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A Systematic Review of Family-Mediated Social Communication Interventions for Young Children with Autism
AbstractSocial communication deficits are a core symptom of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The present paper reviews 54 studies evaluating social communication interventions delivered by parents and siblings to children with ASD under 6 years old. Fifty studies evaluated parent-mediated intervention, and four studies evaluated sibling-mediated intervention. Fourteen studies evaluated interventions using telehealth. Treatment effects and research strength were variable across studies. Treatment modality, setting, and dosage had inconclusive impact on treatment effect. Parent-implemented intervention packages, Pivotal Respo...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Autism, Problematic Internet Use and Gaming Disorder: A Systematic Review
AbstractThe present study investigated the association between autism and problematic internet use (PIU) and gaming disorder (GD). A systematic literature search was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. A total of 2286 publications were screened, and 21 were deemed eligible for inclusion in the review. The majority of the studies found positive associations between PIU and subclinical autistic-like traits with weak and moderate effect sizes and between PIU and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with varying effect sizes. Additionally, individuals with ASD were more likely to exhibit symptoms of GD with moderate and ...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 29, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Handheld Technology to Support Vocational Skills of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Authentic Settings: a Systematic Review
AbstractEmployment enhances community integration and overall quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Rapidly evolving and widely used handheld technologies (e.g., tablets and smart phones) may empower improved outcomes of vocational training for individuals with IDD. This systematic review summarizes and evaluates peer-reviewed studies that involved handheld technology to facilitate vocational training in authentic community-based settings for people with IDD. Eleven studies involving 32 participants with IDD were systematically located and analyzed in terms of key variables...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 25, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Stress, Coping, and Resiliency Among Families of Individuals with Autism: a Systematic Review
ConclusionThe majority of previous studies are cross sectional or descriptive. It is crucial that empirical, longitudinal research establish a cogent picture of parental resiliency. A clearer picture of resiliency will help outline the ways in which parents can increase their well-being and quality of life, and this will support advancing the child resiliency and interventions that might be adopted. (Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 5, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Music Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systematic Review
AbstractIndividuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can experience difficulties functioning in society due to social communication deficits and restrictive and repetitive behaviors. Music therapy has been suggested as a potential intervention used to improve these deficits in ASD. The current systematic literature review focuses on two methods of music therapy: improvisational music therapy (IMT) and singing/listening to songs. We review the extant literature and the associated methodological limitations, and we propose a framework to assess the effectiveness of music therapy as an intervention in ASD. We suggest the c...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - February 24, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Story Research: a Scoping Study of Published, Peer-Reviewed Literature Reviews
AbstractSocial Stories (SS) is a widely used intervention for children on the autism spectrum. A search of databases (CINAH EBSCO, A+Eductaion, ERIC, Education Source, PsyINFO, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, and ABI Inform Global) identified that, since its development over 25  years ago, the research exploring SS has been reviewed 17 times. These reviews include synthesis of literature; systematic reviews, meta-analyses; comparative reviews; and descriptive reviews. A scoping review of these 17 literature reviews identified 5 major themes: (1) research design of SS stud ies, (2) effectiveness of SS, (3) ...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - February 24, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Deficits in Handwriting of Individuals with Autism: a Review on Identification and Intervention Approaches
AbstractThe complex handwriting skill, necessary for effective expression that has spatial, temporal, and kinaesthetic aspects (three-aspects henceforth), needs planning alongwith fine motor skill. Unlike neurotypicals, individuals with Autism possess cognitive and motor deficits adversely affecting handwriting, addressable through intervention. This necessitates to have comprehensive review on the struggles these children face while (hand)writing alongwith appropriate intervention. None categorize studies identifying thethree-aspects of handwriting alongwith cognitive and motor processes and the intervention techniques. H...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - February 22, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

A Systematic Literature Review on the Relationship Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Substance Use Among Adults and Adolescents
AbstractAutism spectrum disorder has often been assumed to be a protective factor against substance use, yet the extent of substance use in this population has been difficult to determine as limited research has been done on these interacting variables. This systematic literature review examined 26 studies published between 2009 and 2019 to uncover the relationship between autism spectrum disorder and substance use. The types of participants included from the primary studies are adults and adolescents. A significant indication that this population is more susceptible to substance use and related disorders was found, yet th...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - February 17, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Use of Home Videos for Investigation of Early Development and Skill Loss in Children Diagnosed with Autistic Regression: a Systematic Review
AbstractAutistic regression (AR) is commonly characterised as the loss of previously acquired language and social skills. This systematic review sought to identify studies that used family home videos to investigate early developmental patterns before AR onset and the domains involved in regression. Of 654 records screened, 12 studies were included. Two developmental patterns prior to AR onset were identified: typical and non-typical. Non-typical early development included more frequent use of socio-communicative skills in children who later experienced AR compared with matched typically developing controls. The contributi...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - February 16, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Parent Experiences of Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis: a Scoping Review
AbstractThe purpose of this review was to identify the quantity, breadth, and methodological characteristics of literature examining parent perspectives of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, synthesize key research findings, and highlight gaps in the current literature. A systematic search was conducted for the period January 1994 –February 2020. One hundred and twenty-two articles underwent data extraction. The majority of studies took place in Europe and North America in high-income countries. Over half of the studies used qualitative methodology. Four key components of the diagnostic experience were identified: journ...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - February 16, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Resilience in Autism and Intellectual Disability: a Systematic Review
AbstractResilience remains under-researched in childhood disability. This review synthesized the available literature on resilience in children with autism and/or intellectual disability (ID), with a focus on the measurement of resilience across the eight studies that met inclusion criteria. Questionnaires were commonly used to assess resilience, with a lack of consistency in the measures used across studies. This review highlights the need for work to seek to understand how resilience presents in childhood disability, and how it can be reliably assessed in children with autism and/or ID. Reliable assessment of resilience ...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - February 11, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

A Message from the New Editor-in-Chief
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Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - February 9, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

The Effectiveness of Mirroring- and Rhythm-Based Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systematic Review
AbstractAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterised as a neurodevelopmental disorder that has continuing deficits in communication skills and social development. Utilising techniques known as mirroring and rhythm, Dance and Movement Therapy (DMT) has shown beneficial effects in the autistic population reducing such deficits. However, no review to date has investigated these individual techniques outside the practice of DMT. This systematic review of studies published between 1975 and 2020 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of both mirroring and rhythm as interventions that target communication skills and social develop...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - February 1, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Sportsmanship Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: a Systematic Literature Review
AbstractThis systematic review summarizes and analyzes the literature on sportsmanship interventions for individuals with autism. Electronic database searches (i.e., PsycNet, ERIC) and ancestral searches were conducted to find relevant articles. Twenty-eight studies were included in this study that used experimental designs that targeted sportsmanship behaviors. The results were summarized across participants, targeted behaviors, settings, interventions, and methodological rigor of the included studies. Although most studies reported positive outcomes on the targeted social-communication behaviors, methodological limitatio...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 27, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Recess Should Include Everyone: a Scoping Review of Interventions Designed to Improve Social and Play Outcomes for Elementary Students with Developmental Disabilities at Recess
AbstractRecess represents a rich opportunity for social development, but students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often do not fully realize these benefits. In this systematic review, we review 37 experimental studies in which students with IDD received interventions designed to improve social outcomes at recess. Overall, these studies provide strong scientific evidence that focused intervention can produce medium to large effects on peer interaction and peer play. A subset of studies reported effects on social skills and social status, although the presence and magnitude of effects was variable. Stu...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 25, 2021 Category: Child Development Source Type: research