Autism is a complex neurological disorder that is often only diagnosed at the age of 2-3 years. However, early detection is of crucial importance, since early interventions can relieve the symptoms and improve the long -term result. A new study has shown that the reaction of a child to "motheresis", also known as a baby talk, could be an important indicator of autism.
What is motheresis?
Motheresis refers to the way adults speak to babies and toddlers. It is a slower, higher and singing tone that is usually used by parents and supervisors to attract the child's attention and calm it down. The study showed that children with autism significantly less fixed on motheresis than children without autism. If a child on motheresis is 30% or less fixed, this could be an important indicator of autism.
Since an early diagnosis of autism is important to enable effective treatment, screening tests on motherese language could be a useful method for early detection in the future. However, this method could not be used alone because autism is caused by a variety of factors.
This method alone is not reliable for recognition
It is important to emphasize that there are many other symptoms that can indicate autism. It is also important to point out that autism encompasses a wide range of severity levels and not every case is the same. A lack of interest in motherese language is therefore not a clear sign of autism.
Overall, the findings regarding the use of motherese language as a diagnostic instrument for autism are promising. However, it is important that further research is carried out in order to validate and clarify this method of how it can best be integrated into the early detection and treatment of autism.
In summary, motherese language can be an important factor in early detection and treatment of autism. However, it is important that further research is carried out to determine your effectiveness and use.
Sources
- https://autismus-spektrum.com/logopadie-bei-autismus/
- https://jewelautismcentre.com/jewel_blog/the-importance-of-motherese/
- https://today.ucsd.edu/story/toddlers-attention-to-motherese-speech-may-be-used-to-diagnose-autism
- https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Autism/Pages/Early-Signs-of-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders.aspx