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Studying the Effects of Mobile Devices on Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systematic Literature Review
AbstractWe conducted a systematic review of studies on mobile devices, including tablets, iPads, and smartphones, in teaching programs for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We conducted a search of the electronic databases (period 2002 –2019) supplemented by a search for additional relevant articles by means of cross-referencing. In total, 24 studies were selected, reporting outcomes for 60 participants who ranged from 2 to 5 years old. The study findings were largely positive, suggesting that mobile devices are viable technolog ical aids for preschool children with ASD. The studies reviewed suggest tha...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - May 14, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Sleep and Cognition in People with Autism Spectrum Condition: A Systematic Literature Review
AbstractSleep disturbances have been found to increase severity of core autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms such as social and communication difficulties and repetitive behaviours. However, very little is known about the impact of sleep on cognitive functioning in ASD. A systematic literature search identified fifteen original studies meeting inclusion and quality assessment criteria. Inter-rater reliability was strong (kappa=0.73). Multiple cognitive functions were negatively affected by sleep disturbances in ASD. This had a significant impact on daily functioning, as well as impacting families/carers. Possible sleep ...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - May 14, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

A Systematic Review of Healthcare Professionals ’ Knowledge, Self-Efficacy and Attitudes Towards Working with Autistic People
This study systematically reviewed empirical research examining healthcare professionals ’ knowledge, self-efficacy and attitudes towards working with autistic people. Thirty-five studies were included. The included studies sampled a range of countries and professional backgrounds. A modified quality assessment tool found the quality of the included studies was moderately good. Narrat ive synthesis indicated that healthcare professionals report only moderate levels of autism knowledge and self-efficacy, and often lack training. Variation within and between countries and professional background was not explained by demogr...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - May 14, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Characteristics of Older Autistic Adults: a Systematic Review of Literature
AbstractAutism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals across their lifetime, though the effects of ageing in older adulthood are poorly understood to date. This systematic review assessed six characteristics in older autistic adults (cognitive functioning, co-occurring difficulties, autism symptom severity, social integration, adaptive functioning, language processing). A total of 41 studies met inclusion criteria, 16 of which included autistic adults with intellectual disability, and three were longitudinal in nature. Findings show differing effects of ageing across the six domains. Factors contributin...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - May 13, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Abdominal Pain in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systematic Review
AbstractThe aim of this study was to review the existing literature on abdominal pain in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Systematic search of four databases (PsycINFO, ERIC, PubMed, MEDLINE) identified 13 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Articles were analyzed for common themes, including the prevalence of abdominal pain and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, associations between abdominal pain/GI symptoms and behavioral and emotional concerns, associations between abdominal pain/GI symptoms, and other comorbid disorders and treatment options based on gut bacteria, diet, and probiotics. Reasons...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - May 11, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Script Fading Procedure: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
AbstractThe purpose of the study is to systematically review studies investigating the script fading procedure on individuals with autism and also determine the quality of the studies and the effect size related to the calculations of the percentage of nonoverlapping data (PND) and the percentage of data exceeding the median (PEM) in the studies. The systematic review identified 32 articles reporting on the script fading procedure in individuals with autism aged between 3 and 19 years. Furthermore, a meta-analysis was conducted for 15 studies meeting theacceptability criteria within the scope of theQualitative Indicators o...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - May 8, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Eye Tracking Methodology for Studying Emotional Competence in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Specific Language Impairment (SLI): a Comparative Research Review
AbstractChildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and specific language impairment (SLI) exhibit serious social-emotional difficulties from early infancy which hamper the differential diagnosis of these two conditions. This review aims at analysing differences between ASD and SLI disorders in children from 0 to 12 years regarding emotional competence abilities using eye tracking methodology. The findings show specific markers in the ASD population (e.g. difficulties in facial emotion recognition, atypical visual scanning patterns, or non-social attentional orientation) and a notable scarcity of studies involving SLI chi...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - May 5, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Immersive Technology to Teach Social Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Literature Review
This study presents the findings of a systematic review of empirical research on the use of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR) to present social skill instruction to school-age students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Forty-one articles met the inclusion criteria. Studies targeted relationship skills, emotion recognition, social awareness, cooperation, and executive functioning. The intervention caused statistical improvement in 15 of the 41 studies (37%). Practitioners, parents, and researchers reported significant improvement of social skills in 32 studies (83...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 30, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Correction to: Autism, Problematic Internet Use and Gaming Disorder: a Systematic Review
The original article has been corrected (Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 26, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Attitudes and Perceptions of Muslim Parents Toward Their Children with Autism: a Systematic Review
AbstractThis review aimed to synthesize existing information on Muslim parent perceptions and attitudes toward their child(ren) with autism based on their religious beliefs. Eleven peer-reviewed articles were included. Several religious beliefs guided parental perceptions and were subsequently categorized as either positive or mixed attitudes toward their children with autism, which rendered common themes. The results allow for an exploratory examination of cross-cultural similarities and differences as well as common coping approaches engaged in by Muslim parents. Practical implications include enhancing diversity researc...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 16, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Non-pharmacological Interventions for Adults with Autism: a Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials
AbstractTo determine the effects of non-pharmacological randomised controlled trials in adults with autism, a systematic review was conducted across five electronic databases. A total of 3865 abstracts were retrieved, of which 41 articles met all inclusion criteria: randomised controlled trial; non-pharmacological intervention; adults with autism; and English publication. Twenty included studies had strong methodological quality ratings. No meta-analysis could be performed due to heterogeneity between studies. Articles reported on interventions for (1) social functioning and language skills, (2) vocational rehabilitation o...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 12, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Factors Associated with Quality of Life in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
AbstractIn order to update the status of the research on quality of life (QoL) of adults with ASD, a systematic review was carried out following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-Analyses ’ (PRISMA) protocol. Eleven articles were selected from different databases. Results show lower levels of QoL in people with ASD than in the general population, informing of the need to adapt the concept of QoL to the reality of ASD and to question the measures used to date to assess this variable . Recent research has been found inconclusive and methodologically weak. Variables such as comorbid psychopatholo...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 12, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Empathy and Prosocial Behavior in Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systematic Review
AbstractSiblings of children with ASD have, as a group, more autistic traits than typically developing individuals. A high prevalence of autistic traits may (or may not) include lower scores on measures of empathy and prosocial behavior compared with typically developing individuals. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of studies of empathy and prosocial behavior in siblings of individuals with ASD. We conducted a comprehensive literature search of studies published until March 2020. We identified 16 studies with a total of 1066 siblings that met inclusion criteria. Based on the review, we conclude...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 9, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Infant and Child-Directed Speech Used with Infants and Children at Risk or Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Scoping Review
AbstractInfants diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (autism) have difficulty engaging in social communication and interactions with others and often experience language impairment. The use of infant-directed speech (IDS), which is the speech register used when interacting with infants, is associated with infant language and socio-communicative development. The aim of this study was twofold; the first aim was to scope the literature to determine if evidence exists for differences between the IDS caregivers use to infants at high-risk or those later diagnosed with autism, and the IDS typically spoken to neurotypical infa...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 5, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Can Characteristics of the Physical Environment Impact Engagement in Learning Activities in Children with Autism? A Systematic Review
AbstractPhysical aspects of the environment (e.g. lighting, background noise) can impact engagement with tasks in individuals with autism, particularly within education settings. However, whether modifying the aspects of the physical environment improves engagement with tasks has received little attention. This systematic review is the first to explore the impact of modifications to the design of the physical environment on task engagement in individuals with autism. Ten studies met the inclusion criteria. Most included studies (n = 8) were single-subject experimental designs that investigated different environmental modif...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 5, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research