2019
Methodological considerations in the use of Noldus EthoVision XT video tracking of children with autism in multi-site studies
Sabatos-DeVito M, Murias M, Dawson G, Howell T, Yuan A, Marsan S, Bernier RA, Brandt CA, Chawarska K, Dzuira JD, Faja S, Jeste SS, Naples A, Nelson CA, Shic F, Sugar CA, Webb SJ, McPartland JC, Trials A. Methodological considerations in the use of Noldus EthoVision XT video tracking of children with autism in multi-site studies. Biological Psychology 2019, 146: 107712. PMID: 31163191, PMCID: PMC7334026, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsycho.2019.05.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderBehavioral testing paradigmsVariety of behaviorsSpectrum disorderLaboratory-based observationsPlay interactionsBehavioral paradigmsBehavioral manifestationsSocial engagementMulti-site studyBehavioral phenotypesTesting paradigmTracking studyHuman movement patternsMethodological considerationsMovement patternsTranslational biomarkersParadigmChildrenAutismTracking dataVideo trackingRodent modelsContextRole of genetics
2017
Social Media Use, Friendship Quality, and the Moderating Role of Anxiety in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
van Schalkwyk GI, Marin CE, Ortiz M, Rolison M, Qayyum Z, McPartland JC, Lebowitz ER, Volkmar FR, Silverman WK. Social Media Use, Friendship Quality, and the Moderating Role of Anxiety in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2017, 47: 2805-2813. PMID: 28616856, PMCID: PMC6688174, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-017-3201-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFriendship qualityAnxiety levelsSocial media useHigher friendship qualityComplex social informationAutism spectrum disorderMedia useSpectrum disorderSocial informationModerating RoleSocial mediaSocial engagementASDOffline social activitiesAnxietyAdolescentsSignificant anxietyComparison controlsSocial activities