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Megan Callahan1, Johnny L Matson1, Celeste Tevis1
1Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Developmental Neurorehabilitation
|January 11, 2023
Summary
Infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), seizures, and cerebral palsy (CP) show significant differences in developmental functioning. Further research is needed to understand comorbidities and intellectual disability impacts.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Pediatric developmental assessment
Background:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), seizures, and cerebral palsy (CP) are common neurodevelopmental conditions in early childhood.
- Understanding developmental trajectories in these populations is crucial for early intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare developmental functioning in infants and toddlers diagnosed with ASD, seizures, CP, or atypical development.
- To identify differences in overall development and specific developmental domains across these groups.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to compare developmental quotients (DQ) from the BDI-2 across neurodevelopmental groups.
- Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) examined differences in five specific developmental domains.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant differences were observed in overall developmental functioning among the studied groups.
- Significant variations were also found within each subdomain of the BDI-2, indicating distinct developmental profiles.
Conclusions:
- The findings highlight significant disparities in developmental functioning across infants and toddlers with ASD, seizures, and CP.
- Further research should explore the impact of comorbidities and intellectual disability (ID) on developmental outcomes in these populations.
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