#ExploratoryAnalysisOfSentimentTowardABAonTwitter.

Naturalistic observation of verbal behavior on social media is a method of gathering data on the acceptability of topics of social interest. In other words, online social opinion may be a modern-day measure of social validity. We sought to gain an objective understanding of online discourse related to the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA).

Understanding the Mental Health Perspectives and Experiences of Migrants to Canada.

Few researchers have explored Canadian migrants' experiences of mental health and service access. We interviewed 10 migrants to Canada from a local settlement organization about mental health and services and 5 organization staff about their experiences supporting migrants' mental health and service access. Our interviews with migrants revealed cultural perceptions of mental health and unmet service needs.

How my life is unique: Sibling perspectives of autism.

The impact of autism on the family is an important area of study. Much of the existing literature has focused on the parent perspective, with less emphasis on the experiences of other family members, especially non-autistic siblings. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of a sample of nine 8- to 17-year-old non-autistic siblings of children and youth on the autism spectrum.

Autism Comes to the Pediatric Hospital: Perspectives of Child Life Specialists.

The hospital setting may be especially difficult for pediatric patients on the autism spectrum and their families compared to those not on the spectrum. Child life specialists are healthcare professionals specifically trained to support parents and their children and help prepare them for hospital procedures. Because of this specialized skill set, these professionals likely have a wealth of expertise to share relevant to caring for autistic patients.

Measuring therapeutic alliance in children with autism during cognitive behavior therapy.

Therapeutic alliance (TA), or the collaborative relationship between a therapist and client, has been shown to be an important component of intervention success. The objective of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Therapy Process Observational Coding System-Alliance Scale (TPOCS-A). The sample consisted of 20 children (19 males) ages 8 to 12 years with autism and their parents (15 mothers, 5 fathers), who completed a cognitive-behavioural intervention designed to improve children's emotion regulation skills.

A randomized waitlist-controlled trial of cognitive behavior therapy to improve emotion regulation in children with autism.

Background: Mental health problems are common among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and difficulties with emotion regulation processes may underlie these issues. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is considered an efficacious treatment for anxiety in children with ASD. Additional research is needed to examine the efficacy of a transdiagnostic treatment approach, whereby the same treatment can be applied to multiple emotional problems, beyond solely anxiety.

Understanding Special Olympics Experiences from the Athlete Perspectives Using Photo-Elicitation: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Many individuals with intellectual disabilities experience challenges to participating in organized sport, despite its known benefits. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences of participating in sport (Special Olympics) from the perspectives of athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Methods: Five participants (13-33 years of age) took part in a photo-elicitation project during a 1-month period.

Brief Report of Preliminary Outcomes of an Emotion Regulation Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often present with comorbid psychopathology including problems with emotion regulation. The goal of the present research was to investigate the feasibility of a multicomponent manualized cognitive behavior therapy treatment program for improving emotion regulation in youth with ASD 8-12 years of age. Thirteen males and their parents participated in the intervention, reporting high satisfaction with the activities and program overall, and attending all sessions.

Thriving in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability.

Most research on mental health in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) has focused on deficits. We examined individual (i.e.

Autism comes to the hospital: the experiences of patients with autism spectrum disorder, their parents and health-care providers at two Canadian paediatric hospitals.

Youth with autism spectrum disorder are a vulnerable, often poorly understood patient group, who may experience periodic and chronic health challenges, in addition to their primary developmental social and communication problems. Developmental and behavioural challenges can complicate management of acute health-care needs. To date, there is an absence of empirical research exploring the hospital experiences of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder, their families and their health-care providers.

Treatment fidelity in psychosocial intervention for children and adolescents with comorbid problems.

Background:   Intervention fidelity has important implications for the interpretation of intervention outcomes. Reviews on fidelity implementation for psychosocial interventions targeting children and adolescents with comorbid mental health problems are scarce. The purpose of this study was to systematically review reported fidelity of psychosocial interventions for children with comorbid mental health conditions.

Effectiveness of psychosocial intervention for children and adolescents with comorbid problems: a systematic review.

Background:   Comorbidity is common among child clinical samples. Reviews on effective intervention for comorbid problems are lacking.

Method:   Based on a literature search of three databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE and ERIC), initial data analysis was carried out on 865 studies; of these,10 randomised trials fully met study inclusion criteria and were subject to final analysis, with quality assessments and effect sizes calculated.