Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 7, 2026

Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published on: April 22, 2015
Differences in Developmental Concerns of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Across Racial/Ethnic Groups
Abigail Issarraras1, Johnny L Matson1, Maya Matheis1
1a Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University , Baton Rouge , LA , USA.
Purpose:
Parents/caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have varying types of initial concerns regarding their child's development, which may be culturally bound to parents' perceptions of their child's development. This study investigated differences in the types of initial developmental concerns reported by parents or caregivers of different racial/ethnic groups with children in an early intervention program.
Method:
This study examined the frequency of endorsement of different types of concerns in African American, Caucasian, and Hispanic families.
Results:
No significant differences between racial/ethnic groups were found in the endorsement of concerns related to communication, language/speech, motor, problem behavior, sensory, feeding, prematurity, attention, adaptive functioning, and medical conditions. Racial/ethnic groups differed significantly in their endorsement for social concerns.
Conclusion:
Racial/ethnic group differences were confirmed regarding initial developmental concerns related to social behavior, which may be due to cultural beliefs. The implications of these findings on early identification are discussed.
Related Concept Videos
Autism Spectrum Disorder
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture
IR Spectrum
Transmittance is defined as the ratio of the radiant power passing through a sample to that from the radiation's source. Multiplying the transmittance by 100 gives the percent transmittance (%T), which varies between 100% (no absorption) and 0%...
Introduction to Developmental Psychology

