APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Parental Support during Triadic Interactions Predicts Joint Attention and Language Gains in Children with Autism
- Yael Maccabi
University of Haifa - Lior Hamburger
University of Haifa - Michal Slonim
University of Haifa - Michal Mottes
University of Haifa - Nurit Yirmiya
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel - David Oppenheim
University of Haifa
Abstract
Children with Autism display difficulties in Joint Attention behaviors, a prerequisite of language. Seventy-seven boys with Autism and their parents participated in this longitudinal study. Parental support predicted gains in joint attention and in language. Gains in joint attention mediated the association between parental support and gains in language abilities.
Autism Spectrum Disorders