2024
Clinician-caregiver informant discrepancy is associated with sex, diagnosis age, and intervention use among autistic children.
Azu M, Han G, Wolf J, Naples A, Chawarska K, Dawson G, Bernier R, Jeste S, Dziura J, Webb S, Sugar C, Shic F, McPartland J. Clinician-caregiver informant discrepancy is associated with sex, diagnosis age, and intervention use among autistic children. Autism 2024, 13623613241279999. PMID: 39344965, DOI: 10.1177/13623613241279999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism-related behaviorsAutism featuresClinician ratingsParent ratingsInformant discrepanciesCaregiver ratingsCaregiver reportsAutism diagnosisAutistic childrenChild sexAutismCaregiver perceptionsIntervention useClinicians' perceptionsAssociated with sexCaregiversChildrenDiagnosis ageCliniciansOlder ageInterventionPerceptionGirlsSexAgeParsing evoked and induced gamma response differences in Autism: A visual evoked potential study
Dickinson A, Ryan D, McNaughton G, Levin A, Naples A, Borland H, Bernier R, Chawarska K, Dawson G, Dziura J, Faja S, Kleinhans N, Sugar C, Senturk D, Shic F, Webb S, McPartland J, Jeste S, Trials F. Parsing evoked and induced gamma response differences in Autism: A visual evoked potential study. Clinical Neurophysiology 2024, 165: 55-63. PMID: 38959536, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2024.05.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVisual evoked potentialsMeasurement of visual evoked potentialsGamma powerVisual evoked potential studiesABC-CTGamma responseAutism Biomarkers ConsortiumAbsence of significant group differencesChildren aged 6Group differencesNon-phase-lockedEvoked potentialsVEP componentsVEP dataAged 6Biomarkers ConsortiumNeural circuit dynamicsGamma activitySignificant group differencesIndividual markersTargeted approachWavelet-based time-frequency analysisInduced responsesChildrenInduced gamma
2023
The Selective Social Attention task in children with autism spectrum disorder: Results from the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC‐CT) feasibility study
Shic F, Barney E, Naples A, Dommer K, Chang S, Li B, McAllister T, Atyabi A, Wang Q, Bernier R, Dawson G, Dziura J, Faja S, Jeste S, Murias M, Johnson S, Sabatos‐DeVito M, Helleman G, Senturk D, Sugar C, Webb S, McPartland J, Chawarska K, Trials T. The Selective Social Attention task in children with autism spectrum disorder: Results from the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC‐CT) feasibility study. Autism Research 2023, 16: 2150-2159. PMID: 37749934, PMCID: PMC11003770, DOI: 10.1002/aur.3026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSocial attention taskSchool-aged childrenAttention taskASD groupSpectrum disorderEye-tracking taskTotal T-scoreAttentional patternsAutism spectrumTD groupPresentation timeTrial feasibility studyGroup differencesPercent of timeOlder childrenTaskComparison groupToddlersT-scoreChildrenChildren 4Outcome variablesFaceCondition effects
2021
Considerations About How Emotional Intelligence can be Enhanced in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Trevisan D, Abel E, Brackett M, McPartland J. Considerations About How Emotional Intelligence can be Enhanced in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Frontiers In Education 2021, 6: 639736. DOI: 10.3389/feduc.2021.639736.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmotional intelligenceLow emotional intelligencePoor emotional intelligenceAutism spectrum disorderPerceiving emotionsEI interventionsUnderstanding emotionsManaging emotionsContextual cuesCognitive intelligenceEmotional difficultiesSpectrum disorderEmotional learningSpecial education classroomsBody languageEmotionsAcademic successSchool settingsASDEducation classroomsIntelligenceTheoretical frameworkChildrenPerspective paperCues
2020
Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and Research Supplement
Zwaigenbaum L, Bauman M, Stone W, Yirmiya N, Estes A, Hansen R, McPartland J, Natowicz M, Choueiri R, Fein D, Kasari C, Pierce K, Buie T, Carter A, Davis P, Granpeesheh D, Mailloux Z, Newschaffer C, Robins D, Roley S, Wagner S, Wetherby A. Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and Research Supplement. 2020, 122-152. DOI: 10.1542/9781610024716-part03-ch009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEarly Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Under 3 Years of Age: Recommendations for Practice and Research
Zwaigenbaum L, Bauman M, Choueiri R, Kasari C, Carter A, Granpeesheh D, Mailloux Z, Roley S, Wagner S, Fein D, Pierce K, Buie T, Davis P, Newschaffer C, Robins D, Wetherby A, Stone W, Yirmiya N, Estes A, Hansen R, McPartland J, Natowicz M. Early Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Under 3 Years of Age: Recommendations for Practice and Research. 2020, 269-290. DOI: 10.1542/9781610024716-part06-ch023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigher Depressive Symptoms Predict Lower Social Adaptive Functioning in Children and Adolescents with ASD
Duan S, Lee M, Wolf J, Naples AJ, McPartland JC. Higher Depressive Symptoms Predict Lower Social Adaptive Functioning in Children and Adolescents with ASD. Journal Of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology 2020, 51: 203-210. PMID: 32347746, DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2020.1750020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderAdaptive functioningDepressive symptomsHigher depressive symptomsDaily living skillsSocial adaptiveTypical developmentSocial skillsSpectrum disorderLiving skillsSocial domainsLower functioningAdaptive functionAdolescentsFunctioningDepressive symptomatologyChildrenDifferent domainsSkillsIQSymptomsPresent studyYears of age
2019
Methodological considerations in the use of Noldus EthoVision XT video tracking of children with autism in multi-site studies
Sabatos-DeVito M, Murias M, Dawson G, Howell T, Yuan A, Marsan S, Bernier RA, Brandt CA, Chawarska K, Dzuira JD, Faja S, Jeste SS, Naples A, Nelson CA, Shic F, Sugar CA, Webb SJ, McPartland JC, Trials A. Methodological considerations in the use of Noldus EthoVision XT video tracking of children with autism in multi-site studies. Biological Psychology 2019, 146: 107712. PMID: 31163191, PMCID: PMC7334026, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsycho.2019.05.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderBehavioral testing paradigmsVariety of behaviorsSpectrum disorderLaboratory-based observationsPlay interactionsBehavioral paradigmsBehavioral manifestationsSocial engagementMulti-site studyBehavioral phenotypesTesting paradigmTracking studyHuman movement patternsMethodological considerationsMovement patternsTranslational biomarkersParadigmChildrenAutismTracking dataVideo trackingRodent modelsContextRole of genetics
2015
Early Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Under 3 Years of Age: Recommendations for Practice and Research
Zwaigenbaum L, Bauman ML, Choueiri R, Kasari C, Carter A, Granpeesheh D, Mailloux Z, Roley S, Wagner S, Fein D, Pierce K, Buie T, Davis PA, Newschaffer C, Robins D, Wetherby A, Stone WL, Yirmiya N, Estes A, Hansen RL, McPartland JC, Natowicz MR. Early Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Under 3 Years of Age: Recommendations for Practice and Research. Pediatrics 2015, 136: s60-s81. PMID: 26430170, PMCID: PMC9923898, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-3667e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism Spectrum Disorder InterventionsGeneralization of skillsAutism spectrum disorderFamiliar home settingSpectrum disorderDevelopmental frameworkDisorder interventionsTreatment modelAged childrenBehavioral teaching methodsEveryday activitiesFuture researchEarly interventionCurrent scientific understandingChildrenEnhanced outcomesInterventionHome settingTeachable momentScientific understandingASDPeer-reviewed articlesTeaching methodsToddlersYears of ageEarly Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and Research
Zwaigenbaum L, Bauman ML, Stone WL, Yirmiya N, Estes A, Hansen RL, McPartland JC, Natowicz MR, Choueiri R, Fein D, Kasari C, Pierce K, Buie T, Carter A, Davis PA, Granpeesheh D, Mailloux Z, Newschaffer C, Robins D, Roley SS, Wagner S, Wetherby A. Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and Research. Pediatrics 2015, 136: s10-s40. PMID: 26430168, PMCID: PMC9923897, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-3667c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderSymptoms of ASDEvidence-based interventionsEarly identificationProspective designHigh-risk infantsFuture researchEarly emergenceEarly signsProspective researchClinical practitionersChildrenLong-term outcomesResearchDisordersEarly developmentMultidisciplinary panelCurrent evidenceClinical practicePotential contributionDiagnostic odysseyInterventionPracticeEarly Screening of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and Research
Zwaigenbaum L, Bauman ML, Fein D, Pierce K, Buie T, Davis PA, Newschaffer C, Robins DL, Wetherby A, Choueiri R, Kasari C, Stone WL, Yirmiya N, Estes A, Hansen RL, McPartland JC, Natowicz MR, Carter A, Granpeesheh D, Mailloux Z, Roley S, Wagner S. Early Screening of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and Research. Pediatrics 2015, 136: s41-s59. PMID: 26430169, PMCID: PMC9923900, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-3667d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCurrent American AcademyAutism Spectrum Disorder ScreeningPediatrics recommendationsEarly diagnosisClinical utilityCurrent evidenceAmerican AcademyEarly signsDisorder screeningScreening toolEarly detectionLarge community samplePeer-reviewed articlesCurrent reviewCommunity practiceCommunity sampleScreeningAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderASD screeningChildrenStandardized process
2014
Clinical Evaluation in Multidisciplinary Settings
Volkmar F, Booth L, McPartland J, Wiesner L. Clinical Evaluation in Multidisciplinary Settings. 2014 DOI: 10.1002/9781118911389.hautc26.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Sex Differences in Social Perception in Children with ASD
Coffman MC, Anderson LC, Naples AJ, McPartland JC. Sex Differences in Social Perception in Children with ASD. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2013, 45: 589-599. PMID: 24293083, PMCID: PMC4039621, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-013-2006-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSocial information processingFace perceptionEvent Related PotentialsInformation processingSex differencesSocial functionERP markersNeural correlatesASD literatureSocial perceptionFace responsesSpectrum disorderRelated potentialsSocial functioningBrain recordingsObserved sex differencesSymptom severityPerceptionUnderrepresentation of femalesCurrent studyInfluential differencesNeural phenotypesCorrelatesChildren
2012
Neural Mechanisms of Improvements in Social Motivation After Pivotal Response Treatment: Two Case Studies
Voos AC, Pelphrey KA, Tirrell J, Bolling DZ, Wyk B, Kaiser MD, McPartland JC, Volkmar FR, Ventola P. Neural Mechanisms of Improvements in Social Motivation After Pivotal Response Treatment: Two Case Studies. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2012, 43: 1-10. PMID: 23104615, PMCID: PMC4999079, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-012-1683-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPivotal Response TreatmentAutism spectrum disorderSocial stimuliResponse treatmentFunctional magnetic resonance imagingYoung childrenNeural correlatesSocial motivationSocial skillsSocial perceptionNeural mechanismsNeural responsesBehavioral measuresSpectrum disorderSocial communicationBehavioral treatmentEye trackingNeural systemsAdaptive behaviorBrain regionsBaseline measuresStriking gainsStimuliChildrenPositive effectThe Implications of Social Neuroscience for Social Disability
McPartland JC, Pelphrey KA. The Implications of Social Neuroscience for Social Disability. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2012, 42: 1256-1262. PMID: 22456816, PMCID: PMC3848203, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-012-1514-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSocial brain systemsSocial neuroscienceBrain mechanismsBrain systemsConceptualization of ASDSocial disabilitySocial brainAtypical developmentSpectrum disorderInterpersonal interactionsNeuroscienceMeaningful subgroupsDisabilityBrainConceptualizationHopeful oneChildrenIndividualsDisordersInfancyInterventionImplicationsDiverse groupTreatment selection
2011
Temporal dynamics reveal atypical brain response to social exclusion in autism
McPartland JC, Crowley MJ, Perszyk DR, Naples A, Mukerji CE, Wu J, Molfese P, Bolling DZ, Pelphrey KA, Mayes LC. Temporal dynamics reveal atypical brain response to social exclusion in autism. Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience 2011, 1: 271-279. PMID: 21731598, PMCID: PMC3125043, DOI: 10.1016/j.dcn.2011.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderEvent-related potentialsSocial information processingAtypical brain responsesLate slow waveSignificant social difficultiesSocial exclusionAttentional resourcesEmotional arousalPeer rejectionTypical peersTemporal processingSocial difficultiesBrain responsesComputerized gameOvert behaviorSpectrum disorderInformation processingSocial contextObjective measuresEarly componentAutismTemporal dynamicsChildrenTreatment approaches
2008
Specific impairment of face‐processing abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder using the Let's Face It! skills battery
Wolf JM, Tanaka JW, Klaiman C, Cockburn J, Herlihy L, Brown C, South M, McPartland J, Kaiser MD, Phillips R, Schultz RT. Specific impairment of face‐processing abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder using the Let's Face It! skills battery. Autism Research 2008, 1: 329-340. PMID: 19360688, PMCID: PMC4589218, DOI: 10.1002/aur.56.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderCategory-specific impairmentConfigural informationASD participantsSpectrum disorderFace-processing abilitiesLocal processing biasFace-processing deficitsFace recognition abilityFace discrimination taskPerceptual biasFeatural informationLocal-level informationDiscrimination taskExhibit difficultiesSpecific impairmentEye regionFace representationRecognition abilityMouth regionNormal abilityLarge sampleImpairmentTaskChildren
2003
Age‐related differences in neural correlates of face recognition during the toddler and preschool years
Carver LJ, Dawson G, Panagiotides H, Meltzoff AN, McPartland J, Gray J, Munson J. Age‐related differences in neural correlates of face recognition during the toddler and preschool years. Developmental Psychobiology 2003, 42: 148-159. PMID: 12555279, PMCID: PMC3640993, DOI: 10.1002/dev.10078.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge-related differencesBrain responsesInfants' brain responsesFace recognitionUnfamiliar facesStranger's faceFamiliar facesNeural correlatesFamiliar peopleMother's facePreschool yearsAge-related changesInfants' responsesPrimary caregiversFaceMonths of ageRecognitionDifferent agesSalienceToddlersStrangersCorrelatesCaregiversChildrenInfants
2002
Neural Correlates of Face and Object Recognition in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, and Typical Development
Dawson G, Carver L, Meltzoff AN, Panagiotides H, McPartland J, Webb SJ. Neural Correlates of Face and Object Recognition in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, and Typical Development. Child Development 2002, 73: 700-717. PMID: 12038546, PMCID: PMC3651041, DOI: 10.1111/1467-8624.00433.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderEvent-related potentialsERP amplitude differencesUnfamiliar facesUnfamiliar objectsTypical developmentSpectrum disorderBrain event-related potentialsFace recognition abilityUnfamiliar female facesFace recognition impairmentPositive slow waveYoung childrenAmplitude differenceRecognition impairmentUnfamiliar toysNeural correlatesFemale facesDevelopmental delayObject recognitionRecognition abilityElectroencephalographic recordingsChild's motherP400Children