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Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Population of Kazakhstan
CONCLUSION: Low awareness on ASD symptoms and treatment methods was identified in both areas. There is a need to develop activities to increase the public awareness on ASD, including knowledge on early symptoms of ASD and facilities that address the needs of people on the ASD and their families.PMID:38656465 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-024-06350-1 (Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sandugash Kurmanalina Aizhan Samambayeva Nazgul Akhtayeva Laura Kozhageldiyeva Lyazzat Kosherbayeva Source Type: research

Gender Differences: Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the ADOS-II
CONCLUSION: The assumption of an identical latent factor structure for the ADOS-II Module 3 for males and females might not be justifiable. Possible diagnostic implications are discussed.PMID:38652372 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-024-06346-x (Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ingrid S Tien Junok Kim Amanda R Johnson Jeffrey J Wood Source Type: research

Repetitive Behaviors in Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSION: Further research into differences in the presentation of repetitive behaviors at a subscale and item level is required to inform clearer differentiation of specific behaviors in autism versus OCD. Understanding and more accurately differentiating is essential for efficient diagnosis, effective treatment, and better outcomes.PMID:38652373 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-024-06357-8 (Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jessica O'Loghlen Matthew McKenzie Cathryne Lang Jessica Paynter Source Type: research

Analyzing the Quality of Life in Individuals with Fragile X Syndrome in Relation to Sleep and Mental Health
This study included 119 individuals with Fragile X Syndrome who were given different cognitive examinations by a neuropsychologist or by parent-proxy questionnaires. This study focused on the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQoL), the Anxiety, Depression and Mood Scale (ADAMS), the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ), but did include other cognitive tests (Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales, Nonverbal IQ, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule). We identified significant associations between decreases in emotional, social and school domains of PedsQoL and the ADAMS subtests of Generalized Anxiety, Manic/Hy...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Amrita Minhas Kerri Whitlock Cory Rosenfelt Julie Shatto Brittany Finlay Jennifer Zwicker Sarah Lippe Sebastien Jacquemont Randi Hagerman Kara Murias Francois V Bolduc Source Type: research

Investigating Parental Observations of Early Autism Development in Simplex and Multiplex Families
This study explored the number and frequency of retrospective parent reported concerns within the first year of life for children diagnosed with autism, both those who had an older sibling diagnosed with autism and those who did not, as well as for undiagnosed siblings. We found that at both 0-6 and 7-12 months, the only factor related to the presence or absence of early parent reported concerns was child diagnostic status, with the presence of reported early concerns more likely for children with a diagnosis of autism. These findings suggest that for children at elevated likelihood of autism, parents' concerns are driven ...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dominique B Cleary Murray T Maybery Hannah Waddington Ella Macaskill Andrew J O Whitehouse Source Type: research

Community Priorities for Outcomes Targeted During Professional Supports for Autistic Children and their Families
CONCLUSION: Reflecting the growing acceptance of neurodiversity-affirming practices, these results underscore support for targeting outcomes that are meaningful to the autistic and autism communities, with less emphasis on those which reflect neurotypical behavioural standards.PMID:38642180 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-024-06333-2 (Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Rhylee Sulek Chris Edwards Ruth Monk Lee Patrick Sarah Pillar Hannah Waddington Source Type: research

Investigating Parental Observations of Early Autism Development in Simplex and Multiplex Families
This study explored the number and frequency of retrospective parent reported concerns within the first year of life for children diagnosed with autism, both those who had an older sibling diagnosed with autism and those who did not, as well as for undiagnosed siblings. We found that at both 0-6 and 7-12 months, the only factor related to the presence or absence of early parent reported concerns was child diagnostic status, with the presence of reported early concerns more likely for children with a diagnosis of autism. These findings suggest that for children at elevated likelihood of autism, parents' concerns are driven ...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dominique B Cleary Murray T Maybery Hannah Waddington Ella Macaskill Andrew J O Whitehouse Source Type: research

Community Priorities for Outcomes Targeted During Professional Supports for Autistic Children and their Families
CONCLUSION: Reflecting the growing acceptance of neurodiversity-affirming practices, these results underscore support for targeting outcomes that are meaningful to the autistic and autism communities, with less emphasis on those which reflect neurotypical behavioural standards.PMID:38642180 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-024-06333-2 (Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Rhylee Sulek Chris Edwards Ruth Monk Lee Patrick Sarah Pillar Hannah Waddington Source Type: research

Atypical Time to Contact Estimation in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Apr 18. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06352-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIndividuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) present atypical sensory processing in the perception of moving stimuli and biological motion. The present study aims to explore the performance of young adults with ASD in a time to contact (TTC) estimation task involving social and non-social stimuli. TTC estimation involves extrapolating the trajectory of a moving target concealed by an occluder, based on the visible portion of its path, to predict the target's arrival time at a specific position. Sixteen participants with a di...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Roberto Vagnetti Michele Vicovaro Andrea Spoto Luca Battaglini Margherita Attanasio Marco Valenti Monica Mazza Source Type: research

Where Does Hope Lie? The Dialectical Tensions Between Hopes and Expectations of Vocational Transition Planning from the Perspectives of Autistic Young Adults, Parents, and Practitioners
This study aims to explore these aspirations and their impact on the vocational transition process, seeking to harmonize elements to better align with the needs of autistic youth and their families. This study used a focus group design involving group interviews with three participant groups: autistic transition-aged youth, parents, and practitioners. The findings reveal five key themes: 1) Accepting Disability or Constrained by Ableism: Resisting Marginalization, 2) Finding the Sweet Spot: Are Parents and Youth's Expectations Too High or Too Low, 3) Market Forces at Work-Finding a Meaningful Vocational Path in a Capitalis...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jina Chun Sarah L Curtiss Constance Richard Kaiqi Zhou Yazmin Castruita Rios Sara Park Jaeyong Kim Muharrem Koc Source Type: research

Feeding Behaviors in Infants and Toddlers Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Apr 18. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06303-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTChildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are five times more likely to have feeding difficulties than neurotypical peers, although the majority of evidence describes feeding difficulty in children age 2 years and older. The purpose of this study is to systematically review the literature on feeding characteristics of children age 0-24 months who were later diagnosed with ASD with an emphasis on the measurement tools used to assess these feeding behaviors. We conducted a systematic review of the literature using PRISMA guide...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Amy A Campbell Sharon M Karp Mulubrhan Mogos Source Type: research

Assessing Frontal Lobe Function on Verbal Fluency and Emotion Recall in Autism Spectrum Disorder by fNIRS
This study applied the functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to investigate frontal activity in autism when performing verbal fluency test and emotion recall task. We recruited 32 autistic adults without intellectual disability and 30 typically-developing controls (TDC). Prefrontal hemodynamic changes were evaluated by fNIRS when the participants performed the verbal fluency test and emotion recall task. fNIRS signals in the prefrontal cortex were compared between autism and TDC. Compared to TDC, autistic adults showed comparable performance on the verbal fluency test but exhibited lower frontal activity on the veg...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yi-Ling Chien Yi-Li Tseng Wen-Che Tsai Yen-Nan Chiu Source Type: research

Atypical Time to Contact Estimation in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Apr 18. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06352-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIndividuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) present atypical sensory processing in the perception of moving stimuli and biological motion. The present study aims to explore the performance of young adults with ASD in a time to contact (TTC) estimation task involving social and non-social stimuli. TTC estimation involves extrapolating the trajectory of a moving target concealed by an occluder, based on the visible portion of its path, to predict the target's arrival time at a specific position. Sixteen participants with a di...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Roberto Vagnetti Michele Vicovaro Andrea Spoto Luca Battaglini Margherita Attanasio Marco Valenti Monica Mazza Source Type: research

Where Does Hope Lie? The Dialectical Tensions Between Hopes and Expectations of Vocational Transition Planning from the Perspectives of Autistic Young Adults, Parents, and Practitioners
This study aims to explore these aspirations and their impact on the vocational transition process, seeking to harmonize elements to better align with the needs of autistic youth and their families. This study used a focus group design involving group interviews with three participant groups: autistic transition-aged youth, parents, and practitioners. The findings reveal five key themes: 1) Accepting Disability or Constrained by Ableism: Resisting Marginalization, 2) Finding the Sweet Spot: Are Parents and Youth's Expectations Too High or Too Low, 3) Market Forces at Work-Finding a Meaningful Vocational Path in a Capitalis...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jina Chun Sarah L Curtiss Constance Richard Kaiqi Zhou Yazmin Castruita Rios Sara Park Jaeyong Kim Muharrem Koc Source Type: research

Feeding Behaviors in Infants and Toddlers Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Apr 18. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06303-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTChildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are five times more likely to have feeding difficulties than neurotypical peers, although the majority of evidence describes feeding difficulty in children age 2 years and older. The purpose of this study is to systematically review the literature on feeding characteristics of children age 0-24 months who were later diagnosed with ASD with an emphasis on the measurement tools used to assess these feeding behaviors. We conducted a systematic review of the literature using PRISMA guide...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Amy A Campbell Sharon M Karp Mulubrhan Mogos Source Type: research