A systematic review of autistic children’s prosocial behaviour / Theresa RYAN-ENRIGHT in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 98 (October 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 98 (October 2022) . - 102023 Titre : A systematic review of autistic children’s prosocial behaviour Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Theresa RYAN-ENRIGHT, Auteur ; Rachel O’CONNOR, Auteur ; Jessica BRAMHAM, Auteur ; Laura K. TAYLOR, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102023 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Prosocial behaviour  Comforting  Sharing  Helping  Children  Autistic strengths  Systematic review  PRISMA Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Prosocial behaviour (e.g., comforting, helping, sharing) is associated with important positive life outcomes. Historical and recent theory, evidence and personal accounts within the autism community present a mixed picture regarding Autistic children’s prosocial engagement. This systematic review consolidates, for the first time, how empirical studies have been measuring Autistic children’s prosocial behaviour to date (objective one). This review clarifies what knowledge the evidence provides, specifically how the type (e.g., comforting, helping, sharing), target (e.g., parent, experimenter, Autistic or neurotypical peer) and timing (e.g., young, middle, and late childhood) affect Autistic children’s prosocial behaviour (objective two). Methods Relevant published records were identified through systematic searches of three electronic databases: PsychINFO, PubMED and Embase. Thirty studies presented in 29 articles met eligibility criteria and were included for data-extraction, quality assessment and narrative synthesis. Results The most common methodologies used were found to be: in-person paradigms, games, informant reports, and self-reports. Reliability and validity efforts were inconsistent. It is hoped these findings will act as a benchmark for development of future research in the area. Outcomes were found to be much more positive about Autistic children’s engagement in prosocial behaviour than diagnostic criteria and historical theory suggests, with Autistic children often engaging in prosocial behaviour to the same frequency as comparison groups despite unfamiliar and neurotypical targets. Narrative synthesis revealed moderating variables and differing patterns and styles of Autistic children’s prosocial behaviour. Conclusions Findings encourage Autistic strengths-based approaches and caution is expressed regarding findings possibly linked to Autistic masking. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102023 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=490 [article] A systematic review of autistic children’s prosocial behaviour [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Theresa RYAN-ENRIGHT, Auteur ; Rachel O’CONNOR, Auteur ; Jessica BRAMHAM, Auteur ; Laura K. TAYLOR, Auteur . - 102023. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 98 (October 2022) . - 102023 Mots-clés : Prosocial behaviour  Comforting  Sharing  Helping  Children  Autistic strengths  Systematic review  PRISMA Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Prosocial behaviour (e.g., comforting, helping, sharing) is associated with important positive life outcomes. Historical and recent theory, evidence and personal accounts within the autism community present a mixed picture regarding Autistic children’s prosocial engagement. This systematic review consolidates, for the first time, how empirical studies have been measuring Autistic children’s prosocial behaviour to date (objective one). This review clarifies what knowledge the evidence provides, specifically how the type (e.g., comforting, helping, sharing), target (e.g., parent, experimenter, Autistic or neurotypical peer) and timing (e.g., young, middle, and late childhood) affect Autistic children’s prosocial behaviour (objective two). Methods Relevant published records were identified through systematic searches of three electronic databases: PsychINFO, PubMED and Embase. Thirty studies presented in 29 articles met eligibility criteria and were included for data-extraction, quality assessment and narrative synthesis. Results The most common methodologies used were found to be: in-person paradigms, games, informant reports, and self-reports. Reliability and validity efforts were inconsistent. It is hoped these findings will act as a benchmark for development of future research in the area. Outcomes were found to be much more positive about Autistic children’s engagement in prosocial behaviour than diagnostic criteria and historical theory suggests, with Autistic children often engaging in prosocial behaviour to the same frequency as comparison groups despite unfamiliar and neurotypical targets. Narrative synthesis revealed moderating variables and differing patterns and styles of Autistic children’s prosocial behaviour. Conclusions Findings encourage Autistic strengths-based approaches and caution is expressed regarding findings possibly linked to Autistic masking. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102023 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=490

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