Autism Spectrum Disorders Archives

Evaluation of the effectiveness of behavioral interventions for autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies

Dec 14, 2023

This systematic review summarises the current evidence base on behavioural interventions for autistic children. Naturalistic protocols that employed PRT and PECS improved ASD symptoms in general, ESDM enhanced receptive language, particularly in pres...

Pharmacological intervention for irritability, aggression, and self-injury in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Dec 14, 2023

This updated Cochrane review highlights how different pharmacological interventions are effective at addressing different target issues including irritability, self-injury and aggression among autistic children and adolescents. Iffland M, Livingst...

Sensitivity and specificity of the modified checklist for autism in toddlers (original and revised): a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mar 23, 2023

The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers has been around for a number of years and remains a strong screener for autism, as evident by the results of this systematic review of 50 studies that found a pooled sensitivity of 83% and specificity of ...

<strong>Systematic review and meta-analysis: efficacy of pharmacological interventions for irritability and emotional dysregulation in autism spectrum disorder and predictors of response</strong><strong></strong>

Systematic review and meta-analysis: efficacy of pharmacological interventions for irritability and emotional dysregulation in autism spectrum disorder and predictors of response

Feb 16, 2023

Risperidone and Aripiprazole have the greatest evidence of effectiveness for the treatment of emotional dysregulation and irritability in autistic children. Comorbid epilepsy is associated with lower efficacy of these two medications. de Pablo, G....

<strong>Practitioner Review: attention</strong><strong>‐</strong><strong>deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder–the importance of depression</strong>

Practitioner Review: attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder–the importance of depression

Feb 16, 2023

Although depression is more common among young people with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD, it may be more difficult to recognize and manage. This review offers helpful advice. Thapar, A., Livingston, L. A., Eyre, O...

Phenomenology of gender dysphoria in autism: a multiperspective qualitative analysis

Feb 16, 2023

Gender issues are more common among autistic young people and sensory preferences may have a role to play. Cooper, K., Mandy, W., Butler, C., & Russell, A. (2023). Phenomenology of gender dysphoria in autism: a multiperspective qualitative ana...

Clinician diagnostic certainty and the role of the autism diagnostic observation schedule in autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in young children

Dec 7, 2022

Developmental paediatricians are surprisingly accurate at identifying autistic children. Barbaresi, W., Cacia, J., Friedman, S., Fussell, J., Hansen, R., Hofer, J., ... & Sideridis, G. (2022). Clinician Diagnostic Certainty and the Role of the...

Phenomenology of gender dysphoria in autism: a multiperspective qualitative analysis

Oct 17, 2022

As gender diversity is becoming increasingly recognized among autistic individuals, this study provides useful advice to clinicians on how to support young people with this combination of issues. Cooper, K., Mandy, W., Butler, C., & Russell, A...

Practitioner Review: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder – the importance of depression

Oct 17, 2022

Depression is more common among children with ADHD and autism, but little has been written about its assessment and management. This paper outlines issues relevant to clinicians working with these neurodevelopmental disorders. Thapar, A., Livin...

At a Crossroads—Reconsidering the Goals of Autism Early Behavioral Intervention From a Neurodiversity Perspective

Jul 26, 2022

There has been increasing controversy over early identification and support for autistic children from those who seek acceptance for neurodiversity. This well-written editorial encourages us not to throw the baby out with the bathwater. ...

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of behavioral interventions for autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies

Pharmacological intervention for irritability, aggression, and self-injury in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Sensitivity and specificity of the modified checklist for autism in toddlers (original and revised): a systematic review and meta-analysis

Systematic review and meta-analysis: efficacy of pharmacological interventions for irritability and emotional dysregulation in autism spectrum disorder and predictors of response

Practitioner Review: attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder–the importance of depression

Phenomenology of gender dysphoria in autism: a multiperspective qualitative analysis

Clinician diagnostic certainty and the role of the autism diagnostic observation schedule in autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in young children

Phenomenology of gender dysphoria in autism: a multiperspective qualitative analysis

Practitioner Review: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder – the importance of depression

At a Crossroads—Reconsidering the Goals of Autism Early Behavioral Intervention From a Neurodiversity Perspective

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