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Parent Description of Anxiety in Angelman Syndrome
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Keary, Christopher J.; Mullett, Jennifer E.; Nowinski, Lisa; Wagner, Karyn; Walsh, Briana; Saro, Hannah K.; Erhabor, Gillian; Thibert, Ronald L.; McDougle, Christopher J.; Ravichandran, Caitlin T. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Anxiety is being increasingly identified in Angelman syndrome (AS). Qualitative questions and quantitative assessments were used to evaluate for anxiety in 50 subjects with AS. In-person evaluations assessed behaviors concerning for anxiety and circumstances wherein they occurred. Caregivers completed anxiety and other behavioral rating scales.…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Genetic Disorders, Neurological Impairments, Caregivers
Characteristics, Early Development and Outcome of Parent-Reported Regression in Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Boterberg, Sofie; Van Coster, Rudy; Roeyers, Herbert – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
This study explored regression patterns in 100 children with ASD (3-11 years) using several approaches to enhance the validity of retrospective parent report. Both early development and outcome were examined in regression groups defined by 36 months age cut-off and two underlying empirical patterns based on type and onset age. Results over…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Social Development
Opportunities and Challenges in Developing Technology-Based Social Skills Interventions for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis of Parent Perspectives
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Rashedi, Roxanne N.; Bonnet, Kemberlee; Schulte, Rebecca J.; Schlundt, David G.; Swanson, Amy R.; Kinsman, Amy; Bardett, Nicole; Juárez, Pablo; Warren, Zachary E.; Biswas, Gautam; Kunda, Maithilee – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Interest continues to be high in technology-based interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Understanding the preferences and challenges of technology use among individuals with ASD can inform the design of such interventions. Through 18 interviews with parents, we used an iterative inductive-deductive approach to…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Interpersonal Competence, Preferences
A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for Anger Management in Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
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Sofronoff, Kate; Attwood, Tony; Hinton, Sharon; Levin, Irina – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2007
The purpose of the study described was to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioural intervention for anger management with children diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Forty-five children and their parents were randomly assigned to either intervention or wait-list control conditions. Children in the intervention participated in six 2-h…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Intervention, Parent Child Relationship, Asperger Syndrome
Parent Report of Stereotyped Behaviors, Social Interaction, and Developmental Disturbances in Individuals with Angelman Syndrome
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Walz, Nicolay Chertkoff – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2007
Research examining autistic symptoms in Angelman syndrome (AS) is limited. The goal of this study was to further characterize the nature of stereotyped behaviors, social interaction deficits, and developmental disturbances in individuals with AS. Parents of 248 individuals between the ages of 3 and 22 completed a survey of autistic symptomatology…
Descriptors: Language Skills, Interpersonal Relationship, Rating Scales, Expressive Language
Perceived Competence and Behavioral Adjustment of Siblings of Children with Autism.
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Rodrigue, James R.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1993
This study found that siblings (n=19) of severely autistic children, siblings of children with Down's syndrome, and siblings of normal children did not differ on measures of perceived self-competence or parents' report of social competence. Siblings of autistic children had more internalizing and externalizing behavior problems than siblings of…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Autism, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems