2018
Emotional Expressivity in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Macari S, DiNicola L, Kane-Grade F, Prince E, Vernetti A, Powell K, Fontenelle S, Chawarska K. Emotional Expressivity in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2018, 57: 828-836.e2. PMID: 30392624, PMCID: PMC6844292, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2018.07.872.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAutism Spectrum DisorderChild BehaviorChild, PreschoolDevelopmental DisabilitiesEmotionsFemaleHumansInfantMaleTemperamentConceptsAutism spectrum disorderAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2Emotional expressivenessEarly Childhood Behavior QuestionnaireAutism severityPositive emotionsSpectrum disorderGreater autism severityNegative emotional expressivenessParent-reported temperamentImportance of emotionsIntensity of fearChildhood Behavior QuestionnaireASD displayASD groupEmotional expressivityAutism symptomsVocal channelNegative emotionalityTD groupTypical developmentCognitive developmentGoal blockageIntense angerIntense fear
2017
Developmental delays in emotion regulation strategies in preschoolers with autism
Nuske HJ, Hedley D, Woollacott A, Thomson P, Macari S, Dissanayake C. Developmental delays in emotion regulation strategies in preschoolers with autism. Autism Research 2017, 10: 1808-1822. PMID: 28695672, DOI: 10.1002/aur.1827.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAffective SymptomsAutism Spectrum DisorderChild, PreschoolDevelopmental DisabilitiesFemaleHumansMaleParentsConceptsAutism spectrum disorderEmotion regulation strategiesRegulation strategiesMental healthChildren's emotion regulation strategiesChild mental healthASD groupNegative emotionsEveryday life experiencesSpectrum disorderASD useFrequent avoidanceIntervention targetsEmotionsLife experiencesOnly childLittle researchChildrenLow-level stressFamily membersPeopleSoothingDevianceTaskWellbeingTemperamental markers in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder
Macari SL, Koller J, Campbell DJ, Chawarska K. Temperamental markers in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2017, 58: 819-828. PMID: 28317113, PMCID: PMC5747932, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.12710.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAutism Spectrum DisorderChild, PreschoolDevelopmental DisabilitiesEmotionsExecutive FunctionFemaleHumansInfantMaleSelf-ControlSeverity of Illness IndexSocial SkillsTemperamentConceptsAutism spectrum disorderTemperamental vulnerabilitySpectrum disorderSocial outcomesLow-intensity pleasureCore autism symptomsAutism symptom severityGreater negative emotionalitySocial skill levelsNonverbal abilityPerceptual sensitivityTD peersASD groupAffective reactivityAutism symptomsAutism severityIndividual differencesNegative emotionalityTD groupInhibitory controlTemperamental characteristicsDevelopmental levelTime 2Childhood psychopathologyASD phenotype
2013
Speech Disturbs Face Scanning in 6-Month-Old Infants Who Develop Autism Spectrum Disorder
Shic F, Macari S, Chawarska K. Speech Disturbs Face Scanning in 6-Month-Old Infants Who Develop Autism Spectrum Disorder. Biological Psychiatry 2013, 75: 231-237. PMID: 23954107, PMCID: PMC3864607, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2013.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolDevelopmental DisabilitiesEye MovementsFaceFemaleHumansInfantLongitudinal StudiesMalePhotic StimulationSpeechVisual PerceptionConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderComplex social scenesAttention of infantsCritical developmental pointPresence of speechPositive affectASD outcomeGaze patternsSocial scenesSocial targetsDevelopmental pointInner featuresSocial worldOlder infantsAtypical behaviorScanning patternsSpontaneous deploymentsFaceMonths of ageAttentionDisordersAffectClinical outcomesComprehensive assessmentDecreased Spontaneous Attention to Social Scenes in 6-Month-Old Infants Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chawarska K, Macari S, Shic F. Decreased Spontaneous Attention to Social Scenes in 6-Month-Old Infants Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Biological Psychiatry 2013, 74: 195-203. PMID: 23313640, PMCID: PMC3646074, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2012.11.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSocial scenesSpectrum disorderSocial brain networkEye-tracking taskAttentional biasSocial cognitionSocial overturesSpontaneous attentionAtypical developmentEnhanced attentionBrain networksSocial interaction patternsMonitoring skillsOlder infantsVisual responsesProdromal symptomsDiminished abilityInteraction patternsLimited attentionDisordersFirst yearAttentionSceneCognition
2009
How Early Do Parent Concerns Predict Later Autism Diagnosis?
Ozonoff S, Young GS, Steinfeld MB, Hill MM, Cook I, Hutman T, Macari S, Rogers SJ, Sigman M. How Early Do Parent Concerns Predict Later Autism Diagnosis? Journal Of Developmental And Behavioral Pediatrics 2009, 30: 367-375. PMID: 19827218, PMCID: PMC2919345, DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0b013e3181ba0fcf.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParents' concernsLater autism diagnosisAutism spectrum disorderOlder childrenHalf of lifeParents of childrenAutism symptomsSpectrum disorderAutism diagnosisLongitudinal designDiagnostic statusConcerns of parentsDevelopmental concernsAutismDevelopmental statusStudy intakeIndependent measuresParentsChildrenDiagnostic outcomesMore concernTypical outcomeInfantsFirst yearOutcomes