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Vries, Jonna de (2024)

De relatie tussen executieve functies en de aanwezigheid van sociale teruggetrokkenheid bij jonge kinderen (3-7 jaar) met een extra X of Y chromosoom.

Master thesis | Education and Child Studies (MSc)

The aim of the present study was to collect knowledge about the role of executive functioning on social development in children (3-7 years) with Sex Chromosome Trisomy (SCT). This knowledge has contributed the understanding of the social development in children with SCT and has ensured the use of appropriate treatment. SCT children have an extra X- or Y-chromosome. As a result of SCT, these children show deficiencies in several areas of development, primarily focused on social-emotional development. With data from 132 children at an age between 3 and 7 years, this study has given insights about the relationship between executive functioning and social withdrawal. The insights in this study were measured, based on statistical analyses with the outcomes of the ‘Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function’ and ‘The Autism Screening Instrument for Educational Planning- Third Edition’. Children with SCT have shown significant differences in level of executive functioning between...Show moreThe aim of the present study was to collect knowledge about the role of executive functioning on social development in children (3-7 years) with Sex Chromosome Trisomy (SCT). This knowledge has contributed the understanding of the social development in children with SCT and has ensured the use of appropriate treatment. SCT children have an extra X- or Y-chromosome. As a result of SCT, these children show deficiencies in several areas of development, primarily focused on social-emotional development. With data from 132 children at an age between 3 and 7 years, this study has given insights about the relationship between executive functioning and social withdrawal. The insights in this study were measured, based on statistical analyses with the outcomes of the ‘Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function’ and ‘The Autism Screening Instrument for Educational Planning- Third Edition’. Children with SCT have shown significant differences in level of executive functioning between children with and without SCT. Especially shifting and planning and organisation have been predictive of the level of social withdrawal. A weak ability of shifting, planning and organisation has led to more social withdrawal in children with SCT. Age has not influenced the relationship between these executive functions and social withdrawal. This knowledge has suggested treatment for young children with SCT should address shifting, planning, and organization to limit social withdrawal. Limitations of this study have been discussed. Additionally, implications for further research have been mentioned and have been focused on development of treatment and deepening the insights.Show less

sex chromosome trisomy, social withdrawal, executive functioning

Author

Vries, Jonna de

Faculty

Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences

Specialisation

Orthopedagogiek

Supervisors

van Rijn, S.

ECTS Credits

20

Language

nl