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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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21-06-2015 | Original Paper

Concern for Another’s Distress in Toddlers at High and Low Genetic Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Susan B. Campbell, Nina B. Leezenbaum, Emily N. Schmidt, Taylor N. Day, Celia A. Brownell

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2015

Abstract

We examined concern for others in 22-month-old toddlers with an older sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and low risk typically-developing toddlers with older siblings. Responses to a crying infant and an adult social partner who pretended to hurt her finger were coded. Children with a later diagnosis of ASD showed limited empathic concern in either context compared to low risk toddlers. High risk toddlers without a later diagnosis fell between the ASD and low risk groups. During the crying baby probe the low risk and high risk toddlers without a diagnosis engaged their parent more often than the toddlers with ASD. Low levels of empathic concern and engagement with parents may signal emerging ASD in toddlerhood.

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Titel: Concern for Another’s Distress in Toddlers at High and Low Genetic Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Susan B. Campbell
Nina B. Leezenbaum
Emily N. Schmidt
Taylor N. Day
Celia A. Brownell
Publicatiedatum: 21-06-2015
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2015
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2505-7

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