The feasibility and acceptability of AllPlay Dance for autistic children: A pilot randomised controlled trial / Olivia MILLARD ; Nicole PAPADOPOULOS ; Bethany D. DEVENISH ; Susannah BELLOWS ; Ana MANTILLA ; Jane MCGILLIVRAY ; Nicole J. RINEHART in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 109 (November 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 109 (November 2023) . - 102271 Titre : The feasibility and acceptability of AllPlay Dance for autistic children: A pilot randomised controlled trial Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Olivia MILLARD, Auteur ; Nicole PAPADOPOULOS, Auteur ; Bethany D. DEVENISH, Auteur ; Susannah BELLOWS, Auteur ; Ana MANTILLA, Auteur ; Jane MCGILLIVRAY, Auteur ; Nicole J. RINEHART, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102271 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Dance  Community intervention  Motor skills Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose Few studies have explored the potential for community dance programs to act as a feasible and acceptable avenue for improving the physical, social, and mental health outcomes of autistic children. This randomised waitlist-controlled pilot trial examined the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of the classical/contemporary AllPlay Dance program for autistic children. Methods Twenty-seven autistic children aged 7-12 were randomised to either the intervention group or waitlist control group. Primary outcomes were the acceptability and feasibility of the program, as measured by general study metrics (e.g., enrolment rate, drop out, session attendance) and the participants' subjective ratings of their experiences (e.g., enjoyment, willingness to do more sessions/recommend the program, etc.). Secondary outcomes included changes in children?s motor proficiency, quality of life, and social, emotional and behavioural functioning. Results The AllPlay Dance program was feasible to conduct and acceptable to young autistic dancers, their parents, and the elite dancers/buddies whose role was to support their participation. There were also promising trends towards improvement in aspects of motor functioning (i.e., aiming and catching). Conclusion Overall, the findings support the need to conduct a full-scale randomised-controlled trial to confirm the potential gains that this inclusive and creative community-based activity can offer autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102271 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=517 [article] The feasibility and acceptability of AllPlay Dance for autistic children: A pilot randomised controlled trial [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Olivia MILLARD, Auteur ; Nicole PAPADOPOULOS, Auteur ; Bethany D. DEVENISH, Auteur ; Susannah BELLOWS, Auteur ; Ana MANTILLA, Auteur ; Jane MCGILLIVRAY, Auteur ; Nicole J. RINEHART, Auteur . - 102271. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 109 (November 2023) . - 102271 Mots-clés : Autism  Dance  Community intervention  Motor skills Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Purpose Few studies have explored the potential for community dance programs to act as a feasible and acceptable avenue for improving the physical, social, and mental health outcomes of autistic children. This randomised waitlist-controlled pilot trial examined the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of the classical/contemporary AllPlay Dance program for autistic children. Methods Twenty-seven autistic children aged 7-12 were randomised to either the intervention group or waitlist control group. Primary outcomes were the acceptability and feasibility of the program, as measured by general study metrics (e.g., enrolment rate, drop out, session attendance) and the participants' subjective ratings of their experiences (e.g., enjoyment, willingness to do more sessions/recommend the program, etc.). Secondary outcomes included changes in children?s motor proficiency, quality of life, and social, emotional and behavioural functioning. Results The AllPlay Dance program was feasible to conduct and acceptable to young autistic dancers, their parents, and the elite dancers/buddies whose role was to support their participation. There were also promising trends towards improvement in aspects of motor functioning (i.e., aiming and catching). Conclusion Overall, the findings support the need to conduct a full-scale randomised-controlled trial to confirm the potential gains that this inclusive and creative community-based activity can offer autistic children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102271 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=517

The impact of COVID-19 on sleep for autistic children: A systematic review / Samantha LEWIS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 102 (April 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 102 (April 2023) . - p.102110 Titre : The impact of COVID-19 on sleep for autistic children: A systematic review Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Samantha LEWIS, Auteur ; Nicole PAPADOPOULOS, Auteur ; Ana MANTILLA, Auteur ; Harriet HISCOCK, Auteur ; Moira WHELAN, Auteur ; Jane MCGILLIVRAY, Auteur ; Nicole RINEHART, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.102110 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Children  Sleep  COVID-19  Telehealth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Up to 80% of children with autism experience behavioural sleep problems, predominantly relating to bedtime resistance, sleep anxiety, sleep dysregulation, and shorter duration, which are associated with increased autistic symptom expression and emotional and behavioural difficulties. Researchers predicted the COVID-19 pandemic would worsen sleep and behavioural difficulties for autistic children, due to their need for routine and certainty. This systematic review is the first to focus on delineating the role of sleep disturbance in exacerbating autistic symptoms and internalising and externalising behaviours during the pandemic. Method In this PROSPERO registered systematic review, we aggregated and synthesised findings from empirical studies from 2020 onwards that included children with autism and examined sleep outcomes, using narrative and framework synthesis due to the variety of methods and designs employed. We identified additional relevant themes through inductive thematic analysis. Results Seventy-one studies met the search criteria, and we selected seventeen for review following screening and quality assessment. These studies reported mixed findings; with strongest support for worsening of sleep problems typically experienced by autistic children, including difficulties with sleep regulation and shorter sleep duration. Further, sleep problems were associated with increased expression of autistic characteristics. Conclusions Preliminary findings of worsening sleep and increased autistic characteristics for autistic children throughout the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the need for ongoing, accessible and flexible service provision during exposure to environmental stressors. We propose that behavioural sleep interventions are well suited to telehealth adaptation and play an important role in supporting families when in-person treatment for sleep problems is not possible. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102110 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=501 [article] The impact of COVID-19 on sleep for autistic children: A systematic review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Samantha LEWIS, Auteur ; Nicole PAPADOPOULOS, Auteur ; Ana MANTILLA, Auteur ; Harriet HISCOCK, Auteur ; Moira WHELAN, Auteur ; Jane MCGILLIVRAY, Auteur ; Nicole RINEHART, Auteur . - p.102110. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 102 (April 2023) . - p.102110 Mots-clés : Autism  Children  Sleep  COVID-19  Telehealth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Up to 80% of children with autism experience behavioural sleep problems, predominantly relating to bedtime resistance, sleep anxiety, sleep dysregulation, and shorter duration, which are associated with increased autistic symptom expression and emotional and behavioural difficulties. Researchers predicted the COVID-19 pandemic would worsen sleep and behavioural difficulties for autistic children, due to their need for routine and certainty. This systematic review is the first to focus on delineating the role of sleep disturbance in exacerbating autistic symptoms and internalising and externalising behaviours during the pandemic. Method In this PROSPERO registered systematic review, we aggregated and synthesised findings from empirical studies from 2020 onwards that included children with autism and examined sleep outcomes, using narrative and framework synthesis due to the variety of methods and designs employed. We identified additional relevant themes through inductive thematic analysis. Results Seventy-one studies met the search criteria, and we selected seventeen for review following screening and quality assessment. These studies reported mixed findings; with strongest support for worsening of sleep problems typically experienced by autistic children, including difficulties with sleep regulation and shorter sleep duration. Further, sleep problems were associated with increased expression of autistic characteristics. Conclusions Preliminary findings of worsening sleep and increased autistic characteristics for autistic children throughout the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the need for ongoing, accessible and flexible service provision during exposure to environmental stressors. We propose that behavioural sleep interventions are well suited to telehealth adaptation and play an important role in supporting families when in-person treatment for sleep problems is not possible. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102110 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=501

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