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Rorschach protocols from children and adolescents with Asperger's disorder.
M Holaday1, J Moak, M A Shipley
1Department of Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi, USA.
Journal of Personality Assessment
|August 14, 2001
Summary
This study compared Rorschach protocols of boys with Asperger's Disorder to a contrast group and normative data. Findings reveal specific Rorschach variables differentiate Asperger's Disorder, aiding in its diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Child Psychiatry
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Background:
- Asperger's Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition.
- Accurate diagnostic tools are crucial for effective intervention.
- The Rorschach test is a psychometric tool used in psychological assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the Rorschach performance differences in boys with Asperger's Disorder.
- To identify Rorschach variables that discriminate between Asperger's Disorder and other emotional/behavioral disorders.
- To compare Rorschach findings with established normative data.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study design was employed.
- Rorschach protocols from 24 boys with Asperger's Disorder were analyzed.
- These protocols were matched by age to 24 boys in a contrast group with other emotional/behavioral disorders.
- Data were also compared against Exner's normative data.
Main Results:
- Five Rorschach variables (COP, CDI, H, M, and EA) showed significant differences between the Asperger's group and the contrast group.
- Two variables (T and WSumC) were significantly different from normative data in both the Asperger's and contrast groups.
- These findings suggest specific Rorschach patterns associated with Asperger's Disorder.
Conclusions:
- The Rorschach test can provide valuable discriminative information for diagnosing Asperger's Disorder.
- Specific Rorschach variables may serve as indicators for Asperger's Disorder.
- Further research is warranted to validate these findings in larger, diverse populations.