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
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
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
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
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
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
Motor proficiency of persons with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism spectrum disorder diagnosed in adulthood
CONCLUSIONS: Motor proficiency is impaired in most persons with ADHD or ASD diagnosed in adulthood, suggesting that motor assessment should be included in clinical examinations of adults with suspected neurodevelopment disorders.PMID:38632964 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2340123 (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - April 18, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Charlotte Otterstedt Lotta M J Str ömsten Jonas Sandlund Gudrun M Johansson Source Type: research
QuickStats: Percentage* of Children and Adolescents Aged 3-17 Years Who Ever Received a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, < sup > † < /sup > by Family Income, < sup > § < /sup > 2020-2022
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024 Apr 18;73(15):358. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7315a5.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38635498 | PMC:PMC11037434 | DOI:10.15585/mmwr.mm7315a5 (Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl...)
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - April 18, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Tcf4 dysfunction alters dorsal and ventral cortical neurogenesis in Pitt-Hopkins syndrome mouse model showing sexual dimorphism
Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis. 2024 Apr 16;1870(5):167178. doi: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167178. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPitt-Hopkins syndrome (PTHS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by haploinsufficiency of transcription factor 4 (TCF4). In this work, we focused on the cerebral cortex and investigated in detail the progenitor cell dynamics and the outcome of neurogenesis in a PTHS mouse model. Labeling and quantification of progenitors and newly generated neurons at various time points during embryonic development revealed alterations affecting the dynamic of cortical progenitors since the earliest stages o...
Source: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - April 18, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Francisca Espinoza Ram ón Carrazana Eduardo Retamal-Fredes Denisse Ávila Fabio Papes Alysson R Muotri Ariel Ávila Source Type: research
Examining Autism Spectrum Using the Attention Network Test: A Meta-Analysis
AbstractAttentional deficits are common in autism spectrum disorder. This project aimed to assess three attentional networks (alerting, orienting, and executive control). We conducted a Bayesian hierarchical meta-analysis of studies that implemented the Attention Network Test or its variants to explore whether autistic individuals exhibited differences in the networks of attention when compared to typically developing controls. Ten studies were included in our analysis, comprising 421 children and adults with the age ranging from 4 to 58 years (M = 16.79). Through a Bayesian analysis, we find weak evidence that autisti...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 18, 2024 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Long-Term Outcomes after Behavior-Analytic Intervention for Pediatric Feeding Disorders
AbstractMany children with autism spectrum disorder experience feeding difficulties that can lead to increased health risks (e.g., severe nutrition deficiencies, obesity-related illnesses) if left untreated. Intensive feeding programs that use behavior-analytic interventions have reported positive outcomes for treating challenging behavior associated with pediatric feeding disorders at discharge and up to 1 year post discharge. Whether these children achieve and maintain long-term goals is unknown. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate outcomes of behavior-analytic intervention for pediatric feeding disorders am...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - April 18, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Relationships Between Affiliate Stigma, Special Education Plans, and Family-school Partnerships Among Latino Parents of Children with Disabilities
AbstractLegislative mandates dictate that students with disabilities are provided instruction, services, and supports needed to progress in school (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [IDEA] Part B,2004) which can be in the form of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for children three and under, and 504 plans. A number of studies have highlighted the ways in which these formal educational processes may increase stress among parents (Rios et al.,Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders,73(March), 101534,2020). However, formal educational processes may also be protective in...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities - April 18, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Profile of paediatric occupational therapy practice in Eastern Mediterranean countries
CONCLUSION: Paediatric occupational therapists are usually exposed to specific age groups and conditions. However, a lack of knowledge practice in some areas and challenges in others exist.SIGNIFICANCE: Within the EM region, knowledge regarding therapists' practices is lacking. Actions should be taken to improve current practice and meet the current needs of clients, and utilise evidence-based practices.PMID:38631391 | DOI:10.1080/11038128.2024.2342536 (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy - April 17, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Zainab A Jasem Source Type: research
Specific Phobia, Fear, and the Autism Spectrum in Children and Adolescents: Adapting OST for ASD
Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev. 2024 Apr 17. doi: 10.1007/s10567-024-00475-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFears and phobias are a common mental health concern for youth, and particularly for autistic youth. The following review briefly summarizes the extant literature on specific phobias and specific phobias in autistic youth. The evidence base is briefly highlighted pointing to the strong base behind behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments and techniques. A broad discussion of key evidence-based treatment findings is presented, leading up to the impactful work of Thomas H. Ollendick in researching Öst's One-Session ...
Source: Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review - April 17, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Thompson E Davis Justine Brennan Source Type: research
Using GPS and Self-Report Data to Examine the Relationship Between Community Mobility and Community Participation Among Autistic Young Adults
CONCLUSION: Health policymakers and providers should consider community mobility as a factor that can affect community participation in autistic individuals. Plain-Language Summary: Lower levels of community participation among autistic young adults affect health outcomes and overall quality of life. Community mobility is often a barrier to community participation. An understanding of the relationship between community mobility and community participation can lead to occupational therapists tailoring specific interventions and policies that support autistic young adults to engage in important life activities within the com...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - April 17, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Eugene Brusilovskiy Mark S Salzer Amber Pomponio Davidson Cecilia Feeley Beth Pfeiffer Source Type: research
