A5074554188- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- RNA regulation and disease
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Congenital heart defects research
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
Nashville Oncology Associates
2025
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2024
University of Virginia
2020-2023
Virginia Department of Education
2023
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
2017-2019
Hospital Research Foundation
2019
The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
2019
Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a genetically heterogeneous condition, caused by combination of rare de novo and inherited variants as well common in at least several hundred genes. However, significantly larger sample sizes are needed to identify the complete set genetic risk factors. We conducted pilot study for SPARK (SPARKForAutism.org) 457 families with ASD, all consented online. Whole exome sequencing (WES) genotyping data were generated each family using DNA from saliva....
Abstract Autistic adults are at high risk for co‐occurring mental health problems and need access to effective appropriate treatment. However, the relative effectiveness or acceptability of specific strategies among autistic has not been previously examined. The current study sought gain a deeper understanding adults' experiences preferences regarding using mixed methods approach. ( n = 303, ages 21–77) completed online surveys open‐ended questions about their therapy experiences. Most...
Research indicates that youth with autism spectrum disorder often experience unmet health care needs and receive poorer quality of care. Intellectual disability commonly co-occurs disorder; however, the nature in intellectual have not been investigated. As such, this study sought to examine associations among co-occurring disability, physical mental needs, disorder. Data from were acquired 2016–2018 National Survey Children’s Health, a nationally distributed caregiver-report questionnaire....
School instruction and service delivery changed dramatically amid disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Children receiving special education services were especially vulnerable to impact of reduced or eliminated school as part their Individualized Education Programs. Caregiver perspectives regarding changes in pandemic evaluated using qualitative methods. Caregivers reported services, inconsistencies delivery, challenges with distance learning, increased stress advocacy efforts,...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a genetically heterogeneous condition, caused by combination of rare de novo and inherited variants as well common in at least several hundred genes. However, significantly larger sample sizes are needed to identify the complete set genetic risk factors. We conducted pilot study for SPARK (SPARKForAutism.org) 457 families with ASD, all consented online. Whole exome sequencing (WES) genotyping data were generated each family using DNA from saliva. identified...
Abstract The nature of autistic adults' everyday inner experiences has been largely unstudied. purpose this study was to examine patterns and how they relate mental health wellness among non‐autistic adults. Autistic ( n = 303) 289) adults (ages 21–82) completed online surveys assessing their anxiety, depression, happiness, life satisfaction, thinking patterns, (inner speaking [i.e., verbal thinking], seeing visual unsymbolized thinking, feelings, sensory awareness, self‐talk). Group...
Abstract Background Autistic adults are at increased risk for mental health (MH) conditions. As such, there is a need effective MH care services that meet the unique needs of autistic clients. However, deeper understanding therapy experiences and preferences necessary to inform future enhancements clinical practice this population. Aim This study aimed qualitatively examine perspectives regarding past through semi‐structured interviews.Method: ( N = 19, ages 21–51 years) completed...
The transition to adolescence may be a challenging time for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This developmental period is marked by increased social demands and increasing anxiety depression symptoms many autism. As both of these factors compound difficulties impact friendship experiences, this study explored the relations among symptom severity, internalizing symptoms, experiences in boys without ASD (with IQ > 75). Results showed that predicted quantity close friendships...