Suzanne Macari, PhD
Senior Research Scientist in the Child Study Center; Co-director, Yale Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism Program, Child Study Center
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Selected Publications
- Diagnostic Issues and Complexities in Autism and Related ConditionsVolkmar F, Woodbury-Smith M, Macari S, Øien R. Diagnostic Issues and Complexities in Autism and Related Conditions. 2022, 1-c1.p144. DOI: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197516881.003.0001.
- Object PermanenceMacari S. Object Permanence. 2021, 3205-3205. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-91280-6_290.
- Piagetian StagesMacari S. Piagetian Stages. 2021, 3476-3482. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-91280-6_293.
- Uzgiris-Hunt Ordinal Scales of Infant DevelopmentMacari S. Uzgiris-Hunt Ordinal Scales of Infant Development. 2021, 4995-4999. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-91280-6_301.
- Sensorimotor DevelopmentMacari S. Sensorimotor Development. 2021, 4212-4214. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-91280-6_295.
- Atypical Emotional Electrodermal Activity in Toddlers with Autism Spectrum DisorderVernetti A, Shic F, Boccanfuso L, Macari S, Kane‐Grade F, Milgramm A, Hilton E, Heymann P, Goodwin MS, Chawarska K. Atypical Emotional Electrodermal Activity in Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Research 2020, 13: 1476-1488. PMID: 32896980, PMCID: PMC10081486, DOI: 10.1002/aur.2374.
- Functional Outcomes of Children Identified Early in the Developmental Period as at Risk for ASD Utilizing the The Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa)Stenberg N, Schjølberg S, Shic F, Volkmar F, Øyen AS, Bresnahan M, Svendsen BK, von Tetzchner S, Thronæs NT, Macari S, Cicchetti DV, Chawarska K, Suren P, Øien RA. Functional Outcomes of Children Identified Early in the Developmental Period as at Risk for ASD Utilizing the The Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa). Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2020, 51: 922-932. PMID: 32424708, PMCID: PMC7954713, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04539-8.
- Context-Specific Dyadic Attention Vulnerabilities During the First Year in Infants Later Developing Autism Spectrum DisorderMacari S, Milgramm A, Reed J, Shic F, Powell KK, Macris D, Chawarska K. Context-Specific Dyadic Attention Vulnerabilities During the First Year in Infants Later Developing Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2020, 60: 166-175. PMID: 32061926, PMCID: PMC9524139, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2019.12.012.
- The role of limited salience of speech in selective attention to faces in toddlers with autism spectrum disordersShic F, Wang Q, Macari SL, Chawarska K. The role of limited salience of speech in selective attention to faces in toddlers with autism spectrum disorders. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2019, 61: 459-469. PMID: 31471912, PMCID: PMC7048639, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13118.
- Promoting social attention in 3‐year‐olds with ASD through gaze‐contingent eye trackingWang Q, Wall CA, Barney EC, Bradshaw JL, Macari SL, Chawarska K, Shic F. Promoting social attention in 3‐year‐olds with ASD through gaze‐contingent eye tracking. Autism Research 2019, 13: 61-73. PMID: 31468735, PMCID: PMC7256927, DOI: 10.1002/aur.2199.
- Psychological Development of Toddlers with ASD. Macari, S.L., Powell, K.K., & Chawarska, K. (2019). Psychological Development of Toddlers with ASD. In Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Fifth Edition (Chawarska, K., & Volkmar, F., Eds.) John Wiley and Sons, NY.
- Emotional Expressivity in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum DisorderMacari S, DiNicola L, Kane-Grade F, Prince E, Vernetti A, Powell K, Fontenelle S, Chawarska K. Emotional Expressivity in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2018, 57: 828-836.e2. PMID: 30392624, PMCID: PMC6844292, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2018.07.872.
- Operationalizing atypical gaze in toddlers with autism spectrum disorders: a cohesion-based approachWang Q, Campbell DJ, Macari SL, Chawarska K, Shic F. Operationalizing atypical gaze in toddlers with autism spectrum disorders: a cohesion-based approach. Molecular Autism 2018, 9: 25. PMID: 29651331, PMCID: PMC5894192, DOI: 10.1186/s13229-018-0211-y.
- Do Parents and Clinicians Agree on Ratings of Autism-Related Behaviors at 12 Months of Age? A Study of Infants at High and Low Risk for ASDMacari SL, Wu GC, Powell KK, Fontenelle S, Macris DM, Chawarska K. Do Parents and Clinicians Agree on Ratings of Autism-Related Behaviors at 12 Months of Age? A Study of Infants at High and Low Risk for ASD. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2017, 48: 1069-1080. PMID: 29181689, PMCID: PMC6884400, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-017-3410-z.
- Developmental delays in emotion regulation strategies in preschoolers with autismNuske HJ, Hedley D, Woollacott A, Thomson P, Macari S, Dissanayake C. Developmental delays in emotion regulation strategies in preschoolers with autism. Autism Research 2017, 10: 1808-1822. PMID: 28695672, DOI: 10.1002/aur.1827.
- Temperamental markers in toddlers with autism spectrum disorderMacari SL, Koller J, Campbell DJ, Chawarska K. Temperamental markers in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2017, 58: 819-828. PMID: 28317113, PMCID: PMC5747932, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.12710.
- Non‐ASD outcomes at 36 months in siblings at familial risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD): A baby siblings research consortium (BSRC) studyCharman T, Young GS, Brian J, Carter A, Carver LJ, Chawarska K, Curtin S, Dobkins K, Elsabbagh M, Georgiades S, Hertz‐Picciotto I, Hutman T, Iverson JM, Jones EJ, Landa R, Macari S, Messinger DS, Nelson CA, Ozonoff S, Saulnier C, Stone WL, Tager‐Flusberg H, Webb SJ, Yirmiya N, Zwaigenbaum L. Non‐ASD outcomes at 36 months in siblings at familial risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD): A baby siblings research consortium (BSRC) study. Autism Research 2016, 10: 169-178. PMID: 27417857, PMCID: PMC5993543, DOI: 10.1002/aur.1669.
- Enhanced Social Attention in Female Infant Siblings at Risk for AutismChawarska K, Macari S, Powell K, DiNicola L, Shic F. Enhanced Social Attention in Female Infant Siblings at Risk for Autism. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2015, 55: 188-195.e1. PMID: 26903252, PMCID: PMC5812780, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2015.11.016.
- Examining the phenotypic heterogeneity of early autism spectrum disorder: subtypes and short‐term outcomesKim SH, Macari S, Koller J, Chawarska K. Examining the phenotypic heterogeneity of early autism spectrum disorder: subtypes and short‐term outcomes. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2015, 57: 93-102. PMID: 26264996, PMCID: PMC6852790, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.12448.
- Diagnostic stability in young children at risk for autism spectrum disorder: a baby siblings research consortium studyOzonoff S, Young GS, Landa RJ, Brian J, Bryson S, Charman T, Chawarska K, Macari SL, Messinger D, Stone WL, Zwaigenbaum L, Iosif AM. Diagnostic stability in young children at risk for autism spectrum disorder: a baby siblings research consortium study. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2015, 56: 988-998. PMID: 25921776, PMCID: PMC4532646, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.12421.
- Interest level in 2-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder predicts rate of verbal, nonverbal, and adaptive skill acquisitionKlintwall L, Macari S, Eikeseth S, Chawarska K. Interest level in 2-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder predicts rate of verbal, nonverbal, and adaptive skill acquisition. Autism 2014, 19: 925-933. PMID: 25398893, PMCID: PMC4878117, DOI: 10.1177/1362361314555376.
- 18-Month Predictors of Later Outcomes in Younger Siblings of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Baby Siblings Research Consortium StudyChawarska 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.
- Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders in 12-Month-Old High-Risk Siblings by Parental ReportRowberry 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.
- Responses to sensory and repetitive stimuliMcCormick C, Hessl D, Macari SL, Ozonoff S, Green C, Rogers SJ. Responses to sensory and repetitive stimuli. Autism Research 2014, 7: 468-480. PMID: 24788961, PMCID: PMC6960008, DOI: 10.1002/aur.1382.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder in Infants and Toddlers.Chawarska, K., Macari, S., & Kim, S. (2014). Autism Spectrum Disorder in Infants and Toddlers. In Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Fourth Edition (Volkmar, F., Ed.) John Wiley and Sons, NY.
- Speech Disturbs Face Scanning in 6-Month-Old Infants Who Develop Autism Spectrum DisorderShic 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.
- Gaze Response to Dyadic Bids at 2 Years Related to Outcomes at 3 Years in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Subtyping AnalysisCampbell 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.
- Decreased Spontaneous Attention to Social Scenes in 6-Month-Old Infants Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum DisordersChawarska 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.
- Piagetian StagesMacari S. Piagetian Stages. 2013, 2244-2249. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-1698-3_293.
- Object PermanenceMacari S. Object Permanence. 2013, 2069-2069. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-1698-3_290.
- Uzgiris-Hunt Ordinal Scales of Infant DevelopmentMacari S. Uzgiris-Hunt Ordinal Scales of Infant Development. 2013, 3205-3209. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-1698-3_301.
- Sensorimotor DevelopmentMacari S. Sensorimotor Development. 2013, 2762-2765. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-1698-3_295.
- Predicting Developmental Status from 12 to 24 Months in Infants at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary ReportMacari 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.
- Context modulates attention to social scenes in toddlers with autismChawarska 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.
- How Early Do Parent Concerns Predict Later Autism Diagnosis?Ozonoff S, Young GS, Steinfeld MB, Hill MM, Cook I, Hutman T, Macari S, Rogers SJ, Sigman M. How Early Do Parent Concerns Predict Later Autism Diagnosis? Journal Of Developmental And Behavioral Pediatrics 2009, 30: 367-375. PMID: 19827218, PMCID: PMC2919345, DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0b013e3181ba0fcf.
- A prospective study of toddlers with ASD: short‐term diagnostic and cognitive outcomesChawarska 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.
- Atypical object exploration at 12 months of age is associated with autism in a prospective sampleOzonoff S, Macari S, Young GS, Goldring S, Thompson M, Rogers SJ. Atypical object exploration at 12 months of age is associated with autism in a prospective sample. Autism 2008, 12: 457-472. PMID: 18805942, PMCID: PMC2921192, DOI: 10.1177/1362361308096402.
- Correction to DeLoache, Simcock, and Macari (2007)DeLoache J, Simcock G, Macari S. Correction to DeLoache, Simcock, and Macari (2007). Developmental Psychology 2008, 44: 217-217. DOI: 10.1037/0012-1649.44.1.232.
- Planes, Trains, Automobiles—and Tea Sets: Extremely Intense Interests in Very Young ChildrenDeLoache JS, Simcock G, Macari S. Planes, Trains, Automobiles—and Tea Sets: Extremely Intense Interests in Very Young Children. Developmental Psychology 2007, 43: 1579-1586. PMID: 18020834, DOI: 10.1037/0012-1649.43.6.1579.
- Gross Motor Development, Movement Abnormalities, and Early Identification of AutismOzonoff S, Young GS, Goldring S, Greiss-Hess L, Herrera AM, Steele J, Macari S, Hepburn S, Rogers SJ. Gross Motor Development, Movement Abnormalities, and Early Identification of Autism. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2007, 38: 644-656. PMID: 17805956, PMCID: PMC4405234, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-007-0430-0.
Clinical Trials
| Conditions | Study Title |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Autism; Mental Health & Behavioral Research | Emotional development in infants at risk for ASD |