Cognitive profiles of children with autism spectrum disorder with parent-reported extraordinary talents and personal strengths / Vanessa H. BAL in Autism, 26-1 (January 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 26-1 (January 2022) . - p.62-74 Titre : Cognitive profiles of children with autism spectrum disorder with parent-reported extraordinary talents and personal strengths Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Vanessa H. BAL, Auteur ; Ellen WILKINSON, Auteur ; Megan FOK, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.62-74 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : cognitive profiles  savant skills  strengths  talents  conflicts of interest in relation to this article. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previous research has suggested that focusing on impairments can be detrimental to the well-being of autistic individuals, yet little research has focused on strengths and positive qualities in autism. Some studies explored "savant skills" (herein referred to as "extraordinary talents"), that is, skills that stand out compared to the general population. These often group everyone who has a specific talent, rather than exploring subgroups with strengths in specific areas. There has been even less research focused on personal strengths (i.e. skills that stand out relative to the individual's other abilities, but not the general population). To expand this research, we use a sample of 1470 children (ages 4-18 years) from the Simons Simplex Collection without cognitive impairment to examine the relationship between having a parent-reported skill in a specific area and performance on a standardized cognitive test. Almost half (46%) had at least one parent-reported talent and an additional 23% without extraordinary talents had at least one personal strength. Children with these parent-reported skills had different patterns of performance on these standardized tests than children without skills in that area (i.e. visuospatial, drawing, computation, reading, and memory). Specific skills in computation or reading were associated with higher overall performance on the standardized tests. These results emphasize the importance of considering strengths separately by area, rather than combining individuals with different types of strengths. The high number of children with skills in this study underscores the need for more research in this area, particularly using instruments focused on understanding the nuances of these strengths. It is important for future studies to consider these skills in children with cognitive impairment. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211020618 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=451 [article] Cognitive profiles of children with autism spectrum disorder with parent-reported extraordinary talents and personal strengths [texte imprimé] / Vanessa H. BAL, Auteur ; Ellen WILKINSON, Auteur ; Megan FOK, Auteur . - p.62-74. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 26-1 (January 2022) . - p.62-74 Mots-clés : cognitive profiles  savant skills  strengths  talents  conflicts of interest in relation to this article. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previous research has suggested that focusing on impairments can be detrimental to the well-being of autistic individuals, yet little research has focused on strengths and positive qualities in autism. Some studies explored "savant skills" (herein referred to as "extraordinary talents"), that is, skills that stand out compared to the general population. These often group everyone who has a specific talent, rather than exploring subgroups with strengths in specific areas. There has been even less research focused on personal strengths (i.e. skills that stand out relative to the individual's other abilities, but not the general population). To expand this research, we use a sample of 1470 children (ages 4-18 years) from the Simons Simplex Collection without cognitive impairment to examine the relationship between having a parent-reported skill in a specific area and performance on a standardized cognitive test. Almost half (46%) had at least one parent-reported talent and an additional 23% without extraordinary talents had at least one personal strength. Children with these parent-reported skills had different patterns of performance on these standardized tests than children without skills in that area (i.e. visuospatial, drawing, computation, reading, and memory). Specific skills in computation or reading were associated with higher overall performance on the standardized tests. These results emphasize the importance of considering strengths separately by area, rather than combining individuals with different types of strengths. The high number of children with skills in this study underscores the need for more research in this area, particularly using instruments focused on understanding the nuances of these strengths. It is important for future studies to consider these skills in children with cognitive impairment. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211020618 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=451

Early Pandemic Experiences of Autistic Adults: Predictors of Psychological Distress / Vanessa H. BAL in Autism Research, 14-6 (June 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 14-6 (June 2021) . - p.1209-1219 Titre : Early Pandemic Experiences of Autistic Adults: Predictors of Psychological Distress Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Vanessa H. BAL, Auteur ; Ellen WILKINSON, Auteur ; L. Casey WHITE, Auteur ; J. Kiely LAW, Auteur ; Pamela FELICIANO, Auteur ; Wendy K. CHUNG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1209-1219 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescent  Adult  Autistic Disorder/psychology  COVID-19/epidemiology  Female  Health Surveys  Hope  Humans  Internet  Male  Pandemics  Psychological Distress  Risk Assessment  Stress, Psychological/psychology  Young Adult  COVID-19 pandemic  adults  co-morbid conditions  gender/female ASD  hope  loneliness  funding from Novartis, Roche, Pfizer, Biogen, Ipsen, LAM Therapeutics, Astellas,  Bridgebio and Quadrant Biosciences and has served on the Scientific Advisory Boards  for Sage Therapeutics, Roche, Celgene, Aeovian, Regenxbio and Takeda. Robin Kochel  has a contract with Yamo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to consult on the design of clinical  trials for individuals with ASD. Suma Jacobs has been an investigator in multisite  treatment trials by Roche and served on an autism advisory board for Roche. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives around the world. Autistic adults are at higher risk for co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions and may be more prone to difficulties adapting to pandemic-related changes and social distancing mandates and coping with ongoing uncertainties. On the other hand, the pandemic may lead to greater understanding and acceptance of accommodations in the broader community that may facilitate supports for autistic adults beyond the pandemic. To learn more about their early pandemic experiences, online surveys were sent to independent adults enrolled in the Simons Powering Autism Research Knowledge (SPARK). The first survey was open from March 30 to April 19, 2020; a follow-up survey sent to original responders was open from May 27 to June 6, yielding 396 participants with data for both surveys. We found that adults who were female, younger, had prior diagnoses of a mental health condition, personal COVID-19 experience (i.e., knowing someone who had symptoms or tested positive) or less frequent hope for the future reported the greatest negative impacts. Decrease in feelings of hopefulness over time predicted greater psychological distress at T2, accounting for T1 impact and distress levels and increases in total COVID-19 impact. Less perceived benefit of online services also predicted later distress. Although there tends to be a focus on coping with negative effects of the pandemic, mental health providers may consider approaches that focus on positives, such as fostering hope and understanding factors that facilitate benefit from online services. LAY SUMMARY: Autistic adults may be at risk for psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study suggests that autistic adults who were younger, female, had a mental health diagnosis before the pandemic and knew someone who showed symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19 reported more areas negatively impacted by COVID-19 and greater difficulty coping with those effects. Decreases in hope over time were associated with greater psychological distress. Less perceived benefit from online services also predicted distress 2 months later. These results suggest important areas to further explore as we develop supports for autistic adults during the pandemic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2480 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=449 [article] Early Pandemic Experiences of Autistic Adults: Predictors of Psychological Distress [texte imprimé] / Vanessa H. BAL, Auteur ; Ellen WILKINSON, Auteur ; L. Casey WHITE, Auteur ; J. Kiely LAW, Auteur ; Pamela FELICIANO, Auteur ; Wendy K. CHUNG, Auteur . - p.1209-1219. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 14-6 (June 2021) . - p.1209-1219 Mots-clés : Adolescent  Adult  Autistic Disorder/psychology  COVID-19/epidemiology  Female  Health Surveys  Hope  Humans  Internet  Male  Pandemics  Psychological Distress  Risk Assessment  Stress, Psychological/psychology  Young Adult  COVID-19 pandemic  adults  co-morbid conditions  gender/female ASD  hope  loneliness  funding from Novartis, Roche, Pfizer, Biogen, Ipsen, LAM Therapeutics, Astellas,  Bridgebio and Quadrant Biosciences and has served on the Scientific Advisory Boards  for Sage Therapeutics, Roche, Celgene, Aeovian, Regenxbio and Takeda. Robin Kochel  has a contract with Yamo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to consult on the design of clinical  trials for individuals with ASD. Suma Jacobs has been an investigator in multisite  treatment trials by Roche and served on an autism advisory board for Roche. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives around the world. Autistic adults are at higher risk for co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions and may be more prone to difficulties adapting to pandemic-related changes and social distancing mandates and coping with ongoing uncertainties. On the other hand, the pandemic may lead to greater understanding and acceptance of accommodations in the broader community that may facilitate supports for autistic adults beyond the pandemic. To learn more about their early pandemic experiences, online surveys were sent to independent adults enrolled in the Simons Powering Autism Research Knowledge (SPARK). The first survey was open from March 30 to April 19, 2020; a follow-up survey sent to original responders was open from May 27 to June 6, yielding 396 participants with data for both surveys. We found that adults who were female, younger, had prior diagnoses of a mental health condition, personal COVID-19 experience (i.e., knowing someone who had symptoms or tested positive) or less frequent hope for the future reported the greatest negative impacts. Decrease in feelings of hopefulness over time predicted greater psychological distress at T2, accounting for T1 impact and distress levels and increases in total COVID-19 impact. Less perceived benefit of online services also predicted later distress. Although there tends to be a focus on coping with negative effects of the pandemic, mental health providers may consider approaches that focus on positives, such as fostering hope and understanding factors that facilitate benefit from online services. LAY SUMMARY: Autistic adults may be at risk for psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study suggests that autistic adults who were younger, female, had a mental health diagnosis before the pandemic and knew someone who showed symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19 reported more areas negatively impacted by COVID-19 and greater difficulty coping with those effects. Decreases in hope over time were associated with greater psychological distress. Less perceived benefit from online services also predicted distress 2 months later. These results suggest important areas to further explore as we develop supports for autistic adults during the pandemic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2480 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=449

Factor structure of the VABS-3 Comprehensive Parent/Caregiver form in autistic individuals: Poor fit of three-factor and unidimensional models / Ellen WILKINSON in Autism, 28-3 (March 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 28-3 (March 2024) . - p.616-626 Titre : Factor structure of the VABS-3 Comprehensive Parent/Caregiver form in autistic individuals: Poor fit of three-factor and unidimensional models Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ellen WILKINSON, Auteur ; Cristan FARMER, Auteur ; Evan M. KLEIMAN, Auteur ; Vanessa H. BAL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.616-626 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adaptive behavior  autism spectrum disorders  behavioral measurement Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The commonly used Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS-3) divides adaptive behavior into three domains comprising three subdomains. The validity of this three-factor structure has not been explored in autistic samples, which are often heterogeneous with respect to language and IQ. Furthermore, although there are two comparable forms, Comprehensive Interview Form and Comprehensive Parent/Caregiver Form (a questionnaire), the original validation was based on interview data. Considering the widespread use of the VABS-3 in autism research, and the increased feasibility of online-administered questionnaires, it is necessary to establish the validity of the Parent/Caregiver form in autistic individuals across a range of abilities. This study aimed to investigate the measurement invariance of the VABS-3 Parent/Caregiver form between a minimally verbal group and verbal group of autistic people; however, poor overall fit of the three-factor structure precluded invariance analyses. Subsequent analyses suggested poor fit in both language and age groups, as well as a unidimensional model. The results of the current study suggest that neither the three-factor or unidimensional model fit the VABS-3 Parent/Caregiver Form, thereby cautioning against interpretation of domain or overall adaptive behavior composite scores in autistic individuals and further encouraging careful consideration of administration format. Lay Abstract Adaptive behavior is a broad set of skills needed to function in everyday life. The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS-3) is commonly used to measure adaptive behavior. It divides adaptive behavior into three domains, Communication, Daily Living Skills, and Socialization, each of which are split into subdomains. Analyses of this three-part structure of the first version of VABS used the instrument as an interview, but now it is done as a questionnaire as well. The structure has not been well supported in samples of autistic people, who often have different strengths and challenges in adaptive behavior compared with non-autistic people. Because adaptive behavior is an important concept in autism research and online-administered questionnaires are increasingly common, it is important to ensure the structure of the VABS-3 Comprehensive Parent/Caregiver Form (VABS-3:CPCF; a questionnaire) works well for autistic individuals across a range of abilities. This study aimed to investigate whether VABS-3:CPCF measures adaptive behavior similarly in verbal and minimally verbal autistic people. However, the data didn t fit the structure in the first step of the analysis, so this could not be investigated. The next analyses also found the three-domain structure didn t fit in different age and language groups. In addition, the data didn t fit a structure combining all the domains into 1 (unidimensional). These results suggest that neither the three-factor or unidimensional structure fit the VABS-3:CPCF, cautioning against interpretation of domain or overall adaptive behavior composite scores in autistic individuals and further encouraging careful consideration of administration format. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231179288 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=523 [article] Factor structure of the VABS-3 Comprehensive Parent/Caregiver form in autistic individuals: Poor fit of three-factor and unidimensional models [texte imprimé] / Ellen WILKINSON, Auteur ; Cristan FARMER, Auteur ; Evan M. KLEIMAN, Auteur ; Vanessa H. BAL, Auteur . - p.616-626. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 28-3 (March 2024) . - p.616-626 Mots-clés : adaptive behavior  autism spectrum disorders  behavioral measurement Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The commonly used Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS-3) divides adaptive behavior into three domains comprising three subdomains. The validity of this three-factor structure has not been explored in autistic samples, which are often heterogeneous with respect to language and IQ. Furthermore, although there are two comparable forms, Comprehensive Interview Form and Comprehensive Parent/Caregiver Form (a questionnaire), the original validation was based on interview data. Considering the widespread use of the VABS-3 in autism research, and the increased feasibility of online-administered questionnaires, it is necessary to establish the validity of the Parent/Caregiver form in autistic individuals across a range of abilities. This study aimed to investigate the measurement invariance of the VABS-3 Parent/Caregiver form between a minimally verbal group and verbal group of autistic people; however, poor overall fit of the three-factor structure precluded invariance analyses. Subsequent analyses suggested poor fit in both language and age groups, as well as a unidimensional model. The results of the current study suggest that neither the three-factor or unidimensional model fit the VABS-3 Parent/Caregiver Form, thereby cautioning against interpretation of domain or overall adaptive behavior composite scores in autistic individuals and further encouraging careful consideration of administration format. Lay Abstract Adaptive behavior is a broad set of skills needed to function in everyday life. The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS-3) is commonly used to measure adaptive behavior. It divides adaptive behavior into three domains, Communication, Daily Living Skills, and Socialization, each of which are split into subdomains. Analyses of this three-part structure of the first version of VABS used the instrument as an interview, but now it is done as a questionnaire as well. The structure has not been well supported in samples of autistic people, who often have different strengths and challenges in adaptive behavior compared with non-autistic people. Because adaptive behavior is an important concept in autism research and online-administered questionnaires are increasingly common, it is important to ensure the structure of the VABS-3 Comprehensive Parent/Caregiver Form (VABS-3:CPCF; a questionnaire) works well for autistic individuals across a range of abilities. This study aimed to investigate whether VABS-3:CPCF measures adaptive behavior similarly in verbal and minimally verbal autistic people. However, the data didn t fit the structure in the first step of the analysis, so this could not be investigated. The next analyses also found the three-domain structure didn t fit in different age and language groups. In addition, the data didn t fit a structure combining all the domains into 1 (unidimensional). These results suggest that neither the three-factor or unidimensional structure fit the VABS-3:CPCF, cautioning against interpretation of domain or overall adaptive behavior composite scores in autistic individuals and further encouraging careful consideration of administration format. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231179288 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=523

Improving social gaze behavior in fragile X syndrome using a behavioral skills training approach: a proof of concept study / Caitlin E. GANNON in Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 10-1 (December 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders > 10-1 (December 2018) . - 25 p. Titre : Improving social gaze behavior in fragile X syndrome using a behavioral skills training approach: a proof of concept study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Caitlin E. GANNON, Auteur ; Tobias C. BRITTON, Auteur ; Ellen H. WILKINSON, Auteur ; Scott S. HALL, Auteur Année de publication : 2018 Article en page(s) : 25 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Behavioral treatment  Fragile X syndrome  Social gaze behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Individuals diagnosed with fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common known inherited form of intellectual disability, commonly exhibit significant impairments in social gaze behavior during interactions with others. Although this behavior can restrict social development and limit educational opportunities, behavioral interventions designed to improve social gaze behavior have not been developed for this population. In this proof of concept (PoC) study, we examined whether administering a behavioral skills training package-discrete trial instruction (DTI) plus relaxation training-could increase social gaze duration in males with FXS. METHODS: As part of a larger clinical trial, 20 boys with FXS, aged 8 to 18 years, were randomized to receive DTI plus relaxation training administered at one of two prescribed doses over a 2-day period at our research center. Potential improvements in social gaze behavior were evaluated by direct observations conducted across trials during the training, and generalization effects were examined by administering a social challenge before and after the treatment. During the social challenge, social gaze behavior was recorded using an eye tracker and physiological arousal levels were simultaneously recorded by monitoring the child's heart rate. RESULTS: Levels of social gaze behavior increased significantly across blocks of training trials for six (60%) boys who received the high-dose behavioral treatment and for three (30%) boys who received the low-dose behavioral treatment. Boys who received the high-dose treatment also showed greater improvements in social gaze behavior during the social challenge compared to boys who received the low-dose treatment. There was no effect of the treatment on physiological arousal levels recorded on the heart rate monitor at either dose. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that appropriate social gaze behavior can be successfully taught to boys with FXS using a standardized behavioral skills training approach. Future studies will need to evaluate whether younger children with FXS might benefit from this treatment, and/or whether more naturalistic forms of behavioral skills training might be beneficial, before social gaze avoidance becomes established in the child's repertoire. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02616796 . Registered 30 November 2015. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s11689-018-9243-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=386 [article] Improving social gaze behavior in fragile X syndrome using a behavioral skills training approach: a proof of concept study [texte imprimé] / Caitlin E. GANNON, Auteur ; Tobias C. BRITTON, Auteur ; Ellen H. WILKINSON, Auteur ; Scott S. HALL, Auteur . - 2018 . - 25 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders > 10-1 (December 2018) . - 25 p. Mots-clés : Behavioral treatment  Fragile X syndrome  Social gaze behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: Individuals diagnosed with fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common known inherited form of intellectual disability, commonly exhibit significant impairments in social gaze behavior during interactions with others. Although this behavior can restrict social development and limit educational opportunities, behavioral interventions designed to improve social gaze behavior have not been developed for this population. In this proof of concept (PoC) study, we examined whether administering a behavioral skills training package-discrete trial instruction (DTI) plus relaxation training-could increase social gaze duration in males with FXS. METHODS: As part of a larger clinical trial, 20 boys with FXS, aged 8 to 18 years, were randomized to receive DTI plus relaxation training administered at one of two prescribed doses over a 2-day period at our research center. Potential improvements in social gaze behavior were evaluated by direct observations conducted across trials during the training, and generalization effects were examined by administering a social challenge before and after the treatment. During the social challenge, social gaze behavior was recorded using an eye tracker and physiological arousal levels were simultaneously recorded by monitoring the child's heart rate. RESULTS: Levels of social gaze behavior increased significantly across blocks of training trials for six (60%) boys who received the high-dose behavioral treatment and for three (30%) boys who received the low-dose behavioral treatment. Boys who received the high-dose treatment also showed greater improvements in social gaze behavior during the social challenge compared to boys who received the low-dose treatment. There was no effect of the treatment on physiological arousal levels recorded on the heart rate monitor at either dose. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that appropriate social gaze behavior can be successfully taught to boys with FXS using a standardized behavioral skills training approach. Future studies will need to evaluate whether younger children with FXS might benefit from this treatment, and/or whether more naturalistic forms of behavioral skills training might be beneficial, before social gaze avoidance becomes established in the child's repertoire. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02616796 . Registered 30 November 2015. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s11689-018-9243-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=386

Parent-Reported Strengths and Positive Qualities of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability / Ellen WILKINSON in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-12 (December 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-12 (December 2022) . - p.5471-5482 Titre : Parent-Reported Strengths and Positive Qualities of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ellen WILKINSON, Auteur ; Le Thao Vy VO, Auteur ; Zoe LONDON, Auteur ; Sherri WILSON, Auteur ; Vanessa H. BAL, Auteur Année de publication : 2022 Article en page(s) : p.5471-5482 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adult  Adolescent  Humans  Aged  Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis  Intellectual Disability/epidemiology  Quality of Life  Parents  Autistic Disorder  Adolescents  Adults  Positive qualities  Qualitative research  Strengths Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite increasing attention to understanding strengths in those on the autism spectrum, few studies have explored this in older individuals. The present study provides a qualitative analysis of parent-reported strengths and positive qualities of 68 15-30-year-olds with autism and/or intellectual disability (ID). Most parents (97%) reported at least one positive quality. Themes were consistent with previous studies; Personality characteristics (82%) and Sociability (53%) were reported most frequently. A Work Ethic/Motivation category not previously reported emerged. Autistic individuals (with/without ID) were more likely than those with ID-only to have a Specific Skill. Findings highlight the importance of recognizing strengths of autistic adults. Research is needed to understand how to best leverage positive qualities to promote goal achievement and quality of life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05405-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=489 [article] Parent-Reported Strengths and Positive Qualities of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability [texte imprimé] / Ellen WILKINSON, Auteur ; Le Thao Vy VO, Auteur ; Zoe LONDON, Auteur ; Sherri WILSON, Auteur ; Vanessa H. BAL, Auteur . - 2022 . - p.5471-5482. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-12 (December 2022) . - p.5471-5482 Mots-clés : Adult  Adolescent  Humans  Aged  Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis  Intellectual Disability/epidemiology  Quality of Life  Parents  Autistic Disorder  Adolescents  Adults  Positive qualities  Qualitative research  Strengths Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite increasing attention to understanding strengths in those on the autism spectrum, few studies have explored this in older individuals. The present study provides a qualitative analysis of parent-reported strengths and positive qualities of 68 15-30-year-olds with autism and/or intellectual disability (ID). Most parents (97%) reported at least one positive quality. Themes were consistent with previous studies; Personality characteristics (82%) and Sociability (53%) were reported most frequently. A Work Ethic/Motivation category not previously reported emerged. Autistic individuals (with/without ID) were more likely than those with ID-only to have a Specific Skill. Findings highlight the importance of recognizing strengths of autistic adults. Research is needed to understand how to best leverage positive qualities to promote goal achievement and quality of life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05405-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=489

Reduced engagement of visual attention in children with autism spectrum disorder / Christopher S. MCLAUGHLIN in Autism, 25-7 (October 2021)  

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