Automated measures of vocal interactions and engagement in inclusive preschool classrooms
Regina M. Fasano,
Samantha G. Mitsven,
Stephanie A. Custode
et al.
Abstract:Classroom engagement plays a crucial role in preschoolers' development, yet the correlates of engagement, especially among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental delays (DD), remains unknown. This study examines levels of engagement with classroom social partners and tasks among children in three groups ASD, DD, and typical development (TD). Here, we asked whether children's vocal interactions (vocalizations to and from peers and teachers) were associated with their classroom engagement… Show more
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