2024
Family history of psychiatric conditions and development of siblings of children with autism
Bellia G, Chang J, Liew Z, Vernetti A, Macari S, Powell K, Chawarska K. Family history of psychiatric conditions and development of siblings of children with autism. Autism Research 2024 PMID: 38896553, DOI: 10.1002/aur.3175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSiblings of childrenNeuropsychiatric disordersFamilies of childrenFamily history of schizophreniaYounger siblings of childrenHistory of psychiatric conditionsHistory of schizophreniaYounger siblingsAssess autism symptomsNonverbal IQAutism symptomsBipolar disorderIntellectual disabilityPsychiatric conditionsSubclinical symptomsAdaptive skillsSocial affectAdaptive functioningAutismFamily historyParent interviewsFamily factorsMultiple regression analysisDevelopmental outcomesDisorders
2022
Early predictors of language skills at 3 years of age vary based on diagnostic outcome: A baby siblings research consortium study
Pecukonis M, Young GS, Brian J, Charman T, Chawarska K, Elsabbagh M, Iverson JM, Jeste S, Landa R, Messinger DS, Schwichtenberg AJ, Webb SJ, Zwaigenbaum L, Tager‐Flusberg H. Early predictors of language skills at 3 years of age vary based on diagnostic outcome: A baby siblings research consortium study. Autism Research 2022, 15: 1324-1335. PMID: 35652157, PMCID: PMC9253079, DOI: 10.1002/aur.2760.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderLow familial riskLanguage skillsASD groupElevated familial riskGesture's abilityLanguage developmentSpectrum disorderMaternal education levelIntervention servicesFamilial riskAutism spectrumLR infantsEarly predictorDiagnostic outcomesSkillsPresent studyPredictor variablesEducation levelPredictorsDisordersYears of ageInfantsAbilityOutcomes
2020
Functional Outcomes of Children Identified Early in the Developmental Period as at Risk for ASD Utilizing the The Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa)
Stenberg N, Schjølberg S, Shic F, Volkmar F, Øyen AS, Bresnahan M, Svendsen BK, von Tetzchner S, Thronæs NT, Macari S, Cicchetti DV, Chawarska K, Suren P, Øien RA. Functional Outcomes of Children Identified Early in the Developmental Period as at Risk for ASD Utilizing the The Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa). Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2020, 51: 922-932. PMID: 32424708, PMCID: PMC7954713, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04539-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderChild Cohort StudyCohort studyAutism symptomsLanguage disordersM-CHATSpectrum disorderLower IQDevelopmental concernsNorwegian MotherDevelopmental periodIntellectual disabilityEarly interventionBirth cohort studyMonths of ageChildrenItem criteriaFunctional outcomeBetter outcomesGreater severitySwift accessEarly identificationIQDisordersFathers
2019
Social Processes and Risk for Autism
Klaiman C, Saulnier C, Rubin E, Chawarska K, Klin A. Social Processes and Risk for Autism. 2019, 350-370. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199837182.013.15.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Dissociations 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
2016
The relationship between autism symptoms and arousal level in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder, as measured by electrodermal activity
Prince EB, Kim ES, Wall CA, Gisin E, Goodwin MS, Simmons ES, Chawarska K, Shic F. The relationship between autism symptoms and arousal level in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder, as measured by electrodermal activity. Autism 2016, 21: 504-508. PMID: 27289132, PMCID: PMC5812779, DOI: 10.1177/1362361316648816.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderElectrodermal activityAutism spectrum disorder groupSkin conductance levelAutism symptomsTypical peersPhysiological arousalArousal levelRepetitive behaviorsNaturalistic settingPlay contextDisorder groupOpposite patternMechanical toysToddlersConductance levelIndividual variabilityPlay activitiesPositive relationshipDisordersToysArousalMeasuresEarly developmentEmotional Robot to Examine Different Play Patterns and Affective Responses of Children with and Without ASD
Boccanfuso L, Barnev E, Foster C, Ahn Y, Chawarska K, Scassellati B, Shic F. Emotional Robot to Examine Different Play Patterns and Affective Responses of Children with and Without ASD. 2016, 19-26. DOI: 10.1109/hri.2016.7451729.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderChild-robot interactionAutism Diagnostic Observation ScheduleAffective responsesAutism severitySpectrum disorderAffective responsivityAutism symptomsEmotional robotsEmotion statesObservation ScheduleGroup differencesYoung childrenPlay patternsSocial activitiesChildrenDevelopmental abilityDisordersRobotStimuliAbilityPlaySymptomsUnique abilityResponsivity
2015
Multilevel Differences in Spontaneous Social Attention in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chawarska K, Ye S, Shic F, Chen L. Multilevel Differences in Spontaneous Social Attention in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Child Development 2015, 87: 543-557. PMID: 26682668, PMCID: PMC5460372, DOI: 10.1111/cdev.12473.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSocial attentionSpectrum disorderContext-specific constructsGaze behaviorSecondary deficitsSocial scenesBehavioral relevanceSocial informationAtypical targetsSocial partnersReward circuitryIndividual varianceMultilevel differencesLatent structureSocial featuresEarly disruptionConstructsAttentionProcessingASDDisordersToddlersDeficitsCircuitry
2014
Interest level in 2-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder predicts rate of verbal, nonverbal, and adaptive skill acquisition
Klintwall L, Macari S, Eikeseth S, Chawarska K. Interest level in 2-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder predicts rate of verbal, nonverbal, and adaptive skill acquisition. Autism 2014, 19: 925-933. PMID: 25398893, PMCID: PMC4878117, DOI: 10.1177/1362361314555376.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonverbal mental ageAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) scoresAutism spectrum disorderAdaptive skill acquisitionMental ageSpectrum disorderTime 1Skill acquisitionSchedule scoresAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) assessmentVerbal mental ageSkill acquisition ratesAutism scoresChildren's motivationAdaptive skillsInterest levelAge equivalentsSocial routinesIntensity of interventionAdaptive levelEarly interventionSchedule assessmentDisordersAcquisitionInterventionScreening for Autism Spectrum Disorders in 12-Month-Old High-Risk Siblings by Parental Report
Rowberry J, Macari S, Chen G, Campbell D, Leventhal JM, Weitzman C, Chawarska K. Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders in 12-Month-Old High-Risk Siblings by Parental Report. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2014, 45: 221-229. PMID: 25149178, PMCID: PMC4289092, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-014-2211-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderParental reportsSpectrum disorderDevelopmental outcomesHigh-risk siblingsFirst Year InventoryVocal imitationRepetitive behaviorsSocial communicationGreater impairmentClinician ratingsYounger siblingsScreening instrumentPreliminary findingsASD casesImportant implicationsDisordersSiblingsImitationParentsRatingsImpairmentInventoryChildrenCommunication
2013
Speech Disturbs Face Scanning in 6-Month-Old Infants Who Develop Autism Spectrum Disorder
Shic F, Macari S, Chawarska K. Speech Disturbs Face Scanning in 6-Month-Old Infants Who Develop Autism Spectrum Disorder. Biological Psychiatry 2013, 75: 231-237. PMID: 23954107, PMCID: PMC3864607, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2013.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderComplex social scenesAttention of infantsCritical developmental pointPresence of speechPositive affectASD outcomeGaze patternsSocial scenesSocial targetsDevelopmental pointInner featuresSocial worldOlder infantsAtypical behaviorScanning patternsSpontaneous deploymentsFaceMonths of ageAttentionDisordersAffectClinical outcomesComprehensive assessmentGaze Response to Dyadic Bids at 2 Years Related to Outcomes at 3 Years in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Subtyping Analysis
Campbell DJ, Shic F, Macari S, Chawarska K. Gaze Response to Dyadic Bids at 2 Years Related to Outcomes at 3 Years in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Subtyping Analysis. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2013, 44: 431-442. PMID: 23877749, PMCID: PMC3900601, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-013-1885-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderChild-directed speechVisual responsesDirect gazeAdaptive functioningSocial scenesSpeaker's mouthHigh functioningBetter attentionCuesToddlersFunctioningLimited attentionEarly predictorAttentionDisordersSpeechSceneGazeYears of ageLanguageEngagementOutcomesMeaningful approachDecreased Spontaneous Attention to Social Scenes in 6-Month-Old Infants Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chawarska K, Macari S, Shic F. Decreased Spontaneous Attention to Social Scenes in 6-Month-Old Infants Later Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Biological Psychiatry 2013, 74: 195-203. PMID: 23313640, PMCID: PMC3646074, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2012.11.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSocial scenesSpectrum disorderSocial brain networkEye-tracking taskAttentional biasSocial cognitionSocial overturesSpontaneous attentionAtypical developmentEnhanced attentionBrain networksSocial interaction patternsMonitoring skillsOlder infantsVisual responsesProdromal symptomsDiminished abilityInteraction patternsLimited attentionDisordersFirst yearAttentionSceneCognition
2011
Adaptive Behavior in Toddlers Under Two with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Paul R, Loomis R, Chawarska K. Adaptive Behavior in Toddlers Under Two with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2011, 44: 264-270. PMID: 21573835, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-011-1279-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderVineland Adaptive Behavior ScalesAdaptive Behavior ScalesNonverbal developmentNonverbal abilityDevelopmental delayAutistic symptomsReceptive communicationBehavior ScaleAdaptive behaviorCommunication scoresAge 2Algorithm scoresToddlersClinical implicationsAreas of differenceCognitionDaily livingDisordersDD pairsScoresVinelandPeersCorrelation analysisPhonology and vocal behavior in toddlers with autism spectrum disorders
Schoen E, Paul R, Chawarska K. Phonology and vocal behavior in toddlers with autism spectrum disorders. Autism Research 2011, 4: 177-188. PMID: 21308998, PMCID: PMC3110574, DOI: 10.1002/aur.183.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderAge-matched toddlersLanguage-matched peersLanguage-matched controlsSpeech-like vocalizationsNonspeech vocalizationsTypical developmentSpeech samplesLanguage environmentPlay sessionsVocal developmentAtypical vocalizationsLanguage modelLanguage levelVocal productionToddlersVocal behaviorVocalization productionVocalizationsSound productionDisordersPhonologyPeersControl group
2010
Brief Report: Face-Specific Recognition Deficits in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Bradshaw J, Shic F, Chawarska K. Brief Report: Face-Specific Recognition Deficits in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2010, 41: 1429-1435. PMID: 21373955, PMCID: PMC4871156, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-010-1150-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderNonsocial stimuliSpectrum disorderYoung childrenRecognition of facesFace recognitionRecognition deficitsTD controlsNovel objectsSpecific impairmentComparison paradigmSimple objectsChildrenStimuliRecognitionEyetrackingDisordersObjectsDeficitsImpairmentParadigmFaceEvidenceFindingsAbilityLimited activity monitoring in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder
Shic F, Bradshaw J, Klin A, Scassellati B, Chawarska K. Limited activity monitoring in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder. Brain Research 2010, 1380: 246-254. PMID: 21129365, PMCID: PMC3050079, DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2010.11.074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderTypical developmentSpectrum disorderAdult–child play interactionsGreater autism severityAutism severityObservational learningDevelopmental delayPlay interactionsCognitive deficitsDevelopmental progressionPeople's headsToddlersSocial activitiesFuture avenuesLess attentionBackground objectsAutismDisordersDeficitsLearningAttentionPeopleObjectsContext
2009
A prospective study of toddlers with ASD: short‐term diagnostic and cognitive outcomes
Chawarska K, Klin A, Paul R, Macari S, Volkmar F. A prospective study of toddlers with ASD: short‐term diagnostic and cognitive outcomes. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2009, 50: 1235-1245. PMID: 19594835, PMCID: PMC4878113, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2009.02101.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderPDD-NOSASD diagnosisCognitive outcomesCommunication skillsSocial-communicative skillsNon-ASD disordersNon-ASD groupDiagnosis of autismNonverbal communication skillsNumber of toddlersSpectrum disorderAutism diagnosisSkill profilesToddlersDiagnostic presentationDisability symptomsSkillsEnhances accuracyAutismDiagnostic classificationDisordersPrediction of outcomeSeverity of symptomsSecond yearLooking But Not Seeing: Atypical Visual Scanning and Recognition of Faces in 2 and 4-Year-Old Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chawarska K, Shic F. Looking But Not Seeing: Atypical Visual Scanning and Recognition of Faces in 2 and 4-Year-Old Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2009, 39: 1663. PMID: 19590943, PMCID: PMC4878114, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-009-0803-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical Assessment and Management of Toddlers With Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder: Insights From Studies of High-Risk Infants
Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S, Lord C, Rogers S, Carter A, Carver L, Chawarska K, Constantino J, Dawson G, Dobkins K, Fein D, Iverson J, Klin A, Landa R, Messinger D, Ozonoff S, Sigman M, Stone W, Tager-Flusberg H, Yirmiya N. Clinical Assessment and Management of Toddlers With Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder: Insights From Studies of High-Risk Infants. Pediatrics 2009, 123: 1383-1391. PMID: 19403506, PMCID: PMC2833286, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2008-1606.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge groupsEarly signsDiagnostic assessmentAutism spectrum disorderHigh-risk infantsCurrent diagnostic guidelinesSpectrum disorderYears of ageRecent American AcademyImportant age groupPediatrics recommendationsClinical assessmentDiagnostic guidelinesEarly detection toolAmerican AcademyEffective interventionsEarly detectionDisordersYoung childrenIntervention approachesChildrenAgeOngoing studiesCurrent knowledgeCurrent best practice