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More than Just Another Face in the Crowd: Evidence for an "Angry Superiority Effect" in Children with and without Autism
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Rosset, Delphine; Santos, Andreia; Da Fonseca, David; Rondan, Cecilie; Poinso, Francois; Deruelle, Christine – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
The angry superiority effect refers to more efficient way individuals detect angry relative to happy faces in a crowd. Given their socio-emotional deficits, children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may be impervious to this effect. Thirty children with ASD and 30 matched-typically developing children were presented with a visual search task,…
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Comparative Analysis, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Very Early Signs of Autism Reported by Parents Include Many Concerns Not Specific to Autism Criteria
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Guinchat, Vincent; Chamak, Brigitte; Bonniau, Beatrice; Bodeau, Nicolas; Perisse, Didier; Cohen, David; Danion, Anne – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
This study assessed parents' first concerns about their autistic child. This information was categorized so that it could help healthcare professionals improve early detection of autism. We designed a questionnaire using an open-ended format, and 459 questionnaires were completed by parents to assess difficulties encountered in obtaining a…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Autism, Hyperactivity, Sleep
Emotion Regulation and Development in Children with Autism and 22q13 Deletion Syndrome: Evidence for Group Differences
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Glaser, Sarah E.; Shaw, Steven R. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Emotion regulation (ER) abilities and developmental differences were investigated among 19 children with autism and 18 children with 22q13 Deletion Syndrome (a rare chromosomal disorder with certain autistic symptoms). The purpose of this study was to examine the phenotypic similarities between the two disorders. ER was measured by the Temperament…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Affective Behavior, Genetic Disorders
School Factors Associated with Mainstream Progress in Secondary Education for Included Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Osborne, Lisa A.; Reed, Phil – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
This research examined the factors promoting inclusion of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in mainstream secondary schools, and noted high levels of behavioral difficulties in these pupils. The size of the secondary school, and the class size, impacted positively on the pupils with Autism, and the number of other pupils with…
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Class Size, Teacher Effectiveness, Social Behavior