2021
Direct observation in a large-scale randomized trial of parent training in children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior
Swiezy N, Smith T, Johnson CR, Bearss K, Lecavalier L, Drill R, Warner D, Deng Y, Xu Y, Dziura J, Handen B, Scahill L. Direct observation in a large-scale randomized trial of parent training in children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders 2021, 89: 101879. PMID: 34950225, PMCID: PMC8691726, DOI: 10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101879.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderDisruptive behaviorParent trainingSpectrum disorderParent ratingsParentchild interactionChild behaviorObservation measuresResource-intensive effortsChild participantsParent educationYoung childrenSame measuresLaboratory settingChildrenSOAP dataPrimary measureMeasuresModerate levelsTrainingPrimary purposeDisordersStudy entry criteriaBehaviorOutcome measures
2016
Moderators of Parent Training for Disruptive Behaviors in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lecavalier L, Smith T, Johnson C, Bearss K, Swiezy N, Aman MG, Sukhodolsky DG, Deng Y, Dziura J, Scahill L. Moderators of Parent Training for Disruptive Behaviors in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Research On Child And Adolescent Psychopathology 2016, 45: 1235-1245. PMID: 27917460, PMCID: PMC5459681, DOI: 10.1007/s10802-016-0233-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHome Situations QuestionnaireAutism spectrum disorderParent education programAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderParent trainingAberrant Behavior Checklist-Irritability subscaleSpectrum disorderClinical Global Impressions-Improvement scaleDisruptive behaviorOppositional defiant disorder symptomsASD symptom severityLow anxiety groupDeficit hyperactivity disorderYoung childrenADHD groupASD severityHyperactivity disorderAnxiety groupDisorder symptomsPotential moderatorsSituations QuestionnaireNoncompliant behaviorAge 3ModeratorSymptom severityEffect of Parent Training on Adaptive Behavior in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Disruptive Behavior: Results of a Randomized Trial
Scahill L, Bearss K, Lecavalier L, Smith T, Swiezy N, Aman MG, Sukhodolsky DG, McCracken C, Minshawi N, Turner K, Levato L, Saulnier C, Dziura J, Johnson C. Effect of Parent Training on Adaptive Behavior in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Disruptive Behavior: Results of a Randomized Trial. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2016, 55: 602-609.e3. PMID: 27343887, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderParent training groupParent trainingDaily living skillsDisruptive behaviorAdaptive behaviorParent educationSpectrum disorderLiving skillsVineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-IIHigh-functioning childrenTraining groupGreater behavioral problemsYoung childrenIntellectual disabilityBehavior management strategiesAdaptive functioningSocialization domainsTelephone boosterBehavioral problemsScale IIDaily livingCommunication domainCore sessionsDaily living domains
2015
Effect of Parent Training vs Parent Education on Behavioral Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Bearss K, Johnson C, Smith T, Lecavalier L, Swiezy N, Aman M, McAdam DB, Butter E, Stillitano C, Minshawi N, Sukhodolsky DG, Mruzek DW, Turner K, Neal T, Hallett V, Mulick JA, Green B, Handen B, Deng Y, Dziura J, Scahill L. Effect of Parent Training vs Parent Education on Behavioral Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2015, 313: 1524-1533. PMID: 25898050, PMCID: PMC9078140, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2015.3150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAberrant Behavior Checklist-Irritability subscaleClinical Global Impressions-Improvement scaleParent trainingCo-primary outcomesAutism spectrum disorderClinical Global ImpressionSpectrum disorderDisruptive behaviorParent-reported outcomesParent educationPositive responseClinical improvementSecondary outcomesWeek 24Global ImpressionBlinded cliniciansClinical trialsClinical significanceMAIN OUTCOMEImprovement ScaleGreater severityTreatment assignment