Narratives of children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis

Publication date: December 2016
Source:Research in Developmental Disabilities, Volume 59
Author(s): Inmaculada Baixauli, Carla Colomer, Belén Roselló, Ana Miranda
BackgroundThe aim of this meta-analysis was to analyze the narrative performance of children and adolescents with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in terms of microstructure, macrostructure and internal state language.MethodA systematic literature search yielded 24 studies that met the predetermined inclusion criteria. Effect sizes for each study were calculated for eight variables and analyzed using a random effects model. Intellectual ability, age and type of narrative were considered as potential moderators.ResultsResults revealed that the children with ASD performed significantly worse than their peers on all the variables considered.ConclusionsFindings are discussed taking into account the main explanatory psychological autism theories. Implications for intervention and orientations for future research are suggested.



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