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Considering responsivity: a proposal for pragmatic analysis in autism spectrum.
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|January 11, 2014
Summary
This study compared communication initiatives and responses in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Findings highlight the importance of assessing both dimensions and response quality for understanding communication abilities in ASD.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Autism Spectrum Disorders Research
Background:
- Pragmatic language skills are crucial for effective social interaction.
- Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often exhibit challenges in communication pragmatics.
- Understanding the nuances of communicative initiatives and responses is vital for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare pragmatic profiles focusing on communicative initiatives and responsivity in children with ASD.
- To analyze the bi-dimensional communicative profile, encompassing both initiative and responsiveness.
- To identify the most frequent types of responses provided by children with ASD.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 30 transcribed interaction samples between speech-language therapists and children with ASD (mean age: 9 years, 6 months).
- Quantitative analysis of communicative acts, use of communicative space, means of communication (verbal, vocal, gestural), and total participations (initiatives and responses).
- Qualitative assessment of responses categorized as 'non-answer,' 'adequate answer,' 'inadequate answer,' and 'pragmatically inappropriate answer.'
Main Results:
- Significant differences were observed in the number of initiatives, total participations, occupation of communicative space, and total communicative acts.
- A significant difference was found in the number of 'adequate answers' provided by the children.
- The study identified variations in communicative engagement and response effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- The findings underscore the necessity of adopting a bi-dimensional approach to communication assessment in children with ASD.
- Qualifying the nature of responses is essential for a comprehensive understanding of a child's communication abilities.
- This research provides valuable insights for speech-language pathologists in evaluating and supporting pragmatic communication in ASD.
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