Abstract
While the literature focusing on communication deficits in children with cerebral palsy (CP) is extensive, few researchers
have analyzed this construct in individuals with CP and a comorbid Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Therefore, the purpose
of the current study was to examine impairments in communication in infants and toddlers (18 to 35 months of age) who had
CP and comorbid autism, CP and comorbid pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and CP alone.
A total of 42 children met inclusion criteria for this study. Those diagnosed with CP and a comorbid ASD were found to possess
significantly greater communication impairments as assessed by the Baby and Infant Screen for aUtIsm Traits-Part 1 (BISCUIT-Part 1) than participants who only had a diagnosis of CP. The autism and PDD-NOS groups did not significantly differ from one another
on the communication domain of this measure, however. Implications of these results are discussed.
have analyzed this construct in individuals with CP and a comorbid Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Therefore, the purpose
of the current study was to examine impairments in communication in infants and toddlers (18 to 35 months of age) who had
CP and comorbid autism, CP and comorbid pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and CP alone.
A total of 42 children met inclusion criteria for this study. Those diagnosed with CP and a comorbid ASD were found to possess
significantly greater communication impairments as assessed by the Baby and Infant Screen for aUtIsm Traits-Part 1 (BISCUIT-Part 1) than participants who only had a diagnosis of CP. The autism and PDD-NOS groups did not significantly differ from one another
on the communication domain of this measure, however. Implications of these results are discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Article
- Pages 1-9
- DOI 10.1007/s10882-011-9256-y
- Authors
- Megan A. Hattier, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, 236 Audubon Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
- Johnny L. Matson, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, 236 Audubon Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
- Alison M. Kozlowski, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, 236 Audubon Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
- Journal Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
- Online ISSN 1573-3580
- Print ISSN 1056-263X