Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Geographic Access to Autism Resources Across the US
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.51182
Abstract: Key Points Question Do autistic children belonging to minoritized racial and ethnic groups have access to fewer autism resources than White autistic children in the US and, if so, where are these disparities most significant?… read more here.
Keywords: autistic children; racial ethnic; autism resources; access autism ... See more keywords
The Relationship Between Sensory Reactivity Differences and Anxiety Subtypes in Autistic Children
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DOI: 10.1002/aur.2259
Abstract: Autistic children are at greater risk of developing anxiety than their nonautistic peers. Sensory reactivity differences have been implicated as one of the risk factors. Specifically, sensory hyperreactivity has previously been linked to anxiety, including… read more here.
Keywords: anxiety; reactivity differences; sensory hyperreactivity; autistic children ... See more keywords
Assessing global developmental delay across instruments in minimally verbal preschool autistic children: The importance of a multi‐method and multi‐informant approach
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DOI: 10.1002/aur.2630
Abstract: Intellectual assessment in preschool autistic children bears many challenges, particularly for those who have lower language and/or cognitive abilities. These challenges often result in underestimation of their potential or exclusion from research studies. Understanding how… read more here.
Keywords: multi; global developmental; developmental delay; preschool autistic ... See more keywords
Predictive language processing in young autistic children
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DOI: 10.1002/aur.2684
Abstract: Recent theories propose that domain‐general deficits in prediction (i.e., the ability to anticipate upcoming information) underlie the behavioral characteristics associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). If these theories are correct, autistic children might be expected… read more here.
Keywords: autistic children; young autistic; language; predictive language ... See more keywords
Beyond group differences: Exploring the preliminary signals of target engagement of an executive function training for autistic children
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DOI: 10.1002/aur.2735
Abstract: Understanding both for whom and how interventions work is a crucial next step in providing personalized care to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autistic children present with heterogeneity both within core ASD criteria and… read more here.
Keywords: target engagement; autistic children; executive function; function training ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of an attention‐based intervention for school‐aged autistic children with anger regulating problems: A randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1002/aur.2800
Abstract: Anger regulation is a challenge for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We investigated if attention‐based cognitive behavioral treatment, based on mindfulness cognitive therapy (MBCT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), reduces aggressive behavior and improves… read more here.
Keywords: autistic children; aged autistic; attention based; treatment ... See more keywords
The relationship between camouflaging and mental health in autistic children and adolescents
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DOI: 10.1002/aur.2859
Abstract: Camouflaging involves the masking of autistic traits in social situations. While camouflaging may function as a potential barrier to the early diagnosis of autism, minimal research into camouflaging in autistic young people has been conducted.… read more here.
Keywords: autistic children; children adolescents; autistic traits; health autistic ... See more keywords
Evidence of item bias in a national flourishing measure for autistic youth
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DOI: 10.1002/aur.2900
Abstract: Flourishing is a positive health indicator that aligns with strengths‐based perspectives and measures within autism research. Flourishing indicators were recently included in the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) and have been used to evidence… read more here.
Keywords: measure autistic; autistic children; item; evidence ... See more keywords
Feeling intimidated and uncomfortable: Established and exacerbated educational inequities experienced by black parents of autistic children
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DOI: 10.1002/aur.2919
Abstract: There are clear racial disparities that impact the education system. To capture the educational experiences of family members of Black autistic children as compared to white autistic children in the United States (US), a mixed… read more here.
Keywords: autistic children; black parents; feeling intimidated; experienced black ... See more keywords
Mental health providers' perceptions of competency when working with autistic children with co-occurring mental health diagnoses.
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DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22994
Abstract: Psychotherapy research has long focused on provider competence and treatment efficacy. Mental health providers treat diverse client populations with varying, complex needs. Though estimates vary, the rate of children diagnosed with autism and a co-occurring… read more here.
Keywords: autistic children; health; providers perceptions; health providers ... See more keywords
Autistic Children Quickly Orient Away from Both Eyes and Mouths During Face Observation.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-05378-x
Abstract: Studies have supported two different hypotheses of reduced eye gaze in people with ASD; gaze avoidance and gaze indifference, while less is known about the role of anxiety. We tested these hypotheses using an eye-tracking… read more here.
Keywords: children quickly; orient away; quickly orient; eyes mouths ... See more keywords