@article{7e54e51414cf4c4db0a31408433c317a,
title = "Which Factors Influence Teacher Report of Adaptive Functioning in Autistic Children?",
abstract = "A wealth of parent-report research shows adaptive functioning difficulties in autistic children, with parent-report influenced by a number of child factors. Adaptive functioning in autistic children is known to vary across settings; however, no research has yet explored factors influencing education professional-report. This study investigated the rate and profile of impairment, and child factors influencing education professional-reported adaptive skills in 248 autistic children. Twelve children were < 3 years (min age for available normative data on the adaptive function measure), so were removed from the analyses. Results replicated parent-literature; adaptive skills were negatively associated with age and informant-reported autism severity, and positively associated with nonverbal ability and expressive language. Adaptive functioning is important for real-world outcomes, e.g. educational attainment, independence, and support needs. Improving our understanding of adaptive functioning in the education context may support opportunities for shared learning and enhance personalised support.",
keywords = "Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Child, Educational Status, Humans, Language, Parents",
author = "Moore, {Heather L.} and Rogan, {Leanne Rogan} and Taylor, {Laurence J.} and Tony Charman and {Le Couteur}, Ann and Jonathan Green and Victoria Grahame and Kathy Leadbitter",
note = "Funding Information: The Paediatric Autism Communication Trial-Generalised (PACT-G) is funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and Medical Research Council [Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Programme (13/119/18)]. The views expressed here are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care. We would like to express our gratitude for the valued contribution of all the participating children, families, nurseries, schools and referring clinicians. We acknowledge the contribution to data collection of Alana Barnett, Lydia Johnson-Ferguson, Rachel Lisle, Hafsa Rahman, Hafiza Sadiq. Catherine Aldred (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Matea Balabanovska (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Hilary Beach (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK), Claire Bennett (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Sophie Carruthers (King{\textquoteright}s College, London, UK), Imogen Crook (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Hannah Danvers (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK), Kate Dartnall (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK), Ceri Ellis (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Richard Emsley (King{\textquoteright}s College, London, UK), Hannah Foote (Guy{\textquoteright}s & St Thomas{\textquoteright} NHS Trust, London, UK), Jessica Graham (Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Patricia Howlin (King{\textquoteright}s College, London, UK), Neil Humphrey (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Kirsty James (King{\textquoteright}s College, London, UK), Sarah Jamieson (Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Anna Kappa (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Anna Knight (Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Kathy Leadbitter (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Jo Lowe (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Sophie Langhorne (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Ruth Madeley (Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Deborah Maskell (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Olivia Mitchell (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Helen McConachie (Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Francisca Monteiro (King{\textquoteright}s College, London, UK), Cat Papastavrou Brooks (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Jeremy Parr (Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; (Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)) , Amelia Pearson (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Andrew Pickles (King{\textquoteright}s College, London, UK), Jessica Rose (Guy{\textquoteright}s & St Thomas{\textquoteright} NHS Trust, London, UK), Lisa Slater (Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Vicky Slonims (Guy{\textquoteright}s & St Thomas{\textquoteright} NHS Trust, London, UK), Carol Taylor (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Susanna Vosper (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK), Helen Wilson (University of Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK). Funding Information: The Paediatric Autism Communication Trial-Generalised (PACT-G) is funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and Medical Research Council [Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Programme (13/119/18)]. HLM, LR, LJT, ALC, and VG have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose. TC has served as a paid consultant to F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. and Servier; and has received royalties from Sage Publications and Guilford Publications. JG is a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator. The views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care. JG receives Director{\textquoteright}s fees from a non-for-profit PACT training company IMPACT (CiC 10902031). Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021, The Author(s).",
year = "2022",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1007/s10803-021-04930-z",
language = "English",
volume = "52",
pages = "463--472",
journal = "Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders",
issn = "0162-3257",
publisher = "Springer Nature",
number = "1",
}