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Purpose <p>Currently, there is growing evidence that persistent primitive reflexes (PPRs) may be associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). PPRs can disturb motor development and negatively affect children’s emotional regulation and social behavior. Therefore, they may be associated with clinical variables involved in ASD such as emotional-behavioral factors. Given this, the current study sought to explore the relationship between PPRs and emotional and behavioral problems involved in ASD.</p> Methods <p>The present study investigated seven primitive reflexes in 30 autistic children and 30 typically developing (TD) children, analyzing the relationship between PPRs and emotional and behavioral problems related to ASD.</p> Results <p>The findings of the study showed that compared to the TD group, children with ASD had higher levels of reflexes’ retention. In addition, the results indicated that various PPRs were related to several emotional and behavioral problems in autistic children.</p> Conclusion <p>The findings highlight the importance of the examination of PPRs as a screening tool for children. Comprehensive investigation of PPRs, particularly in children with ASD, may contribute to a more accurate assessment of problems and higher effectiveness of possible intervention programs.</p>

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Relationship of the Persistent Primitive Reflexes to Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Autistic and Typically Developing Children

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    2026年5月7日

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  • Marwa A. Alsaman,
  • Reem H. M. Elghity

摘要

Purpose

Currently, there is growing evidence that persistent primitive reflexes (PPRs) may be associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). PPRs can disturb motor development and negatively affect children’s emotional regulation and social behavior. Therefore, they may be associated with clinical variables involved in ASD such as emotional-behavioral factors. Given this, the current study sought to explore the relationship between PPRs and emotional and behavioral problems involved in ASD.

Methods

The present study investigated seven primitive reflexes in 30 autistic children and 30 typically developing (TD) children, analyzing the relationship between PPRs and emotional and behavioral problems related to ASD.

Results

The findings of the study showed that compared to the TD group, children with ASD had higher levels of reflexes’ retention. In addition, the results indicated that various PPRs were related to several emotional and behavioral problems in autistic children.

Conclusion

The findings highlight the importance of the examination of PPRs as a screening tool for children. Comprehensive investigation of PPRs, particularly in children with ASD, may contribute to a more accurate assessment of problems and higher effectiveness of possible intervention programs.