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ISSN: 2165-7890
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2165-7890
+44 1223 790975
Evelyn Chung Ning Law
Paediatric Medicine,
Singapore 119228
Singapore
Research Article
Utility of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales in Predicting Future Cognitive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum disorders
Author(s): Evelyn Chung Ning Law and Genalyn De Jesus AguilaEvelyn Chung Ning Law and Genalyn De Jesus Aguila
Objective: Literature shows that cognitive function of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is positively associated with later outcomes. However, developmental and cognitive assessments have not been consistently completed at the time of diagnosis in many clinical settings. It is uncertain whether a standardized parent adaptive questionnaire will help predict later cognitive functioning. This study explored the utility of a standardized questionnaire in predicting future cognitive functioning in children with ASD.
Method: Children aged 24 to 59 months consecutively diagnosed with ASD from January 2011 to October 2013, and had a cognitive assessment completed at a later time point, were included in the study (N=113). Descriptive data on demographic characteristics, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) scores, Vineland Adaptive .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2165-7890.1000213