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Comparison of the Sensory Profile among Autistic Individuals and Individuals with Williams Syndrome
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Masahiro Hirai; Ayaka Ikeda; Takeo Kato; Takahiro Ikeda; Kosuke Asada; Yoko Hakuno; Kanae Matsushima; Tomonari Awaya; Shin Okazaki; Toshihiro Kato; Toshio Heike; Masatoshi Hagiwara; Takanori Yamagata; Kiyotaka Tomiwa; Ryo Kimura – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Purpose: With the current study, we aimed to reveal the similarities and differences in sensory profiles between Williams syndrome (WS) and autism spectrum disorder. Methods: Using the sensory profile questionnaire completed by the caregivers, we analyzed the WS (n = 60, 3.4-19.8 years) and autistic (n = 39, 4.2-14.0 years) groups. Results: The…
Descriptors: Sensory Experience, Profiles, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Genetic Disorders
The Lack of Alterations in Metabolites in the Medial Prefrontal Cortex and Amygdala, but Their Associations with Autistic Traits, Empathy, and Personality Traits in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary Study
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Yukihiko Shirayama; Kazuki Matsumoto; Fumio Osone; Akira Hara; Siqing Guan; Sayo Hamatani; Katsumasa Muneoka; Koichi Sato; Akihiro Okada; Tokuzou Yokokawa – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy ([superscript 1]H-MRS) has shown inconsistent alterations in brain metabolites of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We investigated brain metabolites in the medial prefrontal cortex and amygdala of 24 drug-naive adults with ASD and no intellectual disability and 24 non-ASD control subjects, using…
Descriptors: Brain, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Contrasting Views of Autism Spectrum Traits in Adults, Especially in Self-Reports vs. Informant-Reports for Women High in Autism Spectrum Traits
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Sara C. Taylor; Brielle N. Gehringer; Holly C. Dow; Allison Langer; Eric Rawot; Zoe Smernoff; Samantha Steeman; Laura Almasy; Daniel J. Rader; Maja Bucan; Edward S. Brodkin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
There is uncertainty among researchers and clinicians about how to best measure autism spectrum dimensional traits in adults. In a sample of adults with high levels of autism spectrum traits and without intellectual disability (probands, n = 103) and their family members (n = 96), we sought to compare self vs. informant reports of autism…
Descriptors: Adults, Family (Sociological Unit), Females, Attitudes
Adaptive Behavior in Young Autistic Children: Associations with Irritability and ADHD Symptoms
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Kimberly L. H. Carpenter; Naomi O. Davis; Marina Spanos; Maura Sabatos-DeVito; Rachel Aiello; Grace T. Baranek; Scott N. Compton; Helen L. Egger; Lauren Franz; Soo-Jeong Kim; Bryan H. King; Alexander Kolevzon; Christopher J. McDougle; Kevin Sanders; Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele; Linmarie Sikich; Scott H. Kollins; Geraldine Dawson – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms affect 40-60% of autistic children and have been linked to differences in adaptive behavior. It is unclear whether adaptive behavior in autistic youth is directly impacted by co-occurring ADHD symptoms or by another associated feature of both autism and ADHD, such as increased irritability.…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Problems, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Educators Describe the "Best Things" about Students with Autism at School
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Pat Mirenda; Anat Zaidman-Zait; Katherine Tombeau Cost; Isabel M. Smith; Lonnie Zwaigenbaum; Eric Duku; Connor Kerns; Stelios Georgiades; Tracy Vaillancourt; Mayada Elsabbagh; Teresa Bennett; Peter Szatmari – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
This study examined educators' descriptions of the positive character traits of students with autism spectrum disorder at ages 7-8 and 10-11, using an adapted version of the Values in Action (VIA) Classification of Strengths. The most commonly endorsed strengths at both age intervals were kindness, specific skills, self-regulation, and…
Descriptors: Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
Student Teachers' Positive Perceptions of Characteristics and Personality of People on the Autism Spectrum: "Challenging in a Positive Way"
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Sue Soan; Anne Lindblom; Katja Dindar; Eija Kärnä; Mark T. Carew – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
This paper presents quantitative and qualitative findings from an interdisciplinary research project exploring student teachers' positive perceptions of people on the autism spectrum. The set of findings reported in this paper asked 704 student teachers from one university in England (n = 191), Finland (n = 251) and Sweden (n = 262) to write down…
Descriptors: Student Teachers, Student Attitudes, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attitudes toward Disabilities