Identifying and describing subtypes of spontaneous empathic facial expression production in autistic adults / Jennifer QUINDE-ZLIBUT in Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 14 (2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders > 14 (2022) Titre : Identifying and describing subtypes of spontaneous empathic facial expression production in autistic adults Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jennifer QUINDE-ZLIBUT, Auteur ; Anabil MUNSHI, Auteur ; Gautam BISWAS, Auteur ; Carissa J. CASCIO, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder/psychology  Autistic Disorder/complications  Emotions  Empathy  Facial Expression  Humans  Autism spectrum disorder  Facial expression production  Nonverbal communication Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether atypical patterns of facial expression production metrics in autism reflect the dynamic and nuanced nature of facial expressions across people or a true diagnostic difference. Furthermore, the heterogeneity observed across autism symptomatology suggests a need for more adaptive and personalized social skills programs. Towards this goal, it would be useful to have a more concrete and empirical understanding of the different expressiveness profiles within the autistic population and how they differ from neurotypicals. METHODS: We used automated facial coding and an unsupervised clustering approach to limit inter-individual variability in facial expression production that may have otherwise obscured group differences in previous studies, allowing an "apples-to-apples" comparison between autistic and neurotypical adults. Specifically, we applied k-means clustering to identify subtypes of facial expressiveness in an autism group (N = 27) and a neurotypical control group (N = 57) separately. The two most stable clusters from these analyses were then further characterized and compared based on their expressiveness and emotive congruence to emotionally charged stimuli. RESULTS: Our main finding was that a subset of autistic adults in our sample show heightened spontaneous facial expressions irrespective of image valence. We did not find evidence for greater incongruous (i.e., inappropriate) facial expressions in autism. Finally, we found a negative trend between expressiveness and emotion recognition within the autism group. CONCLUSION: The results from our previous study on self-reported empathy and current expressivity findings point to a higher degree of facial expressions recruited for emotional resonance in autism that may not always be adaptive (e.g., experiencing similar emotional resonance regardless of valence). These findings also build on previous work indicating that facial expression intensity is not diminished in autism and suggest the need for intervention programs to focus on emotion recognition and social skills in the context of both negative and positive emotions. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s11689-022-09451-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=574 [article] Identifying and describing subtypes of spontaneous empathic facial expression production in autistic adults [texte imprimé] / Jennifer QUINDE-ZLIBUT, Auteur ; Anabil MUNSHI, Auteur ; Gautam BISWAS, Auteur ; Carissa J. CASCIO, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders > 14 (2022) Mots-clés : Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder/psychology  Autistic Disorder/complications  Emotions  Empathy  Facial Expression  Humans  Autism spectrum disorder  Facial expression production  Nonverbal communication Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether atypical patterns of facial expression production metrics in autism reflect the dynamic and nuanced nature of facial expressions across people or a true diagnostic difference. Furthermore, the heterogeneity observed across autism symptomatology suggests a need for more adaptive and personalized social skills programs. Towards this goal, it would be useful to have a more concrete and empirical understanding of the different expressiveness profiles within the autistic population and how they differ from neurotypicals. METHODS: We used automated facial coding and an unsupervised clustering approach to limit inter-individual variability in facial expression production that may have otherwise obscured group differences in previous studies, allowing an "apples-to-apples" comparison between autistic and neurotypical adults. Specifically, we applied k-means clustering to identify subtypes of facial expressiveness in an autism group (N = 27) and a neurotypical control group (N = 57) separately. The two most stable clusters from these analyses were then further characterized and compared based on their expressiveness and emotive congruence to emotionally charged stimuli. RESULTS: Our main finding was that a subset of autistic adults in our sample show heightened spontaneous facial expressions irrespective of image valence. We did not find evidence for greater incongruous (i.e., inappropriate) facial expressions in autism. Finally, we found a negative trend between expressiveness and emotion recognition within the autism group. CONCLUSION: The results from our previous study on self-reported empathy and current expressivity findings point to a higher degree of facial expressions recruited for emotional resonance in autism that may not always be adaptive (e.g., experiencing similar emotional resonance regardless of valence). These findings also build on previous work indicating that facial expression intensity is not diminished in autism and suggest the need for intervention programs to focus on emotion recognition and social skills in the context of both negative and positive emotions. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s11689-022-09451-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=574

Opportunities and Challenges in Developing Technology-Based Social Skills Interventions for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis of Parent Perspectives / Roxanne N. RASHEDI 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.4321-4336 Titre : Opportunities and Challenges in Developing Technology-Based Social Skills Interventions for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis of Parent Perspectives Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Roxanne N. RASHEDI, Auteur ; Kemberlee BONNET, Auteur ; Rebecca J. SCHULTE, Auteur ; David SCHLUNDT, Auteur ; Amy R. SWANSON, Auteur ; Amy KINSMAN, Auteur ; Nicole BARDETT, Auteur ; A. Pablo JUAREZ, Auteur ; Zachary WARREN, Auteur ; Gautam BISWAS, Auteur ; Maithilee KUNDA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4321-4336 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Qualitative  Technology Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Interest continues to be high in technology-based interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Understanding the preferences and challenges of technology use among individuals with ASD can inform the design of such interventions. Through 18 interviews with parents, we used an iterative inductive-deductive approach to qualitative analysis and explored uses of technology for social skills development among adolescents with ASD. Our findings include parents' observations about their adolescent's preferences in types of technology devices and digital content, as well as both positive and negative effects of technology use on mood and behavior. Parents highlighted several avenues of technological preferences and risks that may inform intervention design, enhance user engagement, and capitalize on users' strengths while buttressing areas for growth. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05315-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=486 [article] Opportunities and Challenges in Developing Technology-Based Social Skills Interventions for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis of Parent Perspectives [texte imprimé] / Roxanne N. RASHEDI, Auteur ; Kemberlee BONNET, Auteur ; Rebecca J. SCHULTE, Auteur ; David SCHLUNDT, Auteur ; Amy R. SWANSON, Auteur ; Amy KINSMAN, Auteur ; Nicole BARDETT, Auteur ; A. Pablo JUAREZ, Auteur ; Zachary WARREN, Auteur ; Gautam BISWAS, Auteur ; Maithilee KUNDA, Auteur . - p.4321-4336. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-10 (October 2022) . - p.4321-4336 Mots-clés : Autism  Qualitative  Technology Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Interest continues to be high in technology-based interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Understanding the preferences and challenges of technology use among individuals with ASD can inform the design of such interventions. Through 18 interviews with parents, we used an iterative inductive-deductive approach to qualitative analysis and explored uses of technology for social skills development among adolescents with ASD. Our findings include parents' observations about their adolescent's preferences in types of technology devices and digital content, as well as both positive and negative effects of technology use on mood and behavior. Parents highlighted several avenues of technological preferences and risks that may inform intervention design, enhance user engagement, and capitalize on users' strengths while buttressing areas for growth. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05315-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=486

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