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Nicole Turygin1, Johnny L Matson, Matthew Konst

  • 1Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. nturyg1@tigers.lsu.edu

Developmental Neurorehabilitation
|April 17, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Early communication concerns in toddlers are linked to autism symptoms. However, not all children with communication issues will be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Background:

  • Parental concerns about communication are a common reason for seeking early intervention services for children.
  • Understanding the link between early communication first concerns (FCs) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms is crucial for timely diagnosis and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between early communication first concerns (FCs) and the presence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms in toddlers.
  • To analyze how communication concerns relate to developmental quotient and autism symptom scores in at-risk toddlers.

Main Methods:

  • The study included 3173 toddlers identified as being at risk for developmental delay.
  • Developmental quotient scores and autism symptoms were assessed using the Battelle Developmental Inventory, 2nd edition, and the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT).

Main Results:

  • A significant association was found between the communication first concerns (FC) group and gender.
  • The FC-Communication group significantly impacted overall developmental quotient, subscale scores, and autism symptom scores.

Conclusions:

  • Children presenting with communication disorders form a diverse group.
  • Communication disorders alone do not encompass all children who may meet the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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