17 recherche sur le mot-clé 'Functioning'

Functioning and quality of life in transition-aged youth on the autism spectrum - associations with autism symptom severity and mental health problems / Anna BACKMAN in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 104 (June 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 104 (June 2023) . - 102168 Titre : Functioning and quality of life in transition-aged youth on the autism spectrum - associations with autism symptom severity and mental health problems Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Anna BACKMAN, Auteur ; Eric ZANDER, Auteur ; Lise ROLL-PETTERSSON, Auteur ; Sarah VIGERLAND, Auteur ; Tatja HIRVIKOSKI, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102168 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Functioning  Co-occurrence  Self-report  Autism spectrum disorder  Transition-age  Quality of life Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previous research notes difficulties in functioning and low quality of life (QoL) among transition-age youth on the autism spectrum, and poor mental health may contribute to these difficulties. This study examined the role of autism symptom severity and mental health problems on self-reported functioning and QoL in treatment-seeking transition-age autistic youth. The study included 140 autistic youth (16-25 years, M = 20.44 (SD = 2.95); n = 91 females [65%], n = 42 males [30%], n = 7 non-binary [5%]). We assessed functioning using a structured interview and QoL through a self-report questionnaire. Factors potentially associated with functioning and QoL were assessed using standardized self-report questionnaires of autism symptom severity, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and information from medical records. Participants reported functioning on the 90th percentile compared to general population norms, indicating significant disability, and also rated low overall QoL. Regression analysis showed that autism symptom severity and anxiety symptoms, and to some extent gender and having an ADHD diagnosis, explained 46% of the variance in overall functioning. Symptoms of anxiety and depression, and to a lesser extent, active friendship, explained 43% of the variance in QoL. Sampling limitations of the study include the overrepresentation of women and newly diagnosed participants. We highlight that functioning and QoL are multifactorial, necessitating a comprehensive assessment of transition-aged autistic youth, including mental health problems, to plan tangible interventions. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102168 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=504 [article] Functioning and quality of life in transition-aged youth on the autism spectrum - associations with autism symptom severity and mental health problems [texte imprimé] / Anna BACKMAN, Auteur ; Eric ZANDER, Auteur ; Lise ROLL-PETTERSSON, Auteur ; Sarah VIGERLAND, Auteur ; Tatja HIRVIKOSKI, Auteur . - 102168. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 104 (June 2023) . - 102168 Mots-clés : Functioning  Co-occurrence  Self-report  Autism spectrum disorder  Transition-age  Quality of life Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Previous research notes difficulties in functioning and low quality of life (QoL) among transition-age youth on the autism spectrum, and poor mental health may contribute to these difficulties. This study examined the role of autism symptom severity and mental health problems on self-reported functioning and QoL in treatment-seeking transition-age autistic youth. The study included 140 autistic youth (16-25 years, M = 20.44 (SD = 2.95); n = 91 females [65%], n = 42 males [30%], n = 7 non-binary [5%]). We assessed functioning using a structured interview and QoL through a self-report questionnaire. Factors potentially associated with functioning and QoL were assessed using standardized self-report questionnaires of autism symptom severity, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and information from medical records. Participants reported functioning on the 90th percentile compared to general population norms, indicating significant disability, and also rated low overall QoL. Regression analysis showed that autism symptom severity and anxiety symptoms, and to some extent gender and having an ADHD diagnosis, explained 46% of the variance in overall functioning. Symptoms of anxiety and depression, and to a lesser extent, active friendship, explained 43% of the variance in QoL. Sampling limitations of the study include the overrepresentation of women and newly diagnosed participants. We highlight that functioning and QoL are multifactorial, necessitating a comprehensive assessment of transition-aged autistic youth, including mental health problems, to plan tangible interventions. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102168 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=504

The Gestalt of functioning in autism revisited: First revision of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets / Lovisa ALEHAGEN ; Melissa H. BLACK ; John HASSLINGER ; Elina WESSMAN ; Karl LUNDIN REMNÉLIUS ; Peter B. MARSCHIK ; Emily D'ARCY ; Susanna CROWSON ; Megan FREETH ; Andreas SEIDEL ; Sonya GIRDLER ; Eric ZANDER in Autism, 28-9 (September 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 28-9 (September 2024) . - p.2394-2411 Titre : The Gestalt of functioning in autism revisited: First revision of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Lovisa ALEHAGEN, Auteur ; Melissa H. BLACK, Auteur ; John HASSLINGER, Auteur ; Elina WESSMAN, Auteur ; Karl LUNDIN REMNÉLIUS, Auteur ; Peter B. MARSCHIK, Auteur ; Emily D'ARCY, Auteur ; Susanna CROWSON, Auteur ; Megan FREETH, Auteur ; Andreas SEIDEL, Auteur ; Sonya GIRDLER, Auteur ; Eric ZANDER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2394-2411 Langues : (en) Mots-clés : adolescents  adults  assessment  autism  children  Core Sets  functioning  International Classification of Functioning  Disability and Health  participation  revision  validation  World Health Organization Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Functioning is a construct capturing how an individual?s engagement in everyday life emerges from the interaction between the individual and their environment. The World Health Organization s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a biopsychosocial framework of functioning. Previously, the ICF was adapted for use in autism by developing Core Sets, a selection of ICF codes from the entire classification for specific conditions. Here, we present the first revision of the ICF of the Core sets for autism from a Delphi-like technique, based on evidence from Core Sets validation/linking studies, stakeholder feedback, and the development and piloting of the autism ICF Core Sets platform. Two ICF second-level codes were removed, and 12 were added to the comprehensive autism Core Set. The added codes reflect body functions in various sensory domains, fine hand use, and environmental factors. Changes were extensive for the age-appropriate brief Core Sets where ICF codes from the initial Core Sets were added or removed. The revisions conducted indicate a continued need for regularly updating Core Sets, based on empirical evidence and stakeholder involvement. We recommend the updated Core Sets for future use in autism research and practice in different age groups and contexts. Lay abstract Autistic people experience individual strengths and challenges as well as barriers and facilitators in their environment. All of these factors contribute to how well autistic people can cope in everyday life, fulfill the roles they choose, and meet their needs. The World Health Organization has developed a system aiming to capture the many factors within people (like how someone thinks and feels) and outside of people (things around a person) that influence their daily living, called the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health can be used for different purposes in research and practice to assess people?s situations and plan support measures. Previously in 2019, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health was adapted to autism by developing so-called Core Sets, which are shorter International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health versions for use in specific conditions. Here, we present the first revisions of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for autism, based on research, development results, and community feedback. Some factors influencing daily life for autistic people were added to the Core Sets, and other factors deemed less relevant were removed. Changes were also made in Core Sets designed for different age groups (0-5, 6-16, and 17 years). Particularly, contents for sensory processing (like smell, touch, seeing, hearing) were added. We recommend these updated Core Sets for future use in autism research and practice. These changes to the Core Sets after 4 years indicate that there should be ongoing updates based on research and experience from practice and involvement of stakeholders. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241228896 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=535 [article] The Gestalt of functioning in autism revisited: First revision of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets [texte imprimé] / Lovisa ALEHAGEN, Auteur ; Melissa H. BLACK, Auteur ; John HASSLINGER, Auteur ; Elina WESSMAN, Auteur ; Karl LUNDIN REMNÉLIUS, Auteur ; Peter B. MARSCHIK, Auteur ; Emily D'ARCY, Auteur ; Susanna CROWSON, Auteur ; Megan FREETH, Auteur ; Andreas SEIDEL, Auteur ; Sonya GIRDLER, Auteur ; Eric ZANDER, Auteur . - p.2394-2411. Langues : (en) in Autism > 28-9 (September 2024) . - p.2394-2411 Mots-clés : adolescents  adults  assessment  autism  children  Core Sets  functioning  International Classification of Functioning  Disability and Health  participation  revision  validation  World Health Organization Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Functioning is a construct capturing how an individual?s engagement in everyday life emerges from the interaction between the individual and their environment. The World Health Organization s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a biopsychosocial framework of functioning. Previously, the ICF was adapted for use in autism by developing Core Sets, a selection of ICF codes from the entire classification for specific conditions. Here, we present the first revision of the ICF of the Core sets for autism from a Delphi-like technique, based on evidence from Core Sets validation/linking studies, stakeholder feedback, and the development and piloting of the autism ICF Core Sets platform. Two ICF second-level codes were removed, and 12 were added to the comprehensive autism Core Set. The added codes reflect body functions in various sensory domains, fine hand use, and environmental factors. Changes were extensive for the age-appropriate brief Core Sets where ICF codes from the initial Core Sets were added or removed. The revisions conducted indicate a continued need for regularly updating Core Sets, based on empirical evidence and stakeholder involvement. We recommend the updated Core Sets for future use in autism research and practice in different age groups and contexts. Lay abstract Autistic people experience individual strengths and challenges as well as barriers and facilitators in their environment. All of these factors contribute to how well autistic people can cope in everyday life, fulfill the roles they choose, and meet their needs. The World Health Organization has developed a system aiming to capture the many factors within people (like how someone thinks and feels) and outside of people (things around a person) that influence their daily living, called the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health can be used for different purposes in research and practice to assess people?s situations and plan support measures. Previously in 2019, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health was adapted to autism by developing so-called Core Sets, which are shorter International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health versions for use in specific conditions. Here, we present the first revisions of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for autism, based on research, development results, and community feedback. Some factors influencing daily life for autistic people were added to the Core Sets, and other factors deemed less relevant were removed. Changes were also made in Core Sets designed for different age groups (0-5, 6-16, and 17 years). Particularly, contents for sensory processing (like smell, touch, seeing, hearing) were added. We recommend these updated Core Sets for future use in autism research and practice. These changes to the Core Sets after 4 years indicate that there should be ongoing updates based on research and experience from practice and involvement of stakeholders. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241228896 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=535

An international qualitative study of functioning in autism spectrum disorder using the World Health Organization international classification of functioning, disability and health framework / S. MAHDI in Autism Research, 11-3 (March 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 11-3 (March 2018) . - p.463-475 Titre : An international qualitative study of functioning in autism spectrum disorder using the World Health Organization international classification of functioning, disability and health framework Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : S. MAHDI, Auteur ; M. VILJOEN, Auteur ; T. YEE, Auteur ; M. SELB, Auteur ; N. SINGHAL, Auteur ; Omar ALMODAYFER, Auteur ; M. GRANLUND, Auteur ; Petrus J. DE VRIES, Auteur ; Lonnie ZWAIGENBAUM, Auteur ; Sven BÖLTE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.463-475 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Icf  assessment  autism spectrum disorder  clinical practice  functioning  qualitative study  strength Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This is the third in a series of four empirical studies designed to develop International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Sets for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The present study aimed to describe functioning in ASD (as operationalized by the ICF) derived from the perspectives of diagnosed individuals, family members, and professionals. A qualitative study using focus groups and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 stakeholder groups (N = 90) from Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Sweden. Meaningful concepts from the focus groups and individual interviews were linked to ICF categories using a deductive qualitative approach with standardized linking procedures. The deductive qualitative content analysis yielded meaningful functioning concepts that were linked to 110 ICF categories across all four ICF components. Broad variation of environmental factors and activities and participation categories were identified in this study, while body functions consisted mainly of mental functions. Body structures were sparsely mentioned by the participants. Positive aspects of ASD included honesty, attention to detail, and memory. The experiences provided by international stakeholders support the need to understand individuals with ASD in a broader perspective, extending beyond diagnostic criteria into many areas of functioning and environmental domains. This study is part of a larger systematic effort that will provide the basis to define ICF Core Sets for ASD, from which assessment tools can be generated for use in clinical practice, research, and health care policy making. Autism Res 2018, 11: 463-475. (c) 2017 The Authors Autism Research published by International Society for Autism Research and Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: The study findings support the need to understand the living experiences of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from a broader perspective, taking into account many areas of an individual's functioning and environment. The ICF can serve as foundation for exploring these living experiences more extensively by offering tools that enable wide variety of individual difficulties and strengths to be captured along with important environmental influences. As such, these tools can facilitate interventions that meet the needs and goals of the individual. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1905 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=352 [article] An international qualitative study of functioning in autism spectrum disorder using the World Health Organization international classification of functioning, disability and health framework [texte imprimé] / S. MAHDI, Auteur ; M. VILJOEN, Auteur ; T. YEE, Auteur ; M. SELB, Auteur ; N. SINGHAL, Auteur ; Omar ALMODAYFER, Auteur ; M. GRANLUND, Auteur ; Petrus J. DE VRIES, Auteur ; Lonnie ZWAIGENBAUM, Auteur ; Sven BÖLTE, Auteur . - p.463-475. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 11-3 (March 2018) . - p.463-475 Mots-clés : Icf  assessment  autism spectrum disorder  clinical practice  functioning  qualitative study  strength Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This is the third in a series of four empirical studies designed to develop International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Sets for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The present study aimed to describe functioning in ASD (as operationalized by the ICF) derived from the perspectives of diagnosed individuals, family members, and professionals. A qualitative study using focus groups and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 stakeholder groups (N = 90) from Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Sweden. Meaningful concepts from the focus groups and individual interviews were linked to ICF categories using a deductive qualitative approach with standardized linking procedures. The deductive qualitative content analysis yielded meaningful functioning concepts that were linked to 110 ICF categories across all four ICF components. Broad variation of environmental factors and activities and participation categories were identified in this study, while body functions consisted mainly of mental functions. Body structures were sparsely mentioned by the participants. Positive aspects of ASD included honesty, attention to detail, and memory. The experiences provided by international stakeholders support the need to understand individuals with ASD in a broader perspective, extending beyond diagnostic criteria into many areas of functioning and environmental domains. This study is part of a larger systematic effort that will provide the basis to define ICF Core Sets for ASD, from which assessment tools can be generated for use in clinical practice, research, and health care policy making. Autism Res 2018, 11: 463-475. (c) 2017 The Authors Autism Research published by International Society for Autism Research and Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: The study findings support the need to understand the living experiences of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from a broader perspective, taking into account many areas of an individual's functioning and environment. The ICF can serve as foundation for exploring these living experiences more extensively by offering tools that enable wide variety of individual difficulties and strengths to be captured along with important environmental influences. As such, these tools can facilitate interventions that meet the needs and goals of the individual. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.1905 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=352

Content validation of common measures of functioning for young children against the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and Code and Core Sets relevant to neurodevelopmental conditions / Emily D'ARCY in Autism, 26-4 (May 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 26-4 (May 2022) . - p.928-939 Titre : Content validation of common measures of functioning for young children against the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and Code and Core Sets relevant to neurodevelopmental conditions Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Emily D'ARCY, Auteur ; Kerry WALLACE, Auteur ; Angela CHAMBERLAIN, Auteur ; Kiah EVANS, Auteur ; Benjamin MILBOURN, Auteur ; Sven BÖLTE, Auteur ; Andrew J. O. WHITEHOUSE, Auteur ; Sonya GIRDLER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.928-939 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Child  Child, Preschool  Disabled Persons  Family  Humans  International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health  Neurodevelopmental Disorders/diagnosis  adaptive behavior  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder  autism spectrum disorders  behavioral measurement  cerebral palsy  content validity  developmental delay  functioning Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Young children who have developmental delay, autism, or other neurodevelopmental conditions can have difficulties doing things in different areas of their life. What they can and cannot do is called their level of functioning. There are lots of assessment measures that aim to assess functioning. But, we are not sure if these measures assess all the things we need to know about these children's functioning. Other research has identified lists of items (codes) that need to be assessed to understand functioning for young children with different neurodevelopmental conditions fully. These lists include body functions (the things a child's body or brain can do), activities and participation (the activities and tasks a child does) and environmental factors (parts of the environment that can influence functioning). In this study, we looked at the items from these lists assessed by different functioning measures to see how they compared to what should be assessed. The measures that we looked at covered 21%-57% of all the codes and 19%-63% of the codes for lists specific to different conditions. Most of the measures focused on activity and participation codes, and they rarely assessed environmental factors. Knowing which codes and how much of the lists the measures assess can help researchers, clinicians and policymakers to choose measures that are more appropriate for young children with neurodevelopmental conditions. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211036809 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473 [article] Content validation of common measures of functioning for young children against the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and Code and Core Sets relevant to neurodevelopmental conditions [texte imprimé] / Emily D'ARCY, Auteur ; Kerry WALLACE, Auteur ; Angela CHAMBERLAIN, Auteur ; Kiah EVANS, Auteur ; Benjamin MILBOURN, Auteur ; Sven BÖLTE, Auteur ; Andrew J. O. WHITEHOUSE, Auteur ; Sonya GIRDLER, Auteur . - p.928-939. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 26-4 (May 2022) . - p.928-939 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Child  Child, Preschool  Disabled Persons  Family  Humans  International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health  Neurodevelopmental Disorders/diagnosis  adaptive behavior  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder  autism spectrum disorders  behavioral measurement  cerebral palsy  content validity  developmental delay  functioning Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Young children who have developmental delay, autism, or other neurodevelopmental conditions can have difficulties doing things in different areas of their life. What they can and cannot do is called their level of functioning. There are lots of assessment measures that aim to assess functioning. But, we are not sure if these measures assess all the things we need to know about these children's functioning. Other research has identified lists of items (codes) that need to be assessed to understand functioning for young children with different neurodevelopmental conditions fully. These lists include body functions (the things a child's body or brain can do), activities and participation (the activities and tasks a child does) and environmental factors (parts of the environment that can influence functioning). In this study, we looked at the items from these lists assessed by different functioning measures to see how they compared to what should be assessed. The measures that we looked at covered 21%-57% of all the codes and 19%-63% of the codes for lists specific to different conditions. Most of the measures focused on activity and participation codes, and they rarely assessed environmental factors. Knowing which codes and how much of the lists the measures assess can help researchers, clinicians and policymakers to choose measures that are more appropriate for young children with neurodevelopmental conditions. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211036809 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473

Functional gender differences in autism: An international, multidisciplinary expert survey using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health model / Karl LUNDIN in Autism, 25-4 (May 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 25-4 (May 2021) . - p.1020-1035 Titre : Functional gender differences in autism: An international, multidisciplinary expert survey using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health model Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Karl LUNDIN, Auteur ; Soheil MAHDI, Auteur ; Johan ISAKSSON, Auteur ; Sven BÖLTE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1020-1035 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Disability  International Classification of Functioning  and Health  autism  cross-cultural  female autism phenotype  functioning  gender differences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In this study, we explored if professionals working with autistic people in different regions of the world perceive differences between females and males diagnosed with the condition. A total of 131 professionals responded to a survey that included an open question about gender differences in autism. Of these, 32 responded that they do not perceive gender differences in autism. The information provided by the other 99 experts was analyzed to identify common patterns. Three main differences were found, (1) Matching the clinical conceptualization of autism where professionals described differences in core symptoms of autism, and that autistic females were less similar to the conceptualization of autism. In (2) Co-existing problems, professionals described that autistic males display more apparent problems including hyperactivity, while autistic females were perceived as having more internalizing issues such as anxiety and eating disorders. In the last category, (3) Navigating the social environment, experts perceived autistic females as more socially motivated, and more inclined to camouflage social difficulties, making their challenges less evident. Professionals also perceived differences in the social environment, for example, that autistic girls receive more support from their peers while autistic boys are more often bullied. Our results suggest that professionals working in different parts of the world acknowledge gender differences in autism, but also that there might be some regional differences. Finally, we found that gender differences reported by the international professionals could largely be assessed with a shortened version of the International Classification of Functioning by the World Health Organization, specifically developed for autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320975311 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=444 [article] Functional gender differences in autism: An international, multidisciplinary expert survey using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health model [texte imprimé] / Karl LUNDIN, Auteur ; Soheil MAHDI, Auteur ; Johan ISAKSSON, Auteur ; Sven BÖLTE, Auteur . - p.1020-1035. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 25-4 (May 2021) . - p.1020-1035 Mots-clés : Disability  International Classification of Functioning  and Health  autism  cross-cultural  female autism phenotype  functioning  gender differences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In this study, we explored if professionals working with autistic people in different regions of the world perceive differences between females and males diagnosed with the condition. A total of 131 professionals responded to a survey that included an open question about gender differences in autism. Of these, 32 responded that they do not perceive gender differences in autism. The information provided by the other 99 experts was analyzed to identify common patterns. Three main differences were found, (1) Matching the clinical conceptualization of autism where professionals described differences in core symptoms of autism, and that autistic females were less similar to the conceptualization of autism. In (2) Co-existing problems, professionals described that autistic males display more apparent problems including hyperactivity, while autistic females were perceived as having more internalizing issues such as anxiety and eating disorders. In the last category, (3) Navigating the social environment, experts perceived autistic females as more socially motivated, and more inclined to camouflage social difficulties, making their challenges less evident. Professionals also perceived differences in the social environment, for example, that autistic girls receive more support from their peers while autistic boys are more often bullied. Our results suggest that professionals working in different parts of the world acknowledge gender differences in autism, but also that there might be some regional differences. Finally, we found that gender differences reported by the international professionals could largely be assessed with a shortened version of the International Classification of Functioning by the World Health Organization, specifically developed for autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320975311 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=444

Gender-based differential item functioning on the child behavior checklist in youth on the autism spectrum: A brief report / Hillary K. SCHILTZ in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 79 (November 2020)  

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"Life has more purpose now": A grounded theory investigation of the impact of table-top board games on wellbeing and functioning in autistic adults / Miriam STURDEE ; Philip KERSHAW ; Ian C. SMITH in Research in Autism, 126 (August 2025)  

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Parent/caregiver perspectives of functioning in autism spectrum disorders: A comparative study in Sweden and South Africa / M. VILJOEN in Autism, 23-8 (November 2019)  

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Parental perspectives of functioning in their children with autism spectrum disorder: A global scoping review / Marisa VILJOEN in Autism, 25-1 (January 2021)  

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Relationship between the social functioning of children with autism spectrum disorders and their siblings’ competencies/problem behaviors / Christie M. BREWTON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6-2 (April-June 2012)  

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