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Brief Report: Sex Differences in Parental Concerns for Toddlers with Autism Risk

Auteurs: Riane K. Ramsey, Lashae Nichols, Natasha N. Ludwig, Deborah Fein, Lauren B. Adamson, Diana L. Robins

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2018

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Abstract

Research on sex differences in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suggests both higher prevalence and a more easily observable presentation of core ASD symptomology in males, which may lead to sex differences in parental concerns. The current study examined whether sex and diagnosis relate to the timing, number, and types of pre-diagnosis concerns for 669 (Nmale = 468) toddlers who screened at risk for ASD. No sex differences in parents’ concerns emerged for toddlers diagnosed with ASD; however, in the overall at-risk sample, parents of boys endorsed ASD symptoms, including restricted and repetitive behaviors, more than parents of girls. Future research should examine why sex differences in pre-diagnosis concerns emerge and how they might impact early diagnosis for at-risk boys versus girls.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Brief Report: Sex Differences in Parental Concerns for Toddlers with Autism Risk
Auteurs
Riane K. Ramsey
Lashae Nichols
Natasha N. Ludwig
Deborah Fein
Lauren B. Adamson
Diana L. Robins
Publicatiedatum
26-04-2018
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3583-0