Relationship of autistic traits between parents and children with and without autism spectrum disorder

AbstractStatistical learning refers to the ability to extract the statistical relations embedded in a sequence, and it plays a crucial role in the development of communicative and social skills that are impacted in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Here, we investigated the relationship between infants’ SL ability and autistic traits in their parents. Using a visual habituation task, we tested infant offspring of adults (non-diagnosed) who show high (HAT infants) versus low (LAT infants) autistic traits. Results demonstrated that LAT infants learned the statistical structure embedded in a visual sequence, while HAT infants failed. Moreover, infants’ SL ability was related to autistic traits in their parents, further suggesting that early dysfunctions in SL might contribute to variabilities in ASD symptoms.

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Implicit Semantic Processing of Linguistic and Non-linguistic Stimuli in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders ◽

10.1007/s10803-020-04736-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Emme O’Rourke ◽

Emily L. Coderre

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Language Processing ◽

Semantic Processing ◽

Autistic Traits ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Event Related Potential ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Adults With Autism ◽

Priming Task ◽

Adults With Asd

AbstractWhile many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience difficulties with language processing, non-linguistic semantic processing may be intact. We examined neural responses to an implicit semantic priming task by comparing N400 responses—an event-related potential related to semantic processing—in response to semantically related or unrelated pairs of words or pictures. Adults with ASD showed larger N400 responses than typically developing adults for pictures, but no group differences occurred for words. However, we also observed complex modulations of N400 amplitude by age and by level of autistic traits. These results offer important implications for how groups are delineated and compared in autism research.

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A systematic PRISMA review of individuals with autism spectrum disorder in secure psychiatric care: prevalence, treatment, risk assessment and other clinical considerations

Journal of Criminal Psychology ◽

10.1108/jcp-06-2017-0028 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 58-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Clare S. Allely

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Psychiatric Care ◽

Psychiatric Hospitals ◽

Autistic Traits ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Bibliographic Databases ◽

Future Research ◽

Content Type ◽

Secure Psychiatric Care

Purpose Patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with specific assessment, specific difficulties, needs and therapeutic issues and therefore are a challenging group for forensic services. Given the challenge that individuals with ASD present to forensic services, the suggested increase in the number of this group within this setting and the relatively little amount of research which suggests they face a number of difficulties within the prison environment, the purpose of this paper is to identify and review all the studies which have been carried out investigating any aspect of ASD in relation to secure hospital settings. Design/methodology/approach Seven internet-based bibliographic databases were used for the present review. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Findings A total of 12 studies were included in this review; 3 looked at the prevalence of ASD in secure psychiatric hospitals. One study evaluated the clinical utility of the AQ screening tool to assess self-reported autistic traits in secure psychiatric settings. Three explored any type of characteristics of patients with ASD detained in secure psychiatric hospitals. One study investigated the experiences or quality of life of patients with an ASD detained in secure psychiatric care. Two studies investigated awareness, knowledge and/or views regarding patients with ASD held by staff working within secure psychiatric hospitals. Lastly, three studies (one of which was also included in the prevalence category above) looked at the effectiveness of interventions or treatment of patients with ASD in secure psychiatric hospitals. Clinical recommendations and future research directions are discussed. Originality/value To the author’s knowledge, this is the first review to explore what research has been carried out looking specifically at patients with ASD in relation to secure forensic settings.

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Examining bidirectional relationships between parenting and child maladjustment in youth with autism spectrum disorder: A 9-year longitudinal study

Development and Psychopathology ◽

10.1017/s0954579416001243 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 1199-1213 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Lisa M. Dieleman ◽

Sarah S. W. De Pauw ◽

Bart Soenens ◽

Wim Beyers ◽

Peter Prinzie

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Problem Behaviors ◽

Externalizing Problems ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Future Research ◽

Controlling Parenting ◽

Parents And Children ◽

Child Problems

AbstractLongitudinal bidirectional effects between parents and children are usually studied in samples of typically developing children, but remain understudied in families with a child with autism spectrum disorder. This three-wave longitudinal study examined how parents and children with autism spectrum disorder influence one another, relying on parent reports of parenting behaviors and children's problem behaviors across 9 years, in a sample of 139 youngsters (M age Time 1 = 10.2 years, 83% boys). Cross-lagged analyses indicated that children's externalizing problems at Time 1 predicted negative controlling parenting 6 years later (Time 2) that in turn predicted externalizing problems 3 years later (Time 3). Negative parental control at Time 1 also increased the risk for internalizing problems at Time 2. It was surprising that externalizing problems at Time 2 also predicted positive parental involvement at Time 3. Thus, although results indicate that externalizing problems generally elicit maladaptive reactions in parents, this study also suggests that parents adjust their way of reacting to externalizing child problems as their child reaches adolescence/emerging adulthood. Implications for future research on parenting dynamics in families with a child with autism spectrum disorder are discussed.

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Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder and autistic traits in children with anorexia nervosa and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

BioPsychoSocial Medicine ◽

10.1186/s13030-021-00212-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Takeshi Inoue ◽

Ryoko Otani ◽

Toshiyuki Iguchi ◽

Ryuta Ishii ◽

Soh Uchida ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Anorexia Nervosa ◽

Food Intake ◽

Autistic Traits ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Eating Attitudes ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Autism Spectrum Quotient ◽

Multicenter Cohort Study ◽

Feeding And Eating Disorders

Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and feeding and eating disorders (FEDs) such as anorexia nervosa (AN) are strongly linked as evidenced by frequent comorbidity and overlapping traits. However, eating and social behaviors are shaped by culture, so it is critical to examine these associations in different populations. Moreover, FEDs are heterogeneous, and there has been no examination of autistic traits in avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Methods Therefore, we investigated the prevalence of ASD and autistic traits among Japanese children with AN (n = 92) or ARFID (n = 32) from a prospective multicenter cohort study using the Autism Spectrum Quotient Children’s version (AQC) and Children’s Eating Attitudes Test (ChEAT26). Results ASD prevalence was high in both AN and ARFID (16.3 and 12.5%, respectively). The AN group exhibited significantly higher scores on all AQC subscales than an age-matched healthy control (HC) group, but there were no significant correlations between AQC scores and ChEAT26 scores. In the AFRID group, AQC scores did not differ from HCs, but significant correlations were found between total AQC and ChEAT26 scores and between several AQC and ChEAT26 subscales. Conclusions Both the AN and ARFID groups had high prevalence rates of ASD. The AN group showed a significantly higher degree of autistic traits than the HC group; however, no difference was found between the ARFID and HC groups. Clinicians need to be aware of these rates when working with children with ED.

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Features of Inclusion Parents and Children with Autism Disorders in Productive Cooperative Activities

Psychological and Pedagogical Support of General, Special and Inclusive Education of Children and Adults ◽

10.31483/r-98245 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Anna Mikhailovna Shcherbakova ◽

Evgeniia Andreevna Vasil'kova

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Parental Involvement ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Rehabilitation Process ◽

Productive Activities ◽

Parents And Children ◽

Theoretical Foundations

The article reveals the problem of including a parent and a child with autism spectrum disorder in cooperative activities using the example of two families participating in the research. The theoretical foundations of this problem and the practical results obtained at the first stage of the study by questioning parents, and also by observing the cooperative productive activities of the child and the parent during the drawing lessons. The question of the importance of parental involvement in the child's rehabilitation process is considered.

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Receptive Language in Primary-School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Clinical Psychology and Special Education ◽

10.17759/cpse.2021100407 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 137-161

Author(s):

D.S. Pereverzeva ◽

U.A. Mamokhina ◽

E.Yu. Davydova ◽

A.A. Lopukhina ◽

V.G. Arutiunian ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Autistic Traits ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Receptive Language ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Verbal Intelligence ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Autistic Disorders ◽

The Relationship

The objective of the present study is to investigate the relationship between the receptive language, and the index of non-verbal intelligence and the level of severity of autistic disorders in primary-school-aged children with Autism spectrum disorder. One of the main areas influenced by autistic disorders is communication. Therefore, the study of the language abilities of such children and factors that affect them provides a better approach to the therapy and education. The sample included 50 children aged 7–11 years diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Children were tested using the KORABLIK method (basic linguistic skills), the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC-II) or the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children ― Third Edition (WISC-III) (non-verbal intelligence), the Autism Diagnosis Observation Schedule ― Second Edition (ADOS-II) (autistic traits). The results support the hypothesis of the relationship between receptive language skills, the index of non-verbal intelligence, and symptoms of autism. The severity of autistic traits is negatively associated with some phonological and lexical levels of the receptive speech, as well as with understanding of discourse. The non-verbal intelligence index is positively associated with speech comprehension at all levels. A specific feature of receptive language in children with Autism spectrum disorder aged 7–11 years is the uneven development, which is associated with the severity of autistic traits and is not associated with the intelligence level.

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