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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Autism Spectrum Symptomatology in Children with Williams Syndrome Who Have Phrase Speech or Fluent Language

Auteurs: Bonita P. Klein-Tasman, Faye van der Fluit, Carolyn B. Mervis

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 9/2018

Abstract

To characterize autism spectrum-related symptomatology in children with Williams syndrome (WS) with phrase speech or fluent language, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Module 2 or 3 was administered. The cutoff for autism spectrum was met by 35% (14/40) who completed Module 2 and 30% (18/60) who completed Module 3. Similarities and differences in socio-communicative strengths and weaknesses as a function of language ability were identified. Symptom severity was negatively associated with IQ for participants with phrase speech but not for those with fluent language. The findings suggest an elevated risk of ASD for individuals with WS relative to the general population and contribute to a more nuanced sense of the socio-communicative functioning of children with WS.

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Titel: Autism Spectrum Symptomatology in Children with Williams Syndrome Who Have Phrase Speech or Fluent Language
Auteurs: Bonita P. Klein-Tasman
Faye van der Fluit
Carolyn B. Mervis
Publicatiedatum: 18-04-2018
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 9/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3555-4

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