2023
Functional connectivity during tic suppression predicts reductions in vocal tics following behavior therapy in children with Tourette syndrome
Morand-Beaulieu S, Crowley M, Grantz H, Leckman J, Sukhodolsky D. Functional connectivity during tic suppression predicts reductions in vocal tics following behavior therapy in children with Tourette syndrome. Psychological Medicine 2023, 53: 7857-7864. PMID: 37485677, PMCID: PMC10755221, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291723001940.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVoluntary tic suppressionTic suppressionVocal tic severityFunctional connectivityTic severityTourette syndromeRight superior frontal gyrusFirst-line treatmentBehavior therapyComprehensive Behavioral InterventionSuperior frontal gyrusRight angular gyrusVocal ticsFunctional brain networksBehavioral interventionsUsual control conditionFrontal gyrusBaselineAngular gyrusSeverityBrain networksSyndromeChildrenTherapyGyrusAggression Is Associated With Social Adaptive Functioning in Children With ASD and Anxiety
Kalvin C, Jordan R, Rowley S, Weis A, Ibrahim K, Sukhodolsky D. Aggression Is Associated With Social Adaptive Functioning in Children With ASD and Anxiety. Focus On Autism And Other Developmental Disabilities 2023, 38: 168-176. PMID: 38469453, PMCID: PMC10927274, DOI: 10.1177/10883576231165265.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSocial adaptive skillsAdaptive skillsSocial adaptiveAggressive behaviorSocial adaptive functioningSample of childrenAdaptive functioningASD diagnosisSpectrum disorderSocial functioningAge 8SkillsChildrenFunctioningAggressionAnxietyBehaviorParticipantsDisordersFindingsAdaptive
2021
Conducting CBT for Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder During COVID-19 Pandemic
Kalvin CB, Jordan RP, Rowley SN, Weis A, Wood KS, Wood JJ, Ibrahim K, Sukhodolsky DG. Conducting CBT for Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder During COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2021, 51: 4239-4247. PMID: 33385281, PMCID: PMC7775616, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04845-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderEngagement of childrenChild anxietyExposure exercisesTreatment fidelityCOVID-19 pandemicAnxietyTelehealth deliveryTreatment targetsChildrenRemote deliveryDisordersTreatment deliveryResearch protocolParentsQuarantine restrictionsEngagementPandemicNew reality
2020
Assessing Irritability in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using the Affective Reactivity Index
Kalvin CB, Gladstone TR, Jordan R, Rowley S, Marsh CL, Ibrahim K, Sukhodolsky DG. Assessing Irritability in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using the Affective Reactivity Index. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2020, 51: 1496-1507. PMID: 32734421, PMCID: PMC7855357, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04627-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Anxiety in 3- to 7-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder seeking treatment for disruptive behavior
Sukhodolsky DG, Lecavalier L, Johnson C, Smith T, Swiezy N, Bearss K, Kalvin CB, Scahill L. Anxiety in 3- to 7-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder seeking treatment for disruptive behavior. Autism 2019, 24: 400-410. PMID: 31390873, PMCID: PMC6982590, DOI: 10.1177/1362361319866561.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderAnxiety symptomsDisruptive behaviorParent-completed rating scaleOppositional defiant behaviorYoung childrenEarly Childhood InventorySchool-aged childrenAnxiety severity scoresChild psychiatric symptomsParent trainingDefiant behaviorOppositional behaviorBehavioral problemsSocial withdrawalPreschool childrenAnxietyIQSocial disabilityPsychiatric symptomsChildrenRating ScalePercent of childrenSignificant symptomsEffects of Integrated Brain, Body, and Social (IBBS) intervention on ERP measures of attentional control in children with ADHD
Smith SD, Crowley MJ, Ferrey A, Ramsey K, Wexler BE, Leckman JF, Sukhodolsky DG. Effects of Integrated Brain, Body, and Social (IBBS) intervention on ERP measures of attentional control in children with ADHD. Psychiatry Research 2019, 278: 248-257. PMID: 31233935, PMCID: PMC6637759, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2019.06.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral measuresAttentional controlIntegrated brainGo/No-Go taskGo-P3 latencySlower reaction timesSocial interventionsRobust treatment effectAttentional systemADHD groupERP measuresDifference waveP3 latencyBrain activityADHDTAU groupEEG proceduresHealthy controlsHC groupReaction timeReplication purposesERPTreatment effectsChildrenSecondary goalAnger Rumination is Associated with Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Ibrahim K, Kalvin C, Marsh CL, Anzano A, Gorynova L, Cimino K, Sukhodolsky DG. Anger Rumination is Associated with Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2019, 49: 3656-3668. PMID: 31144231, PMCID: PMC7035789, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-019-04085-y.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Chapter 12 Assessing and Treating Emotion Dysregulation and Anger Management
Piasecka J, Bertschinger E, Tudor M, Sukhodolsky D. Chapter 12 Assessing and Treating Emotion Dysregulation and Anger Management. 2018, 255-277. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-811980-8.00012-1.ChaptersEmotion dysregulationAnger outburstsCognitive problem-solving skillsCognitive-behavioral interventionsMost research supportProblem-solving skillsTourette syndromeEmotion regulationParent trainingBehavioral difficultiesAnger managementYoung childrenCase illustrationCurrent researchResearch supportChildrenFunctional impairmentChronic ticsPractical strategiesIndividualsDysregulationSkillsChapter 12ImpairmentTraining
2016
Brain responses to biological motion predict treatment outcome in young children with autism
Yang D, Pelphrey KA, Sukhodolsky DG, Crowley MJ, Dayan E, Dvornek NC, Venkataraman A, Duncan J, Staib L, Ventola P. Brain responses to biological motion predict treatment outcome in young children with autism. Translational Psychiatry 2016, 6: e948-e948. PMID: 27845779, PMCID: PMC5314125, DOI: 10.1038/tp.2016.213.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderYoung childrenSocial information processingMultivariate pattern analysisMotivation/rewardBiological motionCore deficitComplex neurodevelopmental disorderBrain responsesResponse treatmentSpectrum disorderNeurobiological markersNeural predictorsInformation processingBehavioral interventionsIndividual childrenNeurodevelopmental disordersCurrent findingsNeural circuitsBehavioral deficitsEarly childhoodChildrenUnsuccessful interventionsNeurobiomarkersPattern analysisA Randomized Controlled Study of Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress in Street Children in Mexico City
Shein‐Szydlo J, Sukhodolsky DG, Kon DS, Tejeda MM, Ramirez E, Ruchkin V. A Randomized Controlled Study of Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress in Street Children in Mexico City. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2016, 29: 406-414. PMID: 27602880, DOI: 10.1002/jts.22124.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyPosttraumatic stressWaitlist conditionTrials of CBTMental health symptomsMaster's-level cliniciansStreet childrenWaitlist controlCBT groupCondition participantsHealth symptomsPosttreatment scoresEffect sizeAngerIndependent evaluatorsResidential facilitiesAnxietyChildrenParticipantsDepressionControlled StudyOutcome measuresA Randomized Controlled Trial of an Integrated Brain, Body, and Social Intervention for Children With ADHD
Smith SD, Vitulano LA, Katsovich L, Li S, Moore C, Li F, Grantz H, Zheng X, Eicher V, Guloksuz S, Zheng Y, Dong J, Sukhodolsky DG, Leckman JF. A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Integrated Brain, Body, and Social Intervention for Children With ADHD. Journal Of Attention Disorders 2016, 24: 780-794. PMID: 27178060, PMCID: PMC5107355, DOI: 10.1177/1087054716647490.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntegrated brainComputerized cognitive remediation trainingCognitive remediation trainingSocial interventionsBehavior management strategiesRemediation trainingCognitive trainingMemory taskADHD symptomatologyADHD symptomsNeurocognitive testsTeacher ratingsBlinded clinician ratingGeneralized improvementADHDMultiple group comparisonsClinician ratingsMultiple domainsClinical functioningSignificant treatment effectOutcome measuresGroup comparisonsSecondary outcome measuresChildrenRatingsBehavioral Interventions for Anger, Irritability, and Aggression in Children and Adolescents
Sukhodolsky DG, Smith SD, McCauley SA, Ibrahim K, Piasecka JB. Behavioral Interventions for Anger, Irritability, and Aggression in Children and Adolescents. Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2016, 26: 58-64. PMID: 26745682, PMCID: PMC4808268, DOI: 10.1089/cap.2015.0120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyParent management trainingAnger/irritabilityTransdiagnostic approachBehavioral interventionsDisruptive behaviorAggressive behaviorChild disruptive behaviorCallous-unemotional traitsDisruptive behavior disordersTreatment of irritabilityEmotion regulationAversive patternFamily interactionsBehavioral problemsAngerMental health referralsAggressionManagement trainingBehavior disorderMood disordersTreatment targetsIrritabilityChildrenPsychiatric diagnosis
2014
Clinical Correlates and Predictors of Caregiver Strain in Children With Chronic Tic Disorders
Ramanujam K, Himle MB, Hayes LP, Woods DW, Scahill L, Sukhodolsky DG, Wilhelm S, Deckersbach T, Peterson AL, Specht M, Walkup JT, Chang S, Piacentini J. Clinical Correlates and Predictors of Caregiver Strain in Children With Chronic Tic Disorders. Children's Health Care 2014, 44: 249-263. PMID: 26855465, PMCID: PMC4739807, DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2014.948166.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic tic disorderCaregiver strainClinical correlatesInattention/hyperactivityTic disordersRandomized-controlled trialTic intensityParents of childrenCare providersBehavior therapyComorbid internalizingExternalizing problemsDisruptive behaviorChildrenObjective strainHyperactivityPredictorsDisordersCurrent studyBest predictorCorrelatesTherapyImpairmentTrialsExamination of Aggression and Self-injury in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Serious Behavioral Problems
Carroll D, Hallett V, McDougle CJ, Aman MG, McCracken JT, Tierney E, Arnold LE, Sukhodolsky DG, Lecavalier L, Handen BL, Swiezy N, Johnson C, Bearss K, Vitiello B, Scahill L. Examination of Aggression and Self-injury in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Serious Behavioral Problems. Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 2014, 23: 57-72. PMID: 24231167, PMCID: PMC4212264, DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2013.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAggressionAnalysis of VarianceAntipsychotic AgentsChildChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolChi-Square DistributionDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansIntelligence TestsMaleOutcome Assessment, Health CarePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisperidoneSelf-Injurious BehaviorSeverity of Illness IndexConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSubtypes of aggressionSelf-injurious behaviorSpectrum disorderUnderstanding of aggressionSerious behavioral problemsParent interviewsBehavioral problemsSelf-InjuryAggressionStudy findingsChildrenRisperidone trialsChildren 2DisordersIndividualized treatmentPositive responseSubtypesFurther studiesBiological mechanismsHigh rateInterviewsFindingsNarrativesBehavior
2013
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Children With High-Functioning Autism: A Meta-analysis
Sukhodolsky DG, Bloch MH, Panza KE, Reichow B. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Children With High-Functioning Autism: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics 2013, 132: e1341-e1350. PMID: 24167175, PMCID: PMC3813396, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-1193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyAutism spectrum disorderCo-occurring anxiety symptomsControl conditionSelf-reported anxietyAttention control conditionSample of childrenUsual control conditionFunctioning autismParent ratingsASD diagnosisBehavioral therapySpectrum disorderWaitlist controlAnxiety symptomsOverall effect sizeAnxietyClinician ratingsEffect sizeTreatment controlAdolescentsChildrenRatingsAutismTreatment changesToward an exportable parent training program for disruptive behaviors in autism spectrum disorder
Bearss K, Lecavalier L, Minshawi N, Johnson C, Smith T, Handen B, Sukhodolsky D, Aman M, Swiezy N, Butter E, Scahill L. Toward an exportable parent training program for disruptive behaviors in autism spectrum disorder. Neuropsychiatry 2013, 3: 169-180. PMID: 23772233, PMCID: PMC3678377, DOI: 10.2217/npy.13.14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderDisruptive behaviorParent training programDisruptive behavior problemsPrevalence of ASDTreatment development modelCases of ASDTherapist trainingRepetitive behaviorsBehavior problemsTreatment manualSocial interactionTreatment integrityProfound deficitsImpaired communicationTraining programEmpirical foundationPediatric psychopharmacologyEarly childhood onsetTreatment acceptanceChildrenPT programEvidence baseManual developmentExposure and response prevention with or without parent management training for children with obsessive-compulsive disorder complicated by disruptive behavior: A multiple-baseline across-responses design study
Sukhodolsky DG, Gorman BS, Scahill L, Findley D, McGuire J. Exposure and response prevention with or without parent management training for children with obsessive-compulsive disorder complicated by disruptive behavior: A multiple-baseline across-responses design study. Journal Of Anxiety Disorders 2013, 27: 298-305. PMID: 23602943, DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2013.01.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChildren's Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive ScaleParent management trainingWeekly sessionsResponse preventionWeek waiting periodYale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive ScaleDisruptive behaviorExposure-based cognitive-behavioral treatmentDisruptive behavior disordersCY-BOCS scoresObsessive Compulsive ScaleObsessive-compulsive disorderCognitive-behavioral treatmentPercent reductionWeekly ratingsOutcome assessmentExperienced cliniciansBehavior disorderTreatment assignmentBehavioral treatmentCompulsive ScaleSingle-subject studyWaiting periodExposure activitiesChildrenExploring the Manifestations of Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Hallett V, Lecavalier L, Sukhodolsky DG, Cipriano N, Aman MG, McCracken JT, McDougle CJ, Tierney E, King BH, Hollander E, Sikich L, Bregman J, Anagnostou E, Donnelly C, Katsovich L, Dukes K, Vitiello B, Gadow K, Scahill L. Exploring the Manifestations of Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2013, 43: 2341-2352. PMID: 23400347, PMCID: PMC4038127, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-013-1775-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-functioning childrenAutism spectrum disorderUnderstanding of anxietyManifestations of anxietySocial anxietyBehavioral measuresSeparation anxietySpectrum disorderAnxiety symptomsHigh anxietyGeneralized anxietyAnxiety ScaleSleep difficultiesVerbal expressionAnxietyHigher scoresIQDSM-IVChildrenItemsASDWorryLanguageASDsDisorders
2012
Use of a Direct Observational Measure in a Trial of Risperidone and Parent Training in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Handen BL, Johnson CR, Butter EM, Lecavalier L, Scahill L, Aman MG, McDougle CJ, Arnold LE, Swiezy NB, Sukhodolsky DG, Mulick JA, White SW, Bearss K, Hollway JA, Stigler KA, Dziura J, Yu S, Sacco K, Vitiello B. Use of a Direct Observational Measure in a Trial of Risperidone and Parent Training in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Journal Of Developmental And Physical Disabilities 2012, 25: 355-371. PMID: 23730123, PMCID: PMC3665525, DOI: 10.1007/s10882-012-9316-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchParent trainingPositive reinforcementChild's inappropriate behaviorParent-child interactionsAutism spectrum disorderDirect observational measuresTrial of risperidoneSerious behavior problemsPervasive developmental disorderAnalysis of covarianceClinician-based measuresParent behaviorSpectrum disorderObservational measuresAnalogue measuresBehavior problemsInappropriate behaviorDevelopmental disordersAnalog procedureParentsParental requestChildrenTreatment conditionsGreater useMeasures
2009
Medication and Parent Training in Children With Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Serious Behavior Problems: Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial
Aman MG, Mcdougle CJ, Scahill L, Handen B, Arnold LE, Johnson C, Stigler KA, Bearss K, Butter E, Swiezy NB, Sukhodolsky DD, Ramadan Y, Pozdol SL, Nikolov R, Lecavalier L, Kohn AE, Koenig K, Hollway JA, Korzekwa P, Gavaletz A, Mulick JA, Hall KL, Dziura J, Ritz L, Trollinger S, Yu S, Vitiello B, Wagner A, Network F. Medication and Parent Training in Children With Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Serious Behavior Problems: Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2009, 48: 1143-1154. PMID: 19858761, PMCID: PMC3142923, DOI: 10.1097/chi.0b013e3181bfd669.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPervasive developmental disorderClinical trialsClinical Global Impressions-Improvement scoreAberrant Behavior Checklist IrritabilityParallel-group clinical trialParent trainingBehavioral problemsDevelopmental disordersRisperidone doseRisperidone monotherapyHyperactivity/noncompliance subscaleSevere behavioral problemsCOMB groupPT sessionsQuestionnaire scoresHSQ scoresMedicationsGreater reductionChildrenPrimary measureRisperidoneSignificant reductionStereotypic behaviorScoresDose