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Research by Topic: adaptive behavior
Yeah, another study about autistic poop
Published July 2, 2019 in ASF PodcastThis week’s podcast includes a summary of the new study, this time in an animal model, looking at microbiome transplantation. Because this was more of an experimental model, the researchers could be more rigorous in their design and look at things like behavior, brain activity, and specific biological pathways. While a mouse does not have […]
https://asfpodcast.org/archives/764
Filed under: adaptive behavior, animal model, Autism Research, Autism Science, AutismBrainNet, brain, BSRC, complementary and alternative medicines, Day of Learning, Genetics, micro biome, neurotypical, podcast, prevention, Repetitive Behavior, Screening, social behavior, Toddlers
The good and evil sides of technology use by autistics
Published July 2, 2019 in ASF PodcastThis year’s Day of Learning included two presentations on the use of technology among people with autism. As it turns out, technology can be great. In fact, a new study using Google Glass shows promise in improving socialization. On the other hand, sometimes technology can have a downside. People with autism spend more time than […]
https://asfpodcast.org/archives/732
Filed under: adaptive behavior, adolescents, Autism Research, Autism Science, communication, Day of Learning, intervention, podcast, School-Aged, Uncategorized
Adaptive behavior in autism: Minimal clinically important differences on the Vineland-II
Published June 24, 2019 in Autism ResearchAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with persistent impairments in adaptive abilities across multiple domains. These social, personal, and communicative impairments become increasingly pronounced with development, and are present regardless of IQ. The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition (Vineland-II) is the most commonly used instrument for quantifying these impairments, but minimal clinically important differences […]
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/aur.1874
Filed under: adaptive behavior, Autism Research, Autism Science, Treatment
Podcast: Through the years
Published April 9, 2018On this week’s podcast, studies tracking changes over time. The British Autism Study of Infant Siblings (BASIS) tracked changes in adaptive behaviors and cognitive skills in children at low-risk and high-risk of an ASD diagnosis, based on family history. The results point to the value in monitoring siblings of those with autism. Researchers at Kaiser […]
Filed under: adaptive behavior, asf, BASIS, cognitive skills, family history, featured, health, Kaiser Permanente, medical conditions, podcast, psychiatric conditions, research
Podcast: What is the can do vs. the will do of autism?
Published January 22, 2018Often overlooked in intervention studies, it is becoming increasingly clearer that adaptive behavior, the “will do” vs. the “can do” of functioning, should receive more focus. On this week’s podcast, learn about adaptive behavior and hear about highlights of studies from the National Institutes of Health and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Filed under: adaptive behavior, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, featured, functioning, IQ, NIH, podcast