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A Novel Experimental and Analytical Approach to the Multimodal Neural Decoding of Intent During Social Interaction in Freely-behaving Human Infants
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A Novel Experimental and Analytical Approach to the Multimodal Neural Decoding of Intent During Social Interaction in Freely-behaving Human Infants

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[Social withdrawal behaviour in infant: clinical and research interest]

Antoine Guedeney1, Caroline Dumond, Francesco Grasso

  • 1Service de Psychiatrie infanto-juvénile, intersecteur du 18e, Faculté de médecine Xavier-Bichat, Université Denis-Diderot Paris VII, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Polyclinique Ney, 75018 Paris, France. antoine.guedeney@ bch.ap-hop-paris.fr

Medecine Sciences : M/S
|November 5, 2004
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Social withdrawal in infants can indicate issues like autism or depression. The Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) aids in early screening during routine check-ups.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Infant Mental Health
  • Behavioral Pediatrics

Context:

  • Social withdrawal is a complex behavior in infancy with diverse potential causes.
  • Factors include attachment disorders, autism, sensory impairments, pain, interaction disorders, and maternal depression.
  • Early identification is crucial for timely intervention and support.

Purpose:

  • To present the concept of social withdrawal behavior in infants.
  • To explore its historical background and links to infant depression.
  • To introduce and discuss the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) for early screening.

Summary:

  • The Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) is an 8-item assessment tool designed for early screening of social withdrawal behavior in infants.
  • It can be utilized during routine physical examinations in Well Baby clinics.
  • The abstract reviews current clinical applications, research uses, and validation studies of the ADBB scale.

Impact:

  • Facilitates early detection of potential developmental and mental health concerns in infants.
  • Supports healthcare providers in identifying infants who may require further evaluation or intervention.
  • Contributes to a better understanding and management of infant social withdrawal behavior.

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