Mother-Child Play: A Comparison of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Typical Development.

摘要: The purpose of the present study was to analyze mother-child collaborative play in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) compared Down Syndrome (DS) and typical developing (TD). Children ASD are often described as having deficient skills, particularly symbolic domain. Caregivers' involvement child activities increases structural complexity playing both typically disabilities. Participants included 75 mothers their (n = 25), 25) development 25). Mother–child sessions were analyzed using a coding system for exploratory play. Results indicated that showed more other groups. No significant differences emerged between three groups or mother These findings discussed relation debate about functional importance setting age assessment.