Non-verbal vocalizations, such as grunts, yells, squeals, moans, and babbles, are typically used in social contexts to provide additional information in communication. These vocalizations help indicate emotional state or functional information …
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Tanya Talkar, Kristina T. Johnson, Jaya Narain, Pattie Maes, Rosalind Picard, Thomas F. Quatieri
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in many functional areas requiring long-term interventions to promote autonomy. This study aims to map The Sensory Profile™ 2 (SP-2), one of the most widely used assessment tools in …
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Marta Marcilla-Jorda, Catarina Grande, Vera Coelho, César Rubio-Belmonte, Micaela Moro-Ipola
The primary purpose of the current pilot study was to test the effects of an adapted and collaborative intervention model with a systematic teaching approach on Latina Spanish-speaking caregivers’ use of EMT en Español Para Autismo strategies with …
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Natalie S. Pak, Tatiana Nogueira Peredo, Ana Paula Madero Ucero, Ann P. Kaiser
In recent years, there has been a proliferation of instruments for assessing mental health (MH) among autistic people. This study aimed to review the psychometric properties of broadband instruments used to assess MH problems among autistic …
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Marianne Berg Halvorsen, Arvid Nikolai Kildahl, Sabine Kaiser, Brynhildur Axelsdottir, Michael G. Aman, Sissel Berge Helverschou
Previous research links resting frontal gamma power to key developmental outcomes in young neurotypical (NT) children and infants at risk for language impairment. However, it remains unclear whether gamma power is specifically associated with …
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Cora E. Mukerji, John S. Wilson III, Carol L. Wilkinson, Manon A. Krol, Charles A. Nelson, Helen Tager-Flusberg
Several studies have reported an association of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with central nervous system (CNS) infections and intrauterine infections; however, the results remain unclear. This study aimed to examine this issue using an extensive …
Children with autism often display differences in functional and symbolic play and may experience barriers to social inclusion with peers in preschool settings. Therefore, interventions supporting social play between children with autism and their …
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Megan P. Fedewa, Laci Watkins, Kameron Carden, Glenda Grbac
Susanne W. Duvall, Rachel K. Greene, Randi Phelps, Tara M. Rutter, Sheila Markwardt, Julia Grieser Painter, Michaela Cordova, Beth Calame, Olivia Doyle, Joel T. Nigg, Eric Fombonne, Damien Fair
In April 2023, a scoping rapid review was conducted to identify OCD treatments targeted for DS teens and adults. The following inclusion criteria were used: (1) participants must be aged 13 years or older, (2) participants must have a diagnosis of …
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Jill C. Fodstad, Rachel Russell, Molly Bullington, Lauren B. Jones, Micah Iticovici, Emily Meudt
Children with neurodevelopmental disorders are at risk for burn injury, but the clinical outcomes, particularly mortality, are unknown in this patient population in the United States (U.S.). The main objectives of this study are to evaluate (1) …
Recent studies have proposed two conceptualizations that can be used to examine the specific characteristics of empathic skills in typically and atypically developing children. The first of these is a developmental approach. According to Hoffman’s …
Over the last twenty years, the incidence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has risen sharply, as evidenced by data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) program in the United States. In 2000, the prevalence of ASD among …
Single-session interventions (specific, structured programs that intentionally involve just one visit or encounter with a clinic, provider, or program) have been proven to prevent or reduce mental health challenges and reduce barriers to access.
Purpose: The goal of the current study was to conduct a substantive validity review of four autism knowledge assessments with prior psychometric support (Gillespie-Lynch in J Autism and Dev Disord 45(8):2553–2566, 2015; Harrison in J Autism and …
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Camilla M. McMahon, Maryellen Brunson McClain, Savannah Wells, Sophia Thompson, Jeffrey D. Shahidullah
Genetic testing is recommended as part of an autism assessment, and most parents support genetic testing for their minor children. However, the impact on parents of receiving a monogenetic/ copy number variant diagnosis for autism in their child …
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Julia Wynn, Anna Karlsen, Benjamin Huber, Alina Levine, Amanie Salem, L. Casey White, Marti Luby, Ekaterina Bezborodko, Sabrina Xiao, Wendy K. Chung, Robert L. Klitzman, Paul S. Appelbaum
This study explored the salient characteristics of transactions within parent–child engagement and investigated relationships between transactional characteristics and future identification of autism. The main aims of the study were to (1) examine …
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Thelma E. Uzonyi, Elizabeth R. Crais, Linda R. Watson, Sallie W. Nowell, Grace T. Baranek
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by communication and social interaction deficits, in addition to the limited …
Research has shown video modeling to be effective for training adult service providers to administer evidence-based practices to children with autism. This study examined the effects of video modeling training (VMT) on neurotypical adolescents’ …
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Mari C. MacFarland, Joshua B. Plavnick, Kailie J. Kipfmiller, Adam S. McElyea
Autistic adults are often challenged to engage in and complete life skill tasks independently and are underrepresented in employment. No prior study has explored the perceptions of autistic individuals regarding K-12 life skills experiences and …