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The Association between Threatened Miscarriage and Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Offspring by Age 14 Years
CONCLUSION: Threatened miscarriage was associated with an increased likelihood of ASD and ADHD by the age of 14 years, however, residual confounding cannot be ruled out. Placental pathology may be a potential mechanism for the observed associations.PMID:38281274 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-024-06251-3 (Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Daire Buckley Ali S Khashan Fergus P McCarthy Karen O'Connor Gillian M Maher Source Type: research

Coherence of Parental Representations Following Therapy for Autistic Children
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Jan 28. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06252-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAutistic children experience high rates of mental health challenges, and links have been found between child mental health and the parent-child relationship. As parents of autistic children are often actively involved in their child's treatment, it is important to consider aspects of the parent-child relationship within this context. The present study investigated changes in a component of the parent-child relationship, the coherence of parental representations, following participation in a 10-week cognitive behavioural therapy...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nisha Vashi Alaa Ibrahim Ava Pouyandeh Jonathan A Weiss Source Type: research

Comparison of the Sensory Profile Among Autistic Individuals and Individuals with Williams Syndrome
CONCLUSION: This study highlights the cross-syndrome similarities and differences in sensory profiles and developmental changes in autistic individuals and individuals with WS.PMID:38281276 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-023-06205-1 (Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Masahiro Hirai Ayaka Ikeda Takeo Kato Takahiro Ikeda Kosuke Asada Yoko Hakuno Kanae Matsushima Tomonari Awaya Shin Okazaki Toshihiro Kato Toshio Heike Masatoshi Hagiwara Takanori Yamagata Kiyotaka Tomiwa Ryo Kimura Source Type: research

Motor Control Adherence to the Two-thirds Power Law Differs in Autistic Development
This study utilized a smart tablet activity to computationally characterize motor control by testing adherence to the two-thirds power law (2/3 PL), which captures a systematic covariation between velocity and curvature in motor execution and governs many forms of human movement. Children aged 4-8 years old participated in this study, including 24 autistic children and 33 typically developing children. Participants drew and traced ellipses on an iPad. We extracted data from finger movements on the screen, and computed adherence to the 2/3 PL and other kinematic metrics. Measures of cognitive and motor functioning were also...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Emily Fourie Szu-Ching Lu Jonathan Delafield-Butt Susan M Rivera Source Type: research

Quality of Life in Hungarian Parents of Autistic Individuals
CONCLUSION: Our study confirms the importance of supporting parents in their role, and of providing health and social supports that focus on quality of life, in addition to child care.PMID:38280137 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-024-06243-3 (Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Marta Volgyesi-Molnar Miklos Gyori Valsamma Eapen Zsofia Borsos Agnes Havasi Zoltan Jakab Laszlone Janoch Vivien Nemeth Tamasne Oszi Agota Szekeres Krisztina Stefanik Source Type: research

Qualitative Ascriptions of Autistic Behavior by Non-Autistic College Students
In this study, 469 college students (Mage = 18.62; 79.3% female) ascribed cause(s) of an autistic peers' behaviors as depicted in a written vignette. We reviewed and categorized open-ended responses into 16 categories. Non-autistic college students primarily attributed an autistic vignette character's behavior to non-autistic origins. The most commonly ascribed causes of behavior were: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (55.4%), inattention symptoms (20.9%), autism (12.8%), generalized anxiety disorder (11.7%), hyperactivity (11.3%), an unspecified diagnosis (10.7%), an environmental influence (9.6), anxiety or insec...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Allison M Birnschein Olivia F Ward Amaya B McClain Rachel L Harmon Courtney A Paisley Michelle Stevens Theodore S Tomeny Source Type: research

Practitioner Adherence and Competence in MEYA, a Free Online Self-Instruction Program in Modular Psychotherapy and Counseling for Children's Autism-Related Clinical Needs
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Jan 26. doi: 10.1007/s10803-023-06226-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe quality of care in public schools and other community settings for school-aged youths on the autism spectrum is variable and often not evidence-based. Training practitioners in these settings to deliver evidence-based practices (EBPs) may improve the quality of care. We developed a free internet-based training and clinical guidance system synthesizing multiple EBPs for youth on the autism spectrum addressing a range of mental health needs and autism-related behaviors, entitled Modular EBPs for Youth on the Autism Spectrum (...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jeffrey J Wood Karen S Wood Kashia A Rosenau An Chuen Cho Amanda R Johnson Virginia S Muscatello Ingrid S Tien Jolie Straus Samara Wolpe Ari Zeldin Kristofer Kazlauskas Bryce D McLeod Source Type: research

Attitudes Toward and Usage of Evidence-Based Mental Health Practices for Autistic Youth in Bangladesh and Germany: A Cross-Cultural Comparison
In this study, we evaluated cross-cultural differences in attitudes toward and use of EBPs. We tested socio-demographic factors as predictors of attitudes, and attitudes as predictors of EBPs use among mental health professionals working with autistic youth in Bangladesh and Germany. We used purposeful sampling. Two-hundred-ninety-two professionals who worked in a clinical setting responded to the survey and fulfilled the inclusion criteria (101 in Bangladesh, 191 in Germany). Participants were asked to respond to nine subscales of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale-36 (EBPAS-36), to indicate which of nine types of...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Maleka Pervin Nina Marie Hansmann York Hagmayer Source Type: research

Psychiatric Features of Children with Chronic Functional Constipation: Focusing on Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
CONCLUSION: Pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, and child psychiatrists should work closely to ensure appropriate treatment of chronic functional constipation in children with autism spectrum disorder.PMID:38265573 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-023-06228-8 (Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fumiaki Akama Katsunaka Mikami Yasushi Orihashi Syunya Takase Kyuta Hanawa Keita Nishikawa Natsuru Watanabe Keitaro Kimoto Yuki Takahashi Yuichi Onishi Juan Salas Kenji Yamamoto Shigeru Ueno Source Type: research

What is a Good Mother of Children with Autism? A Cross-Cultural Comparison Between the U.S. and Japan
This study compared the characteristics of 'good mothers' of children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) as perceived by mothers of children with ASD in two countries-the U.S. and Japan. Grounded in the theory of culturally-influenced construal of the self, we hypothesized that U.S. mothers would prioritize fostering self-reliance and advocating for their child's well-being while Japanese mothers would prioritize maintaining close and harmonious relationships with their child. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 52 U.S. and 51 Japanese mothers of children with ASD about the characteristics of a good mother of a c...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Noriko Porter Katherine A Loveland Hannah Honda Takahiro Yamane Source Type: research

Similar Gap-Overlap Profiles in Children with Fragile X Syndrome and IQ-Matched Autism
CONCLUSION: Taken together, findings suggest that the social attention differences documented in FXS and ASD may be due to other cognitive factors, such as reward or motivation, rather than oculomotor control of visual attention.PMID:38246961 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-024-06245-1 (Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 21, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Carla A Wall Frederick Shic Elizabeth A Will Quan Wang Jane E Roberts Source Type: research

Examining the Efficacy of Culturally Responsive Interventions for Autistic Children and Their Families: A Meta-Analysis
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Jan 21. doi: 10.1007/s10803-023-06212-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCulturally responsive interventions for autistic children and their families have been developed and implemented to address issues related to limited representation, inequities, and disparities in access to care of minoritized families in research. Currently available reviews are relatively limited in scope or do not synthesize interventions specifically. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to synthesize autism intervention literature that specifically targeted autistic individuals and their family members from minoritized ...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 21, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: James D Lee Veronica Y Kang Adriana Kaori Terol Sean Joo Source Type: research

Effects of Horseback Riding on the Postural Control of Autistic Children: A Multiple Baseline Across-subjects Design
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Jan 21. doi: 10.1007/s10803-023-06174-5. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe aim of this research was to study the effect of a horseback-riding programme on postural control in a group of autistic children (ASD). Nine children aged 9 to 12 years participated in this study through a multiple baseline across subjects design. The whole programme took place over nine months. Participants followed a previously developed specific horseback-riding programme, consisting of 45-minute sessions held twice a week for at least three months. To evaluate postural control, the average velocity of the centre of pres...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 21, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Juan Vives-Vilarroig Paola Ruiz-Bernardo Andr és García-Gómez Source Type: research

Sibling Relationships in Families of Autistic and Typical Children: Similarities and Differences in the Perspectives of Siblings and Mothers
This study investigates mothers' and siblings' perspectives regarding similarities and differences in siblingships with and without autism. Twenty-nine typical children (Mage = 8.78 years, SD = 2.05) whose younger siblings have a diagnosis of autism and their mothers constituted the 'autism group.' Forty-six typical children (Mage = 9.12 years, SD = 2.06) with younger typical siblings and their mothers constituted the 'typical group'. Children and mothers completed the Sibling Relationship Questionnaires and were interviewed. Children's reports illustrated similarities in sibling relationships across groups, with no betwee...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yonat Rum Ditza A Zachor Yael Armony Ella Daniel Esther Dromi Source Type: research

Emotional Face Processing in Autism Spectrum Condition: A Study of Attentional Orienting and Inhibitory Control
J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Jan 18. doi: 10.1007/s10803-023-06200-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA core feature of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) is the presence of difficulties in social interactions. This can be explained by an atypical attentional processing of social information: individuals with ASC may show problems with orienting attention to socially relevant stimuli and/or inhibiting their attentional responses to irrelevant ones. To shed light on this issue, we examined attentional orienting and inhibitory control to emotional stimuli (angry, happy, and neutral faces). An antisaccade task (with both prosaccade...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 18, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Rosa Sahuquillo-Leal Manuel Perea Alba Moreno-Gim énez Ladislao Salmer ón Julia Andreu Diana Pons M áximo Vento Ana Garc ía-Blanco Source Type: research