Introduction of the Utrecht Tasks for Attention in Toddlers Using Eye Tracking (UTATE): A Pilot Study

Jong, Marjanneke de; Verhoeven, Marjolein; Hooge, Ignace T. C.; Baar, Anneloes L. van

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00669

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“…A worm pops up in the center of the screen, accompanied by a little music, to distract the child from the dog houses, and after a delay the child is asked to search for the dog by a voice-over. This task consisted of 18 trials, in which the delay increased with 2 s after three trials, from 0 to 10 s. Details regarding the instrument, apparatus and procedure are described in De Jong et al (2016b) and in the manual (see Supplementary Material). Fixations were classified with the method described in Hooge and Camps (2013).…”

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“…Several studies provided information regarding reliability and validity of the UTATE. In a pilot study was shown that the UTATE was feasible for use with 18-month-old children: the toddlers cooperated well during the procedure, and the data was of good quality and measured individual variation (De Jong et al, 2016b). Furthermore, sufficient split half reliability was found (De Jong et al, 2015, 2016b.…”

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“…To be able to detect attention problems at an earlier age, reliable and valid measures are needed, that objectively measure attention capacities. For this reason, the Utrecht Tasks for Attention in Toddlers using Eye tracking (UTATE) was developed (De Jong et al, 2016b). The UTATE consists of four tasks that are administered on an eye tracker and intends to measure functioning of three theoretically distinguished attention systems: orienting, alerting, and executive attention (Posner and Petersen, 1990).…”

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“…In a pilot study was shown that the UTATE was feasible for use with 18-month-old children: the toddlers cooperated well during the procedure, and the data was of good quality and measured individual variation (De Jong et al, 2016b). Furthermore, sufficient split half reliability was found (De Jong et al, 2015, 2016b. In a second study, factorial validity of the UTATE was shown by a confirmatory factor analyses providing evidence for three underlying factors (i.e., orienting, alerting, and executive attention), as was expected based on the theory underlying the design of the tasks (De Jong et al, 2016a).…”

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Attention problems hinder many children in their cognitive and social emotional development. Children at risk for developmental problems, like preterm born infants, are specifically known for attention difficulties. Early identification of attention difficulties is important for application of appropriate stimulation in trying to reduce further problems. Specifically designed instruments with good psychometric characteristics are needed to show difficulties in attention, that may contribute to early identification. The Utrecht Tasks of Attention in Toddlers using Eye tracking (UTATE) is an instrument to measure orienting, alerting and executive attention capacities in young children. Reliability and validity of the UTATE are specifically addressed in three studies, reported in this paper. A sample of 95 term born children assessed at 18 months of age was used that provided data for both the second and third study reported here. In addition, three other small samples were used, of which the first consisted of 12 children at 18 months with test-retest data available that are reported in the first study. Two other samples that were used in the third study, consisted of 14 children measured at 12 months, and 15 children examined at 24 months. The UTATE resulted in reliable information on eye movements and some first support for construct and predictive validity was found. Low scores on the UTATE at 18 months were found to be related to slower cognitive development as measured with the Bayley-III-NL at 24 months. Furthermore, a first indication that the UTATE is able to detect some age differences in attention was found. It is concluded that the UTATE can be used to study attention capacities in toddlers that underlie cognitive functioning and development, but further research is necessary.

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“…These batteries involve various aspects of visual function and rely on behavioral observations. In addition, more quantitative, computerbased methods have been developed such as an eye tracking-based task for attention in toddlers [11]. Building on these innovations, our group developed a method to quantify visual processing efficiency in a non-verbal manner in children, using an eye tracking-based approach [12,13].…”

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Early intervention for children at risk of visual processing dysfunctions from 1 year of age: a randomized controlled trial protocol

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Linden

Dijk

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Background: An increasing number of children are suffering from brain damage-related visual processing dysfunctions (VPD). There is currently a lack of evidence-based intervention methods that can be used early in development. We developed a visual intervention protocol suitable from 1 year of age. The protocol is structured, comprehensive and individually adaptive, and is paired with quantitative outcome assessments. Our aim is to investigate the effectiveness of this first visual intervention program for young children with (a risk of) VPD. Methods: This is a single-blind, placebo-controlled trial that is embedded within standard clinical care. The study population consists of 100 children born very or extremely preterm (< 30 weeks) at 1 year of corrected age (CA), of whom 50% are expected to have VPD. First, children undergo a visual screening at 1 year CA. If they are classified as being at risk of VPD, they are referred to standard care, which involves an ophthalmic and visual function assessment and a (newly developed) visual intervention program. This program consists of a general protocol (standardized and similar for all children) and a supplement protocol (adapted to the specific needs of the child). Children are randomly allocated to an intervention group (starting upon inclusion at 1 year CA) or a control group (postponed: starting at 2 years CA). The control group will receive a placebo treatment. The effectiveness of early visual intervention will be examined with follow-up visual and neurocognitive assessments after 1 year (upon completion of the direct intervention) and after 2 years (upon completion of the postponed intervention). Discussion: Through this randomized controlled trial we will establish the effectiveness of a new and early visual intervention program. Combining a general and supplement protocol enables both structured comparisons between participants and groups, and custom habilitation that is tailored to a child's specific needs. The design ensures that all included children will benefit from participation by advancing the age at which they start receiving an intervention. We expect results to be applicable to the overall population of children with (a risk of) VPD early in life.

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Cognitive functioning in toddlerhood: The role of gestational age, attention capacities, and maternal stimulation.

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Hooge³

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Developmental Psychology

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Why do many preterm children show delays in development? An integrated model of biological risk, children's capacities, and maternal stimulation was investigated in relation to cognitive functioning at toddler age. Participants were 200 Dutch children (gestational age = 32-41 weeks); 51% boys, 96% Dutch nationality, 71.5% highly educated mothers. At 18 months, attention capacities were measured using eye-tracking, and maternal attention-directing behavior was observed. Cognitive functioning was measured at 24 months using the Bayley-III-NL. Cognitive functioning was directly predicted by children's attention capacities and maternal attention-maintaining behavior. Gestational age was indirectly related to cognitive functioning through children's attention capacities and through maternal attention-redirecting behavior. In this way, a combination of gestational age, children's attention capacities, and maternal stimulation was associated with early cognitive development. (PsycINFO Database Record

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Introduction of the Utrecht Tasks for Attention in Toddlers Using Eye Tracking (UTATE): A Pilot Study

Cited by 10 publications

References 29 publications

Reliability and Validity of the Utrecht Tasks for Attention in Toddlers Using Eye Tracking (UTATE)

Reliability and Validity of the Utrecht Tasks for Attention in Toddlers Using Eye Tracking (UTATE)

Early intervention for children at risk of visual processing dysfunctions from 1 year of age: a randomized controlled trial protocol

Cognitive functioning in toddlerhood: The role of gestational age, attention capacities, and maternal stimulation.

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