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A review of video modeling to teach STEM to students with autism and intellectual disability
ConclusionAdditional research is needed using video modeling to teach STEM skills to establish a comprehensive understanding of how video modeling could be effective for teaching STEM skills to students with autism and intellectual disability. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

The assessment of social responsiveness scale Lithuanian version
ConclusionsOur results demonstrate the high sensitivity of the SRS-2 parent form. This implies that the SRS-2 subscales may have utility in Lithuanian research as well as in clinical practice for appropriately targeted interventions. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Short report: Perceptions of causes and common beliefs of autism spectrum disorder in the U.S
Publication date: February 2020Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Volume 70Author(s): Anabel Castillo, Shana R. Cohen, Jessica Miguel, Melissa F WarstadtAbstractA preliminary assessment of public perceptions about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was conducted across the United States using Mechanical Turk, an online recruitment tool for collecting data anonymously. Participants completed a survey about their beliefs regarding causes, treatments, and general views of ASD. For example, when asked what causes ASD, most participants reported hereditary and neurological factors. Exploratory Factor Analyses (EFAs) rev...
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

rs1007893 and rs2070435 in DIP2A are associated with visual-reaction-behavior phenotype in Chinese Han population with autism spectrum disorder
ConclusionsWe identified that rs1007893 and rs2070435 in DIP2A are associated with "visual reaction" behavior phenotype in Chinese Han population. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 23, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Editorial Board
Publication date: January 2020Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Volume 69Author(s): (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 22, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

A longitudinal examination of interactions between autism symptom severity and parenting behaviors in predicting change in child behavior problems
ConclusionsExamination of plots of the significant interactions suggested higher levels of negative parenting may exacerbate later behavioral problems and lower levels of negative parenting may protect against later behavioral problems for children with less severe ASD symptoms but not for those with more severe ASD symptoms. Results have implications for interventions targeting parenting practices for children with ASD. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 20, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Association between MTHFR gene polymorphism and susceptibility to autism spectrum disorders: Systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThis meta-analysis suggested a significant association between MTHFR gene polymorphism (C677T and A1298C) and ASD risk. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 17, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Psychometric evaluation of the revised child and family quality of life questionnaire (CFQL-2)
ConclusionThe CFQL-2 is a brief, reliable scale that effectively measures psychosocial aspects of QoL and is sensitive to changes in QoL in families of children with ASD or related neurodevelopmental disorders. Child externalizing behavior is strongly associated with reductions in multiple aspects of child and family psychosocial QoL. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 17, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Systematic review of cognitive biases in autism spectrum disorders: A neuropsychological framework towards an understanding of the high prevalence of co-occurring depression
ConclusionsAlthough, based on the current literature, differential cognitive biases may not be a marker for MDD in ASD, more research is needed taking specific potential confounders, and distorting influences into account. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 16, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Emergency department use among young adult Medicare beneficiaries with autism and intellectual disabilities
ConclusionsPrevention efforts to reduce ED utilization, especially for those with ID and ASD with co-occurring psychiatric conditions, is warranted. Primary care providers and case managers should develop care plans to reduce the likelihood for emergency psychiatric utilization and ensure alternative care pathways. ED clinicians may require additional training to address the needs of this population when they present to the ED in crisis. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 15, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Identifying comorbid ADHD in autism: Attending to the inattentive presentation
ConclusionsThese results support using the ADHD R-S to capture comorbid ADHD symptoms in ASD. The findings underscore the need for more thorough examination of inattentive symptoms to rule out ADHD-I. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 5, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Challenging child behaviours positively predict symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Rare Diseases
ConclusionA PTSD framework may validly explain elevated stress among some parents of children with ASD and parents of children with a rare disease, and has important implications for support delivered to parents by healthcare providers. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - November 3, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Exploratory study of dorsal visual stream dysfunction in autism; A case series
ConclusionsWe conclude that mechanisms driving OA (which is defined as ‘impaired visually guided movement’) may underpin severe motor impairment, in autism. CVIS and VMIS may be useful indicators of severity of spatial cognitive impairment. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - October 21, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Anxiety in adults with autism: Perspectives from practitioners
ConclusionModification of standard anxiety interventions are common in practice but the course and nature of these modifications are inconsistent and may depend on practitioner experience. Practitioners may consistently have to think inventively in order to best serve adults with autism and anxiety. Current anxiety measures could be improved in order to accurately gauge anxiety, specific to adults with autism. These findings are discussed in relation to practice and future research. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - October 20, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Autism and transgender identity: Implications for depression and anxiety
This study therefore sought to investigate whether the autism/transgender overlap confers an increased risk of depression or anxiety. An online study of 727 individuals revealed a substantial overlap between transgender identity and autism, with increased autistic traits found in trans men compared to trans women. Depression and anxiety were highest in autistic-trans individuals, but no superadditive effect was observed. The implications of these findings are discussed in relation to the wider healthcare system. (Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - October 20, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research