ABSTRACT Irritability is a prevalent and impairing feature associated with autism, yet remains poorly understood, particularly in adults. Drawing heavily on insights translated from pediatric and transdiagnostic literatures, we propose that irritability in autistic individuals often reflects a psychophysiological stress or threat response, rooted in a ...
Hsiang‐Yuan Lin +3 more
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Identification of emotion schemes in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) using an emotion-focused therapy (EFT) approach: A qualitative study. [PDF]
Dehnavi SI +4 more
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ABSTRACT Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with differences in neurodevelopment and altered metabolism, yet the interplay between brain morphometry, mitochondrial and energy metabolism biomarkers, and autistic traits in adults remains poorly understood. This study investigates the link between brain structure, psychometric measures, and both
Eleonora Esposto +10 more
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Acoustic analysis of clients' expression of self-compassion, self-criticism, and self-protection within emotion focused therapy video sessions. [PDF]
Bailey G, Halamová J, Vráblová V.
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Motor Disorders in Autism: From Comorbidity to Core Criterion
ABSTRACT While repetitive movements are recognized as a diagnostic hallmark of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in frameworks such as the DSM and ICD, other motor disturbances, including gait atypicalities and postural control difficulties, have historically been overlooked or framed as secondary comorbidities.
Mohamed Jaber
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A brief package of tele-sexual counseling based on Islamic emotion-focused therapy versus tele-sexual health education on sexual intimacy in pregnant women: A randomized clinical trial. [PDF]
Masaeli Z +3 more
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The Unique Roles of Executive Function in Co‐Occurring Psychopathologies in Autism
ABSTRACT Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience co‐occurring psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety and attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which significantly impair daily functioning. However, the underlying mechanisms linking these conditions to core ASD features remain poorly understood.
Shing‐Him Ng +13 more
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Irony Comprehension in Monolingual and Bilingual Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABSTRACT This study examined verbal irony comprehension in monolingual and bilingual autistic children, focusing on irony recognition, intention understanding, cue use while deciphering ironic meanings, and error patterns. A low‐verbal, multimodal task was used to minimize linguistic and metalinguistic demands.
Maria Andreou +2 more
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Functional Brain Asymmetry Reveals Heterogeneous Subtypes in Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABSTRACT Heterogeneity is a critical factor in understanding inter‐individual brain and behavioral variability in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Since individuals with ASD exhibit atypical communication and social interaction skills closely linked to brain lateralization, this study investigated ASD heterogeneity using an asymmetry index that captures
Chae Yeon Kim +2 more
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ABSTRACT Internalizing and externalizing problems are highly prevalent among children and adolescents, with higher rates observed particularly among those with neurodevelopmental disorders. Previous studies have identified deficits in social competence and executive functioning (EF) as predictive factors of internalizing and externalizing problems, and
Samina I. Ansari +3 more
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