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Attachment behaviors in autistic children.

M Sigman, J A Ungerer

    Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
    |September 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Autistic children show attachment to mothers, with increased attachment behaviors linked to advanced symbolic play. This suggests autistic children may need higher symbolic abilities for forming social bonds.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Child Psychology
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

    Background:

    • Attachment theory is crucial for understanding social development.
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by social communication challenges.
    • The relationship between attachment and symbolic play in ASD is not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To observe and compare social behaviors in autistic and neurotypical children.
    • To investigate the nature of attachment in autistic children towards their mothers.
    • To explore the correlation between attachment behaviors and symbolic play skills in autistic children.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational study comparing 14 autistic children and 14 neurotypical children.
    • Assessment of social behaviors during free play, separation, and reunion with caregivers and a stranger.
    • Evaluation of symbolic play skills in relation to attachment behaviors within the autistic group.

    Main Results:

    • Autistic children, as a group, demonstrated attachment behaviors towards their mothers, showing more social interaction and physical contact with them than with a stranger.
    • A subset of autistic children exhibited increased attachment behaviors during separation and reunion episodes.
    • Autistic children with heightened attachment behaviors also displayed more advanced symbolic play skills.

    Conclusions:

    • Autistic children exhibit attachment to their primary caregivers.
    • Advanced symbolic play skills may be associated with stronger attachment behaviors in autistic children.
    • Higher levels of symbolic ability might be necessary for autistic children to form attachments compared to neurotypical children.

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