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Determinants of Inclusion in Mainstream School for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders from the EpiTED Study: A 10-Year Follow-Up Cohort
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Lafont, Charlotte; Panjo, Henri; Michelon, Cécile; Falissard, Bruno; Speranza, Mario; Picot, Marie-Christine; Baghdadli, Amaria; Rouquette, Alexandra – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mainstream schools has a positive impact on their social and daily living behaviors. Our objective was to identify clinical and socio-demographic variables promoting or limiting inclusion in mainstream school through childhood and adolescence. The EpiTED study is a long-term,…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Inclusion, Mainstreaming, Barriers
Self-Reported Needs of Caregivers of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Colombet, Claire; Alcaraz, Céline; de la Tribonnière, Xavier; Morsa, Maxime; Rattaz, Cécile; Baghdadli, Amaria – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Objectives: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a major impact on caregivers. We aimed to describe caregivers' perceptions concerning their level of knowledge about ASD and their needs to better adapt education and training programs. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted through a declarative and self-administered survey…
Descriptors: Caregiver Attitudes, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Knowledge Level, Foreign Countries
School Inclusion in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders in France: Report from the ELENA French Cohort Study
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Rattaz, Cécile; Munir, Kerim; Michelon, Cécile; Picot, Marie-Christine; Baghdadli, Amaria; Baghdadli, Amaria; Baghdadli, Amaria; Chabaux, Catherine; Chatel, Clarisse; Cohen, David; Damville, Emmanuel; Geoffray, Marie-Maude; Gicquel, Ludovic; Jardri, Renaud; Maffre, Thierry; Novo, Alexandre; Odoyer, Roxane; Oreve, Marie-Joëlle; Périsse, Didier; Poinso, François; Pottelette, Julien; Robel, Laurence; Rolland, Catherine; Schoenberger, Marie; Serret, Sylvie; Sonié, Sandrine; Speranza, Mario; Vespirini, Stéphanie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Children and adolescents with ASD are increasingly included in regular school settings, however little is known about how placement decisions are made. In the present study, we examined the types and duration of school attendance among children and adolescents in the ELENA Cohort, a multi-center study of children and adolescents with ASD, ages…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inclusion, Children, Adolescents
Fifteen-Year Prospective Follow-Up Study of Adult Outcomes of Autism Spectrum Disorders among Children Attending Centers in Five Regional Departments in France: The EpiTED Cohort
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Baghdadli, Amaria; Rattaz, Cécile; Michelon, Cécile; Pernon, Eric; Munir, Kerim – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
There is limited data on long-term outcome of ASD with co-occurring intellectual disabilities (ID) and challenging behaviours in France. The EpiTED period cohort is a 15 years longitudinal study of the developmental trajectories of 281 children initially recruited at mean age of 5 years. Two contrasted developmental trajectories were identified.…
Descriptors: Followup Studies, Adults, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Supporting Parents of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The French Awakening
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Sankey, Carol; Derguy, Cyrielle; Clément, Céline; Ilg, Jennifer; Cappe, Émilie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
After being wrongfully blamed for their child's disturbances, French parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are now perceived as essential partners of care professionals. This shift in perspective has encouraged the development of parent training programs in the field of autism. In this paper, we present three programs currently…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
The French Version of the Modified-Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT): A Validation Study on a French Sample of 24 Month-Old Children
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Baduel, Sophie; Guillon, Quentin; Afzali, Mohammad H.; Foudon, Nadège; Kruck, Jeanne; Rogé, Bernadette – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Early ASD screening has the potential to reduce delays between initial parental concerns and diagnosis, and promote early intervention. The aim of this study was to validate the M-CHAT on a French population sample of 24 month-old children. This study included a low-risk sample of 1,227 children. A total of 20 children screened positive on the…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Screening Tests, Clinical Diagnosis
Trajectories, Long-Term Outcomes and Family Experiences of 76 Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Chamak, Brigitte; Bonniau, Béatrice – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
The aim of this retrospective study was to retrace the trajectories and long-term outcomes of individuals with autism in France, and to explore the family experiences. Data obtained from parents enables us to follow the trajectories of 76 adults. Two-thirds of adults with severe autism had a very poor outcome. Those with moderate autism had a…
Descriptors: Autism, Family Relationship, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adults
Comparative Study of Teachers in Regular Schools and Teachers in Specialized Schools in France, Working with Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: Stress, Social Support, Coping Strategies and Burnout
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Boujut, Emilie; Dean, Annika; Grouselle, Amélie; Cappe, Emilie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
The inclusion of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in schools is a source of stress for teachers. Specialized teachers have, in theory, received special training. To compare the experiences of teachers dealing with students with ASD in different classroom environments. A total of 245 teachers filled out four self-report questionnaires…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis, Special Schools, Regular and Special Education Relationship
Low but Increasing Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders in a French Area from Register-Based Data
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van Bakel, Marit Maria; Delobel-Ayoub, Malika; Cans, Christine; Assouline, Brigitte; Jouk, Pierre-Simon; Raynaud, Jean-Philippe; Arnaud, Catherine – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
Register-based prevalence rates of childhood autism (CA), Asperger's syndrome (AS) and other autism spectrum disorders (ASD) were calculated among children aged 7 years old of the 1997-2003 birth cohorts, living in four counties in France. The proportion of children presenting comorbidities was reported. 1123 children with ASD were recorded (M/F…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Mental Retardation
Goal Directed Locomotion and Balance Control in Autistic Children
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Vernazza-Martin, S.; Martin, N.; Vernazza, A.; Lepellec-Muller, A.; Rufo, M.; Massion, J.; Assaiante, C. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2005
This article focuses on postural anticipation and multi-joint coordination during locomotion in healthy and autistic children. Three questions were addressed: (1) Are gait parameters modified in autistic children? (2) Is equilibrium control affected in autistic children? (3) Is locomotion adjusted to the experimenter-imposed goal? Six healthy…
Descriptors: Children, Autism, Psychomotor Skills, Comparative Analysis