The bouba-kiki effect and its relation to the Autism Quotient (AQ) in autistic adolescents

Rinat Gold; Osnat Segal

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2017.09.017

The bouba-kiki effect and its relation to the Autism Quotient (AQ) in autistic adolescents

Rinat Gold, Osnat Segal

Department of Communication Disorders

Tel Aviv University

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Abstract

The bouba-kiki effect refers to the correspondence between arbitrary visual and auditory stimuli. Previous studies indicate ASD persons’ reduced bouba-kiki effect compared to controls. This study examines the relation between ASD symptomology and performance on the bouba-kiki task. Twenty ASD participants and 20 matched controls were presented the bouba-kiki task. Autism-Quotient (AQ) scores and several cognitive measures were obtained for all participants. Results demonstrate that among all measures, only AQ scores were significantly correlated to the performance on the bouba-kiki task in the ASD group. Results thus support the existence of a relation between autism symptoms and performance on the bouba-kiki task, and are discussed in light of current theories.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	11-17
Number of pages	7
Journal	Research in Developmental Disabilities
Volume	71
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2017.09.017
State	Published - Dec 2017

Keywords

Autism
Autism-Quotient
Bouba-kiki task
Sensory integration

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Developmental and Educational Psychology
Clinical Psychology

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