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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

17-03-2023 | Original Paper

Resting-State Activity in Children: Replicating and Extending Findings of Early Maturation of Alpha Rhythms in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Guannan Shen, Heather L. Green, Rose E. Franzen, Jeffrey I. Berman, Marissa Dipiero, Theresa G. Mowad, Luke Bloy, Song Liu, Megan Airey, Sophia Goldin, Matthew Ku, Emma McBride, Lisa Blaskey, Emily S. Kuschner, Mina Kim, Kimberly Konka, Timothy P.L. Roberts, J. Christopher Edgar

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Abstract

Resting-state alpha brain rhythms provide a foundation for basic as well as higher-order brain processes. Research suggests atypical maturation of the peak frequency of resting-state alpha activity (= PAF) in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The present study examined resting-state alpha activity in young school-aged children, obtaining magnetoencephalographic (MEG) eyes-closed resting-state data from 47 typically developing (TD) males and 45 ASD males 6.0 to 9.3 years old. Results confirmed a higher PAF in ASD versus TD, and demonstrated that alpha power differences between groups were linked to the shift of PAF in ASD. Additionally, a higher PAF was associated with better cognitive performance in TD but not ASD. Finding thus suggested functional consequences of group differences in resting-state alpha activity.

Individuals on the autism spectrum, their parents, and professionals in the field differ regarding the use of person-first (e.g., children with ASD) or identity first (e.g., autistic child) language (Kenny et al., 2016). With respect for divided opinions, both approaches to terminology are used.

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Titel: Resting-State Activity in Children: Replicating and Extending Findings of Early Maturation of Alpha Rhythms in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Guannan Shen
Heather L. Green
Rose E. Franzen
Jeffrey I. Berman
Marissa Dipiero
Theresa G. Mowad
Luke Bloy
Song Liu
Megan Airey
Sophia Goldin
Matthew Ku
Emma McBride
Lisa Blaskey
Emily S. Kuschner
Mina Kim
Kimberly Konka
Timothy P.L. Roberts
J. Christopher Edgar
Publicatiedatum: 17-03-2023
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05926-7

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