Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders – 9-1 – March 2022
1. Haasbroek H, Morojele N. A Systematic Literature Review on the Relationship Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Substance Use Among Adults and Adolescents. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders;2022 (2022/03/01);9(1):1-20.
Autism spectrum disorder has often been assumed to be a protective factor against substance use, yet the extent of substance use in this population has been difficult to determine as limited research has been done on these interacting variables. This systematic literature review examined 26 studies published between 2009 and 2019 to uncover the relationship between autism spectrum disorder and substance use. The types of participants included from the primary studies are adults and adolescents. A significant indication that this population is more susceptible to substance use and related disorders was found, yet this may only remain true for adults. Various interacting environmental and genetic/neurological factors combine and may contribute towards this vulnerability such as feelings of isolation, deficits in executive functioning and genetic heritability. High comorbidity rates of depression, anxiety disorders and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder may further strengthen this vulnerability. Screening for substance use in these patients is not a common practice and the treatment of substance use disorder remains a challenge suggesting that many individuals may remain underdiagnosed. This research paper thus demonstrates the need and importance of more primary research to be done and for greater awareness of this vulnerability within mental health settings.
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2. Camilleri LJ, Maras K, Brosnan M. Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Story Research: a Scoping Study of Published, Peer-Reviewed Literature Reviews. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders;2022 (2022/03/01);9(1):21-38.
Social Stories (SS) is a widely used intervention for children on the autism spectrum. A search of databases (CINAH EBSCO, A+Eductaion, ERIC, Education Source, PsyINFO, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, and ABI Inform Global) identified that, since its development over 25 years ago, the research exploring SS has been reviewed 17 times. These reviews include synthesis of literature; systematic reviews, meta-analyses; comparative reviews; and descriptive reviews. A scoping review of these 17 literature reviews identified 5 major themes: (1) research design of SS studies, (2) effectiveness of SS, (3) factors influencing outcomes of SSs, (4) social validity of SS interventions, and (5) maintenance and generalisation of SS outcomes. Future recommendations related to SS research were also identified.
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3. Clark M, Adams D. Resilience in Autism and Intellectual Disability: a Systematic Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders;2022 (2022/03/01);9(1):39-53.
Resilience remains under-researched in childhood disability. This review synthesized the available literature on resilience in children with autism and/or intellectual disability (ID), with a focus on the measurement of resilience across the eight studies that met inclusion criteria. Questionnaires were commonly used to assess resilience, with a lack of consistency in the measures used across studies. This review highlights the need for work to seek to understand how resilience presents in childhood disability, and how it can be reliably assessed in children with autism and/or ID. Reliable assessment of resilience is necessary to identify the internal and external factors that can protect children from adversities to improve learning and developmental outcomes.
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4. Kaufman A, Cox G, Frewer V, Williams K, Ure A. Use of Home Videos for Investigation of Early Development and Skill Loss in Children Diagnosed with Autistic Regression: a Systematic Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders;2022 (2022/03/01);9(1):54-69.
Autistic regression (AR) is commonly characterised as the loss of previously acquired language and social skills. This systematic review sought to identify studies that used family home videos to investigate early developmental patterns before AR onset and the domains involved in regression. Of 654 records screened, 12 studies were included. Two developmental patterns prior to AR onset were identified: typical and non-typical. Non-typical early development included more frequent use of socio-communicative skills in children who later experienced AR compared with matched typically developing controls. The contribution of home video studies to current understanding of AR is discussed, as well as implications for identification and management.
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5. Verma P, Lahiri U. Deficits in Handwriting of Individuals with Autism: a Review on Identification and Intervention Approaches. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders;2022 (2022/03/01);9(1):70-90.
The complex handwriting skill, necessary for effective expression that has spatial, temporal, and kinaesthetic aspects (three-aspects henceforth), needs planning alongwith fine motor skill. Unlike neurotypicals, individuals with Autism possess cognitive and motor deficits adversely affecting handwriting, addressable through intervention. This necessitates to have comprehensive review on the struggles these children face while (hand)writing alongwith appropriate intervention. None categorize studies identifying the three-aspects of handwriting alongwith cognitive and motor processes and the intervention techniques. Here, we present a holistic review (i) categorizing studies emphasizing the three aspects of handwriting alongwith the underlying processes and (ii) highlighting the conventional, computer-assisted, and robot-assisted intervention techniques. Our review indicates that individuals with Autism struggle with the three-aspects of handwriting which can be addressed through intervention.
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6. Marquez-Garcia AV, Magnuson J, Morris J, Iarocci G, Doesburg S, Moreno S. Music Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systematic Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders;2022 (2022/03/01);9(1):91-107.
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can experience difficulties functioning in society due to social communication deficits and restrictive and repetitive behaviors. Music therapy has been suggested as a potential intervention used to improve these deficits in ASD. The current systematic literature review focuses on two methods of music therapy: improvisational music therapy (IMT) and singing/listening to songs. We review the extant literature and the associated methodological limitations, and we propose a framework to assess the effectiveness of music therapy as an intervention in ASD. We suggest the creation of a standardized framework that should utilize neuroimaging tools as an objective marker of changes induced by music therapy as well as a combination of functional and behaviourial outputs, rather than assessment methods addressing a broad range of functional and behavioural outputs, rather than only the main symptoms. The methodological limitations found in the current literature prevent us from making a strong statement about the effects of music therapy in autism. We consider treatment fidelity assessments as the key to successful future attempts to truly understand music therapy effects in ASD.
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7. Muharib R, Ledbetter-Cho K, Bross LA, Lang R, Hinson MD, Cilek RK. Handheld Technology to Support Vocational Skills of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Authentic Settings: a Systematic Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders;2022 (2022/03/01);9(1):108-119.
Employment enhances community integration and overall quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Rapidly evolving and widely used handheld technologies (e.g., tablets and smart phones) may empower improved outcomes of vocational training for individuals with IDD. This systematic review summarizes and evaluates peer-reviewed studies that involved handheld technology to facilitate vocational training in authentic community-based settings for people with IDD. Eleven studies involving 32 participants with IDD were systematically located and analyzed in terms of key variables, study rigor, and Tau-U effect size estimates. Overall, Tau-U score suggested a large to a very large effect for interventions involving handheld technologies to teach vocational skills. Results are used to offer preliminary guidance for practitioners and to suggest directions for future research and practice.
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8. Murray A, Koronczai B, Király O, Griffiths MD, Mannion A, Leader G, Demetrovics Z. Autism, Problematic Internet Use and Gaming Disorder: A Systematic Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders;2022 (2022/03/01);9(1):120-140.
The present study investigated the association between autism and problematic internet use (PIU) and gaming disorder (GD). A systematic literature search was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. A total of 2286 publications were screened, and 21 were deemed eligible for inclusion in the review. The majority of the studies found positive associations between PIU and subclinical autistic-like traits with weak and moderate effect sizes and between PIU and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with varying effect sizes. Additionally, individuals with ASD were more likely to exhibit symptoms of GD with moderate and strong effect sizes. Future research would benefit from high-quality studies examining GD and PIU at a clinical level and their relationship with both clinical and subclinical autism.
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9. Murray A, Koronczai B, Király O, Griffiths MD, Mannion A, Leader G, Demetrovics Z. Correction to: Autism, Problematic Internet Use and Gaming Disorder: a Systematic Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders;2022 (2022/03/01);9(1):141-141.
The original article has been corrected
