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Fostering Computational Thinking and Social-emotional Skills in Children with ADHD and/or ASD: a Scoping Review
AbstractAlthough Computational Thinking (CT) is considered an essential 21st century skill, little is known about teaching CT to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To address this gap in the research, we conducted a scoping review to identify those approaches promoting programming skills and/or CT in children aged 6 –15 with ASD and/or ADHD. We also investigated which other skills were simultaneously fostered and examined the challenges and benefits reported in the interventions undertaken. Results indicate that fostering programming and/or CT in students ...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 4, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Psychological therapies for anxiety in autistic individuals with co-occurring intellectual developmental disorder: A systematic review
AbstractThis systematic review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of psychological therapies for anxiety for people with autism and co-occurring intellectual developmental disorder (AUT  + IDD). A systematic search identified 13 studies comprising 49 participants with AUT + IDD, aged between 5 and 41 years. Most studies were single-case experimental designs (n = 7) or case studies or case series (n = 4). Studies implemented cognitive behavioural therapy (n = 4) or exposure therapy techniques (n = 9). All studies reported a reduction in anxiety symptoms, as measured by either quantitative measures or de...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 31, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Therapeutic Supports for Neurodiverse Children Who Have Experienced  Interpersonal Trauma: a Scoping Review
AbstractThis review examined the therapeutic support literature for children with autism and/or an intellectual disability who have experienced interpersonal trauma. We captured studies that implemented a therapeutic support with this population and synthesised articles that made clinical practice recommendations. Fifty-two relevant articles were identified, and four patterns were uncovered. First, primary studies in this research domain are scant, diffuse, and largely lacking in methodological consistency. Second,  the literature favoured therapeutic supports that relied less on verbal skills and/or demanded a high cogni...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 30, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Interview-Informed Synthesized Contingency Analyses on Challenging Problem Behavior: a Single-Case Meta-analysis
Abstract The purpose of the current study was to conduct a thorough review of the literature on the interview-informed synthesized contingency analysis (IISCA) developed by (Hanley et al., Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis 47:16 –36, 2014)) and its subsequent treatment outcomes. A total of 39 articles were identified with 235 participants participating in 293 synthesized contingency analyses (SCAs) and 111 treatment evaluations. Results indicated that 95.56% of identified SCAs were reported to be differentiated. Similarly , reductions in problem behavior were seen in all 111 treatment analyses. Results of the curre...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 28, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Vocational Interventions for Individuals with ASD: Umbrella Review
AbstractAdults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are disproportionately unemployed in comparison to adults without disabilities. In this umbrella review, we summarized the findings of 31 systematic reviews and meta-analyses of ASD vocational intervention research, encompassing 287 primary intervention studies. Most primary studies focused on strategies for teaching low-skill job tasks. In contrast, few primary studies examined interventions to improve more direct and meaningful measures of employment, such as job attainment, wages, hours worked, benefits, and job satisfaction. Over 60% of primary studies evaluated eithe...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 28, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Cognitive and Affective Empathy in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Meta-analysis
AbstractResearch has consistently shown that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exhibit Empathy deficits. The aim of this study was to systematically review and meta-analyze the research conducted in the domain of cognitive and affective Empathy in Autism. The author also attempted to see the influence of moderators, such as age, culture, and measure-used, on the effect sizes. To fulfill the objective, the meta-analysis was performed on 35 studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria with the help of the Meta-essentials, which is a free excel meta-analysis tool that facilitates the integration of effect sizes...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 25, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Autistic Women: A Thematic Synthesis
AbstractQualitative research articles exploring experiences of autistic women were systematically reviewed through searches on five electronical databases, alongside backward citation searches. A total 10 articles encompassing 226 participants were identified. A thematic synthesis revealed four main themes: interpersonal relationships which included four subthemes of friendships, intimate relationships, sexual exploitation/abuse, and camouflaging and mimicry; diagnosis; vocation and education which included three subthemes of school, employment, and bullying; and service provision. The lived experiences reported across the...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 24, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Parents ’ Reported Satisfaction of Their Children’s Assessment and Diagnoses of ASD: A Cross-Country Systematic Literature Review
AbstractThis paper represents a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles which included reports of parental dis/satisfaction about their child ’s autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment and diagnoses. Five themes emerged which are visualised in evidence maps: country comparisons of parental dis/satisfaction; factors which enhanced satisfaction; barriers which prohibited satisfaction; differences in national diagnostic methodology; and the chronology of diagnoses across countries. Evidence gaps indicate the lack of unified approaches to the diagnostic process; underrepresentation of such research showing a geographic...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 23, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

A Quantitative Systematic Review of Sibling-Mediated Interventions for Young Children with Autism: Effects on Sibling Outcomes
AbstractSibling-mediated interventions (SMI) have the potential to increase social communication, play, and interpersonal skills for children on the autism spectrum. However, less is known about effective practices for training siblings to be intervention mediators. Existing SMI systematic reviews and meta-analyses have focused on the effects of SMIs for children on the autism spectrum. The purpose of this meta-analytic review was to (a) examine the methodological quality of existing single-case experimental design SMI studies based on What Works Clearinghouse standards; and (b) calculate omnibus effects for participants w...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 15, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Understanding the Self-identification of Autism in Adults: a Scoping Review
AbstractAdults are increasingly self-identifying as autistic, and reporting problems being referred for an autism diagnostic assessment. This scoping review aims to ascertain: (1) what research has been conducted on the self-identification process of autism in adults, who do and do not have a formal diagnosis of autism, and (2) which aspects of the self-identification process could be used to improve the referral and the diagnostic process of an adult autism assessment. The main themes identified were: the diagnostic process from a client ´s perspective; the process of self-identifying as autistic from a lifespan perspect...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 7, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

A Theory-Generating Qualitative Meta-synthesis to Understand Neurotypical Sibling Perceptions of their Relationship with Siblings with Autism Spectrum Disorders
AbstractThe relationships between neurotypical (NT) children and their sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be complex and lead to stress and strained relationships. Existing theories help us understand the relationships of children with ASD and their caregivers, but we have limited knowledge about the experiences of NT siblings. To fill this gap, we conducted a theory-generating meta-synthesis related to the experiences of individuals who have a sibling with ASD. Our findings produce a new theory that illustrates the various factors that impact these relationships (e.g., characteristics of individual with ASD, ...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 2, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Mu Desynchronisation in Autistic Individuals: What We Know and What We Need to Know
AbstractAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that includes social-communication deficits and repetitive and stereotypical behaviours (APA 2022). Neurobiological methods of studying ASD are a promising methodology for identifying ASD biomarkers. Mu rhythms (Mu) have the potential to shed light on the socialisation deficits that characterise ASD; however, Mu/ASD studies thus far have yielded inconsistent results. This review examines the existing Mu/ASD studies to determine where this variability lies to elucidate potential factors that can be addressed in future studies. (Source: Review Journal o...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - February 27, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

“I Always Knew I Was Different”: Experiences of Receiving a Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Adulthood—a Meta-Ethnographic Systematic Review
AbstractA broadening of diagnostic criteria and increased awareness of autism has led to a large number of individuals whose difficulties remained undetected until adulthood. This systematic review aimed to synthesise empirical evidence of the experience of individuals who received their diagnosis of autism in adulthood. Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. A meta-ethnographic approach was used to synthesise the findings. Analysis revealed two meta-themes: feeling “like an alien” and the “not guilty” verdict, each with three associated subthemes. The findings indicate the need for timely diagnosis and provisio...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - February 21, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Dietary Assessment Methods Applied in Clinical and Epidemiological Studies in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systematic Review
AbstractWe conducted a systematic review of the literature to evaluate the quality of the dietary data and the methods used to obtain them in studies with children and adolescents with ASD. The search of PsycINFO, PubMed, SciELO, and Web of Science using SPIDER strategy retrieved 1975 studies. Data on dietary intake assessment methodologies were extracted. Eighty-nine studies were included. Food records and food frequency questionnaires were the most frequent dietary assessment methods. Overall, studies presented a low quality score. Most of them did not report dietary assessment of bias, description of dietary method appl...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 9, 2023 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Evidence-Based Practice in Inclusive Settings for Students with Autism: a Best-Evidence Synthesis
AbstractEducators are charged with the task of providing specialized programming to meet individual needs while also ensuring this occurs in the least restrictive environment, with as much inclusion as possible. Research has demonstrated the importance of access to evidence-based practices (EBP) to ensuring positive outcomes on targeted skills for students with autism; however, it is less clear what evidence exists supporting the implementation of these EBPs in a variety of inclusive settings. Thus, the purpose of this literature review was to evaluate the quality and strength of evidence for the implementation of EBPs to ...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - December 30, 2022 Category: Child Development Source Type: research