Real-world imitation in preschool age children with autism spectrum disorder: Findings from the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) / Eric J. MOODY in Research in Autism, 129 (January 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 129 (January 2025) . - 202737 Titre : Real-world imitation in preschool age children with autism spectrum disorder: Findings from the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Eric J. MOODY, Auteur ; Haley A. STURGES, Auteur ; Brian BARGER, Auteur ; Brady HOLST, Auteur ; Ethan DAHL, Auteur ; Steven A. ROSENBERG, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202737 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Imitation preschool-aged  Internalizing problems  Developmental level  Demographic factors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There are several well-known associations between imitation deficits and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, it remains unclear what mechanisms underly these deficits, and there is little evidence from more ecologically valid sources. To explore child characteristics and demographic factors that may relate to imitation, the present study analyzed data from a subset of children with ASD that participated in the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED; N = 2059, 81 % male). SEED is a large case-control study of the risk factors of ASD. We used items that capture parent report of real-world imitation ability and used a hierarchical regression to explore associations with ASD symptoms, age, developmental level, internalizing and externalizing problems, and demographic factors. We found that as restricted and repetitive behaviors increased, imitation decreased, and that some of the variance in this association was accounted for by other child and demographic factors. However, imitation was not related to social problems related to ASD. Internalizing problems were also negatively associated with imitation, whereas chronological age and developmental level were positively associated with imitation. Black children also showed higher levels of imitation relative to White children. These data suggest that imitation is a complex phenomenon, and that both autistic behaviors, as well as other non-autistic child characteristics (age, developmental level, internalizing problems, race) may account for some portion of the relationship between imitation and ASD. This serves as a starting point for future research to investigate the nuanced relationship between imitation and ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202737 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=573 [article] Real-world imitation in preschool age children with autism spectrum disorder: Findings from the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) [texte imprimé] / Eric J. MOODY, Auteur ; Haley A. STURGES, Auteur ; Brian BARGER, Auteur ; Brady HOLST, Auteur ; Ethan DAHL, Auteur ; Steven A. ROSENBERG, Auteur . - 202737. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 129 (January 2025) . - 202737 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Imitation preschool-aged  Internalizing problems  Developmental level  Demographic factors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There are several well-known associations between imitation deficits and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, it remains unclear what mechanisms underly these deficits, and there is little evidence from more ecologically valid sources. To explore child characteristics and demographic factors that may relate to imitation, the present study analyzed data from a subset of children with ASD that participated in the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED; N = 2059, 81 % male). SEED is a large case-control study of the risk factors of ASD. We used items that capture parent report of real-world imitation ability and used a hierarchical regression to explore associations with ASD symptoms, age, developmental level, internalizing and externalizing problems, and demographic factors. We found that as restricted and repetitive behaviors increased, imitation decreased, and that some of the variance in this association was accounted for by other child and demographic factors. However, imitation was not related to social problems related to ASD. Internalizing problems were also negatively associated with imitation, whereas chronological age and developmental level were positively associated with imitation. Black children also showed higher levels of imitation relative to White children. These data suggest that imitation is a complex phenomenon, and that both autistic behaviors, as well as other non-autistic child characteristics (age, developmental level, internalizing problems, race) may account for some portion of the relationship between imitation and ASD. This serves as a starting point for future research to investigate the nuanced relationship between imitation and ASD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202737 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=573

Resilience to COVID-19-related challenges in preschool-aged children with and without autism spectrum disorder / Eric J. MOODY in Research in Autism, 128 (October 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 128 (October 2025) . - p.202705 Titre : Resilience to COVID-19-related challenges in preschool-aged children with and without autism spectrum disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Eric J. MOODY, Auteur ; Brady HOLST, Auteur ; Haley A. STURGES, Auteur ; Ethan DAHL, Auteur ; Tessa CRUME, Auteur ; Jamie KACZANIUK, Auteur ; Maureen S. DURKIN, Auteur ; Kristina HIGHTSHOE, Auteur ; Cy NADLER, Auteur ; Karen PAZOL, Auteur ; Steven A. ROSENBERG, Auteur ; Lisa WIGGINS, Auteur ; Carolyn G. DIGUISEPPI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202705 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  child resilience  maternal mental health  COVID-19 impact Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined factors related to resilience in children (46–91 months) with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. From January 2021 to June 2021 a cross-sectional questionnaire measuring the pandemic’s impact on participants was administered to participants from The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED; N = 641). A sum score of items measuring child resilience was computed as an outcome. A Tobit regression was used to model the impact of child’s ASD status, demographic variables, child developmental characteristics, family income, parent work characteristics, and other family and maternal characteristics. There was no association between resilience and ASD status, but it was inversely related to maternal mental health challenges. Resilience was also significantly lower for Asian than non-Hispanic White children and inversely associated with child behavior problems. There was an interaction between loss of work and the family income. Child resilience is a complex phenomenon impacted by child, family, and social factors. Further research is needed to understand how to address factors negatively associated with child resilience and promote factors positively associated with child resilience. Focusing on family and social factors, along with direct child support, may promote resilience in all children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202705 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=570 [article] Resilience to COVID-19-related challenges in preschool-aged children with and without autism spectrum disorder [texte imprimé] / Eric J. MOODY, Auteur ; Brady HOLST, Auteur ; Haley A. STURGES, Auteur ; Ethan DAHL, Auteur ; Tessa CRUME, Auteur ; Jamie KACZANIUK, Auteur ; Maureen S. DURKIN, Auteur ; Kristina HIGHTSHOE, Auteur ; Cy NADLER, Auteur ; Karen PAZOL, Auteur ; Steven A. ROSENBERG, Auteur ; Lisa WIGGINS, Auteur ; Carolyn G. DIGUISEPPI, Auteur . - p.202705. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 128 (October 2025) . - p.202705 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  child resilience  maternal mental health  COVID-19 impact Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined factors related to resilience in children (46–91 months) with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. From January 2021 to June 2021 a cross-sectional questionnaire measuring the pandemic’s impact on participants was administered to participants from The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED; N = 641). A sum score of items measuring child resilience was computed as an outcome. A Tobit regression was used to model the impact of child’s ASD status, demographic variables, child developmental characteristics, family income, parent work characteristics, and other family and maternal characteristics. There was no association between resilience and ASD status, but it was inversely related to maternal mental health challenges. Resilience was also significantly lower for Asian than non-Hispanic White children and inversely associated with child behavior problems. There was an interaction between loss of work and the family income. Child resilience is a complex phenomenon impacted by child, family, and social factors. Further research is needed to understand how to address factors negatively associated with child resilience and promote factors positively associated with child resilience. Focusing on family and social factors, along with direct child support, may promote resilience in all children. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202705 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=570

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