2023
Frontal EEG alpha asymmetry in youth with autism: Sex differences and social–emotional correlates
Neuhaus E, Santhosh M, Kresse A, Aylward E, Bernier R, Bookheimer S, Jeste S, Jack A, McPartland J, Naples A, Van Horn J, Pelphrey K, Webb S, Network A. Frontal EEG alpha asymmetry in youth with autism: Sex differences and social–emotional correlates. Autism Research 2023, 16: 2364-2377. PMID: 37776030, PMCID: PMC10840952, DOI: 10.1002/aur.3032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutistic youthFrontal alpha powerMaternal depression historyIndividual differencesExternalizing behaviorsAlpha powerFrontal EEG alpha asymmetrySocial-emotional correlatesDepression historyEEG alpha asymmetryMental health behaviorsModel of riskAffective styleAutism featuresInternalizing symptomsASD diagnosisAlpha asymmetryAutistic femalesBehavioral indicesLevels of analysisAutistic malesEEG markersGroup differencesParticipant groupsASD
2021
An Electrocortical Measure Associated With Metarepresentation Mediates the Relationship Between Autism Symptoms and Theory of Mind
Libsack E, Trimber E, Hauschild K, Hajcak G, McPartland J, Lerner M. An Electrocortical Measure Associated With Metarepresentation Mediates the Relationship Between Autism Symptoms and Theory of Mind. Clinical Psychological Science 2021, 10: 324-339. PMID: 38736986, PMCID: PMC11086972, DOI: 10.1177/21677026211021975.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLate positive complexTheory of mindMental state inferencesLate slow waveASD symptom severityAutism spectrum disorderToM reasoningToM performanceElectrocortical measuresAutism symptomsERP componentsIndividual differencesPositive complexASD symptomsLPC scoresNeural mechanismsSpectrum disorderSymptom severityMetarepresentationDifferential recruitmentMindSlow wavesIndividualsASDAdolescentsConsiderations About How Emotional Intelligence can be Enhanced in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Trevisan D, Abel E, Brackett M, McPartland J. Considerations About How Emotional Intelligence can be Enhanced in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Frontiers In Education 2021, 6: 639736. DOI: 10.3389/feduc.2021.639736.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmotional intelligenceLow emotional intelligencePoor emotional intelligenceAutism spectrum disorderPerceiving emotionsEI interventionsUnderstanding emotionsManaging emotionsContextual cuesCognitive intelligenceEmotional difficultiesSpectrum disorderEmotional learningSpecial education classroomsBody languageEmotionsAcademic successSchool settingsASDEducation classroomsIntelligenceTheoretical frameworkChildrenPerspective paperCues
2020
Early Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Under 3 Years of Age: Recommendations for Practice and Research
Zwaigenbaum L, Bauman M, Choueiri R, Kasari C, Carter A, Granpeesheh D, Mailloux Z, Roley S, Wagner S, Fein D, Pierce K, Buie T, Davis P, Newschaffer C, Robins D, Wetherby A, Stone W, Yirmiya N, Estes A, Hansen R, McPartland J, Natowicz M. Early Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Under 3 Years of Age: Recommendations for Practice and Research. 2020, 269-290. DOI: 10.1542/9781610024716-part06-ch023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEarly Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and Research Supplement
Zwaigenbaum L, Bauman M, Stone W, Yirmiya N, Estes A, Hansen R, McPartland J, Natowicz M, Choueiri R, Fein D, Kasari C, Pierce K, Buie T, Carter A, Davis P, Granpeesheh D, Mailloux Z, Newschaffer C, Robins D, Roley S, Wagner S, Wetherby A. Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and Research Supplement. 2020, 122-152. DOI: 10.1542/9781610024716-part03-ch009.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
2015
Early Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Under 3 Years of Age: Recommendations for Practice and Research
Zwaigenbaum L, Bauman ML, Choueiri R, Kasari C, Carter A, Granpeesheh D, Mailloux Z, Roley S, Wagner S, Fein D, Pierce K, Buie T, Davis PA, Newschaffer C, Robins D, Wetherby A, Stone WL, Yirmiya N, Estes A, Hansen RL, McPartland JC, Natowicz MR. Early Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Under 3 Years of Age: Recommendations for Practice and Research. Pediatrics 2015, 136: s60-s81. PMID: 26430170, PMCID: PMC9923898, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-3667e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism Spectrum Disorder InterventionsGeneralization of skillsAutism spectrum disorderFamiliar home settingSpectrum disorderDevelopmental frameworkDisorder interventionsTreatment modelAged childrenBehavioral teaching methodsEveryday activitiesFuture researchEarly interventionCurrent scientific understandingChildrenEnhanced outcomesInterventionHome settingTeachable momentScientific understandingASDPeer-reviewed articlesTeaching methodsToddlersYears of ageRe-conceptualizing ASD Within a Dimensional Framework: Positive, Negative, and Cognitive Feature Clusters
Foss-Feig JH, McPartland JC, Anticevic A, Wolf J. Re-conceptualizing ASD Within a Dimensional Framework: Positive, Negative, and Cognitive Feature Clusters. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2015, 46: 342-351. PMID: 26267330, PMCID: PMC5328688, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-015-2539-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsResearch Domain CriteriaASD featuresMental Health Research Domain CriteriaAutism spectrum disorderCognitive dimensionsSpectrum disorderDimensional conceptualizationSchizophrenia literatureDomain CriteriaASDNovel conceptualizationConceptualizationManual callsFeature clustersDiagnostic classificationImproved abilityDimensional frameworkDisordersAbility
2014
The Social Neuroscience of Autism Spectrum Disorder
McPartland J, Tillman R, Yang D, Bernier R, Pelphrey K. The Social Neuroscience of Autism Spectrum Disorder. 2014 DOI: 10.1002/9781118911389.hautc20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial neuroscienceInformation processingMental state reasoningSocial information processingAtypical brain functionAutism spectrum disorderComplex information processingAction understandingBrain systemsSocial perceptionCommunicative impairmentsSpectrum disorderNeural systemsAlternative accountNeural connectivityASDBrain functionNeuroscienceProcessingConceptual backgroundPathogenesis of autismAutismMore effective strategiesTranslational objectivesPerception