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Direct linkNichole E. Scheerer; Anahid Pourtousi; Connie Yang; Zining Ding; Bobby Stojanoski; Evdokia Anagnostou; Robert Nicolson; Elizabeth Kelley; Stelios Georgiades; Jennifer Crosbie; Russell Schachar; Muhammad Ayub; Ryan A. Stevenson – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Sensory processing abilities are highly variable within and across people diagnosed with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study examined the transdiagnostic nature of sensory processing abilities, and their association with features of autism and ADHD, in a large sample of autistic people (n = 495) and people with…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sensory Experience, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Kirsty L. Coulter; Paula Moreno; Marianne Barton; Thyde Dumont-Mathieu; Diana L. Robins; Deborah A. Fein – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Racial disparities exist in autism diagnosis, and yet, the development of most diagnostic tools has not explicitly examined measurement equity between racial and ethnic groups. We examined the validity of the Toddler Autism Symptom Inventory (TASI), a semi-structured interview developed for diagnosis of toddlers, in non-Hispanic Black/African…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Whites, African Americans
Rachel Haine-Schlagel; Christina Corsello; Barbara Caplan; Hilary Gould; Lauren Brookman-Frazee – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges engaging in services following diagnosis. This study: (1) developed and implemented a toolkit to tailor ASD evaluation feedback to families' needs, and (2) evaluated caregiver and provider perceptions of the toolkit. Focus groups with providers (N = 11) informed toolkit…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tests, Parent Attitudes
Holly K. Harris; Georgios D. Sideridis; William J. Barbaresi; Elizabeth Harstad – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Compare developmental profiles and core ASD symptom manifestation between male and female toddlers with DSM-5 ASD. Retrospective record review of 500 toddlers (79% male) at time of ASD diagnosis. There were no differences in developmental functioning between males and females. When adjusting for multiple comparisons, sex differences were only…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Toddlers, Gender Differences
Amy S. Weitlauf; Alexandra Miceli; Alison Vehorn; Yewande Dada; Theodora Pinnock; Joyce W. Harris; Jeffrey Hine; Zachary Warren – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Purpose: Despite advances in screening and awareness, Black and multiracial families continue to experience challenges when seeking an autism diagnosis for their children. Methods: We surveyed 400 Black and multiracial families of young children with autism from an existing research database in the United States about their retrospective…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Minority Groups, African American Family, Barriers
Cheryl Klaiman; Stormi White; Shana Richardson; Emma McQueen; Hasse Walum; Christa Aoki; Christopher Smith; Mendy Minjarez; Raphael Bernier; Ernest Pedapati; Somer Bishop; Whitney Ence; Allison Wainer; Jennifer Moriuchi; Sew-Wah Tay; Yiming Deng; Warren Jones; Scott Gillespie; Ami Klin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Differential diagnosis of young children with suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is challenging, and clinician uncertainty about a child's diagnosis may contribute to misdiagnosis and subsequent delays in access to early treatment. The current study was designed to replicate and expand a recent report in this Journal (McDonnell et al. in…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Young Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Accuracy
Yunhe Huang; Samuel R. C. Arnold; Kitty-Rose Foley; Julian N. Trollor – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
This study aimed to explore experiences of support after adulthood autism diagnosis. In this mixed-methods survey study of 137 adults, we found that most common formal supports received were counselling and mental health. Common unmet support needs were sensory sensitivities and accessing other services. Cost, lack of information, and fear of not…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Social Support Groups, Counseling Services
Jacob I. Feldman; Varsha Garla; Kacie Dunham; Jennifer E. Markfeld; Sarah M. Bowman; Alexandra J. Golden; Claire Daly; Sophia Kaiser; Nisha Mailapur; Sweeya Raj; Pooja Santapuram; Evan Suzman; Ashley E. Augustine; Aine Muhumuza; Carissa J. Cascio; Kathryn L. Williams; Anne V. Kirby; Bahar Keceli-Kaysili; Tiffany G. Woynaroski – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Early differences in sensory responsiveness may contribute to difficulties with communication among autistic children; however, this theory has not been longitudinally assessed in infants at increased familial versus general population-level likelihood for autism (Sibs-autism vs. Sibs-NA) using a comprehensive battery of sensory responsiveness and…
Descriptors: Infants, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Experience, Siblings
Hsu, Yuu-Hueih; Chen, Chi-Wen; Lin, Yuh-Jyh; Li, Chung-Yi – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is reportedly more prevalent in urban areas partly because of better accessibility and affordability to healthcare. With universal health insurance coverage in Taiwan, a previous study has shown no urban-rural disparity in the utilization rate of a child's preventive healthcare. Under this circumstance, we followed a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Rural Urban Differences, Clinical Diagnosis
Camodeca, Amy – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
There is limited research regarding the Gilliam Autism Rating Scales-3rd Edition (GARS-3) despite its extensive use. A comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule--2nd Edition (ADOS-2) was provided to 186 clinically referred children suspected of autism ([x-bar] age = 8.98; Autism [AUT] n = 87; Not…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Rating Scales, Children, Diagnostic Tests
Halvorsen, Marianne Berg; Helverschou, Sissel Berge; Axelsdottir, Brynhildur; Brøndbo, Per Håkan; Martinussen, Monica – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
There is a need for more knowledge of valid and standardized measures of mental health problems among children and adolescents with intellectual disability (ID). In this study, we systematically reviewed and evaluated the psychometric properties of instruments used to assess general mental health problems in this population. Following PRISMA…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Clinical Diagnosis, Mental Health, Mental Disorders
Lim, Alliyza; Brewer, Neil; Young, Robyn L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Reports of cybercrime being committed by people on the autism spectrum often imply that autism may be more prevalent among cybercriminals than the general population, although this remains unproven. In an online survey of 302 participants, we found that autistic individuals (n = 25) were more likely to report engagement in cybercrime than…
Descriptors: Crime, Internet, Information Security, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Lenart, Anna; Pasternak, Jacek – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
The article refers to resources, problems and challenges of autism diagnosis and support system in Poland. The resources include: the increasing number of specialists, diagnostic and therapeutic centres, well-established course of education for people working with youths, standardised and normalised diagnostic tools. The diagnostic process is not…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Health Services
Cohen, Shana R.; Miguel, Jessica; Trejos, Jessica – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
To understand the ASD diagnosis and treatment pathways for US families, N = 38 Mexican-heritage mothers were interviewed about how and when they obtained an ASD diagnosis for their children. Most children (84%) were diagnosed between two and three years old. One-third of mothers reported receiving four to seven referrals before diagnosis. Mothers…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mexican Americans, Mothers, Children
Alakhzami, Maryam; Huang, Ann – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
This paper offers an overview of the current status of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental disorders (DD) in Oman. A review of demographic and background information about Oman is first presented, followed by an overview of the current status of individuals with autism and developmental disorders, in terms of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Legislation
