Characterizing the Relationship Among the Social Competence Elements in Autistic Adolescents / Alexandra P. KEY in Autism Research, 18-10 (October 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-10 (October 2025) . - p.1999-2010 Titre : Characterizing the Relationship Among the Social Competence Elements in Autistic Adolescents Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Alexandra P. KEY, Auteur ; Trey MCGONIGLE, Auteur ; Jinyuan LIU, Auteur ; Rachael MUSCATELLO, Auteur ; Philip GABLE, Auteur ; Susan WHITE, Auteur ; Matthew LERNER, Auteur ; Blythe A. CORBETT, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1999-2010 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  behavior  brain  cognition  social competence  theory of mind Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Individuals with autism spectrum disorder have significant difficulties in social competence. This study provided empirical evaluation of the theoretical model by Kennedy and Adolphs (2012) positing that social competence relies on an interconnected network of four components: social brain, cognition, behavior, and functioning. Data from 243 youth (69 female, 174 male), age 10?17?years, were used to test the hypothesized mediation effect of social cognition (Theory of Mind) from social brain (event-related potential markers of face perception and memory) to social behavior (Contextual Assessment of Social Skills) and functioning (Child Behavior Checklist). An additional analysis evaluated whether the structure of the social competence model varied based on the biological sex of the autistic participants. The findings support the conceptual model of social competence where the social brain's contributions to social behavior and functioning are mediated by social cognition, with an additional direct path between the brain and behavior. The relationship among the four components of social competence is not significantly different for autistic males and females. Social competence is best represented as a network of direct and indirect connections among the neural, cognitive, and behavioral components. Thus, focusing on any single element is not sufficient for effective design of novel assessment and treatment approaches in autism. The findings also highlight the importance of self-initiated active engagement with social cues as a contributor to successful social behavior and functioning in autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70095 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=569 [article] Characterizing the Relationship Among the Social Competence Elements in Autistic Adolescents [texte imprimé] / Alexandra P. KEY, Auteur ; Trey MCGONIGLE, Auteur ; Jinyuan LIU, Auteur ; Rachael MUSCATELLO, Auteur ; Philip GABLE, Auteur ; Susan WHITE, Auteur ; Matthew LERNER, Auteur ; Blythe A. CORBETT, Auteur . - p.1999-2010. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-10 (October 2025) . - p.1999-2010 Mots-clés : autism  behavior  brain  cognition  social competence  theory of mind Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Individuals with autism spectrum disorder have significant difficulties in social competence. This study provided empirical evaluation of the theoretical model by Kennedy and Adolphs (2012) positing that social competence relies on an interconnected network of four components: social brain, cognition, behavior, and functioning. Data from 243 youth (69 female, 174 male), age 10?17?years, were used to test the hypothesized mediation effect of social cognition (Theory of Mind) from social brain (event-related potential markers of face perception and memory) to social behavior (Contextual Assessment of Social Skills) and functioning (Child Behavior Checklist). An additional analysis evaluated whether the structure of the social competence model varied based on the biological sex of the autistic participants. The findings support the conceptual model of social competence where the social brain's contributions to social behavior and functioning are mediated by social cognition, with an additional direct path between the brain and behavior. The relationship among the four components of social competence is not significantly different for autistic males and females. Social competence is best represented as a network of direct and indirect connections among the neural, cognitive, and behavioral components. Thus, focusing on any single element is not sufficient for effective design of novel assessment and treatment approaches in autism. The findings also highlight the importance of self-initiated active engagement with social cues as a contributor to successful social behavior and functioning in autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70095 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=569

The developmental trajectory of diurnal cortisol in autistic and neurotypical youth / Blythe A. CORBETT in Development and Psychopathology, 36-4 (October 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inDevelopment and Psychopathology > 36-4 (October 2024) . - p.1570-1581 Titre : The developmental trajectory of diurnal cortisol in autistic and neurotypical youth Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Blythe A. CORBETT, Auteur ; Trey MCGONIGLE, Auteur ; Rachael A. MUSCATELLO, Auteur ; Jinyuan LIU, Auteur ; Simon VANDEKAR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1570-1581 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Cortisol  Diurnal  Puberty Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Increasing age and puberty affect the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis maturation, which is likely associated with an increase in environmental demands (e.g., social) and vulnerability for the onset of psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression). There is limited research as to whether such patterns are consonant in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition marked by social challenges, dysregulation of the HPA axis, and higher rates of depression setting the stage for enhanced vulnerability during this developmental period.The current study interrogated diurnal cortisol by examining (1) cortisol expression longitudinally over the pubertal transition between autistic and neurotypical youth, (2) the trajectory of diurnal cortisol and the unique contributions of age vs. puberty, and (3) potential sex differences. As hypothesized, results indicate autistic compared to typically developing youth demonstrate a shallower diurnal slope and elevated evening cortisol. These differences were in the context of higher cortisol and flatter rhythms based on age and pubertal development. Also, sex-based differences emerged such that females in both groups had higher cortisol, flatter slopes, and higher evening cortisol than males. The results show that despite the trait-like stability of diurnal cortisol, HPA maturation is impacted by age, puberty, sex, as well as an ASD diagnosis. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0954579423000810 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=539 [article] The developmental trajectory of diurnal cortisol in autistic and neurotypical youth [texte imprimé] / Blythe A. CORBETT, Auteur ; Trey MCGONIGLE, Auteur ; Rachael A. MUSCATELLO, Auteur ; Jinyuan LIU, Auteur ; Simon VANDEKAR, Auteur . - p.1570-1581. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Development and Psychopathology > 36-4 (October 2024) . - p.1570-1581 Mots-clés : Autism  Cortisol  Diurnal  Puberty Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Increasing age and puberty affect the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis maturation, which is likely associated with an increase in environmental demands (e.g., social) and vulnerability for the onset of psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression). There is limited research as to whether such patterns are consonant in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition marked by social challenges, dysregulation of the HPA axis, and higher rates of depression setting the stage for enhanced vulnerability during this developmental period.The current study interrogated diurnal cortisol by examining (1) cortisol expression longitudinally over the pubertal transition between autistic and neurotypical youth, (2) the trajectory of diurnal cortisol and the unique contributions of age vs. puberty, and (3) potential sex differences. As hypothesized, results indicate autistic compared to typically developing youth demonstrate a shallower diurnal slope and elevated evening cortisol. These differences were in the context of higher cortisol and flatter rhythms based on age and pubertal development. Also, sex-based differences emerged such that females in both groups had higher cortisol, flatter slopes, and higher evening cortisol than males. The results show that despite the trait-like stability of diurnal cortisol, HPA maturation is impacted by age, puberty, sex, as well as an ASD diagnosis. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0954579423000810 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=539

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