2024
Social Anxiety Reduces Visual Attention to the Eyes of Emotional Faces in Autistic Youth
Franke C, Griffin J, Naples A, Wolf J, McPartland J. Social Anxiety Reduces Visual Attention to the Eyes of Emotional Faces in Autistic Youth. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2024, 1-13. PMID: 39556296, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-024-06636-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-autistic participantsSocial attentionSocial anxietyEye contactAutistic youthEyes of emotional facesSA characteristicsEye trackingReduced eye contactSelf-reported SAReduced visual attentionNon-autistic childrenEmotional facesAutistic participantsPsychiatric characteristicsNon-autistic youthAutistic individualsEmotional expressionVisual attentionEye regionBehavioral featuresSocial interactionAutismParticipantsCo-occurrence11C-UCB-J PET imaging is consistent with lower synaptic density in autistic adults
Matuskey D, Yang Y, Naganawa M, Koohsari S, Toyonaga T, Gravel P, Pittman B, Torres K, Pisani L, Finn C, Cramer-Benjamin S, Herman N, Rosenthal L, Franke C, Walicki B, Esterlis I, Skosnik P, Radhakrishnan R, Wolf J, Nabulsi N, Ropchan J, Huang Y, Carson R, Naples A, McPartland J. 11C-UCB-J PET imaging is consistent with lower synaptic density in autistic adults. Molecular Psychiatry 2024, 1-7. PMID: 39367053, DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02776-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPositron emission tomographySynaptic densityAutistic adultsBrain regionsAutistic featuresClinical phenotype of autismNon-autistic participantsPhenotype of autismNon-autistic individualsRelationship to clinical characteristicsSynaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2AAssociated with clinical measuresPost-mortem studiesPositron emission tomography scanPrefrontal cortexClinician ratingsAutism groupNeural basisBrain areasNeural processesBetween-group differencesVolumetric differencesBinding potentialDensity of synapsesAutismClinician-caregiver informant discrepancy is associated with sex, diagnosis age, and intervention use among autistic children.
Azu M, Han G, Wolf J, Naples A, Chawarska K, Dawson G, Bernier R, Jeste S, Dziura J, Webb S, Sugar C, Shic F, McPartland J. Clinician-caregiver informant discrepancy is associated with sex, diagnosis age, and intervention use among autistic children. Autism 2024, 13623613241279999. PMID: 39344965, DOI: 10.1177/13623613241279999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism-related behaviorsAutism featuresClinician ratingsParent ratingsInformant discrepanciesCaregiver ratingsCaregiver reportsAutism diagnosisAutistic childrenChild sexAutismCaregiver perceptionsIntervention useClinicians' perceptionsAssociated with sexCaregiversChildrenDiagnosis ageCliniciansOlder ageInterventionPerceptionGirlsSexAgeAssessment and Treatment Planning in Autistic Adults
Keifer C, Ventola P, Wolf J. Assessment and Treatment Planning in Autistic Adults. 2024, 367-383. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-46463-8_15.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Development of peak alpha frequency reflects a distinct trajectory of neural maturation in autistic children
Finn C, Han G, Naples A, Wolf J, McPartland J. Development of peak alpha frequency reflects a distinct trajectory of neural maturation in autistic children. Autism Research 2023, 16: 2077-2089. PMID: 37638733, DOI: 10.1002/aur.3017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeak alpha frequencyAutism spectrum disorderCognitive abilitiesAutistic childrenNonverbal IQNeural maturationSpectrum disorderTypical age-related increaseAlpha frequencyDifferent developmental trajectoriesDistinct trajectoriesSample of childrenCurrent study clarifiesDiagnostic groupsNeurotypical childrenNeurotypical controlsBehavioral measuresDevelopmental trajectoriesDiagnostic statusAge-related increaseFunction of ageIQEffect of ageBivariate relationsPrevious findings
2022
Neural correlates of eye contact and social function in autism spectrum disorder
Hirsch J, Zhang X, Noah J, Dravida S, Naples A, Tiede M, Wolf J, McPartland J. Neural correlates of eye contact and social function in autism spectrum disorder. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0265798. PMID: 36350848, PMCID: PMC9645655, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265798.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderDorsal parietal regionsNeural correlatesEye contactLive eyesNeural responsesSpectrum disorderAutism Diagnostic Observation ScheduleUnderlying neural correlatesSocial Responsiveness ScaleGold standard measureCentral diagnostic criterionDiagnostic criteriaDiagnostic biomarkersSRS-2ADOS-2Responsiveness ScaleObservation ScheduleParietal regionsPupillometry dataNeural systemsEyesNatural interactionDisordersCorrelatesPredictability modulates neural response to eye contact in ASD
Naples AJ, Foss-Feig JH, Wolf JM, Srihari VH, McPartland JC. Predictability modulates neural response to eye contact in ASD. Molecular Autism 2022, 13: 42. PMID: 36309762, PMCID: PMC9618208, DOI: 10.1186/s13229-022-00519-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderEvent-related potentialsNeural responsesAdult participantsAmplitude of N170Perception of gazeP300 event-related potentialExperiment twoN170 responseAnxiety symptomologyCognitive abilitiesNeural basisExperiment oneNeural processingASD sampleSpectrum disorderInterpersonal interactionsN170P300 responseAutistic womenEye contactEye trackingSocial interactionSocial contextSocial world
2021
Face Perception Predicts Affective Theory of Mind in Autism Spectrum Disorder but Not Schizophrenia or Typical Development
Altschuler MR, Trevisan DA, Wolf JM, Naples AJ, Foss-Feig JH, Srihari VH, McPartland JC. Face Perception Predicts Affective Theory of Mind in Autism Spectrum Disorder but Not Schizophrenia or Typical Development. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 2021, 130: 413-422. PMID: 34180705, PMCID: PMC8244155, DOI: 10.1037/abn0000621.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderBenton Facial Recognition TestSchizophrenia spectrum disordersAffective ToM abilitiesTypical developmentSpectrum disorderAffective ToMToM difficultiesSocial cognitionToM abilitiesIndividual differencesBetter face recognition abilityFace recognition abilityFace recognition difficultiesTheory of mindFacial Recognition TestFull Scale IQFace perceptionAffective theoryRecognition difficultiesRecognition testEyes TestSocial dysfunctionRecognition abilityFace recognitionUnderstanding of ASD by Siblings is Associated with Warmth and Hostility in the Sibling Relationship
Coffman M, Kelso N, Antezana L, Braconnier M, Richey J, Wolf J. Understanding of ASD by Siblings is Associated with Warmth and Hostility in the Sibling Relationship. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2021, 30: 1577-1585. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-021-01945-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderUnderstanding of ASDUnderstanding of autismSiblings of childrenRelationship qualitySisters of childrenEntire family systemSelf-report questionnairesWarm behaviorSiblings' perceptionsSpectrum disorderMore hostilitySibling relationshipsFamily systemAutismOlder siblingsPerceptionFurther implicationsChildrenHostilitySiblingsMore siblingsImplicationsRelationshipWarmth
2020
Higher Depressive Symptoms Predict Lower Social Adaptive Functioning in Children and Adolescents with ASD
Duan S, Lee M, Wolf J, Naples AJ, McPartland JC. Higher Depressive Symptoms Predict Lower Social Adaptive Functioning in Children and Adolescents with ASD. Journal Of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology 2020, 51: 203-210. PMID: 32347746, DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2020.1750020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderAdaptive functioningDepressive symptomsHigher depressive symptomsDaily living skillsSocial adaptiveTypical developmentSocial skillsSpectrum disorderLiving skillsSocial domainsLower functioningAdaptive functionAdolescentsFunctioningDepressive symptomatologyChildrenDifferent domainsSkillsIQSymptomsPresent studyYears of age
2017
Sibling Relationships: Parent–Child Agreement and Contributions of Siblings With and Without ASD
Braconnier ML, Coffman MC, Kelso N, Wolf JM. Sibling Relationships: Parent–Child Agreement and Contributions of Siblings With and Without ASD. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2017, 48: 1612-1622. PMID: 29188588, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-017-3393-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParent-child agreementExperiences of siblingsSignificance of parentsRecipients of aggressionNegative behaviorsPositive behaviorsASDCaretaking rolePrior researchMixed resultsParentsSiblingsAggressionRelationshipDyadsPresent studyFindingsResearchBehaviorImportant targetIndividualsInterventionExperience
2015
Re-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
Heterogeneity of neural mechanisms of response to pivotal response treatment
Ventola P, Yang DY, Friedman HE, Oosting D, Wolf J, Sukhodolsky DG, Pelphrey KA. Heterogeneity of neural mechanisms of response to pivotal response treatment. Brain Imaging And Behavior 2014, 9: 74-88. PMID: 25370452, PMCID: PMC4993028, DOI: 10.1007/s11682-014-9331-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPivotal Response TreatmentPosterior superior temporal sulcusFunctional magnetic resonance imagingAutism spectrum disorderNeural responsesResponse treatmentRight posterior superior temporal sulcusBiological motion perception taskDifferential neural responsesMotion perception taskSuperior temporal sulcusPerception taskTD childrenTemporal sulcusSocial perceptionBrain responsesNeural mechanismsSpectrum disorderSocial communicationNeural vulnerabilityNeural characteristicsNeural systemsVentral striatumReward systemSubcortical regionsImprovements in Social and Adaptive Functioning Following Short-Duration PRT Program: A Clinical Replication
Ventola P, Friedman HE, Anderson LC, Wolf JM, Oosting D, Foss-Feig J, McDonald N, Volkmar F, Pelphrey KA. Improvements in Social and Adaptive Functioning Following Short-Duration PRT Program: A Clinical Replication. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2014, 44: 2862-2870. PMID: 24915928, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-014-2145-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPivotal Response TreatmentAutism spectrum disorderSocial communicationAdaptive skill developmentCurrent studyPreschool aged childrenAdaptive functioningAdaptive skillsResponse treatmentSpectrum disorderBehavioral goalsClinical replicationBehavioral treatmentSkill developmentTreatment modelConsistency of responsesStandardized assessmentPrt modelMost researchAdditional supportChildrenMeasuresFunctioningContextOutcome measuresAssessment and Treatment Planning in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Wolf J, Ventola P. Assessment and Treatment Planning in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2014, 283-298. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0506-5_14.ChaptersAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderEnvironmental demandsYoung adultsAdultsDisabilities Education ActDevelopmental maturationChildrenSupport servicesTreatment planningDisordersAreas of supportComprehensive assessmentSupportAdulthoodChildhoodIndividualsInterventionExpectationsAppropriate education
2013
When children with autism become adults
Volkmar FR, Wolf JM. When children with autism become adults. World Psychiatry 2013, 12: 79-80. PMID: 23471806, PMCID: PMC3619174, DOI: 10.1002/wps.20020.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsWoodcock-Johnson Cognitive and Achievement Batteries
Wolf J. Woodcock-Johnson Cognitive and Achievement Batteries. 2013, 3393-3399. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-1698-3_760.Chapters
2012
Future Dimensions: Neuroscience Applications to Practice in Child and Adolescent Psychology
South M, Wolf J, Herlihy L. Future Dimensions: Neuroscience Applications to Practice in Child and Adolescent Psychology. Professional Psychology Research And Practice 2012, 43: 560-567. DOI: 10.1037/a0029040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeuroscience researchAdolescent psychologyChild mental health conditionsDevelopmental neuroscience researchAtypical brain developmentMental health problemsSpecific individual needsBrain developmentResponse inhibitionCategorical diagnostic approachHuman neuroimagingDevelopmental difficultiesImpulsive behaviorMental health conditionsProtective factorsPsychologyIndividual needsChildrenDifferent dimensionsSuch researchNeuroscience applicationsProfessional practiceTreatment outcomesResearchAutismThe perception and identification of facial emotions in individuals with autism spectrum disorders using the Let’s Face It! Emotion Skills Battery
Tanaka JW, Wolf JM, Klaiman C, Koenig K, Cockburn J, Herlihy L, Brown C, Stahl SS, South M, McPartland JC, Kaiser MD, Schultz RT. The perception and identification of facial emotions in individuals with autism spectrum disorders using the Let’s Face It! Emotion Skills Battery. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2012, 53: 1259-1267. PMID: 22780332, PMCID: PMC3505257, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2012.02571.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderFacial emotionsTDC participantsPerceptual skillsASD participantsSpectrum disorderEffective social communicationBasic facial emotionsSocial emotional abilitiesDifferent facial identitiesGroups of participantsHolistic encodingAngry expressionsExpression processingFacial identityExpression taskPerceptual strategiesExpressive facesSocial deficitsSocial communicationEmotionsComputer-based assessmentControl participantsHolistic recognitionMouth features
2011
Seeing red: Color selection as an indicator of implicit societal conceptions about the autism spectrum.
Diehl, J. J., Wolf, J., Herlihy, L., & Moller, A. C. (2011). Seeing red: Color selection as an indicator of implicit societal conceptions about the autism spectrum. Disability Studies Quarterly, 31(3).Peer-Reviewed Original Research