MATERNAL QUESTION-ASKING BEHAVIOR TO TAIWANESE CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND WITH NO DISABILITY

Abstract

Examined maternal question-asking of normal vs Down syndrome Taiwanese children (aged 2–6 yrs) during free play and at meal time by videotaping each mother–child dyad at home. The 20 mothers of children with Down syndrome asked more questions across different types of question during free play, at meal time, and for the sum of these two. Although no group difference was found for producing each type of question during free play, these mothers asked more directive questions at meal time. Combined conditions analysis showed that they used more directive questions and fewer requests for clarification than the 20 mothers of children with no disability. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)