2017
Social Media Use, Friendship Quality, and the Moderating Role of Anxiety in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
van Schalkwyk GI, Marin CE, Ortiz M, Rolison M, Qayyum Z, McPartland JC, Lebowitz ER, Volkmar FR, Silverman WK. Social Media Use, Friendship Quality, and the Moderating Role of Anxiety in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2017, 47: 2805-2813. PMID: 28616856, PMCID: PMC6688174, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-017-3201-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAnxietyAutism Spectrum DisorderChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFriendsHumansInterpersonal RelationsMaleSocial BehaviorSocial MediaYoung AdultConceptsFriendship qualityAnxiety levelsSocial media useHigher friendship qualityComplex social informationAutism spectrum disorderMedia useSpectrum disorderSocial informationModerating RoleSocial mediaSocial engagementASDOffline social activitiesAnxietyAdolescentsSignificant anxietyComparison controlsSocial activities
2015
Reduction of Aggressive Episodes After Repeated Transdermal Nicotine Administration in a Hospitalized Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Van Schalkwyk GI, Lewis AS, Qayyum Z, Koslosky K, Picciotto MR, Volkmar FR. Reduction of Aggressive Episodes After Repeated Transdermal Nicotine Administration in a Hospitalized Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2015, 45: 3061-3066. PMID: 25982311, PMCID: PMC4755349, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-015-2471-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, CutaneousAdolescentAdolescent, HospitalizedAggressionAutism Spectrum DisorderHumansMaleNicotineConceptsTransdermal nicotineNicotine administrationAutism spectrum disorderTransdermal nicotine administrationAdjunctive medicationsCurrent pharmacotherapyNicotine patchCholinergic dysfunctionEmergency medicationPreclinical studiesSpectrum disorderAnimal studiesAcetylcholinergic neurotransmissionNeuropsychiatric conditionsAggressive episodesMajor causeNicotineASD pathophysiologyMedicationsMorbidityFurther studiesAggression-related behaviorsAdministrationDisordersAdolescents