2014
18-Month Predictors of Later Outcomes in Younger Siblings of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Baby Siblings Research Consortium Study
Chawarska K, Shic F, Macari S, Campbell DJ, Brian J, Landa R, Hutman T, Nelson CA, Ozonoff S, Tager-Flusberg H, Young GS, Zwaigenbaum L, Cohen IL, Charman T, Messinger DS, Klin A, Johnson S, Bryson S. 18-Month Predictors of Later Outcomes in Younger Siblings of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Baby Siblings Research Consortium Study. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2014, 53: 1317-1327.e1. PMID: 25457930, PMCID: PMC4254798, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2014.09.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansInfantMaleRiskSiblingsConceptsPoor eye contactHigh riskEarly diagnostic considerationAutism spectrum disorderAge 3 yearsEye contactBaby Siblings Research Consortium StudyClinical featuresDiagnostic considerationsSpectrum disorderSpecific treatmentYounger siblingsSymptom profilesAutism Diagnostic Observation ScheduleConsortium studyMonthsDiagnostic outcomesRegression tree analysisOutcomesLater OutcomesChildrenDevelopmental outcomesHigh functioningSiblingsBehavioral profileScreening 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsCase-Control StudiesChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolCommunication DisordersEarly DiagnosisFemaleHumansInfantMaleParentsPlay and PlaythingsSiblingsConceptsAutism spectrum disorderParental reportsSpectrum disorderDevelopmental outcomesHigh-risk siblingsFirst Year InventoryVocal imitationRepetitive behaviorsSocial communicationGreater impairmentClinician ratingsYounger siblingsScreening instrumentPreliminary findingsASD casesImportant implicationsDisordersSiblingsImitationParentsRatingsImpairmentInventoryChildrenCommunicationElectrodermal and Behavioral Responses of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders to Sensory and Repetitive Stimuli
McCormick C, Hessl D, Macari SL, Ozonoff S, Green C, Rogers SJ. Electrodermal and Behavioral Responses of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders to Sensory and Repetitive Stimuli. Autism Research 2014, 7: 468-480. PMID: 24788961, PMCID: PMC6960008, DOI: 10.1002/aur.1382.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChild BehaviorChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolFemaleGalvanic Skin ResponseHumansMalePhysical StimulationPlay and PlaythingsSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSensory symptomsRepetitive behaviorsParents of childrenTypical developmentElectrodermal activityRepetitive stimuliSensory stimuliYoung childrenSympathetic nervous system arousalAbnormal responseReport higher levelsEDA dataStandardized questionnaireSymptomsPhysiological arousalTD groupParent reportSpectrum disorderGroup differencesHypothesized relationshipsChildrenBehavioral profileArousalStimuli
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 assessmentGaze Response to Dyadic Bids at 2 Years Related to Outcomes at 3 Years in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Subtyping Analysis
Campbell DJ, Shic F, Macari S, Chawarska K. Gaze Response to Dyadic Bids at 2 Years Related to Outcomes at 3 Years in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Subtyping Analysis. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2013, 44: 431-442. PMID: 23877749, PMCID: PMC3900601, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-013-1885-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAttentionAutistic DisorderChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolCuesEye MovementsFaceFemaleHumansInfantMaleConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderChild-directed speechVisual responsesDirect gazeAdaptive functioningSocial scenesSpeaker's mouthHigh functioningBetter attentionCuesToddlersFunctioningLimited attentionEarly predictorAttentionDisordersSpeechSceneGazeYears of ageLanguageEngagementOutcomesMeaningful approachDecreased 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
2012
Predicting Developmental Status from 12 to 24 Months in Infants at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary Report
Macari SL, Campbell D, Gengoux GW, Saulnier CA, Klin AJ, Chawarska K. Predicting Developmental Status from 12 to 24 Months in Infants at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary Report. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2012, 42: 2636-2647. PMID: 22484794, PMCID: PMC3565427, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-012-1521-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlgorithmsChild DevelopmentChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMalePredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesRisk Factors
2009
A prospective study of toddlers with ASD: short‐term diagnostic and cognitive outcomes
Chawarska K, Klin A, Paul R, Macari S, Volkmar F. A prospective study of toddlers with ASD: short‐term diagnostic and cognitive outcomes. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2009, 50: 1235-1245. PMID: 19594835, PMCID: PMC4878113, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2009.02101.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderPDD-NOSASD diagnosisCognitive outcomesCommunication skillsSocial-communicative skillsNon-ASD disordersNon-ASD groupDiagnosis of autismNonverbal communication skillsNumber of toddlersSpectrum disorderAutism diagnosisSkill profilesToddlersDiagnostic presentationDisability symptomsSkillsEnhances accuracyAutismDiagnostic classificationDisordersPrediction of outcomeSeverity of symptomsSecond year