Brief Report: A Gaming Approach to the Assessment of Attention Networks in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typical Development.
Autor: Mash, Lisa E.; Klein, Raymond M.; Townsend, Jeanne
Publication year: 2020
Journal of autism and developmental disorders
issn:1573-3432 0162-3257
doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3635-5
Abstract:
Attentional impairments are among the earliest identifiable features of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Three attention networks have been extensively studied using the attention network test (ANT), but this long and repetitive task may pose challenges for individuals with ASDs. The AttentionTrip was developed as a more engaging measure of attention network efficiency. In 20 adults with ASDs and 20 typically developing controls, both tasks produced typical network scores (all p < .003, all Cohen's d > 0.78). Reaction time was less variable in the AttentionTrip than the ANT, possibly reflecting improved task engagement. Although the AttentionTrip elicited more consistent responses throughout an experimental session, anomalously low split-half reliability for its executive control network suggests that some changes may be needed.
Language: eng
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Pmid: 29948528
Tags: Humans; Reproducibility of Results; Female; Male; Adult; Adolescent; Young Adult; Attention; Assessment; Autism; Attention/*physiology; Cognition/physiology; Adolescent Development/*physiology; Adults; Autism Spectrum Disorder/*diagnosis/*psychology; Executive Function/physiology; Neuropsychology; Reaction Time/physiology; Video Games/*psychology
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29948528/
