A5000138623- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Language Development and Disorders
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Child and Animal Learning Development
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Williams Syndrome Research
- Face Recognition and Perception
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Emotional Intelligence and Performance
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Reading and Literacy Development
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Hearing Impairment and Communication
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Psycholinguistics and Behavioral Studies
- Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience
- Language, Communication, and Linguistic Studies
- Cognitive Abilities and Testing
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
La Trobe University
2016-2025
Autism CRC
2017-2023
Victoria University of Wellington
2021
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
2021
Griffith University
2021
The Kids Research Institute Australia
2021
The University of Western Australia
2021
UNSW Sydney
2021
SA Health
2021
University of Cambridge
2019
Background: In early typical language development, children understand words before they are able to use them in speech. Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) generally show impairments both the comprehension and production of language. However, relative degree delay or impairment each these sub‐domains may also be atypical remains less well‐understood. Aims: Relative receptive expressive skills was examined within a large sample preschoolers autism. Children's abilities varied from...
A popular idea related to early brain development in autism is that a lack of attention to, or interest in, social stimuli life interferes with the emergence networks mediating typical socio-communicative skills. Compelling as it is, this developmental account has proved difficult verify empirically because typically diagnosed toddlerhood, after process specialization well underway. Using prospective study, we directly tested integrity orienting mechanisms infants at-risk for by virtue...
<h3>Importance</h3> Intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically commences after diagnosis. No trial of an intervention administered to infants before diagnosis has shown effect on diagnostic outcomes date. <h3>Objective</h3> To determine the efficacy a preemptive ASD beginning during prodromal period. <h3>Design, Setting, and Participants</h3> This 2-site, single rater–blinded randomized clinical vs usual care was conducted at 2 Australian research centers...
Abstract Little is known about how spontaneous attentional deployment differs on a millisecond-level scale in the early development of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We measured fine-grained eye movement patterns 6-to 9-month-old infants at high or low familial risk (HR/LR) ASD while they viewed static images. observed shorter fixation durations (i.e. time interval between saccades) HR than LR infants. Preliminary analyses indicate that these results were replicated second cohort Fixation...
Background The PACT randomised‐controlled trial evaluated a parent‐mediated communication‐focused treatment for children with autism, intended to reduce symptom severity as measured by modified Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule‐Generic ( ADOS ‐G) algorithm score. therapy targeted parental behaviour, no direct interaction between therapist and child. While nonsignificant group differences were found on ‐G score, significant both parent child intermediate outcomes. This study aimed better...
Pronounced heterogeneity is apparent across every facet of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and it remains difficult to predict likely future potential among individuals who share a common diagnosis ASD on the basis early presentation. In this commentary we argue that fine‐grained understanding individual differences in sensory features their influence life span can constrain noted clinical ASD. We organize our discussion around following three critical themes: (a) considering as dimensional...
Theory and research suggests that features of autism are not restricted to individuals diagnosed with spectrum disorders (ASDs), autism-like traits vary throughout the general population at lower severities. The present first investigated relationship trait emotional intelligence empathy in a sample 163 adults aged between 18 51 years (44% male). It then examined performance on set tasks assessing social cognition cognitive flexibility 69 participants either high or low scores ASD traits....
Abstract We conducted a replication study of our prior report that increased alpha EEG connectivity at 14-months associates with later autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, and dimensional variation in restricted interests/repetitive behaviours. 143 infants high low familial risk for ASD watched dynamic videos spinning toys women singing nursery rhymes while high-density was recorded. Alpha functional (7–8 Hz) calculated using the debiased weighted phase lag index. The final sample clean...
Whilst hypersensitivity to pitch information appears be characteristic of many individuals with autism spectrum disorders little is known about the implications such a tendency for language acquisition and development. Discrimination systematically varied differences between pairs words, nonwords, nonspeech contour analogues was assessed in children (ASD) matched controls. The findings revealed superior performance ASD, although, like controls, discrimination speech stimuli poorer this group...
Recently, evidence of poor or atypical motor skills in autism spectrum disorder has led some to argue that impairment is a core feature the condition. The current study uses longitudinal prospective design assess development 20 children at increased risk developing disorder, who were recruited and tested 9 40 months age, on basis having an older sibling diagnosed with All completed range motor, face processing, IQ diagnostic assessments follow-up visit (aged 5–7 years), providing detailed...
The presence/absence of Intellectual Disability (ID) is considered to be the most critical factor affecting outcomes in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). However, question specific nature ID ASD has received little attention, current view being that a co-morbid condition (i.e., one unrelated etiology and causality from itself). Recent advances developmental neuroscience, highlighting importance early exposure social experiences for cognitive development, support an...
A major topic of debate is whether children with autism spectrum disorder should be educated in inclusive or specialized settings. We examined the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness delivering Group-Early Start Denver Model to versus classrooms. randomly assigned 44 preschoolers receive across one school calendar year classrooms that included only mostly who were typically developing. Blind-rated indicators teaching quality showed similar results settings, which above local benchmark....
This study investigated gaze‐following abilities as a prerequisite for word learning, in population expected to manifest wide range of social and communicative skills—children with family history autism. Fifty‐three 3‐year‐olds or without autism took part televised word‐learning task. Using an eye‐tracker monitor children’s gaze behavior, it was shown that the ability follow necessary but not sufficient successful learning. Those children who had poor skills followed labeled object did then...
Emerging evidence suggests parenting supports implemented in the first 2 years of life may influence developmental outcomes for infants more likely to be Autistic. Yet questions remain about acceptability these Autistic and autism communities. Through mixed-methods participatory research – co-designed produced by non-Autistic researchers we sought diverse community perspectives on this topic, including understand relative different support options. A total 238 participants completed our...