Search Results - "Handen, Benjamin"

Brief Report: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover, Proof-of-Concept Study of Minocycline in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Authors: Erickson, Craig A. Shaffer, Rebecca C. Will, Meredith et al.

Source: Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Sep2025, Vol. 55 Issue 9, p3387-3394. 8p.

Subjects: Anti-inflammatory agents, Tetracycline, Research funding, Autism, Statistical sampling, Blind experiment, Treatment effectiveness, Randomized controlled trials, Neuroinflammation, Descriptive statistics, Crossover trials, Caregivers, Matrix metalloproteinases, Asperger's syndrome, Minocycline, Data analysis software, Drug tolerance

Modified Cued Recall Test: Longitudinal Analysis of Test Versions and Item Recall in Adults With Down Syndrome.

Authors: Schworer, Emily K. Handen, Benjamin L. Krinsky‐McHale, Sharon et al.

Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. Jul2025, Vol. 69 Issue 7, p569-581. 13p.

Subjects: Down syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, Research funding, Learning, Treatment effectiveness, Longitudinal method, Intellectual disabilities, Neuropsychological tests, Aging, Cognition disorders, Memory, Comparative studies, Dementia, Patient aftercare

Eye Tracking as a Tool for Detecting Alzheimer's Disease in People With Down Syndrome.

Authors: Piro‐Gambetti, Brianna Krinsky‐McHale, Sharon Kovacs, Cynthia et al.

Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. May2025, Vol. 69 Issue 5, p370-382. 13p.

Subjects: Alzheimer's disease risk factors, Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, Disabilities, Risk assessment, Down syndrome, Research funding, Alzheimer's disease, Positron emission tomography, Intellectual disabilities, Cognition disorders, Statistics, Dementia, Eye movements, Disease complications

Imaging and plasma biomarkers for pathological accumulation in Down syndrome.

Authors: Wisch, Julie K Jiao, Ziqiao Kennedy, James T et al.

Source: Brain: A Journal of Neurology; Jun2026, Vol. 149 Issue 6, p1944-1957, 14p

The Impact of the Comorbidity of ASD and ADHD on Social Impairment

Authors: Harkins, Christina M. Handen, Benjamin L. Mazurek, Micah O.

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Jun 2022 52(6):2512-2522.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 11

Sponsoring Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration (DHHS), Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Research Program

Descriptors: Comorbidity, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Interpersonal Competence, Children, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Severity (of Disability)

Leisure Activity in Middle-Aged Adults with down Syndrome: Initiators, Social Partners, Settings and Barriers

Authors: Mihaila, Iulia Handen, Benjamin L. Christian, Bradley T. et al.

Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. Sep 2020 33(5):865-875.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 11

Sponsoring Agency: National Institute on Aging (DHHS/NIH)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (NIH)

Descriptors: Adults, Down Syndrome, Barriers, Leisure Time, Aging (Individuals), Diaries, Physical Activity Level, Interpersonal Relationship, Family Relationship, Caregivers, Intervention, Social Services

The SOFIA Study: Negative Multi-Center Study of Low Dose Fluoxetine on Repetitive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents with Autistic Disorder

Authors: Herscu, Paul Handen, Benjamin L. Arnold, L. Eugene et al.

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Sep 2020 50(9):3233-3244.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 12

Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Drug Therapy, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Anxiety Disorders, Comparative Analysis, Children, Adolescents, Outcomes of Treatment

Factors Associated with 'DSM-5' Severity Level Ratings for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors: Mazurek, Micah O. Lu, Frances Macklin, Eric A. et al.

Source: Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. Feb 2019 23(2):468-476.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 9

Sponsoring Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration (DHHS), Maternal and Child Health Bureau

Descriptors: Severity (of Disability), Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Diagnostic Tests, Observation, Behavior Problems, Emotional Problems, Intelligence Quotient, Age Differences, Children, Adolescents, Interpersonal Communication

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Child Behavior Checklist, Aberrant Behavior Checklist, Leiter International Performance Scale, Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Bayley Scales of Infant Development, Mullen Scales of Early Learning

Risk Factors for Self-Injurious Behavior in an Inpatient Psychiatric Sample of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Naturalistic Observation Study

Authors: Handen, Benjamin L. Mazefsky, Carla A. Gabriels, Robin L. et al.

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Nov 2018 48(11):3678-3688.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 11

Sponsoring Agency: National Institute on Aging (DHHS/NIH)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (NIH)

Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Children, Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, At Risk Persons, Hospitalized Children, Psychiatry, Severity (of Disability)

Parent Stress in a Randomized Clinical Trial of Atomoxetine and Parent Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors: Lecavalier, Luc Pan, Xueliang Smith, Tristram et al.

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Apr 2018 48(4):980-987.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 8

Sponsoring Agency: National Institute of Mental Health (DHHS/NIH)
National Center for Research Resources (NIH/DHHS)
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (DHHS/NIH)

Descriptors: Parents, Anxiety, Stress Variables, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Randomized Controlled Trials, Drug Therapy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Children, Early Adolescents, Student Behavior, Experimental Groups, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Parent Education

Lifestyle Composite and Resilience to Alzheimer's Disease Pathology in Down Syndrome.

Authors: Schworer, Emily K. Zammit, Matthew D. Handen, Benjamin L. et al.

Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. Jul2025, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p1-11. 11p.

Subjects: Alzheimer's disease risk factors, Alzheimer's disease prevention, Lifestyles, Psychological resilience, Down syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, Research funding, Accelerometry, Positron emission tomography, Leisure, Amyloid beta-protein precursor, Employment, Physical activity, Disease complications

A Prospective Study of the Concordance of DSM-IV and DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors: Mazurek, Micah O. Lu, Frances Symecko, Heather et al.

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Sep 2017 47(9):2783-2794.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 12

Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tests, Test Validity, Asperger Syndrome, Intelligence Quotient, Age Differences, Gender Differences, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Severity (of Disability)

The Search for Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease in Down Syndrome

Authors: Handen, Benjamin L.

Source: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Mar 2020 125(2):97-99.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 3

Sponsoring Agency: National Institute on Aging (DHHS/NIH)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (NIH)

Descriptors: Adults, Down Syndrome, Alzheimers Disease, At Risk Persons, Dementia, Genetic Disorders, Brain, Neurological Impairments

Leisure Activity and Caregiver Involvement in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Down Syndrome

Authors: Mihaila, Iulia Hartley, Sigan L. Handen, Benjamin L. et al.

Source: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Apr 2017 55(2):97-109.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 13

Sponsoring Agency: National Institute on Aging (DHHS/NIH)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (NIH)

Descriptors: Leisure Time, Caregivers, Adults, Down Syndrome, Recreational Activities, Participation, Correlation, Place of Residence, Interpersonal Relationship

Measuring Repetitive Behaviors as a Treatment Endpoint in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors: Scahill, Lawrence Aman, Michael G. Lecavalier, Luc et al.

Source: Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. Jan 2015 19(1):38-52.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 15

Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Problems, Repetition, Evaluation Methods, Interests, Test Validity, Literature Reviews, Questionnaires, Observation, Interviews, Antisocial Behavior, Check Lists, Severity (of Disability), Symptoms (Individual Disorders)

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Aberrant Behavior Checklist

A Pilot Study of Parent Training in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Disruptive Behavior

Authors: Bearss, Karen Johnson, Cynthia Handen, Benjamin et al.

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Apr 2013 43(4):829-840.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 12

Descriptors: Parents, Autism, Young Children, Parent Education, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Program Effectiveness, Intervention, Parent Attitudes, Attendance, Behavior Modification, Check Lists

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Aberrant Behavior Checklist

Predictors and Moderators of Parent Training Efficacy in a Sample of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Serious Behavioral Problems

Authors: Farmer, Cristan Lecavalier, Luc Yu, Sunkyung et al.

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Jun 2012 42(6):1037-1044.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 8

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Autism, Hyperactivity, Predictor Variables, Program Effectiveness, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Education, Children, Drug Therapy, Outcomes of Treatment, Questionnaires, Check Lists, Compliance (Psychology)

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Aberrant Behavior Checklist

Effects of Risperidone and Parent Training on Adaptive Functioning in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Serious Behavioral Problems

Authors: Scahill, Lawrence McDougle, Christopher J. Aman, Michael G. et al.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Feb 2012 51(2):136-146.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 11

Descriptors: Socialization, Autism, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Effect Size, Drug Therapy, Parent Education, Adjustment (to Environment), Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Children, Early Adolescents, Comparative Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Intelligence Quotient, Behavior Modification

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

Standardised Observation Analogue Procedure (SOAP) for Assessing Parent and Child Behaviours in Clinical Trials

Authors: Johnson, Cynthia R. Butter, Eric M. Handen, Benjamin L. et al.

Source: Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. Sep 2009 34(3):230-238.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 9

Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parents, Interrater Reliability, Developmental Disabilities, Effect Size, Correlation, Children, Child Behavior, Behavior, Observation, Intervention, Preschool Children

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Aberrant Behavior Checklist

A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral Human Immunoglobulin for Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Children with Autistic Disorder

Authors: Handen, Benjamin L. Melmed, Raun D. Hansen, Robin L.

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. May 2009 39(5):796-805.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 10

Descriptors: Autism, Children, Human Body, Drug Therapy, Adolescents, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Outcomes of Treatment, Behavior Problems, Severity (of Disability), Correlation