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Social and communication behaviours in infants and toddlers with autism and pervasive developmental disorder-not

Jill C Fodstad1, Johnny L Matson, Julie Hess

  • 1Louisiana State University, Psychology, Gonzales, USA.

Developmental Neurorehabilitation
|May 26, 2009
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Early identification of social and communication deficits in infants with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is possible. This enables earlier diagnosis and intervention for better outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental psychology
  • Pediatric neurology
  • Clinical audiology

Background:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) manifest in early childhood with core deficits in social skills and communication.
  • Untreated social and communication impairments can negatively impact long-term outcomes.
  • Limited research exists on early social and communication characteristics in infants diagnosed with ASD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine social skills and communicative abilities in infants and toddlers diagnosed with ASD.
  • To identify early indicators of social and communication deficits in at-risk populations.
  • To inform early assessment and diagnosis of ASD in infants.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated 886 infants and toddlers (17-37 months) using the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT).
  • Participants included children with autism, PDD-NOS, and those at risk for developmental delays.
  • Statistical analysis employed Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests for significance.

Main Results:

  • Infants and toddlers with autism exhibited more significant social and communication deficits compared to those with PDD-NOS.
  • Children diagnosed with autism showed greater deficits than those at risk for developmental delays.
  • Specific items differentiating diagnostic groups were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Social and communication deficits indicative of ASD can be identified in developmentally delayed toddlers at early ages.
  • Early identification of autistic traits facilitates more accurate infant assessment and diagnosis.
  • Earlier intervention and treatment practices are supported by these findings.
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