Participation patterns in elementary school-aged children with autism spectrum disorders and their typically developing peers

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ID12897032
AuthorsNoor Ismael (0000-0002-2060-4923, Jordan University of Science and Technology, corresponding author), Khader A Almhdawi (0000-0001-8906-6994, Jordan University of Science and Technology), Ala’a F Jaber (0000-0001-9664-2048, Jordan University of Science and Technology), Saddam F Kanaan (0000-0003-1062-7993, Qatar University), Sana'a Al Shlool (Jordan University of Science and Technology)
Year2023
Volume18
Issue2
Pages121-132
Publication date2023-05-10
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Children s Services (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1746-6660 • E-ISSN: 2042-8677
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/jcs-10-2021-0049
OpenAlexW4376114080
LanguageEN
References cited35

Purpose This study aims to investigate the differences in participation patterns between children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and children with typical development (TD) in Jordan. Design/methodology/approach The study used a cross-sectional comparative design and convenient and snowball sampling. The sample consisted of 60 children (30 ASD and 30 TD), mean age (nine years), who completed the Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment and the Preferences for Activities of Children (CAPE/PAC) via interview. Analyses consisted of descriptive statistics and Mann-Whitney U tests. Findings Children with ASD had significantly lower participation Diversity ( U = 24.00, p < 0.000) and Intensity ( U = 110.00, p < 0.000) than children with TD. In addition, children with ASD had significantly lower participation preference in Physical ( U = 145.50, p < 0.000), Self-Improvement ( U = 163.50, p < 0.000), Skill-Based ( U = 281.00, p = 0.01), Social activities ( U = 307.50, p = 0.03) and total PAC scale score ( U = 246.50, p = 0.003). However, children with ASD had significantly higher Enjoyment ( U = 274, p < 0.000) than children with TD. Originality/value Children with ASD have restricted participation patterns due to certain ASD features like extreme sensory processing patterns. However, limited research compared participation patterns between school-aged children with ASD and children with TD. This study concluded that participation patterns in children with ASD are different from children with TD

Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Developmental psychology · Snowball sampling · Typically developing · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Development and Digital Technology · Clinical Psychology · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Psychology

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