Adults with Autism Prefer Person-First Language in Dutch: A Cross-Country Study / Annabel D. NIJHOF ; Jan R. WIERSEMA in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-6 (June 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-6 (June 2025) . - p.2027-2033 Titre : Adults with Autism Prefer Person-First Language in Dutch: A Cross-Country Study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2027-2033 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The correct language to refer to someone with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder has received a lot of attention in recent years. Studies in English-speaking countries found a main identity-first language (IFL) preference (e.g. autistic person) opposed to a person-first language preference (PFL) (e.g. person with autism) among adults with autism. However, a recent study conducted in a Dutch-speaking country (the Netherlands) reported a PFL preference (Buijsman et al., 2023). The goal of the current study was to gain insights into language preferences in two Dutch-speaking countries and, in contrast to previous studies, give participants the option to indicate not having a specific language preference. In the current study, we asked 414 Dutch-speaking adults with autism, living either in Belgium or the Netherlands, to fill in an online questionnaire about their language preference. We found that over half of the participants had a PFL preference (54%), followed by having no preference (27%). Only 14% of them had an IFL preference, and 5% proposed another term. Having more years of education was identified as a predictor for having an IFL preference when compared to a PFL preference, while being older predicted having no preference compared to a PFL preference. The majority of Dutch-speaking adults with autism showed a PFL preference, which is in contrast to findings from English-speaking countries, but in accord with a recent study conducted in the Netherlands (Buijsman et al., 2023). Implications of this finding for language use are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06192-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556 [article] Adults with Autism Prefer Person-First Language in Dutch: A Cross-Country Study [texte imprimé] / Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur . - p.2027-2033. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-6 (June 2025) . - p.2027-2033 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The correct language to refer to someone with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder has received a lot of attention in recent years. Studies in English-speaking countries found a main identity-first language (IFL) preference (e.g. autistic person) opposed to a person-first language preference (PFL) (e.g. person with autism) among adults with autism. However, a recent study conducted in a Dutch-speaking country (the Netherlands) reported a PFL preference (Buijsman et al., 2023). The goal of the current study was to gain insights into language preferences in two Dutch-speaking countries and, in contrast to previous studies, give participants the option to indicate not having a specific language preference. In the current study, we asked 414 Dutch-speaking adults with autism, living either in Belgium or the Netherlands, to fill in an online questionnaire about their language preference. We found that over half of the participants had a PFL preference (54%), followed by having no preference (27%). Only 14% of them had an IFL preference, and 5% proposed another term. Having more years of education was identified as a predictor for having an IFL preference when compared to a PFL preference, while being older predicted having no preference compared to a PFL preference. The majority of Dutch-speaking adults with autism showed a PFL preference, which is in contrast to findings from English-speaking countries, but in accord with a recent study conducted in the Netherlands (Buijsman et al., 2023). Implications of this finding for language use are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06192-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=556

Adults with autism’s communication preferences with others with and without autism: A mixed-methods study / Hannah DE LAET in Research in Autism, 131 (March 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 131 (March 2026) . - 202814 Titre : Adults with autism’s communication preferences with others with and without autism: A mixed-methods study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Hannah DE LAET, Auteur ; Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202814 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Double empathy problem  Interaction  Mixed-method study Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : While prevailing theories suggest social interaction difficulties are inherent to individuals with autism, the theory of the double empathy problem proposes that these difficulties result from a mismatch between neurologically different interaction partners. This theory also predicts less difficulty during interaction between individuals with autism. Existing studies enquiring the experiences of individuals with autism indeed suggest that they consider interaction with others with autism as easier. However, studies directly assessing experiences are scarce and often involve small sample sizes, warranting further investigation. In this study, adults with autism completed an online mixed-method questionnaire, consisting of 14 statements (N = 407) comparing various aspects of interaction between individuals with and without autism and six open-ended questions (N = 337). The statements revealed that adults with autism experienced all, except for one, aspects of communication to be better and easier with others who also have autism than with others who do not. The only aspect of communication they did not experience to be better was body language. The open-ended questions’ results mainly support the findings from the statements, but also provide additional nuance. Themes highlighted easier interactions between individuals with autism, characterized by mutual understanding and absence of judgment. Additionally, when they know someone also has autism, they feel less need to camouflage. However, some interaction difficulties were also noted. In conclusion, the experiences of adults with autism in our study align with the theory of the double empathy problem, however further systematic research is warranted to test this theory. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202814 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=581 [article] Adults with autism’s communication preferences with others with and without autism: A mixed-methods study [texte imprimé] / Hannah DE LAET, Auteur ; Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur . - 202814. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 131 (March 2026) . - 202814 Mots-clés : Autism  Double empathy problem  Interaction  Mixed-method study Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : While prevailing theories suggest social interaction difficulties are inherent to individuals with autism, the theory of the double empathy problem proposes that these difficulties result from a mismatch between neurologically different interaction partners. This theory also predicts less difficulty during interaction between individuals with autism. Existing studies enquiring the experiences of individuals with autism indeed suggest that they consider interaction with others with autism as easier. However, studies directly assessing experiences are scarce and often involve small sample sizes, warranting further investigation. In this study, adults with autism completed an online mixed-method questionnaire, consisting of 14 statements (N = 407) comparing various aspects of interaction between individuals with and without autism and six open-ended questions (N = 337). The statements revealed that adults with autism experienced all, except for one, aspects of communication to be better and easier with others who also have autism than with others who do not. The only aspect of communication they did not experience to be better was body language. The open-ended questions’ results mainly support the findings from the statements, but also provide additional nuance. Themes highlighted easier interactions between individuals with autism, characterized by mutual understanding and absence of judgment. Additionally, when they know someone also has autism, they feel less need to camouflage. However, some interaction difficulties were also noted. In conclusion, the experiences of adults with autism in our study align with the theory of the double empathy problem, however further systematic research is warranted to test this theory. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202814 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=581

Inferring Thoughts by and of Individuals With and Without Autism: An Empathic Accuracy Study / Hannah DE LAET in Autism, 30-7 (July 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 30-7 (July 2026) . - p.1816-1828 Titre : Inferring Thoughts by and of Individuals With and Without Autism: An Empathic Accuracy Study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Hannah DE LAET, Auteur ; Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1816-1828 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  double empathy problem  interaction  empathic accuracy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : While prevailing theories suggest social interaction difficulties are inherent to autism, the theory of the double empathy problem (DEP) proposes these difficulties arise from a mismatch between different neurotypes. The theory predicts more challenging communication between individuals with and without autism, but better communication among individuals with autism. While individuals with autism indeed report better communication, experimental studies testing the theory are largely lacking. In this study, 106 adults (55 with autism) completed an empathic accuracy task in which they watched video clips of an interaction between an individual with and without autism and inferred the individuals’ thoughts. Contrary to our hypothesis, adults with autism were not better at estimating the thoughts of other adults with autism. Instead, they were generally less accurate than adults without autism. Individuals with autism were also perceived as more difficult to estimate. In conclusion, this study did not find support for the DEP theory. Further research is needed to understand the reported ease of communication among individuals with autism.Lay abstract Autism is associated with social interaction and communication difficulties. Whereas most previous theories have attributed these difficulties to an inherent deficit in individuals with autism, the theory of the double empathy problem (DEP) argues that they may be the result of a mismatch between people with different communication styles. Although the experiences of individuals with autism strongly support this theory, little is known about how accurate or efficient communication is between individuals with autism. In this study, a total of 106 adults, both with and without autism, watched videos featuring individuals with and without autism, who were filmed while they got to know each other. Afterwards, those filmed individuals rewatched their own videos and indicated the thoughts they had during the interactions. The accuracy was determined by comparing the inferred thoughts to the actual thoughts reported by the individuals in the videos. Contrary to expectations, individuals with autism were not more accurate at inferring the thoughts of other individuals with autism. Instead, individuals without autism were generally more accurate in estimating thoughts than individuals with autism. In addition, individuals with autism were experienced as more difficult to read. The results of this study did not provide evidence for the DEP theory. More research is needed to understand why individuals with autism experience better communication with others with autism. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613261451897 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=590 [article] Inferring Thoughts by and of Individuals With and Without Autism: An Empathic Accuracy Study [texte imprimé] / Hannah DE LAET, Auteur ; Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur . - p.1816-1828. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 30-7 (July 2026) . - p.1816-1828 Mots-clés : autism  double empathy problem  interaction  empathic accuracy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : While prevailing theories suggest social interaction difficulties are inherent to autism, the theory of the double empathy problem (DEP) proposes these difficulties arise from a mismatch between different neurotypes. The theory predicts more challenging communication between individuals with and without autism, but better communication among individuals with autism. While individuals with autism indeed report better communication, experimental studies testing the theory are largely lacking. In this study, 106 adults (55 with autism) completed an empathic accuracy task in which they watched video clips of an interaction between an individual with and without autism and inferred the individuals’ thoughts. Contrary to our hypothesis, adults with autism were not better at estimating the thoughts of other adults with autism. Instead, they were generally less accurate than adults without autism. Individuals with autism were also perceived as more difficult to estimate. In conclusion, this study did not find support for the DEP theory. Further research is needed to understand the reported ease of communication among individuals with autism.Lay abstract Autism is associated with social interaction and communication difficulties. Whereas most previous theories have attributed these difficulties to an inherent deficit in individuals with autism, the theory of the double empathy problem (DEP) argues that they may be the result of a mismatch between people with different communication styles. Although the experiences of individuals with autism strongly support this theory, little is known about how accurate or efficient communication is between individuals with autism. In this study, a total of 106 adults, both with and without autism, watched videos featuring individuals with and without autism, who were filmed while they got to know each other. Afterwards, those filmed individuals rewatched their own videos and indicated the thoughts they had during the interactions. The accuracy was determined by comparing the inferred thoughts to the actual thoughts reported by the individuals in the videos. Contrary to expectations, individuals with autism were not more accurate at inferring the thoughts of other individuals with autism. Instead, individuals without autism were generally more accurate in estimating thoughts than individuals with autism. In addition, individuals with autism were experienced as more difficult to read. The results of this study did not provide evidence for the DEP theory. More research is needed to understand why individuals with autism experience better communication with others with autism. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613261451897 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=590

Intact Neural Responding to Hearing One’s Own Name in Children with Autism / Rachida El KADDOURI in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-6 (June 2026) . - p.2205-2218 Titre : Intact Neural Responding to Hearing One’s Own Name in Children with Autism Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Rachida El KADDOURI, Auteur ; Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; Marcel BRASS, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2205-2218 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Diminished responding to one’s own name is one of the strongest and earliest predictors of autism. However, research on the neural correlates of this response in autism is scarce. Here we investigate neural responses to hearing the own name in school-aged children with and without autism. Thirty-four children with autism and 33 without autism (ages 7–13) were presented with three categories of names (own name, close other’s name and unknown other name) as task-irrelevant deviant stimuli in an auditory oddball paradigm, while EEG was recorded. In line with previous findings, parietal P3 amplitudes for the own name were enhanced compared with a close other’s name. Older children showed a stronger self-specific effect than younger children. However, this self-preferential effect was not different between groups, despite the fact that parents of children with autism reported significantly less own-name responsiveness in daily life. Neither the N1 component or SON negativity showed self-specific effects. In school-aged children, only the parietal P3 component, and not the N1 or SON negativity, appears to be enhanced for the own name as compared to a close other’s name. Age seems to have an effect on the own name modulation of the P3 amplitude, which may explain the relatively small overall effect size. Against expectations, groups did not differ on this self-specific effect. Further research into neural and behavioral responses to hearing one’s own name in autism, across different age groups, is warranted. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06701-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=587 [article] Intact Neural Responding to Hearing One’s Own Name in Children with Autism [texte imprimé] / Rachida El KADDOURI, Auteur ; Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; Marcel BRASS, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur . - p.2205-2218. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-6 (June 2026) . - p.2205-2218 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Diminished responding to one’s own name is one of the strongest and earliest predictors of autism. However, research on the neural correlates of this response in autism is scarce. Here we investigate neural responses to hearing the own name in school-aged children with and without autism. Thirty-four children with autism and 33 without autism (ages 7–13) were presented with three categories of names (own name, close other’s name and unknown other name) as task-irrelevant deviant stimuli in an auditory oddball paradigm, while EEG was recorded. In line with previous findings, parietal P3 amplitudes for the own name were enhanced compared with a close other’s name. Older children showed a stronger self-specific effect than younger children. However, this self-preferential effect was not different between groups, despite the fact that parents of children with autism reported significantly less own-name responsiveness in daily life. Neither the N1 component or SON negativity showed self-specific effects. In school-aged children, only the parietal P3 component, and not the N1 or SON negativity, appears to be enhanced for the own name as compared to a close other’s name. Age seems to have an effect on the own name modulation of the P3 amplitude, which may explain the relatively small overall effect size. Against expectations, groups did not differ on this self-specific effect. Further research into neural and behavioral responses to hearing one’s own name in autism, across different age groups, is warranted. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06701-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=587

Self-Bias and Self-Related Mentalizing are Unaltered in Adolescents with Autism / Letizia AMODEO in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-6 (June 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-6 (June 2026) . - p.2339-2353 Titre : Self-Bias and Self-Related Mentalizing are Unaltered in Adolescents with Autism Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Letizia AMODEO, Auteur ; Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; David M. WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2339-2353 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The self is a multidimensional concept that can be represented at a pre-reflective (first-order) level, at a deeper, reflective level (second-order), or even at a meta-level (representing one’s own thoughts, i.e. self-related mentalizing). Since self-related processing and mentalizing are crucial for social cognition, both constructs have been researched in individuals with autism, who experience persistent socio-communicative difficulties. Some studies suggested autism-related reductions of the self-bias, i.e. tendency to preferentially process self-related content; while others observed a decreased ability to mentalize on one’s own thoughts in autism. However, prior research examined distinct levels of self-related processing in isolation, in the context of separate studies. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06705-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=588 [article] Self-Bias and Self-Related Mentalizing are Unaltered in Adolescents with Autism [texte imprimé] / Letizia AMODEO, Auteur ; Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; David M. WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur . - p.2339-2353. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-6 (June 2026) . - p.2339-2353 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The self is a multidimensional concept that can be represented at a pre-reflective (first-order) level, at a deeper, reflective level (second-order), or even at a meta-level (representing one’s own thoughts, i.e. self-related mentalizing). Since self-related processing and mentalizing are crucial for social cognition, both constructs have been researched in individuals with autism, who experience persistent socio-communicative difficulties. Some studies suggested autism-related reductions of the self-bias, i.e. tendency to preferentially process self-related content; while others observed a decreased ability to mentalize on one’s own thoughts in autism. However, prior research examined distinct levels of self-related processing in isolation, in the context of separate studies. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06705-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=588

Self-processing in individuals with autism spectrum disorder / Annabel D. NIJHOF in Autism Research, 12-11 (November 2019)  

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The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults with autism: a survey study across three countries / Danna OOMEN in Molecular Autism, 12 (2021)  

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