2021
What are we optimizing for in autism screening? Examination of algorithmic changes in the M‐CHAT
Schjølberg S, Shic F, Volkmar FR, Nordahl‐Hansen A, Stenberg N, Torske T, Larsen K, Riley K, Sukhodolsky DG, Leckman JF, Chawarska K, Øien RA. What are we optimizing for in autism screening? Examination of algorithmic changes in the M‐CHAT. Autism Research 2021, 15: 296-304. PMID: 34837355, PMCID: PMC8821132, DOI: 10.1002/aur.2643.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnxietyAutistic DisorderChildCognitive Behavioral TherapyHumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicConceptsCognitive 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 changes
2011
Effects of Risperidone and Parent Training on Adaptive Functioning in Children With Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Serious Behavioral Problems
Scahill L, McDougle CJ, Aman MG, Johnson C, Handen B, Bearss K, Dziura J, Butter E, Swiezy NG, Arnold LE, Stigler KA, Sukhodolsky DD, Lecavalier L, Pozdol SL, Nikolov R, Hollway JA, Korzekwa P, Gavaletz A, Kohn AE, Koenig K, Grinnon S, Mulick JA, Yu S, Vitiello B, Network R. Effects of Risperidone and Parent Training on Adaptive Functioning in Children With Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Serious Behavioral Problems. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2011, 51: 136-146. PMID: 22265360, PMCID: PMC3941712, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2011.11.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAntipsychotic AgentsAsperger SyndromeAutistic DisorderChecklistChildChild Behavior DisordersChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolCombined Modality TherapyCommunicationCooperative BehaviorDose-Response Relationship, DrugEducationFemaleHumansMaleRisperidoneSocialization
2007
Parent-Rated Anxiety Symptoms in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Frequency and Association with Core Autism Symptoms and Cognitive Functioning
Sukhodolsky DG, Scahill L, Gadow KD, Arnold LE, Aman MG, McDougle CJ, McCracken JT, Tierney E, Williams White S, Lecavalier L, Vitiello B. Parent-Rated Anxiety Symptoms in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Frequency and Association with Core Autism Symptoms and Cognitive Functioning. Research On Child And Adolescent Psychopathology 2007, 36: 117-128. PMID: 17674186, DOI: 10.1007/s10802-007-9165-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAggressionAntipsychotic AgentsAnxietyAsperger SyndromeAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityAutistic DisorderCentral Nervous System StimulantsChildChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolCognition DisordersComorbidityCross-Over StudiesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansIntelligenceLanguage Development DisordersMaleMethylphenidatePersonality AssessmentRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisperidoneSocial BehaviorStereotyped BehaviorConceptsPervasive developmental disorderParent-rated anxiety symptomsAnxiety symptomsHigher IQCore symptomsDevelopmental disordersCore autism symptomsAdolescent Symptom InventoryFunctional language useMedication-free childrenSocial anxietyAutism symptomsCognitive functioningParent ratingsSocial reciprocityResultsForty-three percentProblem behaviorAnxiety disordersSymptom InventoryOverall impairmentAnxietyGreater impairmentLanguage useStereotyped behaviorIQ