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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsArousalAutism Spectrum DisorderCase-Control StudiesChild, PreschoolFemaleGalvanic Skin ResponseHumansMalePlay and PlaythingsConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderElectrodermal activityAutism spectrum disorder groupSkin conductance levelAutism symptomsTypical peersPhysiological arousalArousal levelRepetitive behaviorsNaturalistic settingPlay contextDisorder groupOpposite patternMechanical toysToddlersConductance levelIndividual variabilityPlay activitiesPositive relationshipDisordersToysArousalMeasuresEarly development
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
2012
Context modulates attention to social scenes in toddlers with autism
Chawarska K, Macari S, Shic F. Context modulates attention to social scenes in toddlers with autism. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2012, 53: 903-913. PMID: 22428993, PMCID: PMC3845814, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2012.02538.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial attentionSpeaker's faceTypical developmentSocial scenesAtypical language profileDistribution of attentionPresence of salientNonsocial cuesAttentional responsesSocial cognitionTD controlsLanguage profilesNonverbal functioningEye contactLip movementsAutismEntire sceneSocial monitoringCuesToddlersVisual fieldSymptom severityPresent momentVisual responsesDevelopmental delay
2004
Autism in a 15-Month-Old Child
Klin A, Chawarska K, Paul R, Rubin E, Morgan T, Wiesner L, Volkmar F. Autism in a 15-Month-Old Child. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2004, 161: 1981-1988. PMID: 15514396, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.161.11.1981.Peer-Reviewed Original Research