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Brief Report: Predicting Sex Differences and Diagnosis from Early Parent Concerns

Auteurs: Anna Wallisch, Sarah Behrens, Brenda Salley, Rene Jamison, Brian Boyd

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2021

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research is largely based on males, and females with ASD are at risk for under-identification. Research recommends listening to parent concerns since these are often predictive of a child’s eventual diagnosis. This study examined how patterns of parent concerns predicted sex differences and eventual child diagnosis (ASD or developmental delay [DD]). We performed a secondary analysis with n = 273 children ages 36–72 months. Results suggested males with ASD had a higher likelihood of repetitive behavior and speech and language concerns compared to females with ASD. Females with DD were significantly more likely to have problem-solving concerns; whereas, males with DD were significantly less likely to have social communication concerns compared to females with ASD.

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Titel: Brief Report: Predicting Sex Differences and Diagnosis from Early Parent Concerns
Auteurs: Anna Wallisch
Sarah Behrens
Brenda Salley
Rene Jamison
Brian Boyd
Publicatiedatum: 18-01-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2021
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04866-w

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