Navigating a diagnosis, navigating an identity: adults diagnosed with Asperger’s Disorder/Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sari Mangru
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Asperger’S Disorder ◽  
Asperger's Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Level 1

scholarly journals ADHD-related symptoms and attention profiles in the unaffected siblings of probands with autism spectrum disorder: focus on the subtypes of autism and Asperger’s disorder

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Ling Chien ◽  
Miao-Chun Chou ◽  
Yen-Nan Chiu ◽  
Wen-Jiun Chou ◽  
Yu-Yu Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Asperger’S Disorder ◽  
Asperger's Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder

scholarly journals From Asperger's Autistischen Psychopathen to DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder and Beyond: A Subthreshold Autism Spectrum Model

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliana Dell’Osso ◽  
Riccardo Dalle Luche ◽  
Camilla Gesi ◽  
Ilenia Moroni ◽  
Claudia Carmassi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Asperger’S Disorder ◽  
Autistic Traits ◽  
Asperger's Disorder ◽  
Behavioral Model ◽  
Threshold Level ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Spectrum Model

Growing interest has recently been devoted to partial forms of autism, lying at the diagnostic boundaries of those conditions previously diagnosed as Asperger’s Disorder. This latter includes an important retrieval of the European classical psychopathological concepts of adult autism to which Hans Asperger referred in his work. Based on the review of Asperger's Autistische Psychopathie, from first descriptions through the DSM-IV Asperger’s Disorder and up to the recent DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder, the paper aims to propose a Subthreshold Autism Spectrum Model that encompasses not only threshold-level manifestations but also mild/atypical symptoms, gender-specific features, behavioral manifestations and personality traits associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This model includes, but is not limited to, the so-called broad autism phenotype spanning across the general population that does not fully meet Autism Spectrum Disorder criteria. From this perspective, we propose a subthreshold autism as a unique psychological/behavioral model for research that could help to understand the neurodevelopmental trajectories leading from autistic traits to a broad range of mental disorders.

scholarly journals Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST): validity and reliability in adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Gisbert Gustemps ◽  
Jorge Lugo Marín ◽  
Imanol Setien Ramos ◽  
Gemma Español Martín ◽  
Eduard Vieta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Adults With Asd

Abstract Background : The assessment of functional impairment is crucial both for the diagnosis and the therapeutic approach to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of the present study was to evaluate whether the FAST is a reliable and valid tool to assess functional impairment in adults with Level 1 ASD and to study the differences in psychosocial functioning between younger and older adults with ASD. Methods : A case–control study was carried out in a sample of 150 participants, 71 adults with Level 1 ASD, and 79 adults without psychiatric history records. Results : Results showed good psychometric properties in terms of validity and reliability. Cronbach’s alpha for the total scale was .91 and the area under the curve was .98. The study also showed that adults with ASD present different profiles of functional impairment depending on their age: while younger patients present greater impairment in autonomy, older patients show more difficulties in interpersonal relationships Conclusions : Our results support the use of the FAST in the evaluation of adaptive functioning in adults with Level 1 ASD.

scholarly journals Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST): Validity and Reliability in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Gisbert Gustemps ◽  
Jorge Lugo Marín ◽  
Imanol Setien Ramos ◽  
Gemma Español Martín ◽  
Eduard Vieta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Adults With Asd

Abstract Background: The assessment of functional impairment is crucial both for the diagnosis and the therapeutic approach to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of the present study was to evaluate whether the FAST is a reliable and valid tool to assess functional impairment in adults with Level 1 ASD and to study the differences in psychosocial functioning between younger and older adults with ASD.Methods: A case–control study was carried out in a sample of 150 participants, 71 adults with Level 1 ASD, and 79 adults without psychiatric history records.Results: Results showed good psychometric properties in terms of validity and reliability. Cronbach’s alpha for the total scale was .91 and the area under the curve was .98. The study also showed that adults with ASD present different profiles of functional impairment depending on their age: while younger patients present greater impairment in autonomy, older patients show more difficulties in interpersonal relationships Conclusions: Our results support the use of the FAST in the evaluation of adaptive functioning in adults with Level 1 ASD.

scholarly journals Reaction and Learning Evaluation of a Non-immersive Virtual Reality Application for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1020
Author(s):  
Muhamad Irfan Rosli ◽  
Zarina Embi ◽  
Junaidi Abdullah ◽  
Mohd Ali Samsudin ◽  
Mohamad Izani Zainal Abidin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Level 2

Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech, and nonverbal communication, in addition to repetitive or restrictive behaviours. For decades, children with ASD have been familiarising themselves with information and communication technologies (ICT) in their training and diagnosis. One of the ICT areas, namely non-immersive virtual reality (NIVR), has become a noticeable tool to help ASD children in their social training. It provides extensive virtual interaction, a safe environment, and is affordable. An NIVR application is developed to assist the intervention on ASD children. However, the whole experiences of the training need to be validated to conclude its effectiveness.   Methods: A case study was employed as the research method. An evaluation of NIVR application using multiple sources of evidence was guided by Kirkpatrick Model of Evaluation (KME) which was executed via questionnaires, pre- and post-test. The main objectives of this research were to evaluate level 1 and 2 of KME. The target for Level 1 is to assess the reactions to the NIVR application. Level 2 is to gauge the knowledge, confidence, or mindset of participants. Level 2 covers the evaluation prior to the training (pre-test) and after the training (post-test).   Results: On average the ASD children had good experiences and were able to improve their social skills with the NIVR application. Therefore, the combination of serious game, analytics and specific VR type provides good data assessment, facilitate comfortable training, and can be an effective intervention for children with ASD.  Conclusion: The positive trend on both levels shows that the application has a good potential to be used in ASD training. The results could be improved in a higher number of participants. Currently, only a limited number of research participants could be obtained due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Functioning assessment short test (FAST): validity and reliability in adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Gisbert-Gustemps ◽  
Jorge Lugo-Marín ◽  
Imanol Setien Ramos ◽  
Gemma Español Martín ◽  
Eduard Vieta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Adults With Asd

Abstract Background The assessment of functional impairment is crucial both for the diagnosis and the therapeutic approach to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of the present study was to evaluate whether the FAST is a reliable and valid tool to assess functional impairment in adults with Level 1 ASD and to study the differences in psychosocial functioning between younger and older adults with ASD. Methods A case–control study was carried out in a sample of 150 participants, 71 adults with Level 1 ASD, and 79 adults without psychiatric history records. Results Results showed good psychometric properties in terms of validity and reliability. Cronbach’s alpha for the total scale was .91 and the area under the curve was .98. The study also showed that adults with ASD present different profiles of functional impairment depending on their age: while younger patients present greater impairment in autonomy, older patients show more difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Conclusions Our results support the use of the FAST in the evaluation of adaptive functioning in adults with Level 1 ASD.

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