The importance of characterizing intervention for individuals with autism
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Source: Autism - April 19, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Stahmer, A. C., Suhrheinrich, J., Mandell, D. S. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Lay abstracts
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Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Lay abstracts Source Type: research
The utility of Thin Slice ratings for predicting language growth in children with autism spectrum disorder
This study examined the utility of Thin Slice ratings of young children with autism spectrum disorder for predicting developmental skills and language gains over time. A total of 22 preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorder participated in a battery of developmental assessments and a video-taped therapist–child interaction at Time 1. They then participated in follow-up testing of language skills and a second therapist–child interaction 6 months later (Time 2). Groups of approximately 25 naïve undergraduate students provided impression ratings ("Thin Slice ratings") about each child’s s...
Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Walton, K. M., Ingersoll, B. R. Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
Screening for autism spectrum disorder in underserved communities: Early childcare providers as reporters
Early diagnosis of autism typically is associated with earlier access to intervention and improved outcomes. Daycares and preschools largely have been ignored as possible venues for early identification. This may be especially important for minority children in the United States who are typically diagnosed with autism later than White children, limiting their access to early specialized interventions and possibly resulting in poorer outcomes. Early childcare providers within underserved communities completed autism screening tools for a sample of low-risk young children (n = 967) in their programs. Early childcare provider...
Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Janvier, Y. M., Harris, J. F., Coffield, C. N., Louis, B., Xie, M., Cidav, Z., Mandell, D. S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Is there concordance in attitudes and beliefs between parents and scientists about autism spectrum disorder?
There is no reported investigation comparing concordance in attitudes and beliefs about autism spectrum disorder between parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and scientists who research autism spectrum disorder. To investigate the level of concordance between these groups on causes of autism, priorities of research, perceived stigma, and disclosure of genetic test results, telephone interviews were conducted. Parents (n = 502) were recruited from the Simons Simplex Collection, and research scientists (n = 60) were recruited from investigators funded by the Simons Foundation. Response rates were notable (parent...
Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Fischbach, R. L., Harris, M. J., Ballan, M. S., Fischbach, G. D., Link, B. G. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
How are they doing? Listening as fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder compare themselves to fathers of children who are typically developing
The growing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is accompanied by ongoing efforts to understand and support parents in the face of challenges related to their child’s autism spectrum disorder. Although fathers are increasingly hands-on in raising children, research focus on parenting children with autism spectrum disorder continues to be skewed toward experiences of mothers. Our purpose in this article is to contribute understandings of how fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder perceive themselves to be managing, and we undertake this by examining comparisons fathers of children with autism spectrum di...
Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Cheuk, S., Lashewicz, B. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Characterizing caregiver responses to restricted and repetitive behaviors in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder
This study represents the first attempt to characterize how caregivers respond to restricted and repetitive behaviors. Toddlers with autism spectrum disorder are already demonstrating a variety of restricted and repetitive behaviors within the context of a free play sessions, and caregivers differentially and naturally respond to them. (Source: Autism)
Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Harrop, C., Gulsrud, A., Shih, W., Hovsepyan, L., Kasari, C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Child characteristics associated with outcome for children with autism in a school-based behavioral intervention
This study examined the extent to which clinical and demographic characteristics predicted outcome for children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants included 152 students with autism spectrum disorder in 53 kindergarten-through-second-grade autism support classrooms in a large urban public school district. Associations between child characteristics (including age, language ability, autism severity, social skills, adaptive behavior, co-occurring psychological symptoms, and restrictive and repetitive behavior) and outcome, as measured by changes in cognitive ability following one academic year of an intervention stand...
Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Pellecchia, M., Connell, J. E., Kerns, C. M., Xie, M., Marcus, S. C., Mandell, D. S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Anxiety symptoms in young people with autism spectrum disorder attending special schools: Associations with gender, adaptive functioning and autism symptomatology
Anxiety-related problems are among the most frequently reported mental health difficulties in autism spectrum disorder. As most research has focused on clinical samples or high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorder, less is known about the factors associated with anxiety in community samples across the ability range. This cross-sectional study examined the association of gender, age, adaptive functioning and autism symptom severity with different caregiver-reported anxiety symptoms. Participants were caregivers of 241 children (6–18 years old) with autism spectrum disorder attending special schools in Si...
Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Magiati, I., Ong, C., Lim, X. Y., Tan, J. W.-L., Ong, A. Y. L., Patrycia, F., Fung, D. S. S., Sung, M., Poon, K. K., Howlin, P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Can findings from randomized controlled trials of social skills training in autism spectrum disorder be generalized? The neglected dimension of external validity
In this study, we systematically reviewed determinants of external validity in the accumulated randomized controlled trials of social skills group interventions for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. We extracted data clustered into six overarching themes: source population, included population, context, treatment provider, treatment intervention, and outcome. A total of 15 eligible randomized controlled trials were identified. The eligible population was typically limited to high-functioning school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder, and the included population was predominantly male and Cauc...
Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Jonsson, U., Choque Olsson, N., Bölte, S. Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
How well are children with autism spectrum disorder doing academically at school? An overview of the literature
The academic achievement of individuals with autism spectrum disorder has received little attention from researchers despite the importance placed on this by schools, families and students with autism spectrum disorder. Investigating factors that lead to increased academic achievement thus would appear to be very important. A review of the literature was conducted to identify factors related to the academic achievement of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. A total of 19 studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria for the review. Results indicated that many individuals demonstrate specific a...
Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Keen, D., Webster, A., Ridley, G. Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
Family wellbeing of individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review
Families play an important role in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan. Indicators of family wellbeing can help to establish benchmarks for service provision and evaluation; however, a critical first step is a clear understanding of the construct in question. The purpose of the current scoping review was to (a) summarize current conceptualizations and measurements of family wellbeing, (b) synthesize key findings, and (c) highlight gaps and limitations in the extant literature. A final review of 86 articles highlighted the difficulty of synthesizing findings of family wellbeing in the au...
Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Tint, A., Weiss, J. A. Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
Quo Vadis clinical genomics of ASD?
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Source: Autism - March 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Tammimies, K., Falck-Ytter, T., Bölte, S. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Lay abstracts
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Source: Autism - January 12, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Lay abstracts Source Type: research
A response to 'Notes on a Puzzle Piece
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Source: Autism - January 12, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Brook, K. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
