The indirect effect of self-compassion in the association between autistic traits and anxiety/depression: A cross-sectional study in autistic and non-autistic adults

J Galvin, G Richards�- Autism, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
This study followed a pre-registered analysis plan with the aim to investigate whether autistic
traits and self-compassion are correlated in autistic adults, and to test an indirect effect of�…

Improving social anxiety and social responsiveness in autism spectrum disorder through PEERS�

RS Factor, CT Moody, KY Sung…�- …�-Based Practice in Child�…, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Autistic individuals often experience anxiety at higher rates than typically developing
individuals, which could worsen social impairment. While anxiety is highly linked to social�…

Similar overall expression, but different profiles, of autistic traits, sensory processing, and mental health between young adult males and females

G Cardon, M McQuarrie, S Calton…�- Research in Autism�…, 2023 - Elsevier
Recent trends suggest that autism is more common in females than traditionally held.
Additionally, some argue that females express autistic traits differently than males�…

Gender bias in autism screening: measurement invariance of different model frameworks of the Autism Spectrum Quotient

HL Belcher, N Uglik-Marucha, S Vitoratou, RM Ford…�- BJPsych Open, 2023 - cambridge.org
BackgroundThe Autism Spectrum Quotient is a popular autism screening tool recommended
for identifying potential cases of autism. However, many women with autism demonstrate a�…

'I just rolled up my sleeves': Mothers' perspectives on raising girls on the autism spectrum

K Fowler, C O'Connor�- Autism, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Little previous research has elucidated the everyday experiences of autistic girls or their
families. This study used qualitative in-depth interviews to explore mothers' experiences of�…

Comparing gesture frequency between autistic and neurotypical individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

N McKern, N Dargue, N Sweller�- Psychological Bulletin, 2023 - psycnet.apa.org
While diagnostic assessments for autism routinely screen for reduced frequency of gestures,
evidence supporting reduced gesture production in autism is inconsistent. This systematic�…

[HTML][HTML] The effect of maternal immune activation on social play-induced ultrasonic vocalization in rats

K Gzielo, A Potasiewicz, E Litwa, D Piotrowska, P Popik…�- Brain sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Prenatal maternal infection is associated with an increased risk of various
neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Maternal�…

Sex-related brain connectivity correlates of compensation in adults with autism: insights into female protection

MJM Walsh, B Pagni, L Monahan, S Delaney…�- Cerebral�…, 2023 - academic.oup.com
The male preponderance in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) led to the hypothesis that
aspects of female biology are protective against ASD. Females with ASD (ASD-F) report�…

Assessing gender differences in autism spectrum disorder using the Gendered Autism Behavioral Scale (GABS): An exploratory study

E Clarke, L Hull, R Loomes, CEB McCormick…�- Research in Autism�…, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Gendered differences in autism spectrum disorder (hereafter,'autism')
symptomatology, may contribute to delayed diagnoses for autistic females. The aim of this�…

[HTML][HTML] The anxiety caused by secondary schools for autistic adolescents: In their own words

D Costley, A Emerson, D Ropar, E Sheppard�- Education Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Secondary schools are increasingly becoming inclusive of all students whatever their
individual needs, but we question whether teachers understand enough about specific�…