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Causal Network Analysis Reveals Key Brain Regions Associated With Severity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. 因果网络分析揭示了与自闭症谱系障碍儿童严重程度相关的关键大脑区域。
IF 5.6
Xiaofen Sun, Haibo Wang, Jingbo Deng, Shitong Cheng, Xiaocheng Wang, Chenghui Fu, Ling Li, Yuefu Zhan, Jianqiang Chen
{"title":"Causal Network Analysis Reveals Key Brain Regions Associated With Severity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.","authors":"Xiaofen Sun, Haibo Wang, Jingbo Deng, Shitong Cheng, Xiaocheng Wang, Chenghui Fu, Ling Li, Yuefu Zhan, Jianqiang Chen","doi":"10.1002/aur.70098","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to investigate the relationship between gray matter (GM) changes and severity in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We examined 113 ASD children aged 2-8 years (17 mild cases, 56 moderate cases, and 40 severe cases), as well as 110 age and sex-matched healthy controls (HC). Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) was used to compare GM density (GMD) changes between ASD and HC groups. Additionally, structural covariance network analysis quantified the cross-regional synchronous changes in GM among ASD children, and causal analysis described the pattern of changes in the GM network related to symptom severity in ASD children. The results indicated that ASD children exhibiting mild symptoms have an enlarged parahippocampal gyrus, and as the severity of ASD increases, the range of GMD changes expands (p < 0.05, FDR correction). Granger causality (GC) analysis revealed that the parahippocampal gyrus may function as a central hub within ASD-related directional networks, exerting causal effects on other brain regions (p < 0.05). These findings were validated by external datasets. Our results provide preliminary insights into the role of the parahippocampal gyrus in ASD and promote the application of dimensional models.</p>","PeriodicalId":72339,"journal":{"name":"Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144765854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Executive Function and Social Cognition Performance Predicts Social Difficulty for Autistic Adults. 执行功能与社会认知表现预测自闭症成人社交困难。
IF 5.6
T R Wong, K A Boulton, E A Demetriou, E E Thomas, N L Phillips, L Hankin, S H Park, I B Hickie, A J Guastella
{"title":"Executive Function and Social Cognition Performance Predicts Social Difficulty for Autistic Adults.","authors":"T R Wong, K A Boulton, E A Demetriou, E E Thomas, N L Phillips, L Hankin, S H Park, I B Hickie, A J Guastella","doi":"10.1002/aur.70090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There has been limited research aimed at understanding the cognitive features that predict outcomes in autistic adults. Difficulties in social cognition and executive function (EF) processes have been proposed as important cognitive components underlying social functioning outcomes. In this study, 305 autistic adults were administered a battery of social cognition, EF, and social functioning assessments to determine the degree to which social cognition and EF factors predicted outcomes. For social cognition, hierarchical regressions showed that EF explained neither theory of mind scores nor emotion recognition scores. We then ran several mediation models to determine whether EF explained social functioning independently of social cognition. These exploratory analyses show that poorer performance-based EF and social cognition both predicted more clinician-observed social challenges, while poorer self-reported EF and social cognition predicted more self-reported social challenges. Effects on outcomes were independent of each other. Our results highlight the potential of bot EF and social cognition measures to provide clinically meaningful markers for social functioning, but via separate pathways. This study supports the utility of targeting EF and social cognition processes in autistic adults in assessment and support pathways.</p>","PeriodicalId":72339,"journal":{"name":"Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144762470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Characterizing the Relationship Among the Social Competence Elements in Autistic Adolescents. 自闭症青少年社会能力要素间关系的特征分析。
IF 5.6
Alexandra P Key, Trey McGonigle, Jinyuan Liu, Rachael Muscatello, Philip Gable, Susan White, Matthew Lerner, Blythe A Corbett
{"title":"Characterizing the Relationship Among the Social Competence Elements in Autistic Adolescents.","authors":"Alexandra P Key, Trey McGonigle, Jinyuan Liu, Rachael Muscatello, Philip Gable, Susan White, Matthew Lerner, Blythe A Corbett","doi":"10.1002/aur.70095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Individuals with autism spectrum disorder have significant difficulties in social competence. This study provided empirical evaluation of the theoretical model by Kennedy and Adolphs (2012) positing that social competence relies on an interconnected network of four components: social brain, cognition, behavior, and functioning. Data from 243 youth (69 female, 174 male), age 10-17 years, were used to test the hypothesized mediation effect of social cognition (Theory of Mind) from social brain (event-related potential markers of face perception and memory) to social behavior (Contextual Assessment of Social Skills) and functioning (Child Behavior Checklist). An additional analysis evaluated whether the structure of the social competence model varied based on the biological sex of the autistic participants. The findings support the conceptual model of social competence where the social brain's contributions to social behavior and functioning are mediated by social cognition, with an additional direct path between the brain and behavior. The relationship among the four components of social competence is not significantly different for autistic males and females. Social competence is best represented as a network of direct and indirect connections among the neural, cognitive, and behavioral components. Thus, focusing on any single element is not sufficient for effective design of novel assessment and treatment approaches in autism. The findings also highlight the importance of self-initiated active engagement with social cues as a contributor to successful social behavior and functioning in autism.</p>","PeriodicalId":72339,"journal":{"name":"Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144735823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Fundus Peripapillary Vascular Changes in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study. 自闭症谱系障碍的眼底乳头周围血管改变:一项横断面研究。
IF 5.6
Yuexuan Wang, Yonglu Wang, Zhaoqi Zhu, Zhengwang Xia, Ningyu Wang, Mingchao Li, Ziyun Jiao, Nairong Pan, Youqiang Zhang, Qiang Chen, Xiaoyan Ke, Weiwei Zhang
{"title":"Fundus Peripapillary Vascular Changes in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Yuexuan Wang, Yonglu Wang, Zhaoqi Zhu, Zhengwang Xia, Ningyu Wang, Mingchao Li, Ziyun Jiao, Nairong Pan, Youqiang Zhang, Qiang Chen, Xiaoyan Ke, Weiwei Zhang","doi":"10.1002/aur.70094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this cross-sectional study, participants were recruited through convenience sampling from the Children's Mental Health Research Center at The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University and the Department of Ophthalmology at The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China, between December 2019 and October 2024. A total of 200 eyes were ultimately enrolled in this study, sourced from 53 individuals with ASD, aged between 7 and 13 years, and an equal number of age- and sex-matched neurotypical (NT) controls. The aim of this research is to explore the changes in retinal and choroidal vasculature in children with ASD, evaluated through optical coherence tomography and its angiography, and to further investigate the potential value of retinal vascular characteristics in the auxiliary screening and diagnosis of ASD. We analyzed intergroup differences in perfusion density (PD), vessel density, flux index (FI), fractal dimension (FD), and vessel diameter (Dm) in the peripapillary region, further stratified by subquadrants and vessel types. The results show that ASD children exhibited significant differences compared to neurotypical controls, including increased PD and Dm in the supero-nasal quadrant (p < 0.01), changes in capillary FI in the nasal quadrant (p = 0.008), increased venous FD (p = 0.009), and abnormal choroidal FI in the temporal quadrant (p = 0.008). A random forest classification model constructed based on these key features demonstrated promising performance (AUC = 0.7853) in distinguishing ASD from NT individuals, highlighting the potential of retinal vascular characteristics for auxiliary ASD screening. Moreover, retinal vascular parameters were significantly correlated (p < 0.01) with blood oxygen level-dependent signals from functional magnetic resonance imaging in several brain regions, such as the amygdala (p = 0.004-0.009) and temporal lobe (p = 0.000-0.009). Further stepwise regression analysis indicates that key retinal vascular characteristics could partially predict core clinical features of ASD, such as social functioning (adjusted R<sup>2</sup> = 0.091-0.104, quantified by total and subscale scores of Social Responsiveness Scale) and cognitive ability (adjusted R<sup>2</sup> = 0.2785, quantified by total intelligence quotient scores). This study underscores the potential of retinal vascular features as biomarkers for ASD and provides a basis for future research on non-invasive retinal imaging-based approaches for ASD screening and diagnosis, while offering new perspectives for understanding the pathological mechanisms and clinical applications of ASD.</p>","PeriodicalId":72339,"journal":{"name":"Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144735824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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"Being Integrated Does Not Mean Being Included": What Factors Contribute to School Exclusion for Autistic Children? “融入并不意味着被接纳”:哪些因素导致自闭症儿童被学校排斥?
Margaret Schneider, Vanessa C Fong, Janet McLaughlin
{"title":"\"Being Integrated Does Not Mean Being Included\": What Factors Contribute to School Exclusion for Autistic Children?","authors":"Margaret Schneider, Vanessa C Fong, Janet McLaughlin","doi":"10.1002/aur.70088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autistic students face a heightened risk of exclusion from school and related activities, yet the factors contributing to this issue remain poorly understood. To address this gap, the current study took place in Ontario, Canada's largest province, where diverse populations and varied inclusive education policies create unique challenges. The study had two primary objectives: (1) to examine the relationship between parent satisfaction with the individual education plan (IEP) process and school exclusion, and (2) to identify key factors parents perceive as predictors of school exclusion in their autistic children. A total of 412 caregivers from Ontario completed an online survey, available in English and French, between April and July 2018. Quantitative analysis revealed that greater satisfaction with the IEP process was associated with a lower likelihood of school exclusion (b = -0.297, OR = 0.743, p < 0.001). Qualitative analysis of open-ended responses identified two primary contributors to exclusion: bullying by peers and inadequate training and support for school staff. These findings highlight the need for improved supports in educational settings, including comprehensive anti-bullying initiatives, stronger collaboration with parents in the development of IEPs, greater accountability in ensuring that IEPs are properly implemented, a more inclusive approach to meeting student needs, and increased funding for support staff. Addressing these areas could help reduce the risk of exclusion and foster a more equitable learning environment for autistic students.</p>","PeriodicalId":72339,"journal":{"name":"Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144710025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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From Misophonia Through Puberphonia: Window Toward Gender Dysphoria in Autism? 从恐音症到青春期:自闭症性别焦虑的窗口?
Gualberto Ruaño, Lavinia Carmen Uscătescu
{"title":"From Misophonia Through Puberphonia: Window Toward Gender Dysphoria in Autism?","authors":"Gualberto Ruaño, Lavinia Carmen Uscătescu","doi":"10.1002/aur.70092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autism is characterized by distinct patterns of social communication, interests, and behaviors. Gender incongruence involves a mismatch between one's experienced and assigned gender, often accompanied by significant distress (i.e., gender dysphoria). Recent studies revealed that autistic individuals report gender dysphoria more frequently than the general population and are overrepresented in gender clinic settings. Autistic individuals also report hypersensitivity to certain sensory stimuli, which can elicit distress. When this distress is triggered by certain auditory stimuli (e.g., one's or others' biological sounds such as chewing or swallowing) it is categorized as misophonia. Misophonia appears to be highly prevalent in autism. We propose that a lesser-studied phenomenon, puberphonia, could exemplify an attempt to reduce the distress elicited by misophonia in a certain category of individuals. Puberphonia is characterized by an unusually high-pitched voice, predominantly in teenage boys and men, that can occur in the absence of identifiable physical causes. The psychogenic aspects of puberphonia are just beginning to be explored. We hereby propose an exploratory direction, suggesting that puberphonia may be an individual's attempt at diminishing a distressing auditory stimulus (misophonia) due to their deepening voice. This, in turn, may be an indicator of unrecognized gender dysphoria. Given that voice pitch has also been reported to be higher in autistic males compared to controls, we further ask whether autism is more prevalent among cases of psychogenic puberphonia. Finally, we wish to draw attention to the need for research on the epidemiology and overlap of puberphonia, gender dysphoria, misophonia, and autism.</p>","PeriodicalId":72339,"journal":{"name":"Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144710026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Sleep Spindle Abnormalities in Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disability: Insights From Nap Polysomnography. 学龄前自闭症谱系障碍儿童的睡眠纺锤体异常:来自小睡多导睡眠图的见解。
Sasha D'Ambrosio, Daniele Gualandris, Davide Caputo, Francesco Donati, Ahmad Mayeli, Renata Del Giudice, Fabio Ferrarelli, Alessia Mingarelli, Federico Raviglione, Maria Paola Canevini, Armando D'Agostino
{"title":"Sleep Spindle Abnormalities in Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disability: Insights From Nap Polysomnography.","authors":"Sasha D'Ambrosio, Daniele Gualandris, Davide Caputo, Francesco Donati, Ahmad Mayeli, Renata Del Giudice, Fabio Ferrarelli, Alessia Mingarelli, Federico Raviglione, Maria Paola Canevini, Armando D'Agostino","doi":"10.1002/aur.70087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sigma power and sleep spindles are key elements of Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep. They reflect anatomical and physiological properties of brain circuits, are linked with various behavioral outcomes in typically development (TD) children, and undergo significant modifications during development. Furthermore, recent studies have highlighted the potential of NREM sigma power and sleep spindles as early neurophysiological markers for autism spectrum disability (ASD). Here, we conducted polysomnography (PSG)/EEG recordings during afternoon naps on 50 children aged between 2 and 6 years, diagnosed with ASD or TD. EEG recordings from 19 scalp leads were analyzed, focusing on sigma power and sleep spindle parameters. EEG analyses revealed significant differences in power spectral density between ASD and TD children, particularly in the sigma band and adjacent alpha and beta bands, with increased power localized to anterior EEG leads in ASD children. Higher spindle amplitude and integrated spindle activity (ISA) were found in the ASD group, especially in frontal regions. Additional frequency-specific analyses (10-12 Hz, 12-14 Hz, 14-16 Hz) confirmed significant differences in spindle amplitude and distribution patterns, emphasizing the role of brain regions that are detectable from anterior EEG leads in ASD-related sleep abnormalities. No significant differences were found in spindle density, duration, or frequency outside specific clusters. These findings indicate that some sleep spindle parameters, particularly in frontal areas, are altered in ASD. The study highlights the feasibility of using afternoon nap PSG as a practical and effective method to detect these abnormalities in clinical settings. Future research should investigate the developmental trajectory of spindles in ASD and their potential role as neurophysiological biomarkers, offering valuable insights for diagnosis and prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":72339,"journal":{"name":"Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144692562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Ameliorating Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder by Modulating the Gut Microbiota: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 通过调节肠道微生物群改善自闭症谱系障碍儿童胃肠道症状:一项系统综述和荟萃分析
Hsuan-Hsuan Lu, Ngan Thi Kim Nguyen, Roma Panwar, Ching-I Lin, Tzu-Wen L Cross, Shyh-Hsiang Lin
{"title":"Ameliorating Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder by Modulating the Gut Microbiota: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Hsuan-Hsuan Lu, Ngan Thi Kim Nguyen, Roma Panwar, Ching-I Lin, Tzu-Wen L Cross, Shyh-Hsiang Lin","doi":"10.1002/aur.70091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit a high prevalence (55%) of gastrointestinal symptoms (GISs) and gut dysbiosis. Most studies involving children with ASD have focused on behavioral symptoms but not GISs. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effects of gut microbiota-modulating interventions (GMMIs) on GISs and gut microbial composition in children with ASD. Five databases were searched for relevant domestic and international articles published from database inception until July 15, 2024. The meta-analysis included human trials wherein children with ASD received prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, or fecal microbiota transplantation. Intervention effects were measured on the basis of α-diversity, and genus- and phylum-level data were analyzed using a random-effects model and forest plots. This study included 19 trials (n = 1154). The results indicated that GMMIs significantly ameliorated GISs (p = 0.0017), reduced six-item Gastrointestinal Symptom Index scores by 1.86 points (p = 0.0187), and significantly increased the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium spp. (p = 0.0205). Longer interventions (≥ 8 weeks) were more effective in ameliorating GISs. Limitations in this investigation include the fact that the included studies neither incorporated any dietary control groups nor collected relevant dietary data, and the relatively small sample size (19 studies) may have hindered the identification of sources of heterogeneity in the pooled results. Overall, our findings suggest that GMMIs, especially probiotics, ameliorate GISs in children with ASD by modulating gut microbial composition, particularly by increasing the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium spp. These interventions may alleviate symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, abnormal stool consistency and smell, flatulence, and abdominal pain. Our evidence supports that treatments involving GMMIs can be considered for children with ASD.</p>","PeriodicalId":72339,"journal":{"name":"Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144683716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Psychometric Evaluation of Two Adult Autism Screening Tools in Brazil. 巴西两种成人自闭症筛查工具的心理测量评估。
Louise do Nascimento Marques, Christopher Murray, Lucas Fortaleza, J Landeira-Fernandez, Luis Anunciação
{"title":"Psychometric Evaluation of Two Adult Autism Screening Tools in Brazil.","authors":"Louise do Nascimento Marques, Christopher Murray, Lucas Fortaleza, J Landeira-Fernandez, Luis Anunciação","doi":"10.1002/aur.70089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite increasing rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in many countries, substantial evidence suggests persistent underdiagnosis of ASD in many low and middle-income countries, such as Brazil. Underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis may be particularly prevalent among women who often present subtler social and behavioral characteristics, engage in camouflaging strategies, and exhibit different symptom expressions compared to men. This study evaluates two new instruments to improve screening for ASD among adults in Brazil: the Screening for Autism in Adults (SfA-A) and the Screening for Autism in Females (SfA-F). A sample of 3302 Brazilian adults (mean age = 37.55 ± 11.34 years) completed the SfA-A, while 7738 Brazilian adult women (mean age = 38.77 ± 10.28 years) completed the SfA-F. Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling was conducted. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's omega, and test-retest. Criterion validity was determined by the AQ-10 and two autism-related questions. Norms were established based on percentiles. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses indicated that the SfA-A and SfA-F exhibited strong model fit, high internal consistency (α > 0.8), and initial evidence of criterion-related validity. The SfA-A and SfA-F were developed to address critical gaps in ASD screening among adults in Brazil. These tools hold promise for identifying ASD symptoms and can be used to initiate formal ASD evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":72339,"journal":{"name":"Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Is the Association Between Emotion Recognition and Social Functioning Mediated by Cognitive Empathy and Emotional Language? An Examination of School-Aged Autistic Children. 认知共情和情绪语言是否介导情绪识别与社会功能的关系?学龄自闭症儿童的检查。
Ifat Bar, Sigal Eden, Ofer Golan
{"title":"Is the Association Between Emotion Recognition and Social Functioning Mediated by Cognitive Empathy and Emotional Language? An Examination of School-Aged Autistic Children.","authors":"Ifat Bar, Sigal Eden, Ofer Golan","doi":"10.1002/aur.70082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face substantial challenges in understanding emotions, including difficulty in recognizing emotions through nonverbal cues, interpreting others' affective and mental states, and developing emotional vocabulary. Research suggests that the association between emotion recognition and social functioning is mediated by emotional language and cognitive empathy. However, this relationship remains underexplored in autistic children. Addressing this gap was the primary goal of this study, which comprised 116 autistic children (17 females), aged 7-10 (M = 8.26, SD = 0.76). Participants completed a comprehensive assessment battery, comprising multi-modal emotion recognition, cognitive empathy, and emotional language tasks. Social functioning was evaluated through naturalistic observations during free play, supplemented by a parent-reported standardized measure. Path analysis results revealed that after controlling for age, cognitive abilities, and autism severity, the relationship between emotion recognition and social functioning was mediated by cognitive empathy. Additionally, emotional language emerged as a contributing factor, enhancing cognitive empathy and further supporting its role in social functioning. These findings present an indirect path between emotion recognition and social functioning through emotional language and cognitive empathy, highlighting the importance of targeting these components in interventions aimed at promoting social communication and adaptive social skills in autistic children.</p>","PeriodicalId":72339,"journal":{"name":"Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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