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Tally Lichtensztejn Tafla1, Kate Anne Woodcock2, Tatiana Pontrelli Mecca3
1Center for Research on Childhood and Adolescence, Human Developmental Sciences Graduate Program, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Child: Care, Health and Development
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Summary
Adaptive behaviour in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was similar across Brazil and the UK, except for self-direction skills in older adolescents. This highlights the need for culturally sensitive interventions to improve adaptive functioning.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Cross-cultural Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Adaptive behaviour deficits impact daily activities and social participation in neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Understanding adaptive functioning across cultures is crucial for effective interventions.
- Neurodivergence presents unique challenges in adapting to environmental changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare adaptive behaviour profiles in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental conditions across different countries.
- To evaluate cross-cultural differences in adaptive functioning among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Main Methods:
- Forty-eight children diagnosed with ASD were recruited from Brazil and the United Kingdom.
- Participants were divided into age groups (5-10 and 11-17 years).
- The Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, 3rd Edition (ABAS-3), Parent Form, was used to assess adaptive behaviours.
Main Results:
- Overall adaptive functioning profiles were similar between Brazilian and British children with ASD.
- A significant difference was observed in the self-direction scale.
- Older Brazilian adolescents with ASD scored higher in self-direction than their British counterparts.
Conclusions:
- Adaptive functioning in ASD is largely consistent across cultures, with notable exceptions.
- The self-direction scale indicates potential cultural variations in skills related to independence and self-control.
- Interventions should focus on enhancing adaptive skills acquisition universally, considering cultural nuances.
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