2023
Evaluation of clinical assessments of social abilities for use in autism clinical trials by the autism biomarkers consortium for clinical trials
Faja S, Sabatos‐DeVito M, Sridhar A, Kuhn J, Nikolaeva J, Sugar C, Webb S, Bernier R, Sikich L, Hellemann G, Senturk D, Naples A, Shic F, Levin A, Seow H, Dziura J, Jeste S, Chawarska K, Nelson C, Dawson G, McPartland J, Trials A. Evaluation of clinical assessments of social abilities for use in autism clinical trials by the autism biomarkers consortium for clinical trials. Autism Research 2023, 16: 981-996. PMID: 36929131, PMCID: PMC10192100, DOI: 10.1002/aur.2905.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Puppets facilitate attention to social cues in children with ASD
Macari S, Chen X, Brunissen L, Yhang E, Brennan‐Wydra E, Vernetti A, Volkmar F, Chang J, Chawarska K. Puppets facilitate attention to social cues in children with ASD. Autism Research 2021, 14: 1975-1985. PMID: 34350712, PMCID: PMC8434944, DOI: 10.1002/aur.2552.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderVisual attentionAutism severityTD controlsSpeaker's faceYoung childrenSocial-communicative cuesSpeakers’ preferencesHigher autism severityAttention of childrenFunction of groupASD groupSocial cuesSpectrum disorderVisual preferenceHuman speakersSocial partnersSocial interactionSpeaker identityPuppetCuesChildrenEarly characteristicsReciprocal interactionsFace
2012
Pivotal Response Treatment for Infants At-Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Pilot Study
Steiner AM, Gengoux GW, Klin A, Chawarska K. Pivotal Response Treatment for Infants At-Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Pilot Study. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2012, 43: 91-102. PMID: 22573001, PMCID: PMC3571709, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-012-1542-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPivotal Response TreatmentEfficacious interventionsResponse treatmentInfantsPRT procedurePilot studyInfant's frequencyYoung childrenRiskPreschool childrenAutism spectrum disorderPreliminary supportFunctional communicationSpectrum disorderTreatmentChildrenCurrent studyMultiple baseline designAutismDevelopmental adaptationsFidelity of implementationParent training model
2011
Adaptive Behavior in Toddlers Under Two with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Paul R, Loomis R, Chawarska K. Adaptive Behavior in Toddlers Under Two with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2011, 44: 264-270. PMID: 21573835, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-011-1279-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderVineland Adaptive Behavior ScalesAdaptive Behavior ScalesNonverbal developmentNonverbal abilityDevelopmental delayAutistic symptomsReceptive communicationBehavior ScaleAdaptive behaviorCommunication scoresAge 2Algorithm scoresToddlersClinical implicationsAreas of differenceCognitionDaily livingDisordersDD pairsScoresVinelandPeersCorrelation analysis
2009
Clinical Assessment and Management of Toddlers With Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder: Insights From Studies of High-Risk Infants
Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S, Lord C, Rogers S, Carter A, Carver L, Chawarska K, Constantino J, Dawson G, Dobkins K, Fein D, Iverson J, Klin A, Landa R, Messinger D, Ozonoff S, Sigman M, Stone W, Tager-Flusberg H, Yirmiya N. Clinical Assessment and Management of Toddlers With Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder: Insights From Studies of High-Risk Infants. Pediatrics 2009, 123: 1383-1391. PMID: 19403506, PMCID: PMC2833286, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2008-1606.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge groupsEarly signsDiagnostic assessmentAutism spectrum disorderHigh-risk infantsCurrent diagnostic guidelinesSpectrum disorderYears of ageRecent American AcademyImportant age groupPediatrics recommendationsClinical assessmentDiagnostic guidelinesEarly detection toolAmerican AcademyEffective interventionsEarly detectionDisordersYoung childrenIntervention approachesChildrenAgeOngoing studiesCurrent knowledgeCurrent best practice
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
2006
Autism spectrum disorder in the second year: stability and change in syndrome expression
Chawarska K, Klin A, Paul R, Volkmar F. Autism spectrum disorder in the second year: stability and change in syndrome expression. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2006, 48: 128-138. PMID: 17300551, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2006.01685.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSymptoms of ASDAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-GenericSyndrome expressionSpectrum disorderParental reportsAcquisition of languageAutism Diagnostic InterviewSymptoms of autismPervasive developmental disorderDyadic social behaviorASD symptomsPDD-NOSSocial dysfunctionSocial behaviorAutismLanguage characteristicsDevelopmental disordersDiagnostic InterviewDiagnostic classificationYoung childrenADOSStereotyped behaviorSecond yearArt diagnostic methods
2005
Autism in Infancy and Early Childhood
Volkmar F, Chawarska K, Klin A. Autism in Infancy and Early Childhood. Annual Review Of Psychology 2005, 56: 315-336. PMID: 15709938, DOI: 10.1146/annurev.psych.56.091103.070159.Peer-Reviewed Original Research