The Autism Symptom Dimensions Questionnaire: Development and psychometric evaluation of a new, open‐source measure of autism symptomatology

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 65(8), С. 1081 - 1092

Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2023

To describe the development and initial psychometric evaluation of a new, freely available measure, Autism Symptom Dimensions Questionnaire (ASDQ).After revision an 33-item version, informants completed revised 39-item version ASDQ on 1467 children adolescents (aged 2-17 years), including 104 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).The had good reliability construct validity. However, only four specific symptom factors were identified, potentially due to insufficient number items. Factor analyses expanded instrument identified general ASD factor nine measurement invariance across demographic groups. Scales showed good-to-excellent overall conditional reliability. Exploratory predictive validity for versus neurotypical other developmental disability diagnoses indicated accuracy population at-risk contexts.The is free psychometrically sound informant report continuous range scores preliminary evidence The measure may be useful alternative existing measures but further studies comparison clinical using criterion-standard instruments are needed.The (ASDQ) symptoms. reliable accurate screening efficiency relative conditions.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the Heterogeneity of Self‐Injurious Behaviors in Autistic Youth: Patterns, Predictors, and Implications for Intervention

Autism Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024

Abstract Self‐injurious behaviors (SIB) encompass a heterogeneous set of self‐inflicted aggressive that are highly prevalent in autistic youth. Existing research on SIB autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been limited by significant methodological and conceptual inconsistencies. Thus, the current study leveraged item‐level data capturing severity unique topographies to further understanding factors associated with distinct sample 582 youth ( M age = 12.12, SD 3.68; range: 3–19 years; 13% females). Results suggest variation endorsements for specific amongst youth, such 30%–50% caregivers endorsed slight very serious concern regarding bites nails/skin/fingers, scratches self, hits head/face/neck, bangs head against things, picks skin. Generalized additive models demonstrated patterns associations between each topography dysregulation, sensory hypersensitivity, age, sex, IQ, language level. Findings underscore importance exploring as multifaceted construct capture correlates vary functional impact, which is critical development effective interventions. This represents an important step towards more individualized characterization support diverse presentations these

Язык: Английский

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Longitudinally Predicting Behavioral Challenges From Executive Functioning in Youth With Down Syndrome

American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 130(2), С. 146 - 162

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025

Abstract This study explored how caregiver-reported executive functioning domains, assessed by the BRIEF2 at baseline, predicted behavioral challenges reported caregivers using CBCL six months later. The sample included 94 youth with Down syndrome, aged 6 to 18 years. Results of hierarchical regression analyses revealed that, after controlling for effect IQ, working memory significantly inattentive behaviors, inhibition rule-breaking and both emotional control aggressive externalizing behaviors. After baseline only persisted as a significant predictor behaviors measured findings are discussed referring relevant theories research providing clinical implications recommendations further studies.

Язык: Английский

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Identifying Reliable Change in Outcome Assessments for Behavioral Interventions

Behavioral Interventions, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 40(2)

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Behavioral interventions have demonstrated group‐level benefits for a variety of behavioral presentations and conditions. The ability to capture quantify reliable individual‐level change during the course is essential making rational clinical management decisions. Recently, neurobehavioral evaluation tool (NET) was developed revised use within intervention outcome assessment. Traditional, practice‐adjusted, standardized regression‐based indices (RCIs) were calculated NET domains provide norms. In two samples (Ns = 498 125), traditional RCIs indicated that symptom reductions skill improvements needed be +/− 0.7 1.3 SDs across domains. Standardized norms slightly smaller magnitude changes are required considered reliable. NET‐derived can used inform interventions. Regression‐based may particularly useful guiding individuals with very high symptoms/very low skills at baseline.

Язык: Английский

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Acute effects of resistance exercise intensity and repetition at a predetermined volume on inhibitory control: a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 7

Опубликована: Март 13, 2025

Background This study explores the effects of acute resistance exercise (RE) on inhibitory control (IC), emphasizing volume. Methods In total, 78 young adults were randomly assigned to one three groups: moderate-intensity group [MI; 60% repetition maximum (1RM), 3 × 10 reps], low-intensity (LI; 30% 1RM, 20 reps), or (CON; 35 min reading). The groups volume-matched. Baseline equivalence was assessed via one-way analysis variance (ANOVA) for demographic variables and chi-square gender. One-way covariance examined post-test interreference inverse efficiency score scores, controlling pre-test values. Two-way ANOVA Group (MI, LI, CON) Time heart rate (resting; pre-test, during intervention, post-test), perceived exertion (pre-test, lactate mid-test, post-test). Mean differences 95% confidence intervals supplemented p -values. Results IC using Stroop Task, revealing better performance in both MI ( = 0.026) LI 0.040) compared CON, though no significant difference found between two groups. Blood levels significantly increased post-exercise 0.012) < 0.001) groups, but again, there them. Conclusions These findings highlight that RE, regardless intensity, enhances raises blood when volume is controlled. Practitioners might tailor RE protocols by adjusting intensity match individuals’ capabilities without compromising cognitive physiological benefits. Clinical Trial Registration identifier (NCT05311202).

Язык: Английский

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Brief Report: Evaluating the Impact of Behavioural Concerns in Individuals With Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Behavioural concerns, such as aggression and self‐injury, are common among youth with intellectual developmental disabilities. Additional research is needed to further explore the specific ways in which these types of behaviour impact individuals their families. Methods Caregivers seeking treatment for child's behavioural concerns completed an interview regarding negative related (a) physical harm self or others, (b) property damage, (c) structural modifications, (d) situational avoidance (e) reactive measures. We reviewed outcomes interviews report on prevalence various impacts this clinical sample. Results Most caregivers reported at least some (72.99%), damage (63.99%) preventative measures avoiding removing preferred items activities (72.35%). Some endorsed severe impacts, need emergency services (10.61%) residential placements (5.14%). Conclusions sample consistently resulting from concerns. This information crucial advocating additional high‐need population, used gather may be a helpful tool guide future work.

Язык: Английский

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Quality of life and parental stress related to executive functioning, sensory processing, and activities of daily living in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders

PeerJ, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13, С. e19326 - e19326

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025

The quality of life (QoL) families caring for children with neurodevelopmental disorders is influenced by the severity disorder, family support, and access to specialized services. Parental stress also affects dynamics QoL due additional demands care, particularly focusing on management activities daily living (ADLs). This study aimed analyze relationship between parents’ stress, involving 46 parents aged 3 12 years disorders, while examining performance in ADLs, sensory processing, executive functioning disorders. Significant positive associations were found factor 1 “Assessment Sensory Processing Executive Functions Childhood” (EPYFEI) perceived ( r = 0.401, p ≤ 0.01), physical component summary (PCS) 0.330, 0.05). negative correlations observed ADL SF-12 − 0.356, Conversely, a significant association was factors 4 EPYFEI 0.392, 0.01 0.660, 0.01). Furthermore, PCS 0.471, mental (MCS) 0.300, revealed that parental are closely linked ADLs Interventions strengthen these areas might improve well-being QoL. Additionally, it underscores importance teaching strategies.

Язык: Английский

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Relations between Video Game Engagement and Social Development in Children: The Mediating Role of Executive Function and Age-Related Moderation

Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(10), С. 833 - 833

Опубликована: Окт. 11, 2023

The global proliferation of video games, particularly among children, has led to growing concerns about the potential impact on children's social development. Executive function is a cognitive ability that plays crucial role in development, but child's age constrains its To examine association between game engagement and development while considering mediating executive moderating age, questionnaire was distributed sample 431 parents. results revealed negative relation with found mediate this fully. Additionally, became more pronounced as children grew older. In light these findings, it advisable adopt proactive strategies limit excessive use, consider developmental characteristics at different ages, prioritize promotion facilitate children.

Язык: Английский

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Characterizing associations between emotion dysregulation, anxiety, and repetitive behaviors in autistic youth with intellectual disability

Autism Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 17(9), С. 1810 - 1817

Опубликована: Авг. 21, 2024

Abstract There is a paucity of research that explores associations between emotion dysregulation and the expression severity core co‐occurring characteristics autism spectrum disorder (ASD), especially in autistic youth with intellectual disability (ID). This study explored interplay developmental dysregulation, anxiety, specific subtypes RRBs are elevated ID. Generalized additive models demonstrated age, sex, language level, anxiety showed unique patterns association sample 150 ID who non‐speaking or minimally verbal. More specifically, higher levels were significantly associated elevations repetitive sensory motor behaviors (RSMB), self‐injurious (SIB), insistence on sameness (IS), unusual interests (UI). While was significant predictor UI, it positive, albeit not significant, intensity SIB RSMB. Language level RSMB, such RSMB for individuals relative to those spoke single words. These findings provide preliminary insights into subdomains

Язык: Английский

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Executive Functioning Profiles in Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Parent–Child Outcomes

Children, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(8), С. 909 - 909

Опубликована: Июль 27, 2024

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) exhibit more executive function (EF) deficits compared to typically developing (TD) peers. EF are linked various impairments in daily functioning and increased parental stress. The first aim of the present study is investigate EFs children ASD ADHD their TD second explore profiles functions and, finally, determine differences relation stress children's functional impairments.

Язык: Английский

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