Chinese Journal of Evidence -Based Pediatric ›› 2020, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (1): 59-62.

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The intelligence profile of preschool children with autistic spectrum disorders and FSIQ>70: A case-control study

 DENG Jing-xin, YAN Dong-yong, XU Qiong, LI Hui-ping, XU-Xiu   

  1.  Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 201102, China
  • Received:2020-01-06 Revised:2020-01-09 Online:2020-02-25 Published:2020-03-16
  • Contact: LI Hui-ping
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Abstract: Abstract Objective:To explore the intelligence profile of preschool children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and FSIQ>70, hoping to provide reference for early interventions and technological improvements in inclusive education for ASD children. Methods:ASD children aged 4-6 years who received the test of Chinese version of the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-Fourth Edition (WPSSI-Ⅳ(CN)) and got FSIQ>70 were selected from the database of Department of Child Health Care at Children's Hospital of Fudan University. Their intelligence structure and level were analyzed by gender. ASD children were diagnosed according to DSM-V criteria and their scores of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) met the diagnostic point of ASD. Intelligence assessment was conducted by qualified doctors who have a certificate of WPSSI-Ⅳ. Results:A total of 24 ASD children (20 boys and 4 girls) aged 49-78 (63.9±9.4) months were included. At the first diagnosis, 19 of them had completed the ADOS assessment (16 boys and 3 girls) and educational levels of 21 children's parents were collected . There were no statistically significant differences between girls and boys in age at the first diagnosis, age of wisdom assessment, ADOS scores and parental education levels, while there were statistically significant differences between boys (88.5±12.2) and girls (107.5±12.5) in FSIQ (P=0.009). Boys had strength in Visual Spatial Index (VSI), while their ability in Working Memory Index (WMI) and Processing Speed Index (PSI) was poorer (P<0.001). There were no statistically significant differences in all functional areas of girls (P=0.043). Girls performed better than boys in all the functional areas, with significant differences in verbal comprehension index (VCI), WMI and PSI (P<0.05). Conclusion:ASD girls with FSIQ>70 had higher intelligence levels than boys. Boys' performance in VSI was significantly better than that in WMI and PSI. Girls had greater advantages than boys in VCI, WMI and PSI.

 

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