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The Effect of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Characteristics on Aspects of Social Functioning

M Tal-Saban1, S Zaguri-Vittenberg1, E Ozeri2

  • 1School of Occupational Therapy, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.

Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
|June 5, 2024
PubMed

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Neurodevelopmental disorder symptoms correlate with social function in children. Executive function is a key predictor of social skills and participation, highlighting its importance in assessments.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Social Functioning

Background:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) encompass a range of conditions affecting motor, sensory, attention, and executive functions.
  • Social functioning is crucial for children's development and integration.
  • Understanding the relationship between NDD symptoms and social skills is vital for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and social functioning in school-aged children.
  • To determine which NDD symptoms are most strongly linked to social skills and participation.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 39 children (aged 6-9 years) referred for developmental difficulties.
  • Parent-completed questionnaires assessed NDD symptoms (motor, sensory, ADHD, executive function) and social functioning (social skills, participation).

Main Results:

  • Low to moderate correlations were found between most NDD symptoms and social functioning aspects.
  • Executive functioning emerged as the primary predictor of social skills and participation.
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) symptoms also contributed to behavioral problems.

Conclusions:

  • Executive functions play a significant role in the social abilities of children with NDDs.
  • Comprehensive evaluation of executive functions is recommended alongside social skills assessment for children with suspected NDDs.
Abstract

Keywords:
Behavioral problemsexecutive functionmotor skillssensory modulationsocial participationsocial skills

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