Variables predicting the association between autistic traits and externalizing symptoms among young adults
María Álvarez-Couto, Domingo García-Villamisar, Gema P. Sáez-Suanes, María d'Orey Roquete
Advances in Autism, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
Considering the high comorbidity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with externalizing disorders and that ASD is considered as a continuum, which implies the identification of it features in the whole population, the purpose of this paper is to know the characteristics of the association of externalizing symptoms in the population with ASD traits.
One hundred and seventeen postsecondary students participated in the study, providing ...
Source: Advances in Autism - July 23, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Mar ía Álvarez-Couto
Domingo Garc ía-Villamisar
Gema P. S áez-Suanes
Mar ía d'Orey Roquete Source Type: research
Case study: impact of interdisciplinary interventions in a 9-year-old male child with autism spectrum disorder
This study aims to highlight the need for an interdisciplinary intervention approach to bring noteworthy changes in children with an autism spectrum disorder. It proposes to study how holistic individualized therapeutic plans can promote functionality even in the adolescent age. This study aims to channelize the restricted abilities in a positive manner and make it, a strength for the child. Social-emotional development along with academic goals is also proposed.
The paper is based on an exploratory study where participant observation was the main tool. Unstructured interviews with the therapists were conducted and th...
Source: Advances in Autism - July 19, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Vinita Berry
Chavi Bhargava Sharma Source Type: research
The concept of autism spectrum disorder: a study on knowledge sharing protocol among parents with autistic children in Ghana
Bernard Kissi-Abrokwah, Kwame Kodua-Ntim
Advances in Autism, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
The purpose of this paper is to identify knowledge sharing practices used among parents with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The study was based on qualitative philosophical foundations, where phenomenological case study design was used to make an in-depth understanding of how parents whose children are diagnosed with ASD shared knowledge among themselves. The population for this research consists of parents whose children have been diagnosed with ASD in Ghana....
Source: Advances in Autism - July 8, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Bernard Kissi-Abrokwah
Kwame Kodua-Ntim Source Type: research
Parental perspectives on support needs and availability of autism services in South and South-Eastern Europe
Ivana Vasilevska Petrovska, Anastasia C. Giannakopoulou, Vassiliki Tsecoura, Angela Winstanley, Roberto Miletto, Georgeta Constanţa Roşca, Biserka Ivanova, Vasiliki Kaisa, Vladimir Trajkovski
Advances in Autism, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
Amid the expanding demand on the autism service delivery system, little knowledge is accumulated regarding access and availability of support and services in the region of Southern and South-Eastern Europe – critical for improvement of individual outcomes, as well as family quality of life. The purpose of this paper is to explore how ser...
Source: Advances in Autism - July 8, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Ivana Vasilevska Petrovska
Anastasia C. Giannakopoulou
Vassiliki Tsecoura
Angela Winstanley
Roberto Miletto
Georgeta Constan ţa Roşca
Biserka Ivanova
Vasiliki Kaisa
Vladimir Trajkovski Source Type: research
Usefulness of current autism diagnostic or screening assessment tools in adults with intellectual disability (ID): systematic review of literature
Solomon Shatananda, Abimbola Oyedokun, Mahesh Odiyoor, Sujeet Jaydeokar, Saman Shahzad
Advances in Autism, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
The purpose of the study is to identify and ascertain if there were any validated tools for diagnosing or screening autism spectrum disorder in adults with ID. The estimated prevalence of intellectual disability (ID) in the general population is about 10.37/1,000 population (Maulik et al., 2011). In total, 1 out of 4 individuals with ID suffers from an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (Sappok et al., 2010). Early diagnosis and support for ASD is ...
Source: Advances in Autism - July 8, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Solomon Shatananda
Abimbola Oyedokun
Mahesh Odiyoor
Sujeet Jaydeokar
Saman Shahzad Source Type: research
Differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Conclusions from these three cases cannot generalize to all children being seen in clinics for neurodevelopmental concerns.
This series of case studies highlights commonly overlapping symptoms in children who present for differential diagnosis with social and/or behavioral concerns. Implications for educational placement and intervention are discussed.
These cases highlight the challenges involved in the differential and dual diagnostic process for young children with developmental concerns. Diagnostic considerations can affect later educational placement and opportunities for socialization.
This series of c...
Source: Advances in Autism - July 5, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Michelle Heyman
Megan Ledoux Galligan
Giselle Berenice Salinas
Elizabeth Baker
Jan Blacher
Katherine Stavropoulos Source Type: research
Stress in mothers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders
Ghorban Hemati Alamdarloo, Farzad Majidi
Advances in Autism, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
Most parents experience stress when their children are diagnosed with some kind of disability. This paper aims to compare the level of stress among mothers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Research sample consisted of 150 mothers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (50 mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder, 50 mothers of children with intellectual disability and 50 mothers of children with specific learning disorder selected by convenience sampling)...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 30, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Ghorban Hemati Alamdarloo
Farzad Majidi Source Type: research
The relationship between autistic characteristics, social engagement and executive function in a typical sample
This study aims to represent a first attempt to examine in a non-clinical population the interplay between social engagement, executive function (EF) and theory of mind (ToM) within a social motivation theory framework.
A total of 170 participants (135 female; mean age = 19.01 and standard deviation = 1.27) completed measures of ToM (Faux Pas task), autistic traits (Autism Spectrum Quotient), social engagement (reward dependence subscale of the Temperament and Character Inventory), sociability and EF (both subscales of the Adult Temperament Questionnaire).
Path analyses found that EF, sociability and social engag...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 28, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Nicolle Robertson
Adam Qureshi
Rebecca L. Monk Source Type: research
Teaching a child with autism to request help only when needed
Mo Chen, Shelley Kreibich, Jolene Hyppa-Martin
Advances in Autism, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or other developmental disabilities are often reported to have challenges in well generalizing the newly learned communicative skills such as requesting help. Not requesting help when it is needed can hinder engagement and learning, whereas requesting help could also be socially inappropriate. This paper aims to offer a demonstration of applying general case instruction to teach a young child diagnosed with ASD to request help only when n...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 25, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Mo Chen
Shelley Kreibich
Jolene Hyppa-Martin Source Type: research
Awareness and perception of medical genetic services among Malaysian parents of autism spectrum disorders children: the lessons to be learned
This study aims to assess the level of awareness and perception of medical genetic services among Malaysian parents with ASD children.
A cross-sectional survey using an interviewer-administered questionnaire was done among 111 parents of children with ASD from August 2017 to September 2019 in two clinics in Malaysia.
A majority of children with ASD (80.20%) were male and diagnosed at the age of 3–4 years old (47.80%). When the autistic child was born, most mothers and fathers were aged 26–30 (40.50%) and 31–35 years old (42.30%), respectively. Another child with ASD in nuclear and extended families was ...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 21, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Farahnaz Amini
Kok Wah Yee
Siew Chin Soh
Abdulateef Alhadeethi
Roya Amini
Edmond Siah Chye Ng Source Type: research
The psychometric properties of the Iranian version of Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) in children with autism spectrum disorder
This study showed that ADI-R has sufficient ability to discriminate between children with ASD and those with no psychiatric diagnosis, and it is a reliable tool in Iran. The sensitivity and specificity for correctly diagnosing ASD was high, regardless of the age and cognitive level of the examiner.
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first paper on psychometric properties of ADI-R in children with ASD. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - June 21, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Saeid Bashirian
Ali Reza Soltanian
Mahdieh Seyedi
Salman Khazaei
Ensiyeh Jenabi
Katayoon Razjouyan
Hadi Zarafshan
Majid Barati
Maryam Afshari Source Type: research
Preliminary investigation of interdisciplinary trainee s improvement in knowledge about autism spectrum disorder
This study attempted to assess trainees ASD knowledge and self-reported confidence in working with individuals with ASD and sought to understand if training through the LEND program increases these competencies. Additionally, the purpose of this study is to determine factors that predict ASD knowledge and self-reported confidence in providing services to this population, specifically in an interdisciplinary trainee sample.
Participants were 170 interdisciplinary LEND trainees during the 20172018 academic year. Participants across the USA completed online pre- and posttraining surveys. The survey included demographic...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 2, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Tybytha D. Ryan
Maryellen Brunson McClain
Anna Merrill
Naima Dahir
Bryn Harris
Sarah M. Irby Source Type: research
Preliminary investigation of interdisciplinary trainee ’s improvement in knowledge about autism spectrum disorder
This study attempted to assess trainees’ ASD knowledge and self-reported confidence in working with individuals with ASD and sought to understand if training through the LEND program increases these competencies. Additionally, the purpose of this study is to determine factors that predict ASD knowledge and self-reported confidence in providing services to this population, specifically in an interdisciplinary trainee sample.
Participants were 170 interdisciplinary LEND trainees during the 2017–2018 academic year. Participants across the USA completed online pre- and posttraining surveys. The survey included demogra...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 2, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Tybytha D. Ryan
Maryellen Brunson McClain
Anna Merrill
Naima Dahir
Bryn Harris
Sarah M. Irby Source Type: research
An individualized life-skills coaching program for adults with autism
This study provides a realistic perspective on how programs are applied in community-based settings, outside a structured, formal lab setting. It is concluded that individualized intervention approaches might be key to successful outcomes for adults with autism. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - June 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Ashleigh Hillier
Nataliya Poto
David Schena II
Abigail Buckingham
Alice Frye Source Type: research
The experiences of fathers who have a child with autism spectrum disorder: from birth to adulthood
This study highlighted the need to educate health-care professionals, the general public and prospective fathers. Creating “dads groups” could help to direct fathers towards other people who understand their situation. Finally, trialling methods to accelerate fathers’ acceptance, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), could help to reduce psychological stress.
To date, most research largely focusses on mothers’ experiences, as mothers are typically seen as the primary caregiver. Previous research also tends to focus on the earlier years of life. This research addresses the often-overlooked topic of f...
Source: Advances in Autism - May 21, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Katherine Dewey
Melanie Hodgkinson Source Type: research
