A5040028688- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Disability Education and Employment
- Language Development and Disorders
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Neonatal skin health care
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
University of Rochester Medical Center
2016-2025
University of Rochester
2014-2025
The goal of this study is to construct a 16-week, two-stage, adaptive intervention consisting DTT ([discrete trials training], largely considered usual care for children with autism), JASP-EMT (a blended, naturalistic, developmental behavioral involving JASPER [joint attention, symbolic play, engagement and regulation] EMT [enhanced milieu teaching]), parent training (P) improving spontaneous, communicative utterances in school-aged, minimally verbal autistic children. Intervention was...
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have feeding and mealtime problems. To address these, we conducted a pilot randomized trial of new 11-session, individually delivered parent training program that integrated behavioral strategies nutritional guidance (PT-F).Forty-two young (age: 2 to 7-11 years) ASD problems were assigned 11 sessions PT-F intervention over 20 weeks or waitlist control. Outcomes included attendance, satisfaction, therapist fidelity, preliminary assessments...
Abstract Preschool autistic children with significant global developmental delays and very limited language skills are at high risk for remaining minimally verbal entry into primary school. This study compared two early intervention models improving social communication spoken outcomes in 164 who received their community preschool program 6 months, a six‐month follow‐up. The outcome measure was standardized assessment, secondary measures focused on communication. Results indicated average...
We assessed parent stress and competence outcomes from participation in a randomized controlled trial of modular behavioral intervention (Modular Approach for Young Autistic Children; MAYAC) compared to treatment-as-usual comprehensive (CBI). Throughout their participation, parents military families were included child's treatment (e.g., identifying goals, learning strategies support child) reported on feelings using the Parenting Stress Index-4, Short Form (PSI-4), as well satisfaction...
Abstract Heterogeneity among individuals on the autism spectrum is widely acknowledged as a barrier to develop effective interventions. Overcoming this challenge requires characterization of individual differences, especially for children that are minimally verbal and often excluded from research studies. Most studies describe autistic subgroups identify single group based identifying measure (e.g., ADOS module one or item indicating absence phrase speech). Determining personalized courses...
We developed an iOS-based app with a transmitter/disposable sensor and corresponding manualized intervention for children autism spectrum disorder. The signaled the onset of urination, time-stamped accidents analysis, reminded parents to reinforce intervals continence, provided visual outlet communicate reinforcement, afforded opportunity timely feedback from clinicians. compared this that uses standard behavioral treatment in pilot randomized controlled trial 33 disorder aged 3–6 years...
This 24-week single-blind trial tested a modular approach for young autistic children (MAYAC) that was delivered fewer hours per week and modified based on child progress parental input compared to comprehensive behavioral intervention treatment as usual (CBI, TAU). Participants were children, ages 18-60 months of age. MAYAC initially 5 h week, one which parent training the other four direct therapy focusing social communication engagement, but additional modules could be added up 10 week....
Self-regulation is associated with many positive outcomes in children and without autism, including increased mental health academic achievement, decreased problem behavior. Less known regarding whether how self-regulation symptoms of challenges (internalizing externalizing problems) relate to social outcomes, such as friendship quality loneliness. Parents teachers 106 autism aged 5-12 reported on children's difficulties internalizing symptoms. Four-to-five months later, the their best...
New school transitions can be challenging for students on the autism spectrum. No published, evidence-based interventions exist to support families and teachers of transitioning elementary secondary during this critical period. Using Community Partnered Participatory Research, we developed Building Better Bridges (BBB), a caregiver coaching intervention that includes training effective communication, educational rights, advocacy, child preparation strategies. We compared BBB (n = 83)...
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