Feasibility of accelerometer technology with individuals with autism spectrum disorder referred for aggression,disruption, and self injury |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Emory University School of Medicine, 1920 Briarcliff Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA;2. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Marcus Autism Center, 1920 Briarcliff Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA;3. Georgia Institute of Technology, 756 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA;1. Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA;2. ImagiRation, Boston, MA 02135, USA;3. Independent researcher, Newton, MA 02459, USA;1. Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China;2. Department of Pediatrics, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China;1. CIUSSS Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, 11 822, avenue du Bois-de-Boulogne, Montréal, QC H3M 2X7, Canada;2. Department of Sociology, Université de Montréal, 3150 Jean-Brillant, Montreal, QC, H3T 1N8, Canada;3. Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, CP 8888, succursale centre-ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3P8, Canada;4. Department of Department of Psychiatry and Addictology, Université de Montréal, 2900, boul. Édouard-Montpetit, bureau S-750, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada;1. Department of Motor Behavior, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran;2. Department of Kinesiology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, USA;3. Department of Physical Education, Payame Noor Unviersity (PNU), Tehran, Iran;4. Department of Motor Behavior, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran;5. Department of Kinesiology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, USA;1. Autism Centre for Education and Research, Department of Disability Inclusion and Special Needs (DISN), School of Education, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK;2. Department of Special Education, College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820, USA;3. Cumbria County Council, SEND Teaching Support Team, c/o County Hall, Busher Walk, Kendal LA9 4RQ, UK;1. School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia;2. Deakin Biostatistics Unit, Deakin University, Faculty of Health, Geelong, Australia;3. BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundMost research on aggression, self-injury, and disruption in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has relied on caregiver report or direct observation, both of which have limitations. Past studies demonstrate preliminary evidence for direct detection of these behaviors using accelerometers, but additional research is needed to determine the feasibility during actual clinical assessments and times when a therapist cannot be present for direct observation, as measurement during these periods has the most applied significance.AimsThis study addressed these gaps by evaluating the feasibility of accelerometer use with children with ASD and severe aggression, self-injury, and disruption in clinical and home contexts.Methods and ProceduresWe evaluated the feasibility of individuals with ASD wearing accelerometers during behavioral assessments following structured habituation procedures. We also evaluated the feasibility of caregivers applying sensors to individuals with ASD in the home setting.Outcomes and ResultsMost participants passed habituation and tolerated sensors during behavioral assessments (e.g., functional analyses). Caregivers applied sensors in the home with variable fidelity with wear time duration and data-collection.Conclusions and ImplicationsThe feasibility of using accelerometers with this population is promising and should be explored further in future research. |
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| Keywords: | Autism spectrum disorder Challenging behavior Automatic detection Wearable Technology Accelerometer Measurement |
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