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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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13-09-2019 | Original Paper

Adaptive Behavior in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role of Flexibility

Auteurs: Jennifer R. Bertollo, John F. Strang, Laura G. Anthony, Lauren Kenworthy, Gregory L. Wallace, Benjamin E. Yerys

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 1/2020

Abstract

Cognitive and behavioral flexibility are important predictors of adaptive behavior in school-age autistic youth. While prior research has utilized broad measures of flexibility, the current study uses the multi-dimensional Flexibility Scale-Revised to examine which specific flexibility skills relate to adaptive functioning. Through parent-report measures on 216 autistic youth, flexibility explained 22.2% of variance in adaptive socialization skills (p < 0.001). Specifically, Social Flexibility accounted for significant variance in adaptive socialization skills, while Transitions/Change approached significance. In exploratory analyses, flexibility explained 11.5% of variance in Communication skills (p < 0.001). This pattern remained after controlling for co-occurring ADHD symptoms. The current study helps to refine the relationship between flexibility and adaptive behavior, which may ultimately help to inform more targeted interventions.

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Titel: Adaptive Behavior in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role of Flexibility
Auteurs: Jennifer R. Bertollo
John F. Strang
Laura G. Anthony
Lauren Kenworthy
Gregory L. Wallace
Benjamin E. Yerys
Publicatiedatum: 13-09-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 1/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04220-9

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