Narratives of children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis
2016; Elsevier BV; Volume: 59; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.ridd.2016.09.007
ISSN1873-3379
AutoresInmaculada Baixauli, Carla Colomer Diago, Belén Roselló Miranda, Ana Miranda,
Tópico(s)Child Development and Digital Technology
ResumoThe aim of this meta-analysis was to analyze the narrative performance of children and adolescents with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in terms of microstructure, macrostructure and internal state language.A systematic literature search yielded 24 studies that met the predetermined inclusion criteria. Effect sizes for each study were calculated for eight variables and analyzed using a random effects model. Intellectual ability, age and type of narrative were considered as potential moderators.Results revealed that the children with ASD performed significantly worse than their peers on all the variables considered.Findings are discussed taking into account the main explanatory psychological autism theories. Implications for intervention and orientations for future research are suggested.
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