Observed Differences in Social Behaviors Exhibited in Peer Interactions Between Youth With Spina Bifida and Their Peers: Neuropsychological Correlates

摘要: Objective To identify differences in social behaviors observed peer interactions between children with spina bifida (SB) and peers, to examine neuropsychological correlates of these differences. Method At otal 100 youth (aged 8–15 years) SB peers participated video-recorded interaction tasks, which were coded for style, affect, collaboration. Children also completed a test battery. Results demonstrated less adaptive interactions, particularly within the style domain. Observational items found be different their best predicted by language attention abilities. Conclusions exhibit lower levels dominance but are comparable typically developing on other behaviors. The group may have basis.