Autism research

The early detection of autism is the subject under discussion amongst many scholars from different disciplines. Researchers use The Observer® XT research software to collect and analyze behavioral data. Some are interested in repetitive behaviors in early development stages, while others look at how infants and toddlers interact with familiar and unfamiliar adults. Researchers observe test participants for several minutes while they perform a task or are confronted with changing circumstances. For instance, infants are presented with novel objects, toddlers are asked to finish different tasks, and young children are brought into contact with adults.

Research is often done in an observation lab, in order to observe subjects unobtrusively.  In a home environment researchers can use Pocket Observer, scoring behavior on a handheld device. By observing behaviors of infants, toddlers, and older children scholars get more insight into specific behaviors. With The Observer XT it is easy to compare different observations. You can also use our portable lab which includes two video cameras, recording and analysis software, etc.

 

Interesting publications

Diverse scientific articles citing Noldus products are published in renowned journals each week. The following list is only a small selection of scientific publications in autism research.

  • Meirsschaut, M.; Roeyers, H.; Warreyn, P. (2011). The social interactive behaviour of young children with autism spectrum disorder and their mothers. Autism, 15, 43-64.
  • Hutman, T.; Chela, M.K.; Gillespie-Lynch, K.; Sigman, M. (2011). Selective visual attention at twelve months: signs of autism in early social interactions. Journal autism and developmental disorders, DOI 10.1007/s10803-011-1262-5.
  • Mossman Steiner, A. (2011). A Strength-Based Approach to Parent Education for Children With Autism, Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, DOI: 10.1177/1098300710384134.  
  • Corbett, B.A.; Schupp, C.W.; Simon, D.; Ryan, N.; Mendoza, S. (2010). Elevated cortisol during play is associated with age and social engagement in children with autism. Molecular Autism, 1 (13).
  • Mosconi, M.W.; Reznick, J.S.; Mesibov, G.; Piven, J. (2009). The social orienting continuum and response scale (SOC-RS): a dimensional measure for preschool aged- children, Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 39, 242-250. 
  • Naber, F.B.A.; Bakermans - Kranenburg, M.J.; IJzendoorn, M.H. van; Swinkels, S.H.N.; Buitelaar, J.K.; Dietz, C.; Daalen, E. van; Engeland, H. van (2008). Play behavior and attachment in toddlers with autism. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 38, 857-866.

 

Please read more about how The Observer XT can be used in Autism Research.

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