Evaluating Teacher Language Within General and Special Education Classrooms Serving Elementary Students with Autism / Nicole SPARAPANI in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-5 (May 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-5 (May 2022) . - p.2284-2299 Titre : Evaluating Teacher Language Within General and Special Education Classrooms Serving Elementary Students with Autism Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Nicole SPARAPANI, Auteur ; Vanessa P. REINHARDT, Auteur ; Jessica L. HOOKER, Auteur ; Lindee MORGAN, Auteur ; Christopher SCHATSCHNEIDER, Auteur ; Amy M. WETHERBY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2284-2299 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder  Child  Education, Special/methods  Humans  Language  Students  Autism  Measurement invariance  Student characteristics  Teacher language  Brookes Publishing. She receives royalties from this manual but not from this  study. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined how teachers and paraprofessionals in 126 kindergarten-second grade general and special education classrooms talked with their 194 students with autism, and further, how individual student characteristics in language, autism symptoms, and social abilities influenced this talk. Using systematic observational methods and factor analysis, we identified a unidimensional model of teacher language for general and special education classrooms yet observed differences between the settings, with more language observed in special education classrooms-much of which included directives and close-ended questions. Students' receptive vocabulary explained a significant amount of variance in teacher language beyond its shared covariance with social impairment and problem behavior in general education classrooms but was non-significant within special education classrooms. Research implications are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05115-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=476 [article] Evaluating Teacher Language Within General and Special Education Classrooms Serving Elementary Students with Autism [texte imprimé] / Nicole SPARAPANI, Auteur ; Vanessa P. REINHARDT, Auteur ; Jessica L. HOOKER, Auteur ; Lindee MORGAN, Auteur ; Christopher SCHATSCHNEIDER, Auteur ; Amy M. WETHERBY, Auteur . - p.2284-2299. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-5 (May 2022) . - p.2284-2299 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder  Child  Education, Special/methods  Humans  Language  Students  Autism  Measurement invariance  Student characteristics  Teacher language  Brookes Publishing. She receives royalties from this manual but not from this  study. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined how teachers and paraprofessionals in 126 kindergarten-second grade general and special education classrooms talked with their 194 students with autism, and further, how individual student characteristics in language, autism symptoms, and social abilities influenced this talk. Using systematic observational methods and factor analysis, we identified a unidimensional model of teacher language for general and special education classrooms yet observed differences between the settings, with more language observed in special education classrooms-much of which included directives and close-ended questions. Students' receptive vocabulary explained a significant amount of variance in teacher language beyond its shared covariance with social impairment and problem behavior in general education classrooms but was non-significant within special education classrooms. Research implications are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05115-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=476

Psychometric analysis of the repetitive behavior scale-revised using confirmatory factor analysis in children with autism / Jessica L. HOOKER in Autism Research, 12-9 (September 2019)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 12-9 (September 2019) . - p.1399-1410 Titre : Psychometric analysis of the repetitive behavior scale-revised using confirmatory factor analysis in children with autism Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jessica L. HOOKER, Auteur ; Deanna DOW, Auteur ; Lindee MORGAN, Auteur ; Christopher SCHATSCHNEIDER, Auteur ; Amy M. WETHERBY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1399-1410 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adaptive behavior  autism  children  factor analysis  restricted/repetitive behaviors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research examining restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests (RRB) in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased our understanding of its contribution to diagnosis and its role in development. Advances in our knowledge of RRB are hindered by the inconsistencies in how RRB is measured. The present study examined the factor structure of the Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised (RBS-R) in a sample of 350 children with ASD ages 2-9. Confirmatory factor analysis designed for items with categorical response types was implemented to examine six proposed structural models. The five-factor model demonstrated the most parsimonious fit based on common overall fit indices that was further supported by examination of local model fit indicators, though, the four- and six-factor models evidenced adequate-to-good fit as well. Examination of RRB factor score approaches indicated only minor differences between summed item subscale scores and extracted factor scores with regard to associations with diagnostic measures. All RRB subtypes demonstrated significant associations with cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior. Implications for future research validating the RBS-R as a more extensive clinical measure of RRB in ASD are discussed. Autism Res 2019, 12: 1399-1410. (c) 2019 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Repetitive behaviors are one of the two main symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To better understand the role of repetitive behaviors, we must establish effective ways of measuring them. This study assessed the measurement qualities of the Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised (RBS-R) in a sample of 350 children with ASD ages 2-9. We found that the RBS-R measures multiple types of repetitive behaviors and that these behaviors are related to thinking ability and independence. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2159 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=406 [article] Psychometric analysis of the repetitive behavior scale-revised using confirmatory factor analysis in children with autism [texte imprimé] / Jessica L. HOOKER, Auteur ; Deanna DOW, Auteur ; Lindee MORGAN, Auteur ; Christopher SCHATSCHNEIDER, Auteur ; Amy M. WETHERBY, Auteur . - p.1399-1410. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 12-9 (September 2019) . - p.1399-1410 Mots-clés : adaptive behavior  autism  children  factor analysis  restricted/repetitive behaviors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research examining restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests (RRB) in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased our understanding of its contribution to diagnosis and its role in development. Advances in our knowledge of RRB are hindered by the inconsistencies in how RRB is measured. The present study examined the factor structure of the Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised (RBS-R) in a sample of 350 children with ASD ages 2-9. Confirmatory factor analysis designed for items with categorical response types was implemented to examine six proposed structural models. The five-factor model demonstrated the most parsimonious fit based on common overall fit indices that was further supported by examination of local model fit indicators, though, the four- and six-factor models evidenced adequate-to-good fit as well. Examination of RRB factor score approaches indicated only minor differences between summed item subscale scores and extracted factor scores with regard to associations with diagnostic measures. All RRB subtypes demonstrated significant associations with cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior. Implications for future research validating the RBS-R as a more extensive clinical measure of RRB in ASD are discussed. Autism Res 2019, 12: 1399-1410. (c) 2019 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Repetitive behaviors are one of the two main symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To better understand the role of repetitive behaviors, we must establish effective ways of measuring them. This study assessed the measurement qualities of the Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised (RBS-R) in a sample of 350 children with ASD ages 2-9. We found that the RBS-R measures multiple types of repetitive behaviors and that these behaviors are related to thinking ability and independence. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2159 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=406

The Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders: Field-testing an autism-specific screening tool for children 12 to 36 months of age / Amy M. WETHERBY in Autism, 25-7 (October 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-7 (October 2021) . - p.2112-2123 Titre : The Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders: Field-testing an autism-specific screening tool for children 12 to 36 months of age Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Amy M. WETHERBY, Auteur ; Whitney GUTHRIE, Auteur ; Jessica L. HOOKER, Auteur ; Abigail D. DELEHANTY, Auteur ; Taylor N. DAY, Auteur ; Juliann WOODS, Auteur ; Karen PIERCE, Auteur ; Stacy S. MANWARING, Auteur ; Audrey THURM, Auteur ; Sally OZONOFF, Auteur ; Eva PETKOVA, Auteur ; Catherine LORD, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2112-2123 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis  Autistic Disorder  Child  Child, Preschool  Communication Disorders/diagnosis  Humans  Infant  Mass Screening  Sensitivity and Specificity  Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders  autism spectrum disorder  field-testing  screening  validation  conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication  of this article: A.M.W. is co-author of the Communication and Symbolic Behavior  Scales and receives royalties but not from this study. Catherine Lord is author of  the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule–Second Edition (ADOS-2). C.L. and W.G.  are authors of the ADOS Toddler Module (ADOS-T). They receive royalties from use of  the ADOS-2/ADOS-T, but not from this study. The remaining authors have no financial  relationships relevant to this article to disclose. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a critical need for accurate screening tools for autism spectrum disorder in very young children so families can access tailored intervention services as early as possible. However, there are few screeners designed for children 18-24 months. Developing screeners that pick up on the signs of autism spectrum disorder in very young children has proved even more challenging. In this study, we examined a new autism-specific parent-report screening tool, the Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders for children between 12 and 36 months of age. Field-testing was done in five sites with 471 children screened for communication delays in primary care or referred for familial risk or concern for autism spectrum disorder. The Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders was tested in three age groups: 12-17, 18-23, and 24-36 months. A best-estimate diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, or typical development was made. Analyses examined all 46 items and identified 30 items that best discriminated autism spectrum disorder from the non-spectrum groups. Cutoffs were established for each age group with good sensitivity and specificity. Results provide preliminary support for the accuracy of the Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders as an autism-specific screener in children 12-36 months with elevated risk of communication delay or autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211012526 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=451 [article] The Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders: Field-testing an autism-specific screening tool for children 12 to 36 months of age [texte imprimé] / Amy M. WETHERBY, Auteur ; Whitney GUTHRIE, Auteur ; Jessica L. HOOKER, Auteur ; Abigail D. DELEHANTY, Auteur ; Taylor N. DAY, Auteur ; Juliann WOODS, Auteur ; Karen PIERCE, Auteur ; Stacy S. MANWARING, Auteur ; Audrey THURM, Auteur ; Sally OZONOFF, Auteur ; Eva PETKOVA, Auteur ; Catherine LORD, Auteur . - p.2112-2123. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-7 (October 2021) . - p.2112-2123 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis  Autistic Disorder  Child  Child, Preschool  Communication Disorders/diagnosis  Humans  Infant  Mass Screening  Sensitivity and Specificity  Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders  autism spectrum disorder  field-testing  screening  validation  conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication  of this article: A.M.W. is co-author of the Communication and Symbolic Behavior  Scales and receives royalties but not from this study. Catherine Lord is author of  the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule–Second Edition (ADOS-2). C.L. and W.G.  are authors of the ADOS Toddler Module (ADOS-T). They receive royalties from use of  the ADOS-2/ADOS-T, but not from this study. The remaining authors have no financial  relationships relevant to this article to disclose. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a critical need for accurate screening tools for autism spectrum disorder in very young children so families can access tailored intervention services as early as possible. However, there are few screeners designed for children 18-24 months. Developing screeners that pick up on the signs of autism spectrum disorder in very young children has proved even more challenging. In this study, we examined a new autism-specific parent-report screening tool, the Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders for children between 12 and 36 months of age. Field-testing was done in five sites with 471 children screened for communication delays in primary care or referred for familial risk or concern for autism spectrum disorder. The Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders was tested in three age groups: 12-17, 18-23, and 24-36 months. A best-estimate diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, or typical development was made. Analyses examined all 46 items and identified 30 items that best discriminated autism spectrum disorder from the non-spectrum groups. Cutoffs were established for each age group with good sensitivity and specificity. Results provide preliminary support for the accuracy of the Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders as an autism-specific screener in children 12-36 months with elevated risk of communication delay or autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211012526 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=451

The Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders: Field-testing an autism-specific screening tool for children 12 to 36 months of age / Amy M. WETHERBY in Autism, 26-7 (October 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 26-7 (October 2022) . - p.2112-2123 Titre : The Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders: Field-testing an autism-specific screening tool for children 12 to 36 months of age Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Amy M. WETHERBY, Auteur ; Whitney GUTHRIE, Auteur ; Jessica L. HOOKER, Auteur ; Abigail D. DELEHANTY, Auteur ; Taylor N. DAY, Auteur ; Juliann WOODS, Auteur ; Karen PIERCE, Auteur ; Stacy S. MANWARING, Auteur ; Audrey THURM, Auteur ; Sally OZONOFF, Auteur ; Eva PETKOVA, Auteur ; Catherine LORD, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2112-2123 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis  Autistic Disorder  Child  Child, Preschool  Communication Disorders/diagnosis  Humans  Infant  Mass Screening  Sensitivity and Specificity  Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders  autism spectrum disorder  field-testing  screening  validation  potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or  publication of this article: A.M.W. is co-author of the Communication and  Symbolic Behavior Scales and receives royalties but not from this study.  Catherine Lord is author of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule–Second  Edition (ADOS-2). C.L. and W.G. are authors of the ADOS Toddler Module (ADOS-T).  They receive royalties from use of the ADOS-2/ADOS-T, but not from this study.  The remaining authors have no financial relationships relevant to this article to  disclose. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a critical need for accurate screening tools for autism spectrum disorder in very young children so families can access tailored intervention services as early as possible. However, there are few screeners designed for children 18-24months. Developing screeners that pick up on the signs of autism spectrum disorder in very young children has proved even more challenging. In this study, we examined a new autism-specific parent-report screening tool, the Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders for children between 12 and 36months of age. Field-testing was done in five sites with 471 children screened for communication delays in primary care or referred for familial risk or concern for autism spectrum disorder. The Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders was tested in three age groups: 12-17, 18-23, and 24-36months. A best-estimate diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, or typical development was made. Analyses examined all 46 items and identified 30 items that best discriminated autism spectrum disorder from the non-spectrum groups. Cutoffs were established for each age group with good sensitivity and specificity. Results provide preliminary support for the accuracy of the Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders as an autism-specific screener in children 12-36months with elevated risk of communication delay or autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211012526 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=484 [article] The Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders: Field-testing an autism-specific screening tool for children 12 to 36 months of age [texte imprimé] / Amy M. WETHERBY, Auteur ; Whitney GUTHRIE, Auteur ; Jessica L. HOOKER, Auteur ; Abigail D. DELEHANTY, Auteur ; Taylor N. DAY, Auteur ; Juliann WOODS, Auteur ; Karen PIERCE, Auteur ; Stacy S. MANWARING, Auteur ; Audrey THURM, Auteur ; Sally OZONOFF, Auteur ; Eva PETKOVA, Auteur ; Catherine LORD, Auteur . - p.2112-2123. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 26-7 (October 2022) . - p.2112-2123 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis  Autistic Disorder  Child  Child, Preschool  Communication Disorders/diagnosis  Humans  Infant  Mass Screening  Sensitivity and Specificity  Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders  autism spectrum disorder  field-testing  screening  validation  potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or  publication of this article: A.M.W. is co-author of the Communication and  Symbolic Behavior Scales and receives royalties but not from this study.  Catherine Lord is author of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule–Second  Edition (ADOS-2). C.L. and W.G. are authors of the ADOS Toddler Module (ADOS-T).  They receive royalties from use of the ADOS-2/ADOS-T, but not from this study.  The remaining authors have no financial relationships relevant to this article to  disclose. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a critical need for accurate screening tools for autism spectrum disorder in very young children so families can access tailored intervention services as early as possible. However, there are few screeners designed for children 18-24months. Developing screeners that pick up on the signs of autism spectrum disorder in very young children has proved even more challenging. In this study, we examined a new autism-specific parent-report screening tool, the Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders for children between 12 and 36months of age. Field-testing was done in five sites with 471 children screened for communication delays in primary care or referred for familial risk or concern for autism spectrum disorder. The Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders was tested in three age groups: 12-17, 18-23, and 24-36months. A best-estimate diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, or typical development was made. Analyses examined all 46 items and identified 30 items that best discriminated autism spectrum disorder from the non-spectrum groups. Cutoffs were established for each age group with good sensitivity and specificity. Results provide preliminary support for the accuracy of the Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders as an autism-specific screener in children 12-36months with elevated risk of communication delay or autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211012526 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=484

The influence of loss to follow-up in autism screening research: Taking stock and moving forward / R. Christopher SHELDRICK in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 65-5 (May 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 65-5 (May 2024) . - p.656-667 Titre : The influence of loss to follow-up in autism screening research: Taking stock and moving forward Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : R. Christopher SHELDRICK, Auteur ; Jessica L. HOOKER, Auteur ; Alice S. CARTER, Auteur ; Emily FEINBERG, Auteur ; Lisa A. CROEN, Auteur ; Jocelyn KUHN, Auteur ; Elizabeth SLATE, Auteur ; Amy M. WETHERBY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.656-667 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background How best to improve the early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the subject of significant controversy. Some argue that universal ASD screeners are highly accurate, whereas others argue that evidence for this claim is insufficient. Relatedly, there is no clear consensus as to the optimal role of screening for making referral decisions for evaluation and treatment. Published screening research can meaningfully inform these questions-but only through careful consideration of children who do not complete diagnostic follow-up. Methods We developed two simulation models that re-analyze the results of a large-scale validation study of the M-CHAT-R/F by Robins et al. (2014, Pediatrics, 133, 37). Model #1 re-analyzes screener accuracy across six scenarios, each reflecting different assumptions regarding loss to follow-up. Model #2 builds on this by closely examining differential attrition at each point of the multi-step detection process. Results Estimates of sensitivity ranged from 40% to 94% across scenarios, demonstrating that estimates of accuracy depend on assumptions regarding the diagnostic status of children who were lost to follow-up. Across a range of plausible assumptions, data also suggest that children with undiagnosed ASD may be more likely to complete follow-up than children without ASD, highlighting the role of clinicians and caregivers in the detection process. Conclusions Using simulation modeling as a quantitative method to examine potential bias in screening studies, analyses suggest that ASD screening tools may be less accurate than is often reported. Models also demonstrate the critical importance of every step in a detection process-including steps that determine whether children should complete an additional evaluation. We conclude that parent and clinician decision-making regarding follow-up may contribute more to detection than is widely assumed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13867 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=526 [article] The influence of loss to follow-up in autism screening research: Taking stock and moving forward [texte imprimé] / R. Christopher SHELDRICK, Auteur ; Jessica L. HOOKER, Auteur ; Alice S. CARTER, Auteur ; Emily FEINBERG, Auteur ; Lisa A. CROEN, Auteur ; Jocelyn KUHN, Auteur ; Elizabeth SLATE, Auteur ; Amy M. WETHERBY, Auteur . - p.656-667. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 65-5 (May 2024) . - p.656-667 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background How best to improve the early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the subject of significant controversy. Some argue that universal ASD screeners are highly accurate, whereas others argue that evidence for this claim is insufficient. Relatedly, there is no clear consensus as to the optimal role of screening for making referral decisions for evaluation and treatment. Published screening research can meaningfully inform these questions-but only through careful consideration of children who do not complete diagnostic follow-up. Methods We developed two simulation models that re-analyze the results of a large-scale validation study of the M-CHAT-R/F by Robins et al. (2014, Pediatrics, 133, 37). Model #1 re-analyzes screener accuracy across six scenarios, each reflecting different assumptions regarding loss to follow-up. Model #2 builds on this by closely examining differential attrition at each point of the multi-step detection process. Results Estimates of sensitivity ranged from 40% to 94% across scenarios, demonstrating that estimates of accuracy depend on assumptions regarding the diagnostic status of children who were lost to follow-up. Across a range of plausible assumptions, data also suggest that children with undiagnosed ASD may be more likely to complete follow-up than children without ASD, highlighting the role of clinicians and caregivers in the detection process. Conclusions Using simulation modeling as a quantitative method to examine potential bias in screening studies, analyses suggest that ASD screening tools may be less accurate than is often reported. Models also demonstrate the critical importance of every step in a detection process-including steps that determine whether children should complete an additional evaluation. We conclude that parent and clinician decision-making regarding follow-up may contribute more to detection than is widely assumed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13867 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=526

Verbal Responsiveness in Parents of Toddlers With and Without Autism During a Home Observation / Jessica L. HOOKER ; Amy M. WETHERBY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-7 (July 2024)  

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