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Adaptive function in preschoolers in relation to developmental delay and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders: Insights from a clinical sample
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In this article, the authors explored the relationship between developmental ability, autism and adaptive skills in preschoolers and found that children with autism performed significantly less well on both scales than children with average development.Abstract:
This study aims to explore the relationship between developmental ability, autism and adaptive skills in preschoolers. Adaptive function was assessed in 152 preschoolers with autism, with and without developmental delay, and without autism, with and without developmental delay. Their overall adaptive function, measured by the general adaptive composite on the Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System, was closely correlated to developmental ability as measured by the general quotient on the Griffith Mental Development Scales. Children with autism performed significantly less well on both scales. Domain scores discriminated between children with and without autism, with poorer performance on both the social and practical domain scores for children with autism, even when controlling for the effects of development. Children with average development, both with and without autism, had lower adaptive skills than expected for their developmental level. The importance of considering domain scores as well as the general adaptive composite when determining support needs is emphasised.read more
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Early Adaptive Functioning Trajectories in Preschoolers With Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Martina Franchini,Martina Franchini,Daniela Zöller,Daniela Zöller,Edouard Gentaz,Bronwyn Glaser,Hilary Wood de Wilde,Nada Kojovic,Stephan Eliez,Stephan Eliez,Marie Schaer +10 more
TL;DR: Findings bolster the idea that social interest and behavioral problems are crucial for the early adaptive functioning development of children with autism and have clinical implications in pointing out early intervention targets in children with ASD.
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Predicting neurodevelopmental outcomes at preschool age for children with very low birth weight
TL;DR: The findings of this study indicate that very low birth weight children tend to have lower adaptive behavior at 5 years old, and it is believed that having adaptive function is a reflection of a child's overall integrated abilities.
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Recent Developments in Treatment Outcome Measures for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
TL;DR: The challenge of evaluating treatment response with currently available measures as well as newly developed or refined measures that may be useful in clinical trials for young children with ASD are outlined.
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Assessing Adaptive Functioning in Preschoolers Referred for Diagnosis of Developmental Disabilities.
Susan Milne,Jenny McDonald +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors compared the results of two commonly used assessments, the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS-II) and the Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales, Second Edition (Vineland-II), on a group of 52 preschoolers referred for investigation of delays in development.
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