Is autonomic function during resting-state atypical in Autism : A systematic review of evidence

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BACKGROUND: Theories of differences in resting-state arousal in autistic individuals are influential. Differences in arousal during resting-state would impact engagement and adaptation to the environment, having a cascading effect on development of attentional and social skills.

OBJECTIVES: We systematically evaluated the evidence for differences in measures of autonomic arousal (heart rate, pupillometry or electrodermal activity) during resting-state in autistic individuals; to understand whether certain contextual or methodological factors impact reports of such differences.

DATA SOURCES: We searched PsycInfo, MEDLINE and EMBASE databases for papers published until 16th May 2019. Of 1207 titles initially identified, 60 met inclusion criteria.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Of the 51 studies that investigated group differences between neurotypical and autistic participants, 60.8 % found evidence of group differences. While findings of hyperarousal were more common, particularly using indices of parasympathetic function, findings of hypo-arousal and autonomic dysregulation were also consistently present. Importantly, experimental context played a role in revealing such differences. The evidence is discussed with regard to important methodological factors and implications for future research are described.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:125

Enthalten in:

Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews - 125(2021) vom: 07. Juni, Seite 417-441

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Arora, Iti [VerfasserIn]
Bellato, Alessio [VerfasserIn]
Ropar, Danielle [VerfasserIn]
Hollis, Chris [VerfasserIn]
Groom, Madeleine J [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Autism spectrum disorder
Autonomic arousal
Electrodermal activity
Heart rate variability
Journal Article
Pupillometry
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Resting State
Review
Systematic Review

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 28.06.2021

Date Revised 28.06.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.02.041

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM32219833X