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Teaching intraverbal behavior to children with autism / Tina R. GOLDSMITH in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1-1 (January/March 2007)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.1-13 Titre : Teaching intraverbal behavior to children with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Tina R. GOLDSMITH, Auteur ; Linda A. LEBLANC, Auteur ; Rachael A. SAUTTER, Auteur Année de publication : 2007 Article en page(s) : p.1-13 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Language-intervention Categories Intraverbal Skinner Questions Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Skinner's conceptual analysis of language has influenced one model of early and intensive behavioral intervention with children, which incorporates verbal operants including mands, tacts, intraverbals, etc. Many studies have examined the mand and tact relations, with little focus on teaching intraverbal behavior. In the present experiment, children with autism were taught intraverbals using a transfer-of-stimulus-control procedure (i.e., tact to intraverbal) in combination with errorless learning (i.e., delayed prompting). Three children were successfully taught to name items associated with preselected categories (e.g., “What are some colors?”) with limited generalization to a fourth, non-targeted category, and limited maintenance of skills. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146 [article] Teaching intraverbal behavior to children with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Tina R. GOLDSMITH, Auteur ; Linda A. LEBLANC, Auteur ; Rachael A. SAUTTER, Auteur . - 2007 . - p.1-13. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.1-13 Mots-clés : Language-intervention Categories Intraverbal Skinner Questions Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Skinner's conceptual analysis of language has influenced one model of early and intensive behavioral intervention with children, which incorporates verbal operants including mands, tacts, intraverbals, etc. Many studies have examined the mand and tact relations, with little focus on teaching intraverbal behavior. In the present experiment, children with autism were taught intraverbals using a transfer-of-stimulus-control procedure (i.e., tact to intraverbal) in combination with errorless learning (i.e., delayed prompting). Three children were successfully taught to name items associated with preselected categories (e.g., “What are some colors?”) with limited generalization to a fourth, non-targeted category, and limited maintenance of skills. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146

The role of MT+/V5 during biological motion perception in Asperger Syndrome: An fMRI study / John D. HERRINGTON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1-1 (January/March 2007)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.14-27 Titre : The role of MT+/V5 during biological motion perception in Asperger Syndrome: An fMRI study Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : John D. HERRINGTON, Auteur ; Simon BARON-COHEN, Auteur ; Sally WHEELWRIGHT, Auteur ; Krishna D. SINGH, Auteur ; Edward T. BULLMORE, Auteur ; Michael BRAMMER, Auteur ; Steve C.R. WILLIAMS, Auteur Année de publication : 2007 Article en page(s) : p.14-27 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Asperger-Syndrome Autism fMRI Motion-perception MT+/V5 Temporal-lobe Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Asperger Syndrome (AS), a condition on the autistic spectrum, is characterized by deficits in the ability to use social cues to infer mental state information. Few studies have examined whether these deficits might be understood in terms of differences in visual information processing. The present study employed functional magnetic resonance imaging to examine differences in brain activity among individuals with AS while performing a task that typically leads to the automatic interpretation of human movement. Despite similar behavioural performance, significantly less activity was found for the AS group (relative to a control group) in inferior, middle and superior temporal regions, including the human analogue of MT+/V5. These data suggest that AS is associated with unique patterns of brain activity during the perception of visually presented social cues. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146 [article] The role of MT+/V5 during biological motion perception in Asperger Syndrome: An fMRI study [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / John D. HERRINGTON, Auteur ; Simon BARON-COHEN, Auteur ; Sally WHEELWRIGHT, Auteur ; Krishna D. SINGH, Auteur ; Edward T. BULLMORE, Auteur ; Michael BRAMMER, Auteur ; Steve C.R. WILLIAMS, Auteur . - 2007 . - p.14-27. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.14-27 Mots-clés : Asperger-Syndrome Autism fMRI Motion-perception MT+/V5 Temporal-lobe Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Asperger Syndrome (AS), a condition on the autistic spectrum, is characterized by deficits in the ability to use social cues to infer mental state information. Few studies have examined whether these deficits might be understood in terms of differences in visual information processing. The present study employed functional magnetic resonance imaging to examine differences in brain activity among individuals with AS while performing a task that typically leads to the automatic interpretation of human movement. Despite similar behavioural performance, significantly less activity was found for the AS group (relative to a control group) in inferior, middle and superior temporal regions, including the human analogue of MT+/V5. These data suggest that AS is associated with unique patterns of brain activity during the perception of visually presented social cues. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146

A critical review of assessment targets and methods for social skills excesses and deficits for children with autism spectrum disorders / Johnny L. MATSON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1-1 (January/March 2007)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.28-37 Titre : A critical review of assessment targets and methods for social skills excesses and deficits for children with autism spectrum disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Jonathan WILKINS, Auteur Année de publication : 2007 Article en page(s) : p.28-37 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Social-skills Autism-spectrum-disorders Assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A substantial research literature is beginning to develop regarding social skills excesses and deficits for children with autism spectrum disorders. These developments are likely to continue given the increasing recognition that these behaviors are among the most critical core symptoms of these disorders. A review is provided of developments in the field with respect to the social excesses and deficits that are most critical for this population of children. A discussion of direct observation and scaling methods used to do these evaluations along with a discussion of strengths and weaknesses of these methods is provided. A discussion of the current status and potential future developments of the area is also covered. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146 [article] A critical review of assessment targets and methods for social skills excesses and deficits for children with autism spectrum disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Jonathan WILKINS, Auteur . - 2007 . - p.28-37. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.28-37 Mots-clés : Social-skills Autism-spectrum-disorders Assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A substantial research literature is beginning to develop regarding social skills excesses and deficits for children with autism spectrum disorders. These developments are likely to continue given the increasing recognition that these behaviors are among the most critical core symptoms of these disorders. A review is provided of developments in the field with respect to the social excesses and deficits that are most critical for this population of children. A discussion of direct observation and scaling methods used to do these evaluations along with a discussion of strengths and weaknesses of these methods is provided. A discussion of the current status and potential future developments of the area is also covered. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146

A review of methodological issues in the differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders in children / Johnny L. MATSON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1-1 (January/March 2007)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.38-54 Titre : A review of methodological issues in the differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders in children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Marie NEBEL-SCHWALM, Auteur ; Michael L. MATSON, Auteur Année de publication : 2007 Article en page(s) : p.38-54 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Methodology Differential-diagnosis Autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The development of standardized tests to assess autism, particularly in young children, is a topic of considerable interest in the research community. Recent years have seen an exponential growth in scales for differential diagnosis. Particular emphasis has been placed on defining and better delineating the symptoms of the disorder relative to other forms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID), and identifying the condition at the earliest possible age. The general consensus is that scaling methods are the core means of establishing a diagnosis. Thus, analyzing the research activity in the area for strengths and weaknesses in methodology would appear to be in order. A critical overview of existing psychometric properties of these tests is presented with suggestions for future research on the topic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146 [article] A review of methodological issues in the differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders in children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Marie NEBEL-SCHWALM, Auteur ; Michael L. MATSON, Auteur . - 2007 . - p.38-54. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.38-54 Mots-clés : Methodology Differential-diagnosis Autism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The development of standardized tests to assess autism, particularly in young children, is a topic of considerable interest in the research community. Recent years have seen an exponential growth in scales for differential diagnosis. Particular emphasis has been placed on defining and better delineating the symptoms of the disorder relative to other forms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID), and identifying the condition at the earliest possible age. The general consensus is that scaling methods are the core means of establishing a diagnosis. Thus, analyzing the research activity in the area for strengths and weaknesses in methodology would appear to be in order. A critical overview of existing psychometric properties of these tests is presented with suggestions for future research on the topic. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146

Factor structure of the Behavior Flexibility Rating Scale (BFRS) / Keenan A. PITUCH in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1-1 (January/March 2007)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.55-66 Titre : Factor structure of the Behavior Flexibility Rating Scale (BFRS) Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Keenan A. PITUCH, Auteur ; Vanessa A. GREEN, Auteur ; Jeff SIGAFOOS, Auteur ; Jonathan ITCHON, Auteur ; Mark O'REILLY, Auteur ; Giulio E. LANCIONI, Auteur ; Robert DIDDEN, Auteur Année de publication : 2007 Article en page(s) : p.55-66 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Asperger's-syndrome Down-syndrome Behavior-flexibility-rating-scale Insistence-on-sameness Factor-structure Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Behavior Flexibility Rating Scale (BFRS) is designed to assess insistence on sameness or lack of behavioral flexibility, which is often associated with autism and other developmental disabilities. This study was designed to assess the factor structure of this scale for a sample of 968 individuals with autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Down syndrome. To establish factorial validity, an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted with half of the sample, with a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) conducted with the remaining cases to cross-validate the model obtained with the EFA. The factor analyses supported the presence of two factors—Interruption/Disruption and Position/Location. However, further analysis suggested the presence of a third factor, Interpersonal Mishaps, for the Asperger's syndrome group. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146 [article] Factor structure of the Behavior Flexibility Rating Scale (BFRS) [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Keenan A. PITUCH, Auteur ; Vanessa A. GREEN, Auteur ; Jeff SIGAFOOS, Auteur ; Jonathan ITCHON, Auteur ; Mark O'REILLY, Auteur ; Giulio E. LANCIONI, Auteur ; Robert DIDDEN, Auteur . - 2007 . - p.55-66. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.55-66 Mots-clés : Autism Asperger's-syndrome Down-syndrome Behavior-flexibility-rating-scale Insistence-on-sameness Factor-structure Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The Behavior Flexibility Rating Scale (BFRS) is designed to assess insistence on sameness or lack of behavioral flexibility, which is often associated with autism and other developmental disabilities. This study was designed to assess the factor structure of this scale for a sample of 968 individuals with autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Down syndrome. To establish factorial validity, an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted with half of the sample, with a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) conducted with the remaining cases to cross-validate the model obtained with the EFA. The factor analyses supported the presence of two factors—Interruption/Disruption and Position/Location. However, further analysis suggested the presence of a third factor, Interpersonal Mishaps, for the Asperger's syndrome group. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.005 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146

Response to vestibular sensory events in autism / Janet K. KERN in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1-1 (January/March 2007)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.67-74 Titre : Response to vestibular sensory events in autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Janet K. KERN, Auteur ; Madhukar H. TRIVEDI, Auteur ; Bruce D. GRANNEMANN, Auteur ; Carolyn R. GARVER, Auteur ; Alonzo A. ANDREWS, Auteur ; Jyutika A. MEHTA, Auteur ; Thomas CARMODY, Auteur Année de publication : 2007 Article en page(s) : p.67-74 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Sensory-processing Vestibular Thresholds Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to examine the response to vestibular sensory events in persons with autism. The data for this study was collected as part of a cross-sectional study that examined sensory processing (using the Sensory Profile) in 103 persons with autism, 3–43 years of age, compared to age- and gender-matched community controls. The Vestibular Processing section of the Sensory Profile was used. The results showed that Vestibular Processing (both high and low threshold processing) on the Sensory Profile was significantly different in persons with autism as compared to community controls, with persons with autism engaging in the behaviors more frequently than the controls. Vestibular processing differences could explain certain problems in autism. It is important to try to understand sensory problems in autism because it can enable us to better understand the needs of persons with autism, and in turn, influence treatment protocols. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146 [article] Response to vestibular sensory events in autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Janet K. KERN, Auteur ; Madhukar H. TRIVEDI, Auteur ; Bruce D. GRANNEMANN, Auteur ; Carolyn R. GARVER, Auteur ; Alonzo A. ANDREWS, Auteur ; Jyutika A. MEHTA, Auteur ; Thomas CARMODY, Auteur . - 2007 . - p.67-74. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.67-74 Mots-clés : Autism Sensory-processing Vestibular Thresholds Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The purpose of this study was to examine the response to vestibular sensory events in persons with autism. The data for this study was collected as part of a cross-sectional study that examined sensory processing (using the Sensory Profile) in 103 persons with autism, 3–43 years of age, compared to age- and gender-matched community controls. The Vestibular Processing section of the Sensory Profile was used. The results showed that Vestibular Processing (both high and low threshold processing) on the Sensory Profile was significantly different in persons with autism as compared to community controls, with persons with autism engaging in the behaviors more frequently than the controls. Vestibular processing differences could explain certain problems in autism. It is important to try to understand sensory problems in autism because it can enable us to better understand the needs of persons with autism, and in turn, influence treatment protocols. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.07.006 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146

Differential diagnosis of PDDNOS in children / Johnny L. MATSON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1-1 (January/March 2007)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.75-84 Titre : Differential diagnosis of PDDNOS in children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Jessica A. BOISJOLI, Auteur Année de publication : 2007 Article en page(s) : p.75-84 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : PDDNOS Children Differential-diagnosis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : PDDNOS is a particularly important form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to the frequency with which it is diagnosed. Having said that, it is often diagnosed by what it is not (not autism) as opposed to what it is. And, while PDDNOS is likely to be more common than autism, studies on PDDNOS are much less frequent. Perhaps with the exception of childhood degenerative disorder, PDDNOS has less diagnostic research on it than any other ASD. The purpose of the present paper was to review the available research on the definition and diagnosis of PDDNOS. The data are analyzed and future goals for conceptual and diagnostic research are discussed with the idea of further enhancing a neglected diagnostic category. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.09.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146 [article] Differential diagnosis of PDDNOS in children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Johnny L. MATSON, Auteur ; Jessica A. BOISJOLI, Auteur . - 2007 . - p.75-84. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.75-84 Mots-clés : PDDNOS Children Differential-diagnosis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : PDDNOS is a particularly important form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to the frequency with which it is diagnosed. Having said that, it is often diagnosed by what it is not (not autism) as opposed to what it is. And, while PDDNOS is likely to be more common than autism, studies on PDDNOS are much less frequent. Perhaps with the exception of childhood degenerative disorder, PDDNOS has less diagnostic research on it than any other ASD. The purpose of the present paper was to review the available research on the definition and diagnosis of PDDNOS. The data are analyzed and future goals for conceptual and diagnostic research are discussed with the idea of further enhancing a neglected diagnostic category. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.09.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=146

Linguistic abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder / Fiona M. LEWIS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1-1 (January/March 2007)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.85-100 Titre : Linguistic abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Fiona M. LEWIS, Auteur ; Bruce E. MURDOCH, Auteur ; Gail C. WOODYATT, Auteur Année de publication : 2007 Article en page(s) : p.85-100 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism-spectrum-disorder Clinical-Evaluation-of-Language-Fundamentals—Fourth-Edition DSM-IV Developmental-language-history Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Two broad approaches have been used to examine linguistic skills in Asperger syndrome (AS) and high functioning autism (HFA). One approach has aimed at determining the external validity of each diagnosis by investigating whether developmental language history, which differentiates AS from HFA, is relevant in long-term linguistic outcomes. An alternative approach, viewing AS and HFA as presentations on an autism spectrum (ASD), has investigated subgroups within the spectrum based on linguistic performance. Neither approach, however, has provided an in-depth description of the linguistic difficulties experienced in ASD necessary for therapy planning. Purpose To provide clinically applicable research findings to extend the clinical understanding of the linguistic difficulties in ASD by: (1) comparing the linguistic skills in ASD with those of normally developing controls; (2) comparing the linguistic skills of children with ASD re-classified as AS and HFA using DSM-IV language criterion; (3) documenting the heterogeneity within a group of children with ASD by investigating within-group differences. Methods and procedures Twenty children (aged 9; 0–17; 1 years) with a diagnosis of ASD were assessed using the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals—Fourth Edition (CELF-4) and the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence—Second Edition (TONI-2). Performance by ASD participants was compared to typically developing peers. Re-classification of individuals with ASD as AS or HFA was undertaken using DSM-IV language criterion to determine between-group differences on linguistic measures. Hierarchical cluster analysis was undertaken using the ASD performance on the CELF-4 to examine within-group differences based on linguistic abilities. Outcomes and results There were significant differences between the ASD children and normally developing peers on a range of linguistic measures. There were no significant differences between the children re-classified as AS and HFA on the comprehensive linguistic assessment. Subgroups within ASD, based on linguistic performance, could be identified. Conclusions and implications Collectively, the children with ASD in the study had a range of compromised linguistic skills relative to their peers. Children re-classified as AS could not be differentiated from children re-classified as HFA on current linguistic performance. An examination of subgroups of ASD participants revealed the heterogeneous nature of the linguistic skills associated with ASD, where linguistic proficiency ranged from above average performance to severe difficulties. The results of the study are discussed in terms of the clinical applicability of the findings. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.08.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=147 [article] Linguistic abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Fiona M. LEWIS, Auteur ; Bruce E. MURDOCH, Auteur ; Gail C. WOODYATT, Auteur . - 2007 . - p.85-100. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.85-100 Mots-clés : Autism-spectrum-disorder Clinical-Evaluation-of-Language-Fundamentals—Fourth-Edition DSM-IV Developmental-language-history Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Two broad approaches have been used to examine linguistic skills in Asperger syndrome (AS) and high functioning autism (HFA). One approach has aimed at determining the external validity of each diagnosis by investigating whether developmental language history, which differentiates AS from HFA, is relevant in long-term linguistic outcomes. An alternative approach, viewing AS and HFA as presentations on an autism spectrum (ASD), has investigated subgroups within the spectrum based on linguistic performance. Neither approach, however, has provided an in-depth description of the linguistic difficulties experienced in ASD necessary for therapy planning. Purpose To provide clinically applicable research findings to extend the clinical understanding of the linguistic difficulties in ASD by: (1) comparing the linguistic skills in ASD with those of normally developing controls; (2) comparing the linguistic skills of children with ASD re-classified as AS and HFA using DSM-IV language criterion; (3) documenting the heterogeneity within a group of children with ASD by investigating within-group differences. Methods and procedures Twenty children (aged 9; 0–17; 1 years) with a diagnosis of ASD were assessed using the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals—Fourth Edition (CELF-4) and the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence—Second Edition (TONI-2). Performance by ASD participants was compared to typically developing peers. Re-classification of individuals with ASD as AS or HFA was undertaken using DSM-IV language criterion to determine between-group differences on linguistic measures. Hierarchical cluster analysis was undertaken using the ASD performance on the CELF-4 to examine within-group differences based on linguistic abilities. Outcomes and results There were significant differences between the ASD children and normally developing peers on a range of linguistic measures. There were no significant differences between the children re-classified as AS and HFA on the comprehensive linguistic assessment. Subgroups within ASD, based on linguistic performance, could be identified. Conclusions and implications Collectively, the children with ASD in the study had a range of compromised linguistic skills relative to their peers. Children re-classified as AS could not be differentiated from children re-classified as HFA on current linguistic performance. An examination of subgroups of ASD participants revealed the heterogeneous nature of the linguistic skills associated with ASD, where linguistic proficiency ranged from above average performance to severe difficulties. The results of the study are discussed in terms of the clinical applicability of the findings. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.08.001 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=147

Searching for music's potential: A critical examination of research on music therapy with individuals with autism / Robert ACCORDINO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1-1 (January/March 2007)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.101-115 Titre : Searching for music's potential: A critical examination of research on music therapy with individuals with autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Robert ACCORDINO, Auteur ; Ronald COMER, Auteur ; Wendy B. HELLER, Auteur Année de publication : 2007 Article en page(s) : p.101-115 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Music-therapy Musical-ability Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The authors conducted a literature review on music therapy for individuals with autism because of the frequent use of music therapy for those with autism and recent research on the musical abilities of this population. To accomplish this narrative review, articles were searched from relevant databases, reference lists from articles, and book chapters to provide a thorough critique of past research, which was categorized according to the area of symptomology the therapy intended to treat (social, communicative, behavioral). Music therapists and researchers have carried out mostly case studies and a surprisingly limited number of empirical investigations. Although these reports provide limited empirical support of the therapy with this population, they have utilized a wide array of creative techniques and varying types of music therapy worthy of discussion. The qualities of necessary future empirical investigations are explored. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.08.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=147 [article] Searching for music's potential: A critical examination of research on music therapy with individuals with autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Robert ACCORDINO, Auteur ; Ronald COMER, Auteur ; Wendy B. HELLER, Auteur . - 2007 . - p.101-115. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 1-1 (January/March 2007) . - p.101-115 Mots-clés : Autism Music-therapy Musical-ability Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The authors conducted a literature review on music therapy for individuals with autism because of the frequent use of music therapy for those with autism and recent research on the musical abilities of this population. To accomplish this narrative review, articles were searched from relevant databases, reference lists from articles, and book chapters to provide a thorough critique of past research, which was categorized according to the area of symptomology the therapy intended to treat (social, communicative, behavioral). Music therapists and researchers have carried out mostly case studies and a surprisingly limited number of empirical investigations. Although these reports provide limited empirical support of the therapy with this population, they have utilized a wide array of creative techniques and varying types of music therapy worthy of discussion. The qualities of necessary future empirical investigations are explored. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2006.08.002 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=147