Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 2, 2025
08:30
Author Spotlight: Exploring Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms in Fruit Flies — Genetic Models and Behavioral Tests
Published on: September 6, 2024
1.9K
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Extremism, and the Role of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Clinicians
Neelkamal Soares1, Clare S Allely2, Frank Straub3
1Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI.
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|August 9, 2022
Summary
Autistic individuals may be vulnerable to online extremist recruitment. Clinicians should use a multidisciplinary approach for early identification and intervention in at-risk youth.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
- Criminology
Background:
- Extremism is a growing global concern, with online platforms used for radicalization.
- Online forums disseminate hateful ideologies and incite violence.
- Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may exhibit unique vulnerabilities to online recruitment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To raise awareness among clinicians regarding the risk of extremist recruitment in adolescents and young adults with ASD.
- To advocate for a multidisciplinary approach to address this issue.
- To provide insights for early identification and intervention strategies.
Main Methods:
- This article represents an international collaboration.
- It synthesizes knowledge from developmental-behavioral pediatrics, law enforcement, and psychology.
- Focuses on identifying risk factors and prevention strategies.
Main Results:
- Individuals with ASD may be susceptible to online extremist recruitment due to factors like social vulnerability and online engagement.
- Early identification of at-risk individuals is crucial.
- A coordinated, multidisciplinary approach is necessary for effective intervention.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians must be aware of the potential for extremist groups to target autistic individuals online.
- A holistic strategy involving early identification, prevention, and care-based intervention is essential.
- Collaboration between medical, psychological, and law enforcement professionals can enhance protective measures.
Related Concept Videos
01:19Autism Spectrum Disorder
194
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
194
01:26Modeling in Therapy
140
Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...
140
01:30Oppositional Defiant Disorder
127
A persistent pattern of angry or irritable mood, defiant behavior, or vindictiveness characterizes Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Symptoms must occur over at least six months, involve interactions with individuals beyond siblings, and meet specific diagnostic criteria to be clinically significant. The disorder affects emotional regulation, social interactions, and behavior, often manifesting early in life and influencing long-term development and functioning.
Diagnostic Criteria and...
Diagnostic Criteria and...
127
01:30Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
171
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects approximately 5-8% of children globally, with around 60-70% of cases persisting into adulthood. ADHD has significant implications for educational attainment, social interactions, and occupational success.
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings....
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings....
171
01:28Conduct Disorder
104
Conduct disorder is a complex mental health diagnosis characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates societal norms, the rights of others, or age-appropriate rules. The diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder require the presence of at least three problematic behaviors within the past 12 months, with at least one occurring in the past six months. These behaviors are grouped into four categories: aggression toward people and animals; destruction of property;...
104
01:24Operant Conditioning Intervention
108
Operant conditioning serves as a foundational principle in therapeutic interventions aimed at modifying maladaptive behaviors. Central to this approach is the notion that behaviors, both adaptive and maladaptive, are learned through reinforcement. By analyzing the environmental factors that reinforce problematic behaviors, clinicians can design interventions to weaken these reinforcements and replace maladaptive behaviors with healthier alternatives.
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
108