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View article: Maximizing the Quality and Reporting Standards of Autism Intervention Science
Maximizing the Quality and Reporting Standards of Autism Intervention Science Open
Although there are clear international standards for intervention science and reporting in healthcare, implementation and uptake have been limited within autism intervention research. To address this concern, a Special Interest Group (SIG)…
View article: Socially oriented attention in young children with neurofibromatosis type 1: An eye‐tracking study
Socially oriented attention in young children with neurofibromatosis type 1: An eye‐tracking study Open
Aim To examine visual engagement to social stimuli and response to joint attention in young children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and typically developing peers (controls). Method Forty‐five preschool children were studied cross‐sec…
View article: Autism Spectrum Disorders Discourse on Social Media Platforms: A Topic Modeling Study of Reddit Posts
Autism Spectrum Disorders Discourse on Social Media Platforms: A Topic Modeling Study of Reddit Posts Open
Social media platforms play a crucial role in shaping public perceptions of neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorders, by providing spaces for community interaction and content sharing. These platforms hold the poten…
View article: Mega-analytic support for Early Start Denver Model, age at intervention start, and pre-intervention developmental level as factors differentiating early intervention outcomes in autism
Mega-analytic support for Early Start Denver Model, age at intervention start, and pre-intervention developmental level as factors differentiating early intervention outcomes in autism Open
Objective Autism early intervention meta-analyses have provided initial answers to questions such as ‘ what types of interventions work ’ and ‘ for what outcomes ’? However, we also want to know ‘ for whom ’ is early intervention most effe…
View article: Identifying and Responding to Gaps in the Academic Research Pipeline: Findings From the International Society for Autism Research (<scp>INSAR</scp>) Early Career Committee
Identifying and Responding to Gaps in the Academic Research Pipeline: Findings From the International Society for Autism Research (<span>INSAR</span>) Early Career Committee Open
The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) was established in 2001 with the purpose of providing researchers in the field of autism a specific venue to enhance the quality of multidisciplinary research and elevate the field amon…
View article: Parent and Older Sibling Perspectives on Parent-Facilitated Sibling-Mediated Support
Parent and Older Sibling Perspectives on Parent-Facilitated Sibling-Mediated Support Open
Objectives Early support delivered by adults close to the child such as parents and teachers has been shown to enhance the learning and development of young autistic children. There is also emerging evidence that siblings can be meaningful…
View article: Prevalence of Dementia Among US Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Prevalence of Dementia Among US Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder Open
This cohort study evaluates the prevalence of dementia diagnoses among US adults with autism spectrum disorder.
View article: Autism Early Intervention – Progress, Steps Backward, and the Reconciliation of Conflicting Narratives
Autism Early Intervention – Progress, Steps Backward, and the Reconciliation of Conflicting Narratives Open
Purpose of Review We review recent research on interventions, services and supports for children on the autism spectrum, examining both advancements and setbacks. Recent Findings Progress has included an increase in quantity and rigor of i…
View article: Sibling-Mediated Early Start Denver Model Support for Young Autistic Children
Sibling-Mediated Early Start Denver Model Support for Young Autistic Children Open
Young autistic children and their siblings often need support to play and engage with each other. The inclusion of older siblings in the provision of support may improve outcomes for autistic children and strengthen the sibling relationshi…
View article: Factors Influencing Intervention Outcomes of Children with ASD
Factors Influencing Intervention Outcomes of Children with ASD Open
Evidence-based early interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been shown to improve child outcomes and quality of life (Lord et al., 2018; Reichow et al., 2018; Smith & Iadarola, 2015). However, response to intervention is var…
View article: Developmental Skills Moderate the Association Between Core Autism Features and Adaptive Behaviour in Early Childhood
Developmental Skills Moderate the Association Between Core Autism Features and Adaptive Behaviour in Early Childhood Open
Purpose While research indicates that both the core features of autism and associated developmental skills influence adaptive behaviour outcomes, results to date suggest greater influence of the latter than the former, and little attention…
View article: Social attention and social-emotional modulation of attention in Angelman syndrome: an eye-tracking study
Social attention and social-emotional modulation of attention in Angelman syndrome: an eye-tracking study Open
View article: Characteristics of children on the autism spectrum who benefit the most from receiving intervention in inclusive versus specialised early childhood education settings
Characteristics of children on the autism spectrum who benefit the most from receiving intervention in inclusive versus specialised early childhood education settings Open
This study examined the factors associated with social‐communicative outcomes for children on the autism spectrum receiving early intervention in inclusive versus specialised early childhood education programmes. Fifty‐eight preschool‐aged…
View article: Brief report: bidirectional association of core autism features and cognitive abilities in early childhood
Brief report: bidirectional association of core autism features and cognitive abilities in early childhood Open
We explored associations among the core behavioural features and developmental/cognitive abilities of 155 autistic children, assessed between ages 13–67 months and again around 1-year later to understand predictive directionality. Bidirect…
View article: Perception, Beliefs, and Causal Attribution of Autism Early Signs in Ecuadorian General Population
Perception, Beliefs, and Causal Attribution of Autism Early Signs in Ecuadorian General Population Open
The identification and diagnosis of children with autism currently rely on behavioral presentation and developmental history. Cultural norms and other socio-demographic factors can influence what is expected or non-expected behaviors in a …
View article: Enhancement of Social Communication Behaviors in Young Children With Autism Affects Maternal Stress
Enhancement of Social Communication Behaviors in Young Children With Autism Affects Maternal Stress Open
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show difficulties in social communication behaviors, emotion regulation and daily living skills, and they frequently present with challenging behaviors. In parents of children with ASD, higher r…
View article: The utility of LENA as an indicator of developmental outcomes for young children with autism
The utility of LENA as an indicator of developmental outcomes for young children with autism Open
Background There is growing understanding of the potential benefits of a multi‐method approach to accurately capture language skills of children on the autism spectrum. Tools such as Language ENvironment Analysis (LENA) provide an efficien…
View article: Processes of Early Social Learning in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Processes of Early Social Learning in Neurodevelopmental Disorders Open
Neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and mixed-etiology developmental delays (DD), represent a category of early disruptions to typical development that are increasing in prevalence (Zablotsky et al., 2019…
View article: Why is Language Different in Autism?
Why is Language Different in Autism? Open
The social gating theory presented by Kuhl (2007) predicts that domain general statistical learning skills and domain-specific social-emotional skills are critical to language development in typically developing children. Limited research …
View article: Editorial S.I: Early Identification in Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Present and Future, and Advances in Early Identification
Editorial S.I: Early Identification in Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Present and Future, and Advances in Early Identification Open
View article: Additional file 1 of Connecting the Dots: a cluster-randomized clinical trial integrating standardized autism spectrum disorders screening, high-quality treatment, and long-term outcomes
Additional file 1 of Connecting the Dots: a cluster-randomized clinical trial integrating standardized autism spectrum disorders screening, high-quality treatment, and long-term outcomes Open
Additional file 1. SPIRIT Checklist.
View article: Imitation in Angelman syndrome: the role of social engagement
Imitation in Angelman syndrome: the role of social engagement Open
View article: Can the Early Start Denver Model Be Considered ABA Practice?
Can the Early Start Denver Model Be Considered ABA Practice? Open
View article: Integrating the Early Start Denver Model into Israeli community autism spectrum disorder preschools: Effectiveness and treatment response predictors
Integrating the Early Start Denver Model into Israeli community autism spectrum disorder preschools: Effectiveness and treatment response predictors Open
Early intensive intervention has been shown to significantly affect the development of children with autism spectrum disorder. However, the costly implementation of such interventions limits their wide dissemination in the community. This …
View article: Interventions for anxiety in mainstream school‐aged children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review
Interventions for anxiety in mainstream school‐aged children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review Open
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View article: Effect of sustained attention on Early Start Denver Model outcomes
Effect of sustained attention on Early Start Denver Model outcomes Open
Introduction: There is very little research on the use of sustained attention as an outcome predictor for the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). We hypothesized that a child’s level of sustained attention prior to therapy will correlate with…
View article: Predictors of Expressive Language Change for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Receiving AAC-Infused Comprehensive Intervention
Predictors of Expressive Language Change for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Receiving AAC-Infused Comprehensive Intervention Open
View article: Factor Structure of the Social Communication Questionnaire in Preschool Aged Autistic Children
Factor Structure of the Social Communication Questionnaire in Preschool Aged Autistic Children Open
View article: Towards a culturally informed approach to implementing autism early intervention: a commentary on Ramseur II et al., 2019
Towards a culturally informed approach to implementing autism early intervention: a commentary on Ramseur II et al., 2019 Open
Many scholars and practitioners in the field of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) agree on the importance of integrating early intervention practices into joint activity routines. This notion originates from research on typical development (1…
View article: Delivery of Group-Early Start Denver Model in an Australian early childhood setting–a Narrative Review
Delivery of Group-Early Start Denver Model in an Australian early childhood setting–a Narrative Review Open
Background and Objective: This article provides an overview of the Group-based Early Start Denver Model (G-ESDM), an early intervention approach for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The G-ESDM is based on the delivery of…