Evaluating mental chronometry as a quantitative measure of information processing in early childhood autism.

IF 1.4 4区心理学 Q4 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Applied Neuropsychology: Child Pub Date : 2024-09-02 DOI:10.1080/21622965.2024.2394178

Yousif Ali Yaseen, Ahlam Muhammad Taher Saleem, Dindar S Bari, Rahma Tahseen Nayef, Haval Y Yacoob Aldosky

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Abstract

Objectives: Mental chronometry is the scientific study of cognitive processing speed measured by reaction time (RT), which is the elapsed time between the onset of a stimulus and an individual's response. This study aims at measuring the RT among young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and comparing it with normal (typically developing) children.

Methods: 60 ASD children were selected from different ASD centers, and 60 normal children were selected from different kindergartens for participation in this study. Participants were aged 3-6 years old. The RT was measured using the Fitlight trainer device. The findings were statistically evaluated using independent t-tests and ANOVA tests.

Result: Significant differences (p < 0.0001) were found between both groups in all tasks, and ASD children demonstrated slower RT compared to the normal group. The RT measured through three senses (visual, auditory, and touch) for ASD and normal were 3.64 ± 2.16, 13.19 ± 2.41(trial), 1835.23 ± 757.95, 697.12 ± 87.83 (second), and 1550.89 ± 499.76, 752.67 ± 124.02 (second) respectively.

Conclusion: The evaluated RT showed significant impairment in RT among ASD in comparison to normal children and this was true for the three senses. The Fitlight trainer could be used to assess RT and stimulus-response among ASD children in various cognitive tasks. Similar studies, involving larger samples from different areas and involving other sense organs, are indicated to confirm the results.

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将心理计时法作为幼儿自闭症患者信息处理的定量测量方法进行评估。

目的：心理计时法是通过反应时间（RT）测量认知处理速度的科学研究，反应时间是指从刺激开始到个体做出反应之间所经过的时间。本研究旨在测量自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）幼儿的反应时间，并将其与正常（发育正常）儿童进行比较。参与者年龄为 3-6 岁。使用 Fitlight 训练器测量 RT。研究结果采用独立 t 检验和方差分析检验进行统计评估：差异显著（P评估结果显示，与正常儿童相比，ASD 儿童的 RT 明显受损，三种感官均如此。Fitlight 训练器可用于评估 ASD 儿童在各种认知任务中的实时反应和刺激-反应。类似的研究涉及不同领域的更大样本，并涉及其他感觉器官，以确认结果。

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Applied Neuropsychology: Child CLINICAL NEUROLOGY-PSYCHOLOGY

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期刊介绍： Applied Neuropsychology: Child publishes clinical neuropsychological articles concerning assessment, brain functioning and neuroimaging, neuropsychological treatment, and rehabilitation in children. Full-length articles and brief communications are included. Case studies of child patients carefully assessing the nature, course, or treatment of clinical neuropsychological dysfunctions in the context of scientific literature, are suitable. Review manuscripts addressing critical issues are encouraged. Preference is given to papers of clinical relevance to others in the field. All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief, and, if found suitable for further considerations are peer reviewed by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single-blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.