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Bottema-Beutel K, McKinnon R, Mohiuddin S, LaPoint SC, Kim SY. Problems with "problem behavior": A secondary systematic review of intervention research on transition-age autistic youth. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2024; 28:1872-1888. [PMID: 38389134 DOI: 10.1177/13623613241229159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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LAY ABSTRACT In a previous study, we looked at research done on strategies to support autistic people who were between 14 and 22 years old. For this study, we looked at all of the studies in our previous study that tried to decrease or stop autistic people from doing certain things-many researchers call these things "problem behavior." There were 48 studies that tried to reduce problem behavior, and most of them used strategies like prompting and reinforcement to try get autistic people to change their behavior. We found many things wrong with these studies. Most of them did not define the group of behaviors they were trying to stop autistic people from doing. None of the studies looked at whether any side effects happened when they tried the strategy they were studying. Also, most of the studies tried to stop autistic people from doing behaviors that probably were not harmful, like stereotypic behavior. Most of the studies did not say how they decided that the behaviors they tried to stop were a problem for the autistic people in the study, and most studies did not try to figure out why the autistic people in the study did the behaviors the researchers were trying to stop them from doing.
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Zouki JJ, Eapen V, Efron D, Maxwell A, Corp DT, Silk TJ. Functional brain networks associated with the urge for action: Implications for pathological urge. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2024; 163:105779. [PMID: 38936563 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2024.105779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Tics in Tourette syndrome (TS) are often preceded by sensory urges that drive the motor and vocal symptoms. Many everyday physiological behaviors are associated with sensory phenomena experienced as an urge for action, which may provide insight into the neural correlates of this pathological urge to tic that remains elusive. This study aimed to identify a brain network common to distinct physiological behaviors in healthy individuals, and in turn, examine whether this network converges with a network we previously localized in TS, using novel 'coordinate network mapping' methods. Systematic searches were conducted to identify functional neuroimaging studies reporting correlates of the urge to micturate, swallow, blink, or cough. Using activation likelihood estimation meta-analysis, we identified an 'urge network' common to these physiological behaviors, involving the bilateral insula/claustrum/inferior frontal gyrus/supplementary motor area, mid-/anterior- cingulate cortex (ACC), right postcentral gyrus, and left thalamus/precentral gyrus. Similarity between the urge and TS networks was identified in the bilateral insula, ACC, and left thalamus/claustrum. The potential role of the insula/ACC as nodes in the network for bodily representations of the urge to tic are discussed.
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- Jade-Jocelyne Zouki
- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development and School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia.
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- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development and School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia; Turku Brain and Mind Center, Clinical Neurosciences, University of Turku, Turku, FI-20014, Finland
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- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development and School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia
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Gandía-Abellán H, Nieto C, García-Rubio C. Mindfulness for adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability: A pilot study. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2023; 27:927-943. [PMID: 35673766 DOI: 10.1177/17446295221107283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The present study aims to examine the effects of the MindfulTEA program, an Mindfulness-based Interventions (MBIs) specifically designed for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability, to reduce behavioural problems. MBIs are effective in improving well-being in people with high-functioning ASD, but little is known about the impact of the MBIs on people with ASD and intellectual disability associated. Fourteen adults (age 18 to 44) with ASD and intellectual disability participated in the program. Results showed a significant decrease in self-injurious and aggressive/destructive behaviours after the MBI. Stereotyped behaviour did not show significant change. Results suggest that the MindfulTEA program could effectively reduce some types of behaviour problems in people with ASD and intellectual disability. MBIs could be a useful alternative to traditional behaviour management interventions for reducing behaviour problems in this population.
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- Helena Gandía-Abellán
- Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Spanish Federation of Autism (FESPAU), Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Loftus T, Mathersul DC, Ooi M, Yau SH. The efficacy of mindfulness-based therapy for anxiety, social skills, and aggressive behaviors in children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1079471. [PMID: 36993931 PMCID: PMC10040538 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1079471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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IntroductionThe purpose of this systematic review was to examine the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions for improving anxiety, social skills, and aggressive behaviors in children and young people (CYP) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); summarize the results across clinic, home, and school contexts; and evaluate the quality of these interventions for clinical practice.MethodsA search of the PsycINFO, Medline (Ovid), Web of Science, and Scopus databases was conducted in June 2021, and no date restrictions were applied. Inclusion criteria were quantitative or qualitative research implementing a mindfulness-based intervention for CYP aged 6–25 years with a diagnosis of ASD, Pervasive Development Disorder, or Asperger’s Syndrome.ResultsWe identified 23 articles for inclusion including within subject pre- and post-testing, multiple baselines, and randomized control trials, among other research designs. Of these, a quality analysis conducted using an ASD research-specific risk of bias tool found over half (14) were of weak methodological quality, whereas only four and five were found to be of strong and adequate quality, respectively.DiscussionWhile the results of this systematic review suggest promising evidence for the use of mindfulness-based interventions to improve anxiety, social skills, and aggressive behaviors in CYP with ASD, results should be interpreted with caution due to the limitations resulting from the overall weak quality of the studies.The review protocol was pre-registered on PROSPERO (CRD42021259125) and can be viewed at https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=259125
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- Tundi Loftus
- School of Psychology, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
- *Correspondence: Tundi Loftus,
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- School of Psychology, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
- Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Health Futures Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
- War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC), Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- School of Psychology, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
- School of Education, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Belisle J, Payne A, Paliliunas D. A Sociobehavioral Model of Racism against the Black Community and Avenues for Anti-Racism Research. Behav Anal Pract 2022; 15:1134-1150. [PMID: 36618114 PMCID: PMC9745009 DOI: 10.1007/s40617-022-00702-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Sociological researchers have made immense strides in understanding systemic racism, privilege, and bias against Black people. Relational frame theory provides a contemporary account of human language and cognition that intersects within complex external contingency systems that may provide a provisionally adequate model of racial bias and racism. We propose a reticulated model that includes nested relational frames and external contingency systems that operate at the level of the individual (implicit), communities (white privilege), and system policies (systemic racism). This approach is organized from within the framework of critical race theory as an area of sociological scholarship that captures racial disadvantages at multiple levels of organization. We extend this model by describing avenues for future research to inform anti-racism strategies to dismantle this complex and pervasive sociobehavioral phenomenon. At all levels, police violence against the Black community is provided as a case example of negative social impact of racism in our society.
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- Jordan Belisle
- Missouri State University, 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO USA
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- Missouri State University, 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO USA
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- Missouri State University, 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO USA
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Suarez VD, Moon EI, Najdowski AC. Systematic Review of Acceptance and Commitment Training Components in the Behavioral Intervention of Individuals with Autism and Developmental Disorders. Behav Anal Pract 2022; 15:126-140. [PMID: 35340380 PMCID: PMC8854470 DOI: 10.1007/s40617-021-00567-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a contemporary approach to dealing with unhelpful private events and improving psychological flexibility (Hayes et al., 2006) that is often used in psychotherapy (Szabo, 2019). Nonpsychotherapeutic uses of ACT have been referred to as acceptance and commitment training (ACTraining; Moran, 2011, 2015; Szabo, 2019), which refers to the use of one or more of six processes-present moment attention or mindfulness, values clarification, committed action, self-as-context, defusion, and acceptance (Hayes et al., 2006)-implemented outside of psychotherapeutic settings. There has been a recent increase in interest in ACTraining within the behavior-analytic community, which has led behavior analysts to question whether ACTraining is useful to the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and whether it is within the scope of practice of behavior analysts. Tarbox et al. (2020) proposed that the use of ACTraining is within the scope of practice of behavior analysts and aligns with the seven dimensions of ABA as outlined by Baer et al. (1968). The purpose of the current study was to provide a systematic review of single-case research designs that measure the behavioral effects of ACTraining components conducted with individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disorders, their parents, and their staff, and to inform clinicians and researchers about what variables have been evaluated and what gaps still exist.
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- Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA USA
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- Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA USA
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Gilsenan CM, Yi Z, Hinman JM, Barron BF, Dixon MR. Using Relational Training to Improve Performance During Acceptance and Commitment Training Sessions. Behav Anal Pract 2022; 15:179-191. [PMID: 35340378 PMCID: PMC8854466 DOI: 10.1007/s40617-021-00574-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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The current study investigated the effect of relational training on improving engagement during acceptance and commitment training (ACT) sessions that aimed to reduce maladaptive behavior. Three female children diagnosed with autism participated in the current research. The relational training protocol involved eight programs designed to improve participants' ability to engage in relational responding. A concurrent multiple-baseline across-participants design was used, and participants' maladaptive behavior during ACT sessions was recorded. Results indicated a decrease in maladaptive behavior for one of the three participants, with a medium to large treatment effect. A secondary measure also showed improvement in all three participants' performance during ACT sessions. The percentage of nonoverlapping data and Cohen's d suggest a small to moderate treatment effect. Implications for implementing ACT with individuals diagnosed with autism are discussed.
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- College of Applied Health Science, Department of Disability and Human Development, University at Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL USA
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- College of Applied Health Science, Department of Disability and Human Development, University at Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL USA
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- College of Applied Health Science, Department of Disability and Human Development, University at Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL USA
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Gómez LE, Navas P, Verdugo MÁ, Tassé MJ. Empirically supported psychological treatments: The challenges of comorbid psychiatric and behavioral disorders in people with intellectual disability. World J Psychiatry 2021; 11:1039-1052. [PMID: 34888172 PMCID: PMC8613764 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v11.i11.1039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This paper reviews the current state of knowledge on psychological interventions with empirical evidence of efficacy in treating common psychiatric and behavioral disorders in people with intellectual disability (ID) at all stages of their life. We begin with a brief presentation of what is meant by psychiatric and behavioral disorders in this population, along with an explanation of some of the factors that contribute to the increased psychosocial vulnerability of this group to present with these problems. We then conduct a review of empirically supported psychological therapies used to treat psychiatric and behavioral disorders in people with ID. The review is structured around the three generations of therapies: Applied behavior analysis (e.g., positive behavior support), cognitive behavioral therapies (e.g., mindfulness-based cognitive therapy), and contextual therapies (e.g., dialectical behavior therapy). We conclude with some recommendations for professional practice in the fields of ID and psychiatry.
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- Laura E Gómez
- Department of Psychology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo 33011, Asturias, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments, Institute on Community Integration, University of Salamanca, Salamanca 37005, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments, Institute on Community Integration, University of Salamanca, Salamanca 37005, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Psychology and Psychiatry, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center-UCEDD, Columbus, OH 43210-1257, United States
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Singh NN. Implementation Science of Mindfulness in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. AMERICAN JOURNAL ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2020; 125:345-348. [PMID: 32936888 DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-125.5.345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Implementation science deals with the translation of evidence-based knowledge into practice in the real world. Mindfulness-based programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) emerged about 20 years ago. Efficacy and effectiveness studies provide the evidence-base for these programs and the field of IDD is moving towards large scale implementation of these programs. This article presents a model for implementing mindfulness-based programs in community settings, including family and group homes, schools, vocational settings, and congregate care facilities. The model is based on the 3-tier positive behavior support (PBS) system commonly used in school, family, and agency settings. Specific mindfulness-based programs can be linked to each of the three tiers to improve the quality of life of people with IDD.
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- Nirbhay N Singh
- Nirbhay N. Singh, Medical College of George, Augusta University
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Parents often suffer from conditions such as stress and depression due to the high demands of parenting. In particular, parenting children with some form of developmental disability may bring about increased maladaptive behaviors that may increase daily parenting stressors. The fast-spreading repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic have left millions of parents across the globe to deal with various stressors in isolation. Recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of mindfulness as an intervention for targeting individuals’ behaviors such as aggression, self-injurious behavior, and noncompliance while increasing overall well-being and happiness levels. Significant decreases in target behaviors are noted across studies, as well as increases in parent satisfaction and well-being. This study reviews the use of mindfulness within the scope of behavior analysis as a tool that can be quickly implemented to support parents not only through this crisis but also throughout parenthood in general.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW People with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) commonly exhibit behaviors that present challenges to their parents, caregivers, and teachers. Mindfulness-based practices and programs have emerged as a viable alternative to current interventions for such behaviors and the stress faced by their caregivers. This review addresses publications between 2018 and 2019 that examined the effectiveness of mindfulness-based practices and programs for people living with IDD. RECENT FINDINGS Individuals with IDD can learn mindfulness practices to self-manage their aggressive and destructive behaviors. Individual practices and group-based programs continue to show that mindfulness approaches are effective for this population. Randomized controlled trials indicate that comprehensive mindfulness-based programs (e.g., mindfulness-based stress reduction, MYmind, and mindfulness-based positive behavior support) are effective for enhancing the quality of life of people living with IDD. SUMMARY Research supports the use of informal mindfulness practices for challenging behaviors of people with IDD. Formal mindfulness-based programs continue to be evaluated for their effectiveness across different populations, cultures, levels of IDD, components of the program, and length of training. The research literature on mindfulness is still in the early stages of development and much work remains.
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Psychological treatment strategies for challenging behaviours in neurodevelopmental disorders: what lies beyond a purely behavioural approach? Curr Opin Psychiatry 2020; 33:92-109. [PMID: 31743125 DOI: 10.1097/yco.0000000000000571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Challenging behaviour shown by individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) has a major negative impact. There is robust evidence for the efficacy of treatments based on applied behaviour analysis. However, such approaches are limited in important ways - providing only part of the whole solution. We reviewed the literature to provide an overview of recent progress in psychological treatments for challenging behaviour and how these advance the field beyond a purely behavioural approach. RECENT FINDING We identified 1029 articles via a systematic search and screened for those implementing a psychological intervention with individuals with NDD (or caregivers) and measuring the potential impact on challenging behaviour. Of the 69 included studies published since 2018, more than 50% implemented a purely behavioural intervention. Other studies could generally be categorized as implementing parent training, meditation, skill training or technology-assisted interventions. SUMMARY Greater consideration of the interplay between behavioural and nonbehavioural intervention components; systematic approaches to personalization when going beyond the behavioural model; mental health and broad social communication needs; and models that include cognitive and emotional pathways to challenging behaviour; is needed to advance the field. Furthermore, technology should not be overlooked as an important potential facilitator of intervention efforts.
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