Descriptor
| Adaptive Behavior (of… | 1 |
| Age Differences | 1 |
| Autism | 1 |
| Behavior Development | 1 |
| Chronological Age | 1 |
| Communication Skills | 1 |
| Downs Syndrome | 1 |
| Mental Age | 1 |
| Preschool Children | 1 |
| Preschool Education | 1 |
| Socialization | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| American Journal on Mental… | 1 |
Author
| Kelley, Michelle L. | 1 |
| Loveland, Katherine A. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Loveland, Katherine A.; Kelley, Michelle L. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1991
This study found that 16 preschoolers with Down's syndrome attained higher age equivalents and standard scores in "socialization" than did 16 preschoolers with autism. Adaptive age equivalent was positively related to chronological age for children with Down's syndrome in all domains, but only in "communication" for children with autism.…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Age Differences, Autism, Behavior Development
