2015
Psychiatric Symptoms in Youth with a History of Autism and Optimal Outcome
Orinstein A, Tyson KE, Suh J, Troyb E, Helt M, Rosenthal M, Barton ML, Eigsti IM, Kelley E, Naigles L, Schultz RT, Stevens MC, Fein DA. Psychiatric Symptoms in Youth with a History of Autism and Optimal Outcome. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2015, 45: 3703-3714. PMID: 26155764, PMCID: PMC4609588, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-015-2520-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-functioning autismAutism spectrum disorderHFA groupPsychiatric disordersHistory of autismSocial phobiaSpectrum disorderSpecific phobiaParent interviewsGeneralized anxietyElevated depressionAge 8AutismDSM-IV psychiatric disordersSubthreshold symptomsOO groupPsychiatric symptomsPhobiaCurrent ADHDYouthDisordersOptimal outcomesADHDPsychopathologyAnxietySocial Function and Communication in Optimal Outcome Children and Adolescents with an Autism History on Structured Test Measures
Orinstein AJ, Suh J, Porter K, De Yoe KA, Tyson KE, Troyb E, Barton ML, Eigsti IM, Stevens MC, Fein DA. Social Function and Communication in Optimal Outcome Children and Adolescents with an Autism History on Structured Test Measures. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2015, 45: 2443-2463. PMID: 25758821, PMCID: PMC4515156, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-015-2409-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh functioning autismOO participantsOptimal Outcome ChildrenPragmatic language deficitsAttentional problemsCommunication symptomsTD youthTD peersSocial abilitiesSocial difficultiesCommunicative impairmentsASD diagnosisLanguage deficitsOutcomes childrenTest measuresCommunication difficultiesGroup differencesSocial relationshipsYouthSocial functionParticipantsLess insightDifficultiesOptimal outcomesAutism
2013
Language and Verbal Memory in Individuals with a History of Autism Spectrum Disorders Who Have Achieved Optimal Outcomes
Tyson K, Kelley E, Fein D, Orinstein A, Troyb E, Barton M, Eigsti IM, Naigles L, Schultz RT, Stevens M, Helt M, Rosenthal M. Language and Verbal Memory in Individuals with a History of Autism Spectrum Disorders Who Have Achieved Optimal Outcomes. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2013, 44: 648-663. PMID: 23982487, PMCID: PMC3948218, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-013-1921-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVerbal memoryTypical developmentAutism spectrum disorder diagnosisStrong language abilitiesAverage rangeAutism spectrum disorderLanguage measuresLanguage abilityTD groupVerbal IQHFA groupOO individualsSpectrum disorderSubtle weaknessDisorder diagnosisMemoryGreater relianceLanguageMean performanceIndividualsOptimal outcomesIQOO groupAutismMeasuresOptimal outcome in individuals with a history of autism
Fein D, Barton M, Eigsti I, Kelley E, Naigles L, Schultz RT, Stevens M, Helt M, Orinstein A, Rosenthal M, Troyb E, Tyson K. Optimal outcome in individuals with a history of autism. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2013, 54: 195-205. PMID: 23320807, PMCID: PMC3547539, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.12037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSymptoms of ASDSpectrum disorderSocial interactionFace recognitionHistory of autismMore subtle aspectsNonverbal IQAutism symptomsOutcomes individualsTypical developmentLanguage subscaleHFA groupOO individualsRepetitive behaviorsGroup mean scoresCommunication impairmentsStandardized measuresSocial domainsPossible deficitsMinority of individualsMean scoreAutismSevere difficultiesSubtle aspects
2009
Subtypes of Language Disorders in School-Age Children With Autism
Rapin I, Dunn MA, Allen DA, Stevens MC, Fein D. Subtypes of Language Disorders in School-Age Children With Autism. Developmental Neuropsychology 2009, 34: 66-84. PMID: 19142767, DOI: 10.1080/87565640802564648.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLanguage disordersExpressive phonologyComprehension of wordsSchool-aged childrenComprehension abilityPreschool diagnosisAutistic disorderAverage comprehensionPhonologyComprehensionTest scoresAutismDisordersLow averageChildrenSentencesWordsCluster analysisCluster 3Cluster 2ScoresAbilityCluster 1Clinical subtypes
2006
Sensorimotor performance in school‐age children with autism, developmental language disorder, or low IQ
Mandelbaum DE, Stevens M, Rosenberg E, Wiznitzer M, Steinschneider M, Korey S, Filipek P, Rapin I, Korey S. Sensorimotor performance in school‐age children with autism, developmental language disorder, or low IQ. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 2006, 48: 33-39. PMID: 16359592, DOI: 10.1017/s0012162206000089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDevelopmental language disorderSchool-aged childrenLanguage disordersLower IQNonverbal IQDLD childrenAutistic groupMotor skillsNeurological examinationOromotor skillsIQSoft signsAutismSensorimotor performanceMotor impersistenceChildrenStandardized neurological examinationSkillsMulti-institutional studyMotor deficitsClinical impressionDisordersTaskDeficitsHIAD
2000
Subgroups of Children With Autism by Cluster Analysis: A Longitudinal Examination
STEVENS M, FEIN D, DUNN M, ALLEN D, WATERHOUSE L, FEINSTEIN C, RAPIN I. Subgroups of Children With Autism by Cluster Analysis: A Longitudinal Examination. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2000, 39: 346-352. PMID: 10714055, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-200003000-00017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreschool ageSevere language impairmentSubgroup of childrenSchool-aged childrenNonverbal abilityCognitive functioningLanguage impairmentAutistic symptomsHigher IQLongitudinal examinationSocial abnormalitiesSame childrenDifferential outcomesSubgroup membershipBehavioral scoresFunctioningAutismChildrenIQCluster analysisHigh groupRelationshipImpairmentDifferent levelsLanguage