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Stress and benefits of video calling for people with autism spectrum disorders.

ABSTRACT: This study compared stress and the benefits of video calling between individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) proneness and diagnosis and those with typical developmental (TD). Study participants were recruited via the web, and 151 of the 252 participants who responded to a web-based questionnaire were included in the analysis (ASD group:76; TD group:75). The results of the chi-square test suggest that the ASD group may prefer video calling more than the TD group. The results of the analysis using a qualitative methodology (KJ method) suggested that the ASD group was more likely than the TD group to perceive stress due to light stimuli emitted from the screen and the inability to concentrate on a conversation due to visual stimuli. The ASD group perceived the ability to cope with stressful stimuli by operating the device as an benefits of video calling. These findings suggest the importance of creating a communication environment that reduces stress and maximizes the benefits of video calling for people with ASD. Specific support measures include establishing rules in advance that allow the individual to turn the video off or switch to texting.

SUBMITTER: Yuruki K

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10118183 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Stress and benefits of video calling for people with autism spectrum disorders.

Yuruki Kengo K Inoue Masahiko M

PloS one 20230420 4

This study compared stress and the benefits of video calling between individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) proneness and diagnosis and those with typical developmental (TD). Study participants were recruited via the web, and 151 of the 252 participants who responded to a web-based questionnaire were included in the analysis (ASD group:76; TD group:75). The results of the chi-square test suggest that the ASD group may prefer video calling more than the TD group. The results of the analy ...[more]

PMID: 37079599

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Project description:Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex psychiatric disorders, with gene environment interaction being in the basis of their etiology. The association of perinatal complications and ASD is well established. Recent findings suggested that oxidative stress and polymorphism in genes encoding antioxidant enzymes might be involved in the development of ASD. Glutathione transferases (GSTs) have an important role in the antioxidant defense system. We aimed to establish whether the predictive effects of prenatal and perinatal complications (as possible oxidative stress inducers) on ASD risk are dependent on GST polymorphisms. Methods: The study included 113 ASD cases and 114 age- and sex group-matched healthy controls. All participants were genotyped for GSTA1, GSTM1, GSTT1, and GSTP1 polymorphisms. The questionnaire regarding prenatal and perinatal risk factors and complications was administered for all the subjects in the study. Results: The evaluated perinatal complications as a group significantly increased the risk of ASD [odds ratio (OR) = 9.415; p = 0.000], as well as individual perinatal complications, such as prematurity (OR = 11.42; p = 0.001), neonatal jaundice (OR = 8.774; p = 0.000), respiratory distress syndrome (OR = 4.835; p = 0.047), and the use of any medication during pregnancy (OR = 2.413; p = 0.03). In logistic regression model, adding GST genotypes did not modify the significant effects found for prematurity and neonatal jaundice as risk factors in ASD. However, there was a significant interaction of GST genotype with medication use during pregnancy and the use of tocolytics during pregnancy, which was predictive of ASD risk only in carriers of GSTM1-null, as opposed to carriers of GSTM1-active genotype. Conclusion: Specific perinatal complications may be significant risk factors for ASD. GSTM1 genotype may serve as a moderator of the effect of some prenatal factors on the risk of ASD such as using medication during pregnancy. It may be speculated that different oxidative stress-related genetic and environmental factors could lead to development of ASD. Apart from etiological mechanisms, possible therapeutic implications in ASD are also discussed.

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Stress and benefits of video calling for people with autism spectrum disorders.

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