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Early Play Behaviors of Infants at Elevated Likelihood for Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Joanne E FlanaganBarbara B DemchickRebecca LandaJanet V DelanyGustavo Reinoso
Published in: The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association (2024)
Play behaviors may be early indicators of developmental differences for infants later diagnosed with ASD. The results of this pilot study suggest the need to observe the quality of interaction with a caregiver and objects during early play, which may serve as potential early indicators of ASD. Plain-Language Summary: Few studies have found behavioral markers during midinfancy that are associated with a later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The results of this study showed that infants who were later diagnosed with ASD were found to have differences in play behaviors compared to infants who were not later diagnosed with ASD. Thus, early play behaviors may be an early indicator of developmental differences for infants who are later diagnosed with ASD.
Keyphrases
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • intellectual disability
  • case control