An Investigation of the Relationship Between Set-Shifting and School Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tehran, Iran (2017 - 2018)
| Author | Mehdi Alizadeh Zarei | en |
| Author | Mahsa Kheirollahzadeh | en |
| Author | Malek Amini | en |
| Orcid | Mehdi Alizadeh Zarei [0000-0002-2760-6657] | en |
| Orcid | Mahsa Kheirollahzadeh [0000-0003-0687-2224] | en |
| Orcid | Malek Amini [0000-0001-7643-7821] | en |
| Issued Date | 2019-09-30 | en |
| Abstract | Background: One of the executive functions affected by autism spectrum disorder is set-shifting. Set-shifting leads to adaptive behaviors in different life situations, including school function. Objectives: Accordingly, this study aimed to examine the relationship between set-shifting and school function in children with autism spectrum disorder. Methods: In this cross-sectional (descriptive-analytic) study, a total of 52 students aged between 7 and 12 years old with autism spectrum disorder were selected through convenient sampling technique in schools specifically for the autistic children in Tehran, Iran (2017 - 2018). The required data were collected using school function assessment (SFA) and behavior rating inventory of executive function (BRIEF) and were analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. Results: The results showed that the shifting subscale of BRIEF has a significant reverse relationship with school function (P < 0.5). It should be noted that in BRIEF, the higher score indicates further damage. Also, the results of regression analysis revealed a predictive role for set-shifting in the school function of children with autism spectrum disorder (β = -0.67, P < 0.05). Conclusions: Set-shifting is associated with the school function of children with autism spectrum disorders. Furthermore, set-shifting can predict the school function and autistic children with problems in set-shifting are expected to have a weak school function. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijpbs.91536 | en |
| Keyword | Autism Spectrum Disorder | en |
| Keyword | Executive Function | en |
| Keyword | Social Participation | en |
| Keyword | Occupational Therapy | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | An Investigation of the Relationship Between Set-Shifting and School Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tehran, Iran (2017 - 2018) | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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