ArticleInfant behavior & development2012
Relation between early motor delay and later communication delay in infants at risk for autism.
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Abstract
backgroundMotor delays have been reported in retrospective studies of young infants who later develop Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).
objectiveIn this study, we prospectively compared the gross motor development of a cohort at risk for ASDs; infant siblings of children with ASDs (AU sibs) to low risk typically developing (LR) infants.
methods24 AU sibs and 24 LR infants were observed at 3 and 6 months using a standardized motor measure, the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS). In addition, as part of a larger study, the AU sibs also received a follow-up assessment to determine motor and communication performance at 18 months using the Mullen Scales of Early Learning.
resultsSignificantly more AU sibs showed motor delays at 3 and 6 months than LR infants. The majority of the AU sibs showed both early motor delays and later communication delays. LIMITATIONS: Small sample size and limited follow-up.
conclusionsEarly motor delays are more common in AU sibs than LR infants. Communication delays later emerged in 67-73% of the AU sibs who had presented with early motor delays. Overall, early motor delays may be predictive of future communication delays in children at risk for autism.
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