2010
Limited Attentional Bias for Faces in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chawarska K, Volkmar F, Klin A. Limited Attentional Bias for Faces in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorders. JAMA Psychiatry 2010, 67: 178-185. PMID: 20124117, PMCID: PMC4871149, DOI: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2009.194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention disengagementVisual attentionRelevant stimuliDeep processingFace-processing difficultiesPoor face recognitionFace processing deficitsDisengagement of attentionCentral fixation stimulusAutism spectrum disorderSaccadic reaction timesBetween-groups factorAttentional biasSocial cognitionAttention taskAttentional mechanismsNonfacial stimuliAttentional levelStimulus typeSpectrum disorderTypical individualsReactive saccadesFixation stimulusASDGeneralized impairment
2009
Social Skills Interventions for Individuals with Autism: Evaluation for Evidence-Based Practices within a Best Evidence Synthesis Framework
Reichow B, Volkmar FR. Social Skills Interventions for Individuals with Autism: Evaluation for Evidence-Based Practices within a Best Evidence Synthesis Framework. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2009, 40: 149-166. PMID: 19655240, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-009-0842-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAutistic DisorderChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMaleParentingParentsPhotic StimulationSocial BehaviorTeachingVideotape Recording
2002
Editorial Preface
Volkmar F. Editorial Preface. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2002, 32: 1-1. PMID: 11916336, DOI: 10.1023/a:1017954721441.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Methodological Issues in Designing a Multisite Trial of Risperidone in Children and Adolescents with Autism
Scahill L, McCracken J, McDougle C, Aman M, Arnold L, Tierney E, Cronin P, Davies M, Ghuman J, Gonzalez N, Koenig K, Lindsay R, Martin A, McGough J, Posey D, Swiezy N, Volkmar F, Ritz L, Vitiello B. Methodological Issues in Designing a Multisite Trial of Risperidone in Children and Adolescents with Autism. Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2001, 11: 377-388. PMID: 11838820, DOI: 10.1089/104454601317261555.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlacebo-controlled studyPlacebo-controlled discontinuation studyAutistic disorderSafety of risperidoneStudy of RisperidoneStandard pharmacological treatmentSelf-injurious behaviorDiscontinuation studyPharmacological treatmentClinical trialsInclusion criteriaLong-term effectsSevere tantrumsTrial designClinical relevanceClinical practiceLength of trialRisperidoneMultisite trialStudy designContinuous treatmentTrialsTreatment effectsDisordersMaintenance phaseLanguage regression in childhood.
Shinnar S, Rapin I, Arnold S, Tuchman R, Shulman L, Ballaban-Gil K, Maw M, Deuel R, Volkmar F. Language regression in childhood. Pediatric Neurology 2001, 24: 183-9. PMID: 11301218, DOI: 10.1016/s0887-8994(00)00266-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBrainChildChild Behavior DisordersChild LanguageChild, PreschoolCognition DisordersElectroencephalographyFemaleHumansInfantLandau-Kleffner SyndromeLanguage DisordersLanguage TestsMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleProspective StudiesRegression, PsychologySeverity of Illness IndexTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonVerbal BehaviorConceptsYears of ageLanguage regressionAutistic regressionMajor medical centersMonths of ageClinical characteristicsEpileptic aphasiaSpecialist referralMean ageElectroencephalogram abnormalitiesMedical CenterEarly identificationMost childrenSeizuresMean timeAutistic featuresAgeAutistic behaviorChildrenLanguage functionReferralMonthsRegressionPatientsYears
2000
How unspecified are disorders of children with a pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified? A study of social problems in children with PDD-NOS and ADHD
Luteijn E, Serra M, Jackson S, Steenhuis M, Althaus M, Volkmar F, Minderaa R. How unspecified are disorders of children with a pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified? A study of social problems in children with PDD-NOS and ADHD. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2000, 9: 168-179. PMID: 11095039, DOI: 10.1007/s007870070040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPractice parameter: Screening and diagnosis of autism Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society
Filipek P, Accardo P, Ashwal S, Baranek G, Cook E, Dawson G, Gordon B, Gravel J, Johnson C, Kallen R, Levy S, Minshew N, Ozonoff S, Prizant B, Rapin I, Rogers S, Stone W, Teplin S, Tuchman R, Volkmar F. Practice parameter: Screening and diagnosis of autism Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society. Neurology 2000, 55: 468-479. PMID: 10953176, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.55.4.468.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality Standards SubcommitteeRoutine developmental screeningRoutine developmental surveillanceChild Neurology SocietyLate preschool ageIdentification of childrenCommon disorderDevelopmental screeningPractice parametersDevelopmental surveillanceMost young childrenEarly interventionEarly identificationAmerican AcademyYoung childrenChildrenDevelopmental disordersPreschool ageDisordersRiskSpecific recommendationsScreeningAutismPreschool yearsAutism reportThe Children's Social Behavior Questionnaire for Milder Variants of PDD Problems: Evaluation of the Psychometric Characteristics
Luteijn E, Luteijn F, Jackson S, Volkmar F, Minderaa R. The Children's Social Behavior Questionnaire for Milder Variants of PDD Problems: Evaluation of the Psychometric Characteristics. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2000, 30: 317-330. PMID: 11039858, DOI: 10.1023/a:1005527300247.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChildren's Social Behavior QuestionnaireSocial Behavior QuestionnaireChild Behavior ChecklistADHD groupAutism Behavior ChecklistPDDNOS groupBehavior ChecklistBehavior QuestionnaireGood psychometric qualitiesSignificant group differencesChild psychiatric disordersAutism groupInsight ScaleInsight problemBehavior problemsPsychometric qualitiesGroup differencesPsychometric characteristicsStereotypical behaviorsHigher scoresLarge sampleRigid behaviorComparison of groupsScale constructionChildrenBrief Report: Interrater Reliability of Clinical Diagnosis and DSM-IV Criteria for Autistic Disorder: Results of the DSM-IV Autism Field Trial
Klin A, Lang J, Cicchetti D, Volkmar F. Brief Report: Interrater Reliability of Clinical Diagnosis and DSM-IV Criteria for Autistic Disorder: Results of the DSM-IV Autism Field Trial. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2000, 30: 163-167. PMID: 10832781, DOI: 10.1023/a:1005415823867.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
A Normed Study of Face Recognition in Autism and Related Disorders
Klin A, Sparrow S, de Bildt A, Cicchetti D, Cohen D, Volkmar F. A Normed Study of Face Recognition in Autism and Related Disorders. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1999, 29: 499-508. PMID: 10638462, DOI: 10.1023/a:1022299920240.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFace recognition deficitsRecognition deficitsMental ageFace recognitionYoung childrenVerbal mental ageFace recognition abilityNonverbal mental ageGeneral cognitive capacityOverall cognitive abilityChronological agePervasive developmental disorderVerbal abilityNonverbal intelligenceCognitive abilitiesTask demandsCognitive capacityTask performanceComparison taskAutistic groupProcessing peculiaritiesAutismDevelopmental disordersRecognition abilityOlder childrenAsk the Editor
Volkmar F. Ask the Editor. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1999, 29: 509-510. PMID: 10638463, DOI: 10.1023/a:1022252004310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPractice parameters for the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders
Volkmar F, Cook E, Pomeroy J, Realmuto G, Tanguay P, Issues T. Practice parameters for the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 1999, 38: 32s-54s. PMID: 10624084, DOI: 10.1016/s0890-8567(99)80003-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPervasive developmental disorderDevelopmental disordersRelated pervasive developmental disordersPatterns of delayCognitive skillsBehavioral problemsSyndrome expressionTreatment of childrenAutismCoordination of servicesPractice parametersTreatment modalitiesSustained interventionsMental retardationIndividualsDisordersClinical careAdolescentsDevianceSkillsFirst yearChildrenCareAdultsInterventionSummary of the Practice Parameters for the Assessment and Treatment of Children, Adolescents, and Adults With Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Volkmar F, Cook E, Pomeroy J, Realmuto G, Tanguay P. Summary of the Practice Parameters for the Assessment and Treatment of Children, Adolescents, and Adults With Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 1999, 38: 1611-1615. PMID: 10596264, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-199912000-00028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultChildChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild PsychiatryChild, PreschoolHumansConceptsPervasive developmental disorderDevelopmental disordersRelated pervasive developmental disordersTreatment of childrenPatterns of delayCognitive skillsBehavioral problemsSyndrome expressionAutismAdolescentsDisordersChildrenCoordination of servicesPractice parametersSustained interventionsTreatment modalitiesTreatment recommendationsMental retardationIndividualsClinical careDevianceSkillsFirst yearCliniciansTreatmentThe Screening and Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Filipek P, Accardo P, Baranek G, Cook E, Dawson G, Gordon B, Gravel J, Johnson C, Kallen R, Levy S, Minshew N, Prizant B, Rapin I, Rogers S, Stone W, Teplin S, Tuchman R, Volkmar F. The Screening and Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1999, 29: 439-484. PMID: 10638459, DOI: 10.1023/a:1021943802493.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvaluation of autismMultidisciplinary consensus panelRoutine developmental surveillanceChild Neurology SocietyAppropriate diagnosisEarly suspicionConsensus panelPractice parametersDevelopmental surveillanceEarly interventionAmerican AcademyDiagnosisNational InstituteAutistic spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderRelevant scientific articlesDetailed recommendationsAutismAsk the Editor
Volkmar F. Ask the Editor. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1999, 29: 185-186. PMID: 10382142, DOI: 10.1023/a:1023009230857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExploring the Boundaries of Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified: Analyses of Data from the DSM-IV Autistic Disorder Field Trial
Buitelaar J, Van der Gaag R, Klin A, Volkmar F. Exploring the Boundaries of Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified: Analyses of Data from the DSM-IV Autistic Disorder Field Trial. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1999, 29: 33-43. PMID: 10097993, DOI: 10.1023/a:1025966532041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMultiplex Developmental Disorders: The Role of Communication in the Construction of a Self
Paul R, Cohen D, Klin A, Volkmar F. Multiplex Developmental Disorders: The Role of Communication in the Construction of a Self. Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 1999, 8: 189-202. PMID: 9894036, DOI: 10.1016/s1056-4993(18)30203-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDevelopmental disordersDevelopment of languagePervasive developmental disorderChildren's abilityChild developmentCoherent senseRole of communicationCohesive senseCrucial strandIndividual aspectsRecent researchSelfDisordersSuch disordersChildrenVariety of aspectsAbilitySenseAspectsLanguageCommunication
1998
How Commonly Are Known Medical Conditions Associated with Autism?
Barton M, Volkmar F. How Commonly Are Known Medical Conditions Associated with Autism? Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1998, 28: 273-278. PMID: 9711483, DOI: 10.1023/a:1026052417561.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales: Supplementary Norms for Individuals with Autism
Carter A, Volkmar F, Sparrow S, Wang J, Lord C, Dawson G, Fombonne E, Loveland K, Mesibov G, Schopler E. The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales: Supplementary Norms for Individuals with Autism. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1998, 28: 287-302. PMID: 9711485, DOI: 10.1023/a:1026056518470.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultAnalysis of VarianceAutistic DisorderChildChild DevelopmentChild, PreschoolChi-Square DistributionCommunication DisordersDisability EvaluationFemaleHumansIntellectual DisabilityMaleMiddle AgedMotor SkillsMutismPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychometricsReference ValuesSampling StudiesSocial BehaviorConceptsDaily living skillsMute individualsVerbal individualsVerbal skillsLiving skillsStandard scoresVineland Adaptive Behavior ScalesHigher standard scoresAdaptive Behavior ScalesPopulation normsVineland domainsVerbal childrenAutistic individualsMute childrenBehavior ScaleAutismGroup of individualsCommunication domainYoung childrenRelative weaknessYears of ageSkillsHigher scoresNational normsOlder individuals
1997
Social Behavior in Autism
GROSSMAN J, CARTER A, VOLKMAR F. Social Behavior in Autism. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 1997, 807: 440-454. PMID: 9071369, DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1997.tb51938.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research