Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by early impairment in social and communication domains and autonomic nervous system unbalance. This study evaluated heart rate (HR) as a possible indicator of stress response in children with ASD as compared to children with language disorder (LD). Twenty-four patients [mean age = 42.62 months; SD = 8.14 months,12 with ASD (10 M/2F) and 12 with LD (8 M/4F)] underwent clinical [Leiter International Performance Scale-Revised, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, second edition (ADOS-2)] and physiological evaluation (HR monitoring) during five interactive activities, while wearing an HR measurement device. IQ (ASD:IQ = 103.33 ± 12.85 vs. LD:IQ = 111.00 ± 8.88, p = 0.103) and fluid reasoning on the Leiter-R Scale were within the normal range in all subjects. Increased HR during the third activity (ADOS-2 bubble play) significantly correlated with autistic symptoms (r = 0.415; p = 0.044), while correlations between ADOS-2 total score and HR during the first activity (ADOS-2 free play; r = 0.368; p = 0.077), second activity (Leiter-R figure ground subscale; r = 0.373, p = 0.073), and fifth activity (ADOS-2 anticipation of a routine with objects; r = 0.368; p = 0.076) did not quite reach statistical significance. Applying a linear regression model, we found that the ADOS-2 total score significantly influenced HR variations (p = 0.023). HR monitoring may provide a better understanding of the stress-provoking situations for children with ASD. Furthermore, it could help clinicians detect the impact of the stressful condition on the autistic core and adress treatment strategy.
A wearable heart rate measurement device for children with autism spectrum disorder / Fioriello, F; Maugeri, A; D'Alvia, L; Pittella, E; Piuzzi, E; Rizzuto, E; Del Prete, Z; Manti, F; Sogos, C.. - In: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. - ISSN 2045-2322. - 10:1(2020). [10.1038/s41598-020-75768-1]
Titolo: | A wearable heart rate measurement device for children with autism spectrum disorder | |
Autori: | FIORIELLO, FRANCESCA (Primo) SOGOS, Carla (Ultimo) | |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2020 | |
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Citazione: | A wearable heart rate measurement device for children with autism spectrum disorder / Fioriello, F; Maugeri, A; D'Alvia, L; Pittella, E; Piuzzi, E; Rizzuto, E; Del Prete, Z; Manti, F; Sogos, C.. - In: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. - ISSN 2045-2322. - 10:1(2020). [10.1038/s41598-020-75768-1] | |
Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11573/1449229 | |
Appartiene alla tipologia: | 01a Articolo in rivista |
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