Reading comprehension improvement in autism.

Introduction: A subset of autistic children excel at word decoding but have difficulty with reading comprehension (i.e., the ).

Qualitative Ascriptions of Autistic Behavior by Non-Autistic College Students.

In studies that assess perceptions of autistic people by non-autistic people, researchers often ask participants to review vignettes depicting fictional autistic characters. However, few studies have investigated whether non-autistic peers accurately identify these hypothetical individuals as being on the autism spectrum. Accurately ascribing autism as a cause of depicted behaviors likely influences perceptions about autistic peers.

Beyond Polysomnography: Clinical Assessment of Pediatric Sleep Health and Sleep Problems.

This chapter reviews the Peds B-SATED model of pediatric sleep health and common pediatric sleep problems. Aspects of pediatric sleep health and sleep problems are considered across development, from infants through adolescents. Finally, information about clinical screening in both primary and specialty care is discussed, and subjective sleep questionnaires are reviewed.

Fathers of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of the Impact of Fathers' Involvement on Youth, Families, and Intervention.

Literature in developmental psychology suggests that mothers and fathers both play unique and important roles in their children's development. However, research investigating the unique contributions and psychological functioning of fathers of youth with developmental disabilities, and the role that fathers play in effective intervention, remains limited. Whereas evidence suggests that parent-mediated interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can lead to increased engagement from parents, and reduced stress and psychopathology commonly experienced by parents of youth with ASD, these interventions often do not specifically address potential benefits of paternal involvement.

Unmet social support needs among college students: Relations between social support discrepancy and depressive and anxiety symptoms.

Social support is a widely studied construct due to its associations with physical and emotional well-being outcomes (Uchino, 2006). However, little research examines the context within which receiving support may be helpful (Picard, Lee, & Hunsley, 1997). Whereas examinations of support adequacy are present in the literature (e.

Parenting a Child with ASD: Comparison of Parenting Style Between ASD, Anxiety, and Typical Development.

Parenting children with ASD has a complex history. Given parents' increasingly pivotal role in children's treatment, it is critical to consider parental style and behaviours. This study (1) compares parenting style of parents of children with ASD, parents of children with anxiety disorders, and parents of typically developing (TD) children and (2) investigates contributors to parenting style within and between groups.

Brief Report: Reduced Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors after Pivotal Response Treatment.

Children with ASD show high frequency of restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs); however, higher-order RRBs, such as restricted interests, have remained largely resistant to treatment. This study evaluated change in severity of RRBs following a 16-weeks open trial of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT). Participants included 15 children with ASD ages 4-7 years.