex, sociodemographic status, ethnicity/race, and nativity) potentially modifying prevalence estimates of autism. We performed the search in November 2021 within Medline for studies estimating autism prevalence, published since our last systematic review in 2012. Data were extracted by two independent researchers. Since 2012, 99 estimates from 71 studies were published indicating a global autism prevalence that ranges within and across regions, with a median prevalence of 100/10,000 (range: 1.09/10,000 to 436.0/10,000). The median male-to-female ratio was 4.2. The median percentage of autism cases with co-occurring intellectual disability was 33.0%. Estimates varied, likely reflecting complex and dynamic interactions between patterns of community awareness, service capacity, help seeking, and sociodemographic factors. A limitation of this review is that synthesizing methodological features precludes a quality appraisal of studies. Our findings reveal an increase in measured autism prevalence globally, reflecting the combined effects of multiple factors including the increase in community awareness and public health response globally, progress in case identification and definition, and an increase in community capacity. Hypotheses linking factors that increase the likelihood of developing autism with variations in prevalence will require research with large, representative samples and comparable autism diagnostic criteria and case-finding methods in diverse world regions over time. LAY SUMMARY: We reviewed studies of the prevalence of autism worldwide, considering the impact of geographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors on prevalence estimates. Approximately 1/100 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder around the world. Prevalence estimates increased over time and varied greatly within and across sociodemographic groups. These findings reflect changes in the definition of autism and differences in the methodology and contexts of prevalence studies. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2696 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473

“It fostered a greater appreciation for my little corner of the world”: A feasibility study of a therapeutic photography intervention for the well-being of autistic youth / Marina CHARALAMPOPOULOU in Autism, 29-11 (November 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 29-11 (November 2025) . - p.2774-2790 Titre : “It fostered a greater appreciation for my little corner of the world”: A feasibility study of a therapeutic photography intervention for the well-being of autistic youth Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Marina CHARALAMPOPOULOU, Auteur ; Alaa IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Heather PRIME, Auteur ; Nicole EDDY, Auteur ; Larissa PANETTA, Auteur ; Heather M. BROWN, Auteur ; Shital DESAI, Auteur ; Kylie M. GRAY, Auteur ; Meng-Chuan LAI, Auteur ; Peter E. LANGDON, Auteur ; Yona LUNSKY, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur ; Paul RITVO, Auteur ; Kate TILLECZEK, Auteur ; Ami TINT, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2774-2790 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : accessible interventions  autistic youth  eudaimonia  hedonia  participatory intervention development  positive well-being interventions  therapeutic photography Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research and intervention efforts for autistic people have disproportionately focused on negative mental health. This has resulted in a shortage of interventions addressing the promotion of positive emotional (hedonic) and psychological (eudaimonic) states. Therapeutic photography, which refers to self-initiated photo-taking paired with mindful reflections of the photographs, has the potential to provide an accessible and scalable approach to promote positive mental health for autistic people. This study employed a mixed-methods design to investigate the development and feasibility of a novel therapeutic photography intervention intended to promote hedonic and eudaimonic well-being among autistic youth. Forty-one autistic youth between 16 and 25 years of age were recruited. Findings indicated that therapeutic photography was a feasible intervention in terms of demand, implementation, acceptability, and practicality. There was also preliminary evidence suggesting that therapeutic photography may be a promising intervention for the promotion of different aspects of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Suggestions for future intervention adaptations to better address the needs of autistic youth are also featured.Lay Abstract Using Photography to Increase the Well-Being in Autistic YouthPast research has mostly focused on the challenges and negative mental health experiences of autistic young people, leading to a lack of strategies aimed at increasing positive emotions and experiences. To address this gap in the literature, we developed a therapeutic photography intervention that aimed to increase positive aspects of well-being for autistic youth. With the help of two autistic advisors, we recruited 41 autistic people, between the ages of 16 and 25 years, and asked them to take photos of positive experiences and write short reflections about their photos, for the duration of 4 weeks. We then asked participants about the benefits and challenges of the intervention. We also asked participants about any challenges they had in engaging with therapeutic photography and any changes and additional supports they would recommend for the intervention. Our results showed that autistic young people found the intervention to be interesting, doable, acceptable, and practical. We also found some evidence for the potential benefits of the intervention for the well-being of autistic youth. Participants had different ideas for adapting the design of the intervention to better meet the needs of autistic youth in the future. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251359196 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=570 [article] “It fostered a greater appreciation for my little corner of the world”: A feasibility study of a therapeutic photography intervention for the well-being of autistic youth [texte imprimé] / Marina CHARALAMPOPOULOU, Auteur ; Alaa IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Heather PRIME, Auteur ; Nicole EDDY, Auteur ; Larissa PANETTA, Auteur ; Heather M. BROWN, Auteur ; Shital DESAI, Auteur ; Kylie M. GRAY, Auteur ; Meng-Chuan LAI, Auteur ; Peter E. LANGDON, Auteur ; Yona LUNSKY, Auteur ; Carly A. MCMORRIS, Auteur ; Paul RITVO, Auteur ; Kate TILLECZEK, Auteur ; Ami TINT, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur . - p.2774-2790. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 29-11 (November 2025) . - p.2774-2790 Mots-clés : accessible interventions  autistic youth  eudaimonia  hedonia  participatory intervention development  positive well-being interventions  therapeutic photography Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research and intervention efforts for autistic people have disproportionately focused on negative mental health. This has resulted in a shortage of interventions addressing the promotion of positive emotional (hedonic) and psychological (eudaimonic) states. Therapeutic photography, which refers to self-initiated photo-taking paired with mindful reflections of the photographs, has the potential to provide an accessible and scalable approach to promote positive mental health for autistic people. This study employed a mixed-methods design to investigate the development and feasibility of a novel therapeutic photography intervention intended to promote hedonic and eudaimonic well-being among autistic youth. Forty-one autistic youth between 16 and 25 years of age were recruited. Findings indicated that therapeutic photography was a feasible intervention in terms of demand, implementation, acceptability, and practicality. There was also preliminary evidence suggesting that therapeutic photography may be a promising intervention for the promotion of different aspects of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Suggestions for future intervention adaptations to better address the needs of autistic youth are also featured.Lay Abstract Using Photography to Increase the Well-Being in Autistic YouthPast research has mostly focused on the challenges and negative mental health experiences of autistic young people, leading to a lack of strategies aimed at increasing positive emotions and experiences. To address this gap in the literature, we developed a therapeutic photography intervention that aimed to increase positive aspects of well-being for autistic youth. With the help of two autistic advisors, we recruited 41 autistic people, between the ages of 16 and 25 years, and asked them to take photos of positive experiences and write short reflections about their photos, for the duration of 4 weeks. We then asked participants about the benefits and challenges of the intervention. We also asked participants about any challenges they had in engaging with therapeutic photography and any changes and additional supports they would recommend for the intervention. Our results showed that autistic young people found the intervention to be interesting, doable, acceptable, and practical. We also found some evidence for the potential benefits of the intervention for the well-being of autistic youth. Participants had different ideas for adapting the design of the intervention to better meet the needs of autistic youth in the future. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251359196 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=570

Parent Outcomes Following Participation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Autistic Children in a Community Setting: Parent Mental Health, Mindful Parenting, and Parenting Practices / Alaa IBRAHIM in Autism Research, 18-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.570-582 Titre : Parent Outcomes Following Participation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Autistic Children in a Community Setting: Parent Mental Health, Mindful Parenting, and Parenting Practices Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Alaa IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Vivian LEE, Auteur ; Nisha VASHI, Auteur ; Flora ROUDBARANI, Auteur ; Paula TABLON-MODICA, Auteur ; Ava POUYANDEH, Auteur ; Teresa SELLITTO, Auteur ; Stephanie H. AMEIS, Auteur ; Alex ELKADER, Auteur ; Kylie M. GRAY, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Meng-Chuan LAI, Auteur ; Johanna K. LAKE, Auteur ; Kendra THOMSON, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.570-582 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  cognitive behavior therapy  community intervention  mental health  mindful parenting  parenting practices Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Parents of autistic children are at a higher risk for mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that targets children's emotion regulation may have an indirect influence on parent outcomes, especially if they play a supporting role in their child's intervention. However, most CBT interventions have been carried out in highly controlled research settings and there are a few studies that examined parental outcomes after participating in autistic child-focused CBT within a community setting. The current study examined parent outcomes (i.e., mental health problems, mindful parenting, and parenting practices) following a community-based CBT program with concurrent parent involvement for autistic children, as well as associations between changes in parent and child outcomes (i.e., autism symptoms and emotion dysregulation). Participants included 77 parent?child dyads across seven community organizations in Ontario, Canada. Parents reported improved mindful parenting and positive parenting practices post-intervention, and no significant changes in their mental health. Multiple mediation analyses revealed that positive changes in parent outcomes (i.e., mindful parenting and parenting practices) were associated with positive changes in child emotion regulation. These positive changes in parenting practices mediated the relationship between mindful parenting and child emotion regulation. Results suggest that participating in community-based CBT is mutually beneficial for autistic children and their parents, particularly in improving parenting behaviors. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550 [article] Parent Outcomes Following Participation in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Autistic Children in a Community Setting: Parent Mental Health, Mindful Parenting, and Parenting Practices [texte imprimé] / Alaa IBRAHIM, Auteur ; Vivian LEE, Auteur ; Nisha VASHI, Auteur ; Flora ROUDBARANI, Auteur ; Paula TABLON-MODICA, Auteur ; Ava POUYANDEH, Auteur ; Teresa SELLITTO, Auteur ; Stephanie H. AMEIS, Auteur ; Alex ELKADER, Auteur ; Kylie M. GRAY, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur ; Meng-Chuan LAI, Auteur ; Johanna K. LAKE, Auteur ; Kendra THOMSON, Auteur ; Jonathan A. WEISS, Auteur . - p.570-582. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-3 (March 2025) . - p.570-582 Mots-clés : autism  cognitive behavior therapy  community intervention  mental health  mindful parenting  parenting practices Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Parents of autistic children are at a higher risk for mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that targets children's emotion regulation may have an indirect influence on parent outcomes, especially if they play a supporting role in their child's intervention. However, most CBT interventions have been carried out in highly controlled research settings and there are a few studies that examined parental outcomes after participating in autistic child-focused CBT within a community setting. The current study examined parent outcomes (i.e., mental health problems, mindful parenting, and parenting practices) following a community-based CBT program with concurrent parent involvement for autistic children, as well as associations between changes in parent and child outcomes (i.e., autism symptoms and emotion dysregulation). Participants included 77 parent?child dyads across seven community organizations in Ontario, Canada. Parents reported improved mindful parenting and positive parenting practices post-intervention, and no significant changes in their mental health. Multiple mediation analyses revealed that positive changes in parent outcomes (i.e., mindful parenting and parenting practices) were associated with positive changes in child emotion regulation. These positive changes in parenting practices mediated the relationship between mindful parenting and child emotion regulation. Results suggest that participating in community-based CBT is mutually beneficial for autistic children and their parents, particularly in improving parenting behaviors. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=550

Training and pilot implementation of the World Health Organization?s caregiver skills training program in Egypt / Alaa IBRAHIM ; Afiqah YUSUF ; Eman GABER ; Hadeer ELSHAFEY ; Heba W. KOTB ; Mayada ELSABBAGH ; Sherine RAMZY ; Stephanie ESKANDER ; Andrea THEIS ; Aya ELSHERIF ; Pamela DIXON in Research in Autism, 127 (September 2025)  

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