2016
The relationship between autism symptoms and arousal level in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder, as measured by electrodermal activity
Prince EB, Kim ES, Wall CA, Gisin E, Goodwin MS, Simmons ES, Chawarska K, Shic F. The relationship between autism symptoms and arousal level in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder, as measured by electrodermal activity. Autism 2016, 21: 504-508. PMID: 27289132, PMCID: PMC5812779, DOI: 10.1177/1362361316648816.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderElectrodermal activityAutism spectrum disorder groupSkin conductance levelAutism symptomsTypical peersPhysiological arousalArousal levelRepetitive behaviorsNaturalistic settingPlay contextDisorder groupOpposite patternMechanical toysToddlersConductance levelIndividual variabilityPlay activitiesPositive relationshipDisordersToysArousalMeasuresEarly development
2015
Early sex differences are not autism-specific: A Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC) study
Messinger DS, Young GS, Webb SJ, Ozonoff S, Bryson SE, Carter A, Carver L, Charman T, Chawarska K, Curtin S, Dobkins K, Hertz-Picciotto I, Hutman T, Iverson JM, Landa R, Nelson CA, Stone WL, Tager-Flusberg H, Zwaigenbaum L. Early sex differences are not autism-specific: A Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC) study. Molecular Autism 2015, 6: 32. PMID: 26045943, PMCID: PMC4455973, DOI: 10.1186/s13229-015-0027-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderHigh-risk siblingsASD outcomeLow-risk childrenCognitive functioningASD symptomsASD recurrenceSubscale scoresSex differencesBaby Siblings Research Consortium StudyHigh-risk childrenHR-ASD groupNon-ASD groupEarly sex differencesMullen ScalesDomain scoresCognitive performanceEffect hypothesisSpectrum disorderRepetitive behaviorsLearning subscaleSA scoresASD probandsGroup differencesYounger siblings
2014
Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders in 12-Month-Old High-Risk Siblings by Parental Report
Rowberry J, Macari S, Chen G, Campbell D, Leventhal JM, Weitzman C, Chawarska K. Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders in 12-Month-Old High-Risk Siblings by Parental Report. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2014, 45: 221-229. PMID: 25149178, PMCID: PMC4289092, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-014-2211-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderParental reportsSpectrum disorderDevelopmental outcomesHigh-risk siblingsFirst Year InventoryVocal imitationRepetitive behaviorsSocial communicationGreater impairmentClinician ratingsYounger siblingsScreening instrumentPreliminary findingsASD casesImportant implicationsDisordersSiblingsImitationParentsRatingsImpairmentInventoryChildrenCommunication
2008
Language outcomes of toddlers with autism spectrum disorders: a two year follow‐up
Paul R, Chawarska K, Cicchetti D, Volkmar F. Language outcomes of toddlers with autism spectrum disorders: a two year follow‐up. Autism Research 2008, 1: 97-107. PMID: 19360656, PMCID: PMC2946084, DOI: 10.1002/aur.12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderNonverbal IQLanguage outcomesSpectrum disorderEL outcomesDiagnosis of ASDJoint attention bidsExpressive language outcomesReceptive language scoresExpressive communication skillsNonverbal scoresLanguage scoresAutistic symptomsCognitive levelRepetitive behaviorsAge fourCommunication scoresNumber of soundsCommunication skillsSignificant predictionPlay schemesIQSecond yearStandard measuresOutcome group