Implementing early intervention for autism spectrum disorder: a global perspective

Franz, Lauren; Dawson, Geraldine

doi:10.21037/pm.2019.07.09

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“…The literature on interpersonal synchrony attests to the significance of development and plasticity in affording therapeutic detection and action (39,41,43). The present HDC results are in line with this developmental aspect of sociocognitive skills, with significant effects of intention attribution, humanness, and task comprehension in children and adolescents with and without ASD.…”

Section: Developmental Aspects Of Sociocognitive Skills and Interventsupporting

confidence: 84%

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Interactive Psychometrics for Autism With the Human Dynamic Clamp: Interpersonal Synchrony From Sensorimotor to Sociocognitive Domains

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The human dynamic clamp (HDC) is a human–machine interface designed on the basis of coordination dynamics for studying realistic social interaction under controlled and reproducible conditions. Here, we propose to probe the validity of the HDC as a psychometric instrument for quantifying social abilities in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurotypical development. To study interpersonal synchrony with the HDC, we derived five standardized scores following a gradient from sensorimotor and motor to higher sociocognitive skills in a sample of 155 individuals (113 participants with ASD, 42 typically developing participants; aged 5 to 25 years; IQ > 70). Regression analyses were performed using normative modeling on global scores according to four subconditions (HDC behavior “cooperative/competitive,” human task “in-phase/anti-phase,” diagnosis, and age at inclusion). Children with ASD had lower scores than controls for motor skills. HDC motor coordination scores were the best candidates for stratification and diagnostic biomarkers according to exploratory analyses of hierarchical clustering and multivariate classification. Independently of phenotype, sociocognitive skills increased with developmental age while being affected by the ongoing task and HDC behavior. Weaker performance in ASD for motor skills suggests the convergent validity of the HDC for evaluating social interaction. Results provided additional evidence of a relationship between sensorimotor and sociocognitive skills. HDC may also be used as a marker of maturation of sociocognitive skills during real-time social interaction. Through its standardized and objective evaluation, the HDC not only represents a valid paradigm for the study of interpersonal synchrony but also offers a promising, clinically relevant psychometric instrument for the evaluation and stratification of sociomotor dysfunctions.

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Section: Developmental Aspects Of Sociocognitive Skills and Interventsupporting

confidence: 84%

“…Interventions targeting the development of IS are promising and show evidence for plasticity (39)(40)(41). Early detection and intervention directly focusing on the development of IS showed preliminary evidence of positive effects on motor and communication skills (42), especially later in both language and social abilities (39).…”

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confidence: 99%

Interactive Psychometrics for Autism With the Human Dynamic Clamp: Interpersonal Synchrony From Sensorimotor to Sociocognitive Domains

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“…The dearth of epidemiological data available on ASD in Egypt despite reports of increasing prevalence worldwide is a challenge for health and education provision [9]. Even with the increased importance of early diagnosis and intervention of ASD [10], socioeconomic variables can influence timing of the diagnosis of ASD [11]. Additionally, some cross-cultural variations were reported in observational studies in some defining behaviours of ASD [10].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Even with the increased importance of early diagnosis and intervention of ASD [10], socioeconomic variables can influence timing of the diagnosis of ASD [11]. Additionally, some cross-cultural variations were reported in observational studies in some defining behaviours of ASD [10]. Epidemiological studies help in defining the characteristics of children with ASD [12] and gain better understanding of the disorder [13] particularly with the underdeveloped health and social services [9] to inform policy and decision-making [14].…”

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Socio-economic and demographic factors associated with adaptive behaviour among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in Egypt

Ibrahim

El-abdeen

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Middle East Curr Psychiatry

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Background Adaptive behaviour among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder determines wide range of self-independent and autonomous activities. Adaptive behaviour is a clearly defined measurable variable that can be used as an outcome, hence impacts intervention and training programs. The current study aims to determine the socio-economic and demographic factors that are associated with adaptive behaviour among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in Egypt. In this observational cross sectional study, caregivers’ reports on their children with a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum were obtained. Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale was used to assess adaptive behaviour among children aged 3–6 years and admitting at the outpatient clinic. Socioeconomic Status Scale was used to assess family socioeconomic status. Results Participants in the current study scored low in domains of adaptive behaviour. Older children scored low in adaptive behaviour compared to younger children. There was significant positive correlation between daily living activities subdomain of adaptive behaviour and education, occupation, family possessions, and home sanitation and health care domains of socioeconomic status scale. There were significant positive correlations between socialization subdomain of adaptive behaviour and education, occupation, family, and family possessions and home sanitation domains of the socioeconomic status scale. The motor functioning subdomain of adaptive behaviour correlates significantly with the following SES domains: education (r = .268), occupation (r = .274), family possessions (r = .232), economic (r = .195) and health care (r = .291). Results of the current study revealed that high socioeconomic status correlates with higher adaptive functioning in daily living skills, socialisation and motor skills domains of adaptive behaviour. Conclusion The correlations detected in the current study between adaptive behaviour and some social determinants of health can influence stakeholders’ decisions in planning and implementation of autism specific interventions.

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“…17 It will create a combination that reduces social stigma, which is a huge problem for individuals with ASD and their families, and help with the earlier integration of ASD cases in society. 18,19 Furthermore, misinformation can cause socially destructive results as that which is incorrect is assumed to be known correctly, but this can be overcome with awareness training. One of the most important examples of this in recent years is the opposition to vaccinations, which is based on the misconception that vaccinations cause autism.…”

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confidence: 99%

Increasing the Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder with Training of Pre-School Teachers and School Counselors in Turkey

Demirtaş

2020

Journal of Child Science

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Training programs for the awareness of autism for professions are supported under the leadership of the United Nations. Misinformation can cause socially destructive results as that which is incorrect is assumed to be known correctly. This study included a total of 308 participants comprising 226 (73.4%) preschool teachers and 82 (26.6%) school counselors. The basic questions related to the awareness and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were selected based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2). It was attempted to categorize the questions into four fields: (1) social interaction, (2) social communication and speech, (3) limited interest pattern with stereotypical and ritualistic behaviors, and (4) comorbidities, etiological characteristics, and the relationship between vaccinations and autism. The results of the study indicate that the awareness of ASD, including core symptoms, was extremely lacking in preschool teachers and school counselors. Moreover, they had extreme prejudice to information known to be incorrect.

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Implementing early intervention for autism spectrum disorder: a global perspective

Cited by 18 publications

References 13 publications

Interactive Psychometrics for Autism With the Human Dynamic Clamp: Interpersonal Synchrony From Sensorimotor to Sociocognitive Domains

Interactive Psychometrics for Autism With the Human Dynamic Clamp: Interpersonal Synchrony From Sensorimotor to Sociocognitive Domains

Socio-economic and demographic factors associated with adaptive behaviour among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in Egypt

Increasing the Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder with Training of Pre-School Teachers and School Counselors in Turkey

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