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Serrada-Tejeda, SergioCorresponding AuthorRodríguez-Pérez M.p.AuthorPérez-De-Heredia-Torres M.Author

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October 23, 2024
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Ideational Praxis, Play, and Playfulness: A Cross-Sectional Study of Autistic Children

Publicated to: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. 78 (4): 7804185010- - 2024-08-01 78(4), DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050397

Authors:

Serrada-Tejeda, S; May-Benson, TA; Bundy, A; Santos-Del-Riego, SE; Rodríquez-Pérez, MP; Pérez-de-Heradia-Torres, M
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Colorado State Univ, Dept Occupat Therapy, Ft Collins, CO USA - Author
Rey Juan Carlos Univ, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Phys Therapy Occupat Therapy Rehabil & Phys M, Madrid, Spain - Author
TMB Educ, Norristown, PA USA - Author
Univ A Coruna, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Physiotherapy Med & Biomed Sci, La Coruna, Spain - Author
Univ A Coruna, Fac Hlth Sci, Hlth Integrat & Promot Res Unit INTEGRA SAUDE, La Coruna, Spain - Author
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Abstract

Importance: Assessment of praxis skills is an essential aspect of understanding autistic children's development of play and playfulness. Objective: To assess the relationship and influence of ideational praxis skills on play skills and playfulness among autistic children. Design: A cross-sectional study. Settings: Homes, schools, and early care centers across Spain. Participants: Children ages 4 yr 6 mo to 6 yr 11 mo (45 typically developing [TP] and 45 with autism spectrum disorder [ASD]). Outcomes and Measures: Student's t tests were used to compare means between the two groups. Pearson's correlation and multiple linear regression were used to determine possible effects of ideational skills on play and playfulness. Results: Scores for the TP group were significantly higher than those of the ASD group on all play dimensions- space management, t(88) = 4.58; material management, t(88) = 5.86; pretense-symbolism, t(88) = 8.12; and participation, t(88) = 7.31-and on the Test of Playfulness (ToP), t(88) = 10.18, and Test of Ideational Praxis (TIP), t(88) = 4.38 (all ps < .001). Multiple linear regression revealed a statistically significant effect of TIP dimensions- space management, F(3, 41) = 4.83, p < .042; material management, F(3.41) = 8.49. p < .001; pretense- symbolism, F(3, 41) = 5.66. p < .002; and participation, F(3.41) = 7.81. p < .001-and on the ToP, F(3, 41) = 5.96. p < .002. Conclusions and Relevance: Ideational praxis skills combined with diagnostic information significantly predicted play skills and playfulness, highlighting the influence of ideation on play. Plain-Language Summary: This article provides data supporting the influence of ideational praxis skills on the play skills and playfulness of autistic children. Understanding how ideational praxis skills affect the ability to recognize and act on object affordances might promote greater possibilities for play interactions among autistic children.
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Keywords

AffordancesAutism spectrum disorderAutistic disorderChildChild, preschoolCross-sectional studiesEnvironmentFemaleHumansInterraterMaleMotorPatternPerceptionPerformancePlay and playthingsPretend playSensorimotorSpainSpectrum disorder

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 47/173, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Rehabilitation. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Occupational Therapy.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-03:

  • WoS: 1
  • Scopus: 2
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-03:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 19 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: United States of America.

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Serrada Tejeda, Sergio) and Last Author ().

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Serrada Tejeda, Sergio.

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