Publications by authors named "Stefano Scatigna"

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  • The study examined the effectiveness of social skills training for adolescents with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by analyzing data from 36 randomized controlled trials involving nearly 2,800 participants.
  • Results indicated that social skills training was more effective than waiting list or standard care in improving social skills and reducing behavioral and anxiety/depressive symptoms, but significant variability and potential bias were noted among the studies.
  • The authors concluded that while social skills training shows promise, future research should focus on personalized approaches to address the unique needs of individuals with Level 1 ASD.
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Background: Abnormal sensory reactivity is considered one of the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and has been associated with autism severity, poorer functional outcomes, and behavioral difficulties across the lifespan. Its early characterization could provide valuable insights into the processes favoring the instantiation of maladaptive behaviors. Objectives: The present study has two aims: (1) to describe the sensory profile of preschool children with ASD compared with an age-matched population of children with a diagnosis of language disorder (DLD) and typically developing (TD) control peers; (2) to explore within each group whether the sensory alterations play a predictive role in the instantiation of emotional and behavioral issues.

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Background: Sensory reactivity is considered one of the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and has been associated with poorer functional outcomes, behavioral difficulties, and autism severity across the lifespan. The characterization of the sensory processing in ASD has thus become crucial to identify the sensory and motor features influencing the development of personal autonomy. Objectives: The present study has two aims: (1) to compare the sensory processing between school-aged children with ASD and typically developing peers (TD); (2) to evaluate whether, within the ASD sample, the cognitive level and reported sensory symptoms explain the scores exhibited at the Sensory Processing Measure (SPM-2).

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