Adaptive and Behavioral Profiles in Down Syndrome and Co-Occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case-Control Study / Elisa FUCA ; Stefano VICARI ; Floriana COSTANZO in Autism Research, 18-2 (February 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 18-2 (February 2025) . - p.362-369 Titre : Adaptive and Behavioral Profiles in Down Syndrome and Co-Occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case-Control Study : Autism Research Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Elisa FUCA, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur ; Floriana COSTANZO, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.362-369 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Aberrant Behavior Checklist diagnosis intellectual disability repetitive behaviors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Down syndrome (DS) is the most frequent genetic cause of intellectual disability (ID). Individuals with DS exhibit an elevated risk of other neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The primary objective of this study was to explore the clinical characteristics of co-occurring ASD in children and adolescents with DS using a case?control approach. We compared the adaptive and behavioral profiles of a group of participants with both DS and ASD (ASD group) with a group of participants with DS-only matched by age, sex, and IQ (CON group). Participants in the ASD group exhibited significantly lower adaptive skills than the CON group, despite the IQ-matching in the moderate/severe ID range. No group differences emerged on internalizing or externalizing behavioral symptoms, but participants in the ASD group exhibited significantly higher social withdrawal, stereotyped behavior, and restricted interests. These findings indicate that, although children with DS?with or without ASD?who have similar low cognitive functioning often exhibit common behavioral traits, paying close attention to the elevation of stereotyped behaviors or restricted interests can improve the detection of co-occurring ASD in this population, enabling more personalized interventions. Conversely, the presence of ritualistic behaviors or behaviors related to insistence on sameness may not be a strong indicator of underlying ASD in children with DS. Additionally, acknowledging that the presence of ASD contributes to adaptive behavior deficits beyond the impact of moderate-to-severe ID alone highlights the critical need for early interventions to enhance daily living skills in this population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3294 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=547 [article] Adaptive and Behavioral Profiles in Down Syndrome and Co-Occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case-Control Study : Autism Research [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Elisa FUCA, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur ; Floriana COSTANZO, Auteur . - p.362-369. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 18-2 (February 2025) . - p.362-369 Mots-clés : Aberrant Behavior Checklist diagnosis intellectual disability repetitive behaviors Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Down syndrome (DS) is the most frequent genetic cause of intellectual disability (ID). Individuals with DS exhibit an elevated risk of other neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The primary objective of this study was to explore the clinical characteristics of co-occurring ASD in children and adolescents with DS using a case?control approach. We compared the adaptive and behavioral profiles of a group of participants with both DS and ASD (ASD group) with a group of participants with DS-only matched by age, sex, and IQ (CON group). Participants in the ASD group exhibited significantly lower adaptive skills than the CON group, despite the IQ-matching in the moderate/severe ID range. No group differences emerged on internalizing or externalizing behavioral symptoms, but participants in the ASD group exhibited significantly higher social withdrawal, stereotyped behavior, and restricted interests. These findings indicate that, although children with DS?with or without ASD?who have similar low cognitive functioning often exhibit common behavioral traits, paying close attention to the elevation of stereotyped behaviors or restricted interests can improve the detection of co-occurring ASD in this population, enabling more personalized interventions. Conversely, the presence of ritualistic behaviors or behaviors related to insistence on sameness may not be a strong indicator of underlying ASD in children with DS. Additionally, acknowledging that the presence of ASD contributes to adaptive behavior deficits beyond the impact of moderate-to-severe ID alone highlights the critical need for early interventions to enhance daily living skills in this population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.3294 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=547

Comparison of Adaptive Functioning in Children with Williams Beuren Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Syndrome Study / Paolo ALFIERI in Autism Research, 14-4 (April 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 14-4 (April 2021) . - p.748-758 Titre : Comparison of Adaptive Functioning in Children with Williams Beuren Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Syndrome Study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Paolo ALFIERI, Auteur ; Francesco SCIBELLI, Auteur ; Maria C. DIGILIO, Auteur ; Roberta L. NOVELLO, Auteur ; Cristina CACIOLO, Auteur ; Giovanni VALERI, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.748-758 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Williams Beuren syndrome  adaptive profile  autism spectrum disorder  communication  cross-syndrome comparison  expressive  socialization Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Williams Beuren syndrome (WBS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been long considered as "polar opposite" disorders. Although children with WBS appears to be hypersociable, recent researches have revealed difficulties in socio-communicative skills such as shared attention, showing or giving objects, social relationships comprehension, pragmatic use of language, and emotion's recognition. The aim of this cross-syndrome study is to compare clinician-report adaptive profiles of two wide developmental range children by means of Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-Interview Edition, Survey Form. Eighty individuals, 40 with WBS and 40 with ASD (31 preschoolers and 49 scholars) with ASD and WBS matched for chronological age and developmental/cognitive level were recruited. Analysis of domains and subdomains have been reported. Results showed no significant difference in global adaptive level between WBS and ASD in both preschooler and scholar children. Communication domain significantly differ in preschoolers (higher in WBS children), but not in scholars. Expressive subdomain significantly differ in both preschoolers and scholars (higher in WBS children). Play and Leisure subdomain significantly differ in scholars (higher in WBS children), but not in preschoolers. Our results support hypothesis on a shared global adaptive impairment in children with WBS and ASD, by extending this findings to scholar-age children. Analysis of domains and subdomains differences highlight the need for interventions targeting social-pragmatic skills since first years of life. Differences in preschoolers and scholars adaptive profiles could be explained through a developmental perspective. LAY SUMMARY: Little is known about differences in adaptive profiles between Williams Beuren syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. Our results show similarities in global adaptive level and difference in communication level. Furthermore, expressive skills seem to be higher in Williams Beuren Syndrome. Autism Res 2021, 14: 748-758. © 2020 International Society for Autism Research and Wiley Periodicals LLC. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2455 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=443 [article] Comparison of Adaptive Functioning in Children with Williams Beuren Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Syndrome Study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Paolo ALFIERI, Auteur ; Francesco SCIBELLI, Auteur ; Maria C. DIGILIO, Auteur ; Roberta L. NOVELLO, Auteur ; Cristina CACIOLO, Auteur ; Giovanni VALERI, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur . - p.748-758. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 14-4 (April 2021) . - p.748-758 Mots-clés : Williams Beuren syndrome  adaptive profile  autism spectrum disorder  communication  cross-syndrome comparison  expressive  socialization Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Williams Beuren syndrome (WBS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been long considered as "polar opposite" disorders. Although children with WBS appears to be hypersociable, recent researches have revealed difficulties in socio-communicative skills such as shared attention, showing or giving objects, social relationships comprehension, pragmatic use of language, and emotion's recognition. The aim of this cross-syndrome study is to compare clinician-report adaptive profiles of two wide developmental range children by means of Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-Interview Edition, Survey Form. Eighty individuals, 40 with WBS and 40 with ASD (31 preschoolers and 49 scholars) with ASD and WBS matched for chronological age and developmental/cognitive level were recruited. Analysis of domains and subdomains have been reported. Results showed no significant difference in global adaptive level between WBS and ASD in both preschooler and scholar children. Communication domain significantly differ in preschoolers (higher in WBS children), but not in scholars. Expressive subdomain significantly differ in both preschoolers and scholars (higher in WBS children). Play and Leisure subdomain significantly differ in scholars (higher in WBS children), but not in preschoolers. Our results support hypothesis on a shared global adaptive impairment in children with WBS and ASD, by extending this findings to scholar-age children. Analysis of domains and subdomains differences highlight the need for interventions targeting social-pragmatic skills since first years of life. Differences in preschoolers and scholars adaptive profiles could be explained through a developmental perspective. LAY SUMMARY: Little is known about differences in adaptive profiles between Williams Beuren syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. Our results show similarities in global adaptive level and difference in communication level. Furthermore, expressive skills seem to be higher in Williams Beuren Syndrome. Autism Res 2021, 14: 748-758. © 2020 International Society for Autism Research and Wiley Periodicals LLC. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2455 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=443

Correction to: Insomnia in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study on Clinical Correlates and Parental Stress / Bianca BERLOCO in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-4 (April 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-4 (April 2023) . - p.1733-1733 Titre : Correction to: Insomnia in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study on Clinical Correlates and Parental Stress Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Bianca BERLOCO, Auteur ; Silvia GUERRERA, Auteur ; Elisa FUCA, Auteur ; Deny MENGHINI, Auteur ; Giovanni VALERI, Auteur ; Lino NOBILI, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1733-1733 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05955-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=500 [article] Correction to: Insomnia in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study on Clinical Correlates and Parental Stress [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Bianca BERLOCO, Auteur ; Silvia GUERRERA, Auteur ; Elisa FUCA, Auteur ; Deny MENGHINI, Auteur ; Giovanni VALERI, Auteur ; Lino NOBILI, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur . - p.1733-1733. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-4 (April 2023) . - p.1733-1733 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05955-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=500

Cross-cultural similarities and differences in reporting autistic symptoms in toddlers: A study synthesizing M-CHAT(-R) data from ten countries / Dejan STEVANOVIC in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 95 (July 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 95 (July 2022) . - 101984 Titre : Cross-cultural similarities and differences in reporting autistic symptoms in toddlers: A study synthesizing M-CHAT(-R) data from ten countries Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Dejan STEVANOVIC, Auteur ; Diana L. ROBINS, Auteur ; Floriana COSTANZO, Auteur ; Elisa FUCA, Auteur ; Giovanni VALERI, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur ; Handan Ozek ERKURAN, Auteur ; Ferhat YAYLACI, Auteur ; Lilia ALBORES-GALLO, Auteur ; Gabriel GATICA-BAHAMONDE, Auteur ; Maia GABUNIA, Auteur ; Medea ZIRAKASHVILI, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; Sayyed Ali SAMADI, Auteur ; Teck-Hock TOH, Auteur ; Windham GAYLE, Auteur ; Laura BRENNAN, Auteur ; Tatjana ZORCEC, Auteur ; Alejandra AUZA, Auteur ; Maretha DE JONGE, Auteur ; Noordeen SHOQIRAT, Auteur ; Rajna KNEZ, Auteur Article en page(s) : 101984 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Toddlers  Autism  Screening  Culture  Equivalence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background This study aimed to evaluate the endorsement rates of M-CHAT(-R) items by parents/caregivers of toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) synthesizing data from ten countries: Albania, Chile, Georgia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Serbia, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Method Data were aggregated for toddlers aged 14?36 months who participated in previous studies or completed clinical screening. An item with < 30% of endorsements was classified as low endorsement, an item falling within the range of 30?60% as moderate endorsement, and an item with > 60% as high endorsement. Results All items had a low endorsement rate in at least one country and moderate to high in others. Of 20 items, 14 had a moderate to high endorsement rate in seven to nine countries. Of particular relevance are items with moderate to high endorsement rates in all countries excluding Malaysia, such as points to get help, points to show, brings things to show, follows a point, follows your gaze, and understands what is said. On the other hand, makes eye contact, responds to name, hearing concerns, and reciprocal smile were interpreted differently across the countries. Conclusions This study showed differences in parent/caregiver responding to M-CHAT(-R) items across ten countries, which may indicate cross-country variations in the recognition and evaluation of autistic symptoms in toddlers. Items related to joint attention, social engagement, and language comprehension were reported in a similar manner across countries and could be interpreted as universal autistic symptoms in toddlers. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.101984 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=475 [article] Cross-cultural similarities and differences in reporting autistic symptoms in toddlers: A study synthesizing M-CHAT(-R) data from ten countries [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Dejan STEVANOVIC, Auteur ; Diana L. ROBINS, Auteur ; Floriana COSTANZO, Auteur ; Elisa FUCA, Auteur ; Giovanni VALERI, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur ; Handan Ozek ERKURAN, Auteur ; Ferhat YAYLACI, Auteur ; Lilia ALBORES-GALLO, Auteur ; Gabriel GATICA-BAHAMONDE, Auteur ; Maia GABUNIA, Auteur ; Medea ZIRAKASHVILI, Auteur ; Tony CHARMAN, Auteur ; Sayyed Ali SAMADI, Auteur ; Teck-Hock TOH, Auteur ; Windham GAYLE, Auteur ; Laura BRENNAN, Auteur ; Tatjana ZORCEC, Auteur ; Alejandra AUZA, Auteur ; Maretha DE JONGE, Auteur ; Noordeen SHOQIRAT, Auteur ; Rajna KNEZ, Auteur . - 101984. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 95 (July 2022) . - 101984 Mots-clés : Toddlers  Autism  Screening  Culture  Equivalence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background This study aimed to evaluate the endorsement rates of M-CHAT(-R) items by parents/caregivers of toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) synthesizing data from ten countries: Albania, Chile, Georgia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Serbia, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Method Data were aggregated for toddlers aged 14?36 months who participated in previous studies or completed clinical screening. An item with < 30% of endorsements was classified as low endorsement, an item falling within the range of 30?60% as moderate endorsement, and an item with > 60% as high endorsement. Results All items had a low endorsement rate in at least one country and moderate to high in others. Of 20 items, 14 had a moderate to high endorsement rate in seven to nine countries. Of particular relevance are items with moderate to high endorsement rates in all countries excluding Malaysia, such as points to get help, points to show, brings things to show, follows a point, follows your gaze, and understands what is said. On the other hand, makes eye contact, responds to name, hearing concerns, and reciprocal smile were interpreted differently across the countries. Conclusions This study showed differences in parent/caregiver responding to M-CHAT(-R) items across ten countries, which may indicate cross-country variations in the recognition and evaluation of autistic symptoms in toddlers. Items related to joint attention, social engagement, and language comprehension were reported in a similar manner across countries and could be interpreted as universal autistic symptoms in toddlers. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.101984 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=475

Executive Functions and Symptom Severity in an Italian Sample of Intellectually Able Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Giovanni VALERI in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-9 (September 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-9 (September 2020) . - p.3207-3215 Titre : Executive Functions and Symptom Severity in an Italian Sample of Intellectually Able Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Giovanni VALERI, Auteur ; Laura CASULA, Auteur ; Eleonora NAPOLI, Auteur ; Paolo STIEVANO, Auteur ; Barbara TRIMARCO, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur ; Teresa Gloria SCALISI, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3207-3215 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Executive functions  Inhibition  Preschoolers  Shifting  Working memory Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A novel battery (BAFE; Valeri et al. 2015) was used in order to assess three executive function (EF) abilities (working memory, inhibition and shifting) in a sample of 27 intellectually able preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared with 27 typically developing children matched on age and nonverbal IQ. Differences in EF skills were analyzed in participants with distinct ASD symptom severity. Children with ASD performed worse than typical controls on both set-shifting and inhibition, but not on visuo-spatial working memory. Additionally, children with more severe ASD symptoms showed a worse performance on inhibition than children with milder symptoms. These results confirm the presence of EF deficits and highlight a link between ASD symptoms and EF impairments in preschool age. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04102-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=430 [article] Executive Functions and Symptom Severity in an Italian Sample of Intellectually Able Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Giovanni VALERI, Auteur ; Laura CASULA, Auteur ; Eleonora NAPOLI, Auteur ; Paolo STIEVANO, Auteur ; Barbara TRIMARCO, Auteur ; Stefano VICARI, Auteur ; Teresa Gloria SCALISI, Auteur . - p.3207-3215. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-9 (September 2020) . - p.3207-3215 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Executive functions  Inhibition  Preschoolers  Shifting  Working memory Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A novel battery (BAFE; Valeri et al. 2015) was used in order to assess three executive function (EF) abilities (working memory, inhibition and shifting) in a sample of 27 intellectually able preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared with 27 typically developing children matched on age and nonverbal IQ. Differences in EF skills were analyzed in participants with distinct ASD symptom severity. Children with ASD performed worse than typical controls on both set-shifting and inhibition, but not on visuo-spatial working memory. Additionally, children with more severe ASD symptoms showed a worse performance on inhibition than children with milder symptoms. These results confirm the presence of EF deficits and highlight a link between ASD symptoms and EF impairments in preschool age. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04102-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=430

Facilitating play, peer engagement and social functioning in a peer group of young autistic children: Comparing highly structured and more flexible behavioral approaches / Kristin STRAUSS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8-4 (April 2014)  

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Intensive Behavioral Intervention for school-aged children with autism: Una Breccia nel Muro (UBM)—A Comprehensive Behavioral Model / Leonardo FAVA in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-4 (October-December 2012)  

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Investigation of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autistic Traits in an Adolescent Sample with Anorexia Nervosa / Valentina POSTORINO in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47-4 (April 2017)  

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Longitudinal comparison between male and female preschool children with autism spectrum disorder / Valentina POSTORINO in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45-7 (July 2015)  

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A Longitudinal Study of the Teacch Program in Different Settings: The Potential Benefits of Low Intensity Intervention in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Lidia D’ELIA in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44-3 (March 2014)  

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Mood Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder / Valentina POSTORINO  

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The effectiveness of a cross-setting complementary staff- and parent-mediated early intensive behavioral intervention for young children with ASD / Leonardo FAVA in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5-4 (October-December 2011)  

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Untrivial Pursuit: Measuring Motor Procedures Learning in Children with Autism / Laura SPARACI in Autism Research, 8-4 (August 2015)  

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What and Why Understanding in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Williams Syndrome: Similarities and Differences / Laura SPARACI in Autism Research, 7-4 (August 2014)  

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