Building Family Capacity: supporting multiple family members to implement aided Language modeling / Sarah N. DOUGLAS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-7 (July 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-7 (July 2023) . - p.2587-2599 Titre : Building Family Capacity: supporting multiple family members to implement aided Language modeling Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sarah N. DOUGLAS, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; Elizabeth E. BIGGS, Auteur ; Atikah BAGAWAN, Auteur ; Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2587-2599 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Family-centered capacity-building practices have been shown to benefit children and families. However, limited research explores these practices for children who use augmentative and alternative communication. This study explored an intervention to teach family members to implement an Aided Language Modeling (ALM) strategy across natural activities at home. A single case multiple probe design was used to evaluate the intervention with five family members and a girl with autism. Results showed the intervention increased family members' percentage of high-fidelity ALM strategy use and rate of ALM. Descriptively, a modest increase was also observed in the proportion of the child?s communication using the speech-generating device. Social validity interviews suggested the goals, procedures, and outcomes were socially valid and supported family capacity building. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05492-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=507 [article] Building Family Capacity: supporting multiple family members to implement aided Language modeling [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sarah N. DOUGLAS, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; Elizabeth E. BIGGS, Auteur ; Atikah BAGAWAN, Auteur ; Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur . - p.2587-2599. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-7 (July 2023) . - p.2587-2599 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Family-centered capacity-building practices have been shown to benefit children and families. However, limited research explores these practices for children who use augmentative and alternative communication. This study explored an intervention to teach family members to implement an Aided Language Modeling (ALM) strategy across natural activities at home. A single case multiple probe design was used to evaluate the intervention with five family members and a girl with autism. Results showed the intervention increased family members' percentage of high-fidelity ALM strategy use and rate of ALM. Descriptively, a modest increase was also observed in the proportion of the child?s communication using the speech-generating device. Social validity interviews suggested the goals, procedures, and outcomes were socially valid and supported family capacity building. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05492-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=507

Correlation Between Gaze Behaviors and Social Communication Skills of Young Autistic Children: A Meta-Analysis of Eye-Tracking Studies / Christy D. YOON in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-3 (March 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-3 (March 2025) . - p.843-861 Titre : Correlation Between Gaze Behaviors and Social Communication Skills of Young Autistic Children: A Meta-Analysis of Eye-Tracking Studies Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Christy D. YOON, Auteur ; Yan XIA, Auteur ; Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; James D. LEE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.843-861 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This meta-analysis examined correlations between eye-tracking measures of gaze behaviors manifested during dynamic salient social stimuli and behavioral assessment measures of social communication skills of young autistic children. We employed a multilevel model with random effects to perform three separate meta-analyses for correlation between social communication skills and (a) all gaze behaviors, (b) gaze duration, and (c) gaze transition. Subsequently, we performed meta-regression to assess the role of four moderators, including age, continuum of naturalness of stimuli, gaze metric, and area of interest, on correlation effect sizes that were heterogeneous at the population level. A total of 111 correlation coefficients from 17 studies for 1132 young autistic children or children with high-likelihood for autism (Mage range = 6-95 months) were included in this meta-analysis. The correlation effect sizes for all three meta-analyses were significant, supporting the relation between improved gaze behaviors and better social communication skills. In addition, age, gaze metric, and area of interest were significant moderators. This suggests the importance of identifying meaningful gaze behaviors related to social communication skills and the increasingly influential role of gaze behaviors in shaping social communication skills as young autistic children progress through the early childhood stage. The continuum of naturalness of stimuli, however, was revealed to trend towards having a significant moderating effect. Lastly, it is important to note the evidence of potential publication bias. Our findings are discussed in the context of early identification and intervention and unraveling the complex nature of autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06257-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548 [article] Correlation Between Gaze Behaviors and Social Communication Skills of Young Autistic Children: A Meta-Analysis of Eye-Tracking Studies [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Christy D. YOON, Auteur ; Yan XIA, Auteur ; Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur ; James D. LEE, Auteur . - p.843-861. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-3 (March 2025) . - p.843-861 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This meta-analysis examined correlations between eye-tracking measures of gaze behaviors manifested during dynamic salient social stimuli and behavioral assessment measures of social communication skills of young autistic children. We employed a multilevel model with random effects to perform three separate meta-analyses for correlation between social communication skills and (a) all gaze behaviors, (b) gaze duration, and (c) gaze transition. Subsequently, we performed meta-regression to assess the role of four moderators, including age, continuum of naturalness of stimuli, gaze metric, and area of interest, on correlation effect sizes that were heterogeneous at the population level. A total of 111 correlation coefficients from 17 studies for 1132 young autistic children or children with high-likelihood for autism (Mage range = 6-95 months) were included in this meta-analysis. The correlation effect sizes for all three meta-analyses were significant, supporting the relation between improved gaze behaviors and better social communication skills. In addition, age, gaze metric, and area of interest were significant moderators. This suggests the importance of identifying meaningful gaze behaviors related to social communication skills and the increasingly influential role of gaze behaviors in shaping social communication skills as young autistic children progress through the early childhood stage. The continuum of naturalness of stimuli, however, was revealed to trend towards having a significant moderating effect. Lastly, it is important to note the evidence of potential publication bias. Our findings are discussed in the context of early identification and intervention and unraveling the complex nature of autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06257-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548

Demographic and autism characteristics as predictors of age of autism diagnosis of individuals with autism in Paraguay / Adriana Kaori TEROL in Autism, 28-10 (October 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 28-10 (October 2024) . - p.2647-2656 Titre : Demographic and autism characteristics as predictors of age of autism diagnosis of individuals with autism in Paraguay Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Yan XIA, Auteur ; Ronaldo L. Rodas JARA, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2647-2656 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  caregivers  diagnosis  low- to middle-income country  Paraguay Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism is a lifelong condition characterized by repetitive and restrictive behaviors and differences in social communication. The reported prevalence of autism has risen exponentially in the past years. Early identification and subsequent early intervention are key to promoting better outcomes for autistic individuals. However, there is a dearth of research focusing on understanding variables that impact the age of diagnosis of autistic children in Paraguay. We collected data from 176 caregivers of autistic individuals aged 18?years or younger who lived in Paraguay and conducted a hierarchical regression analysis to understand whether demographic and clinical variables predicted the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguayan autistic children. Our results indicated that child?s age, child?s age at caregivers' first concerns for their development, and child?s verbal skills were significant predictors of the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguay. Educating caregivers and professionals to increase awareness of autism characteristics and atypical behaviors in social communication beyond verbal skills may support the early identification of autism and subsequent access to early intervention. Lay abstract Autism is a lifelong condition characterized by repetitive behaviors and social communication differences. The reported cases of autism increased globally in the past years. Detecting autism early and providing appropriate supports promptly are crucial for better outcomes. Yet, little research focuses on what factors interplay in the diagnostic process of autistic children in Paraguay. We gathered data from 176 caregivers of autistic children under 18?years in Paraguay. Through a detailed analysis, we found that child?s age, child?s age at the caregiver?s first concerns about their development, and the child?s verbal skills are key in predicting the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguay. Educating caregivers and professionals about autism and social communication development can help identify autism early and provide timely support. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241236527 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=536 [article] Demographic and autism characteristics as predictors of age of autism diagnosis of individuals with autism in Paraguay [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Yan XIA, Auteur ; Ronaldo L. Rodas JARA, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur . - p.2647-2656. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 28-10 (October 2024) . - p.2647-2656 Mots-clés : autism  caregivers  diagnosis  low- to middle-income country  Paraguay Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism is a lifelong condition characterized by repetitive and restrictive behaviors and differences in social communication. The reported prevalence of autism has risen exponentially in the past years. Early identification and subsequent early intervention are key to promoting better outcomes for autistic individuals. However, there is a dearth of research focusing on understanding variables that impact the age of diagnosis of autistic children in Paraguay. We collected data from 176 caregivers of autistic individuals aged 18?years or younger who lived in Paraguay and conducted a hierarchical regression analysis to understand whether demographic and clinical variables predicted the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguayan autistic children. Our results indicated that child?s age, child?s age at caregivers' first concerns for their development, and child?s verbal skills were significant predictors of the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguay. Educating caregivers and professionals to increase awareness of autism characteristics and atypical behaviors in social communication beyond verbal skills may support the early identification of autism and subsequent access to early intervention. Lay abstract Autism is a lifelong condition characterized by repetitive behaviors and social communication differences. The reported cases of autism increased globally in the past years. Detecting autism early and providing appropriate supports promptly are crucial for better outcomes. Yet, little research focuses on what factors interplay in the diagnostic process of autistic children in Paraguay. We gathered data from 176 caregivers of autistic children under 18?years in Paraguay. Through a detailed analysis, we found that child?s age, child?s age at the caregiver?s first concerns about their development, and the child?s verbal skills are key in predicting the age of autism diagnosis in Paraguay. Educating caregivers and professionals about autism and social communication development can help identify autism early and provide timely support. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241236527 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=536

Examining the Efficacy of Culturally Responsive Interventions for Autistic Children and Their Families: A Meta-Analysis / James D. LEE ; Veronica Y. Kang ; Adriana Kaori TEROL ; Sean Joo in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-2 (February 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-2 (February 2025) . - p.706-726 Titre : Examining the Efficacy of Culturally Responsive Interventions for Autistic Children and Their Families: A Meta-Analysis : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : James D. LEE, Auteur ; Veronica Y. Kang, Auteur ; Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Sean Joo, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.706-726 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Culturally responsive interventions for autistic children and their families have been developed and implemented to address issues related to limited representation, inequities, and disparities in access to care of minoritized families in research. Currently available reviews are relatively limited in scope or do not synthesize interventions specifically. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to synthesize autism intervention literature that specifically targeted autistic individuals and their family members from minoritized backgrounds, such as immigrant families. We used four databases to identify studies that used culturally responsive interventions with minoritized autistic children and their families. An article was included if it included empirical intervention data using an experimental design. A total of 354 studies were initially screened, and 24 studies were included. Effect sizes of these studies were extracted across two levels (i.e., child and family levels). Data from group design studies were extracted manually, and data from single-case design studies were extracted using a web-based tool. We used design-comparable standardized effect sizes to compare across both designs. The analysis revealed a large, positive, and significant overall effect size across culturally responsive interventions. Specifically, social-communication and mental health outcomes yielded significant effects at the child level. Additionally, parents' mental health and fidelity of strategy implementation also yielded significant results. Our results suggest that culturally responsive interventions yield comparable outcomes to unadapted, original interventions. Future research should examine the distinction between the effect of cultural adaptation and the efficacy of the intervention itself. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06212-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548 [article] Examining the Efficacy of Culturally Responsive Interventions for Autistic Children and Their Families: A Meta-Analysis : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / James D. LEE, Auteur ; Veronica Y. Kang, Auteur ; Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Sean Joo, Auteur . - p.706-726. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-2 (February 2025) . - p.706-726 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Culturally responsive interventions for autistic children and their families have been developed and implemented to address issues related to limited representation, inequities, and disparities in access to care of minoritized families in research. Currently available reviews are relatively limited in scope or do not synthesize interventions specifically. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to synthesize autism intervention literature that specifically targeted autistic individuals and their family members from minoritized backgrounds, such as immigrant families. We used four databases to identify studies that used culturally responsive interventions with minoritized autistic children and their families. An article was included if it included empirical intervention data using an experimental design. A total of 354 studies were initially screened, and 24 studies were included. Effect sizes of these studies were extracted across two levels (i.e., child and family levels). Data from group design studies were extracted manually, and data from single-case design studies were extracted using a web-based tool. We used design-comparable standardized effect sizes to compare across both designs. The analysis revealed a large, positive, and significant overall effect size across culturally responsive interventions. Specifically, social-communication and mental health outcomes yielded significant effects at the child level. Additionally, parents' mental health and fidelity of strategy implementation also yielded significant results. Our results suggest that culturally responsive interventions yield comparable outcomes to unadapted, original interventions. Future research should examine the distinction between the effect of cultural adaptation and the efficacy of the intervention itself. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06212-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=548

Parent-to-parent support among parents of children with autism: A review of the literature / Adriana Kaori TEROL ; Christy D. YOON ; Hedda MEADAN in Autism, 28-2 (February 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 28-2 (February 2024) . - p.263?275 Titre : Parent-to-parent support among parents of children with autism: A review of the literature Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Christy D. YOON, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.263?275 Mots-clés : cascading model  intervention delivery  parent-to-parent support Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents of autistic children have historically reported hardships related to raising their children. However, the access to resources related to the childrearing of an autistic child is not equitable, therefore resulting in exacerbated difficulties for parents in low-resource settings. In these situations, peer support may be a protective factor for parental resilience in which they receive various supports from other parents of an autistic child with similar experiences. Despite its potential utility, little is known about such parent-to-parent support as evidenced by no synthesis of relevant literature. To address this gap, we present a scoping review of 25 studies that included parent-to-parent support among parents of autistic children. Across these studies, a total of 141 and 747 parents participated as parent mentors and mentees with some heterogeneity in their demographic characteristics. We also identified how parent mentors were trained to provide support to their peers and social validity data related to parent-to-parent support and provided implications for future intervention research. Lay Abstract Parents of autistic children have long reported feelings of isolation and increased stress during and after receiving their child?s diagnosis. Increasing global prevalence of autism also calls for increased services and supports to meet the needs of these families, but most parents who live in low-resource settings still report exacerbated barriers. This may indicate the need for diversifying intervention delivery models to increase contextual fit and enhance implementation effects for different populations. For example, many parents have reported parent-to-parent (P2P) model to be a source of emotional support, advocacy, and knowledge related to their child?s diagnosis, and practical advice. However, little is known about this topic due to the lack of synthesis of relevant autism literature. To address this gap, we conducted a literature review to gain a deeper understanding of how P2P support is used. We identified 25 studies based on our inclusion and exclusion criteria, which we coded to extract variables such as demographic information of participants, types of P2P, dosage, target outcomes, and social validity. About half of studies focused on providing support groups for parents, and the other half focused on individual matching and mentoring for skill acquisition of parents. Across the included 25 studies, a total of 141 parents participated as parent mentors and 747 parents as parent mentees. We also present implications for future research. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221146444 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=519 [article] Parent-to-parent support among parents of children with autism: A review of the literature [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Adriana Kaori TEROL, Auteur ; Christy D. YOON, Auteur ; Hedda MEADAN, Auteur . - p.263?275. in Autism > 28-2 (February 2024) . - p.263?275 Mots-clés : cascading model  intervention delivery  parent-to-parent support Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents of autistic children have historically reported hardships related to raising their children. However, the access to resources related to the childrearing of an autistic child is not equitable, therefore resulting in exacerbated difficulties for parents in low-resource settings. In these situations, peer support may be a protective factor for parental resilience in which they receive various supports from other parents of an autistic child with similar experiences. Despite its potential utility, little is known about such parent-to-parent support as evidenced by no synthesis of relevant literature. To address this gap, we present a scoping review of 25 studies that included parent-to-parent support among parents of autistic children. Across these studies, a total of 141 and 747 parents participated as parent mentors and mentees with some heterogeneity in their demographic characteristics. We also identified how parent mentors were trained to provide support to their peers and social validity data related to parent-to-parent support and provided implications for future intervention research. Lay Abstract Parents of autistic children have long reported feelings of isolation and increased stress during and after receiving their child?s diagnosis. Increasing global prevalence of autism also calls for increased services and supports to meet the needs of these families, but most parents who live in low-resource settings still report exacerbated barriers. This may indicate the need for diversifying intervention delivery models to increase contextual fit and enhance implementation effects for different populations. For example, many parents have reported parent-to-parent (P2P) model to be a source of emotional support, advocacy, and knowledge related to their child?s diagnosis, and practical advice. However, little is known about this topic due to the lack of synthesis of relevant autism literature. To address this gap, we conducted a literature review to gain a deeper understanding of how P2P support is used. We identified 25 studies based on our inclusion and exclusion criteria, which we coded to extract variables such as demographic information of participants, types of P2P, dosage, target outcomes, and social validity. About half of studies focused on providing support groups for parents, and the other half focused on individual matching and mentoring for skill acquisition of parents. Across the included 25 studies, a total of 141 parents participated as parent mentors and 747 parents as parent mentees. We also present implications for future research. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221146444 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=519

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