Social Behavior and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Angelman, Cornelia de Lange, and Cri du Chat Syndromes

2013 ◽  
Vol 118 (4) ◽  
pp. 262-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Moss ◽  
Patricia Howlin ◽  
Richard Patrick Hastings ◽  
Sarah Beaumont ◽  
Gemma M. Griffith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Behavior ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Social Motivation ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Genetic Syndromes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Cornelia De Lange ◽  
Behavior Profiles

Abstract We evaluated autism spectrum disorder (ASD) characteristics and social behavior in Angelman (AS; n  =  19; mean age  = 10.35 years), Cornelia de Lange (CdLS; n  =  15; mean age  = 12.40 years), and Cri du Chat (CdCS, also known as 5 p-syndrome; n  =  19; mean age  =  8.80 years) syndromes. The proportion of individuals meeting the ASD cutoff on the Social Communication Questionnaire was significantly higher in the AS and CdLS groups than in the CdCS group (p < .01). The groups demonstrated divergent social behavior profiles during social conditions in which adult availability, adult familiarity, and social demand were manipulated. Social enjoyment was significantly heightened in AS, whereas social approaches were heightened in individuals with CdCS. Social motivation, social communication, and enjoyment were significantly lower in CdLS. The findings highlight the importance of detailed observation when evaluating ASD and social behavior in genetic syndromes.

Delineating the Profile of Autism Spectrum Disorder Characteristics in Cornelia de Lange and Fragile X Syndromes

2013 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Moss ◽  
Chris Oliver ◽  
Lisa Nelson ◽  
Caroline Richards ◽  
Scott Hall
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Fragile X Syndrome ◽  
Fragile X ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Cornelia De Lange Syndrome ◽  
Genetic Syndromes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Cornelia De Lange ◽  
Atypical Autism

Abstract An atypical presentation of autism spectrum disorder is noted in Cornelia de Lange and Fragile X syndromes, but there are few detailed empirical descriptions. Participants in this study were individuals with Cornelia de Lange syndrome (n  =  130, M age  =  17.19), Fragile X syndrome (n  =  182, M age  =  16.94), and autism spectrum disorder (n  =  142, M age  =  15.19), who were comparable on chronological age. Using the Social Communication Questionnaire, the proportion meeting cutoff for autism spectrum disorder and autism was 78.6%, and 45.6%, respectively, in Cornelia de Lange syndrome and 83.6% and 48.6% in Fragile X syndrome. Domain and item analyses indicate differing, atypical autism spectrum disorder profiles in Fragile X and Cornelia de Lange syndromes. A limited association between adaptive behavior and autism spectrum disorder was identified in all groups. The findings have implications for intervention in genetic syndromes and conceptualization of autism spectrum disorder in the wider population.

scholarly journals Lexical Development in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): How ASD May Affect Intake From the Input

2018 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
pp. 2659-2672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudha Arunachalam ◽  
Rhiannon J. Luyster
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Lexical Representation ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Learning Situation ◽  
Lexical Development ◽  
The Social ◽  
Processing Demands

Purpose Most children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have below-age lexical knowledge and lexical representation. Our goal is to examine ways in which difficulties with social communication and language processing that are often associated with ASD may constrain these children's abilities to learn new words and to explore whether minimizing the social communication and processing demands of the learning situation can lead to successful learning. Method In this narrative review of recent work on lexical development in ASD, we describe key findings on children's acquisition of nouns, pronouns, and verbs and outline our research program currently in progress aimed at further elucidating these issues. Conclusion Our review of studies that examine lexical development in children with ASD suggests that innovative intervention approaches that take into account both the social communication and processing demands of the learning situation may be particularly beneficial. Presentation Video https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.7324013

How useful is the Social Communication Questionnaire in toddlers at risk of autism spectrum disorder?

2010 ◽  
Vol 51 (11) ◽  
pp. 1260-1268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris Oosterling ◽  
Nanda Rommelse ◽  
Maretha de Jonge ◽  
Rutger Jan van der Gaag ◽  
Sophie Swinkels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Communication Questionnaire ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals Technology-Assisted Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder using Augmented Reality

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2156-2162
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
The Social ◽  
Behavior Skills ◽  
And Behavior

Technology-assisted intervention has potentials in improving the social, communication and behavior impairments in of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Augmented reality (AR) offers multitude of possibilities and opportunities for the intervention of children with ASD. Therefore, this study identifies 13 researches from 2012 to 2018 that documented the efficacy of augmented reality applications in supporting the intervention of children with ASD. This study reviews the applications of augmented reality that nhanced the intervention for children with autism in (i) social skills, (ii) communication skills, and (iii) behavior skills. The conclusion reports the significant roles of augmented reality as technology-assisted intervention for children with ASD.

Validity of the Social Communication Questionnaire in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities and Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder

2015 ◽  
Vol 120 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanja Sappok ◽  
Albert Diefenbacher ◽  
Isabell Gaul ◽  
Sven Bölte
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Pervasive Developmental Disorders ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Current Version ◽  
Social Communication Questionnaire ◽  
The Social ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Abstract This study examined the validity of the Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) to identify autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 151 adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Germany. Sensitivities and specificities for ASD were 98/47% for the SCQ-current version and 92/22% for the SCQ-lifetime version. Sensitivities and specificities were increased to 89/66% and 78/48% by adjusting the recommended cut-points. The SCQ-current score correlated with the Scale for Pervasive Developmental Disorders in Mentally Retarded Persons and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, whereas the SCQ-lifetime score correlated with the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised. Our findings support the use of the SCQ-current version for ASD screening in adults with ID, although the SCQ-lifetime version should be used with caution in this population.

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