2024
Spatiotemporal Eye Movement Dynamics Reveal Altered Face Prioritization in Early Visual Processing Among Autistic Children
Griffin J, Naples A, Bernier R, Chawarska K, Dawson G, Dziura J, Faja S, Jeste S, Kleinhans N, Sugar C, Webb S, Shic F, McPartland J, Trials A. Spatiotemporal Eye Movement Dynamics Reveal Altered Face Prioritization in Early Visual Processing Among Autistic Children. Biological Psychiatry Cognitive Neuroscience And Neuroimaging 2024 PMID: 39237004, DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsc.2024.08.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReduced social attentionEye movement patternsSocial attentionVisual processingLongitudinal time pointsClinical features of autismContext of social perceptionAutism symptom severityFeatures of autismEarly visual processingWell-characterized sampleFace regionSymptom severityNeurotypical childrenAdaptive functioningExploratory patternsSocial difficultiesSocial perceptionAutismAutistic ChildrenFace informationTime pointsAssociated with clinical featuresFace recognitionDecreased likelihood
2016
Effect of Parent Training on Adaptive Behavior in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Disruptive Behavior: Results of a Randomized Trial
Scahill L, Bearss K, Lecavalier L, Smith T, Swiezy N, Aman MG, Sukhodolsky DG, McCracken C, Minshawi N, Turner K, Levato L, Saulnier C, Dziura J, Johnson C. Effect of Parent Training on Adaptive Behavior in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Disruptive Behavior: Results of a Randomized Trial. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2016, 55: 602-609.e3. PMID: 27343887, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderParent training groupParent trainingDaily living skillsDisruptive behaviorAdaptive behaviorParent educationSpectrum disorderLiving skillsVineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-IIHigh-functioning childrenTraining groupGreater behavioral problemsYoung childrenIntellectual disabilityBehavior management strategiesAdaptive functioningSocialization domainsTelephone boosterBehavioral problemsScale IIDaily livingCommunication domainCore sessionsDaily living domains
2008
Trial Design Challenges When Combining Medication and Parent Training in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Scahill L, Aman MG, McDougle CJ, Arnold LE, McCracken JT, Handen B, Johnson C, Dziura J, Butter E, Sukhodolsky D, Swiezy N, Mulick J, Stigler K, Bearss K, Ritz L, Wagner A, Vitiello B. Trial Design Challenges When Combining Medication and Parent Training in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2008, 39: 720-729. PMID: 19096921, PMCID: PMC4807607, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-008-0675-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAggressionBehavior TherapyChildChild Development Disorders, PervasiveCombined Modality TherapyDopamine AntagonistsFemaleHumansMaleOutpatientsParent-Child RelationsParentsPatient CompliancePersonality AssessmentPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRisperidoneSelf-Injurious BehaviorTreatment OutcomeConceptsParent trainingAdaptive functioningPervasive developmental disorderMeasures of noncomplianceBehavioral interventionsSymptom reductionDevelopmental disordersTraining targetClinical treatment targetsTrial design challengesTreatment targetsFunctioningTrainingFunctional improvementLow doseTreatment groupsMedicationsClinical practiceTantrumsAggressionBeneficial effectsIrritabilityChildrenNoncomplianceDisorders