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Correlates of adaptive skills in children with autism spectrum disorder

Ramkumar Aishworiya1,2, Tze Jui Goh3, Min Sung3

  • 1Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Health System, Singapore.

Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice
|March 17, 2021
PubMed

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Minimizing wait times for early intervention services significantly improves adaptive behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder. Targeted support for low-income families can also enhance functional outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Functional outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often remain suboptimal despite service improvements.
  • Identifying modifiable early intervention factors is crucial for enhancing adaptive skills in children with ASD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify early intervention factors associated with better functional outcomes in children with ASD.
  • To identify high-risk groups of children with ASD who may experience poorer outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 193 children (aged 5-12 years) with ASD participated.
  • Parental data on family background and early intervention characteristics were collected.
  • Formal testing assessed participants' adaptive behavior skills.

Main Results:

  • Shorter wait times for early intervention were significantly correlated with higher adaptive behavior scores.
  • Children from families facing financial difficulties and those with lower paternal education were identified as at-risk groups for poorer adaptive skills.

Conclusions:

  • Reducing wait times for early intervention services post-diagnosis can improve functional outcomes for children with ASD.
  • Healthcare policy changes to expedite entry or provide targeted interventions for socio-economically disadvantaged families can enhance adaptive skill development.
Abstract

Keywords:
autismearly interventionsocio-economic statuswait time

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