2024
Mental Health Issues in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Volkmar F, Grindle H, Solomon C, O’Brian S, Øien R. Mental Health Issues in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2024, 329-349. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-46463-8_13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health issuesResults of treatment studiesRates of anxietyAutism spectrum disorderMental health problemsMental health conditionsPsychotherapeutic treatmentPsychological treatmentSuicidal thinkingSuicidal actionSpectrum disorderSubstance abuseTreatment studiesPsychological careOlder adultsEvidence-based treatment guidelinesAutismASDMiddle-agedAdultsHealth issuesModel of researchHealth problemsTreatment guidelinesMultiple needsAutism Spectrum Disorder in Adolescents and Adults: An Introduction
Volkmar F, Reichow B, McPartland J. Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adolescents and Adults: An Introduction. 2024, 1-16. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-46463-8_1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorders
Volkmar F, Reichow B, Wiesner L. Autism spectrum disorders. 2024, 78-86. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-96023-6.00131-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSocial-communicative abilitiesTreatment of autismMood disordersIntellectual disabilitySpectrum disorderSchool age childrenGender identityAdolescentsResearch baseDisordersAutismAge childrenIntervention strategiesSeizure disorderFuture employmentPsychopathologyEvidence-basedMoodIncreased riskDepressionPreschoolDisabilityEmploymentIssues
2023
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Volkmar F, Pelphrey K. Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2023, 492-509. DOI: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197542521.003.0021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYouth with autism spectrum disorder and the transition to adulthood.
Volkmar F, Solomon C. Youth with autism spectrum disorder and the transition to adulthood. 2023, 457-468. DOI: 10.1037/0000298-028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderNature of autismMental health issuesBodily changesPresent special issueTransition planningVocational planningYouthSexual feelingsAdulthoodAdolescentsOwn familyFragmented care systemsSpecial needsPotential supportUsual challengesAutismBullyingDisordersAdolescenceSpecial issueFeelingsHealth issuesParents
2020
Core dimensions of autism spectrum disorders
Volkmar F, Jackson S. Core dimensions of autism spectrum disorders. 2020, 239-245. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198713005.003.0025.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Life Course Health Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Drmic I, Szatmari P, Volkmar F. Life Course Health Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2017, 237-274. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-47143-3_11.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLife course health developmentHealth developmentAutism spectrum disorderLong-term followMental health statusQuality of lifeGenotype-phenotype correlationSpectrum disorderOutcome studiesHealth statusSymptom presentationClinical phenotypeTranslational priorityDisordersExamination of predictorsNongenetic factorsLife courseCognitive functioningLate adulthoodDiagnosisAdult independenceDevelopment conceptual frameworkPathogenesisFollowEpidemiologyDissociations in the Development of Early Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Paul R, Chawarska K, Klin A, Volkmar F. Dissociations in the Development of Early Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2017, 163-194. DOI: 10.4324/9781315092041-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderParents of childrenLanguage acquisitionLanguage developmentChild developmentNeurobiological basisSocial interactionStereotyped interestsCommunicative capacityDevelopmental disabilitiesEarly communicationChildrenMonths of ageLess attentionDisordersAutismDifficultiesTriad of symptomsParentsSecond yearCommunicationAcquisitionDissociationDisability
2014
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adolescents and Adults: An Introduction
Volkmar F, Reichow B, McPartland J. Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adolescents and Adults: An Introduction. 2014, 1-13. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0506-5_1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Social skills groups for people aged 6 to 21 with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Reichow B, Steiner A, Volkmar F. Social skills groups for people aged 6 to 21 with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Campbell Systematic Reviews 2012, 8: 1-76. DOI: 10.4073/csr.2012.16.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial skills groupsAutism spectrum disorderAverage cognitive skillsSocial competenceSpectrum disorderSocial deficitsSocial communicationSkill groupsAverage intelligenceDifferent emotionsCognitive skillsChild depressionBest friendshipsLess lonelinessOverall social competenceUnderstanding of idiomsEffect sizeAnalysis Two review authorsIdiomatic expressionsEmotional recognitionEmotion recognitionFriendship qualityParental depressionStandardized measuresSocial interaction
2010
Limited Attentional Bias for Faces in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chawarska K, Volkmar F, Klin A. Limited Attentional Bias for Faces in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorders. JAMA Psychiatry 2010, 67: 178-185. PMID: 20124117, PMCID: PMC4871149, DOI: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2009.194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention disengagementVisual attentionRelevant stimuliDeep processingFace-processing difficultiesPoor face recognitionFace processing deficitsDisengagement of attentionCentral fixation stimulusAutism spectrum disorderSaccadic reaction timesBetween-groups factorAttentional biasSocial cognitionAttention taskAttentional mechanismsNonfacial stimuliAttentional levelStimulus typeSpectrum disorderTypical individualsReactive saccadesFixation stimulusASDGeneralized impairmentPROTOCOL: Social skills group interventions for autism spectrum disorders in individuals aged 6 to 21 years
Reichow B, Volkmar F. PROTOCOL: Social skills group interventions for autism spectrum disorders in individuals aged 6 to 21 years. Campbell Systematic Reviews 2010, 6: 1-21. DOI: 10.1002/cl2.69.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
An Update on Autism
Westphal A, Volkmar F. An Update on Autism. FOCUS The Journal Of Lifelong Learning In Psychiatry 2008, 6: 284-292. DOI: 10.1176/foc.6.3.foc284.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersSpecialized rating scalesAutism spectrum disorderThorough diagnostic assessmentRange of symptomsPrevalence of ASDMultidisciplinary evaluationCommon disorderPharmacological interventionsPsychiatric disordersDiagnostic criteriaSelf-sufficient adultsNeurobiological abnormalitiesProfound disturbancesRating ScaleNeurobiological mechanismsDiagnostic assessmentRefining interventionsDisordersMore childrenCareful assessmentGeneral psychiatristsInterventionSymptomsStrong genetic basisSpectrum disorderChildhood Disorders: The Pervasive Developmental Disorders
McPartland J, Klin A, Westphal A, Volkmar F. Childhood Disorders: The Pervasive Developmental Disorders. 2008, 779-803. DOI: 10.1002/9780470515167.ch45.ChaptersChildhood disintegrative disorderPervasive developmental disorderDevelopmental disordersAppropriate diagnostic assessmentRett disorderEtiologic featuresPsychiatric treatmentDiagnostic assessmentDisordersAtypical patternsAutistic disorderDisintegrative disorderDistinct phenotypicAutism spectrum disorderMultiple areasCurrent knowledgeSpectrum disorderAsperger's disorderDysfunctionProduction of syllable stress in speakers with autism spectrum disorders
Paul R, Bianchi N, Augustyn A, Klin A, Volkmar F. Production of syllable stress in speakers with autism spectrum disorders. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders 2008, 2: 110-124. PMID: 19337577, PMCID: PMC2662623, DOI: 10.1016/j.rasd.2007.04.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderImitation taskProsodic deficitsSyllable stressSyllable productionTypical speakersPerceptual ratingsAdolescent speakersPitch rangeSpeakersAcoustic measuresInstrumental measuresStress productionDisordersSyllablesMeasuresTaskJudgmentsDeficitsRatingsRatersImplicationsStressFindings
2007
Circumscribed Interests in Higher Functioning Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Exploratory Study
Klin A, Danovitch J, Merz A, Volkmar F. Circumscribed Interests in Higher Functioning Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Exploratory Study. Research And Practice For Persons With Severe Disabilities 2007, 32: 89-100. DOI: 10.2511/rpsd.32.2.89.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderCircumscribed InterestsSpectrum disorderUnderstanding of ASDRatings of levelElementary school yearsVerbal learningPreschool yearsEveryday social lifeDevelopmental knowledgeVerbal natureAdaptive behaviorLongitudinal courseSchool yearChildren's activitiesEarly childhoodLevel of interferenceUnderstudied phenomenonMemorization of factsPossible interventionsExploratory studyChildrenSocial lifeIndividualsDisorders
2005
Clinical Evaluation in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Psychological Assessment within a Transdisciplinary Framework
Klin A, Saulnier C, Tsatsanis K, Volkmar F. Clinical Evaluation in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Psychological Assessment within a Transdisciplinary Framework. 2005, 772-798. DOI: 10.1002/9780470939352.ch3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
The Screening and Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Filipek P, Accardo P, Baranek G, Cook E, Dawson G, Gordon B, Gravel J, Johnson C, Kallen R, Levy S, Minshew N, Prizant B, Rapin I, Rogers S, Stone W, Teplin S, Tuchman R, Volkmar F. The Screening and Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 1999, 29: 439-484. PMID: 10638459, DOI: 10.1023/a:1021943802493.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvaluation of autismMultidisciplinary consensus panelRoutine developmental surveillanceChild Neurology SocietyAppropriate diagnosisEarly suspicionConsensus panelPractice parametersDevelopmental surveillanceEarly interventionAmerican AcademyDiagnosisNational InstituteAutistic spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderRelevant scientific articlesDetailed recommendationsAutism