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09-12-2022 | Original Paper

Contrasting Views of Autism Spectrum Traits in Adults, Especially in Self-Reports vs. Informant-Reports for Women High in Autism Spectrum Traits

Auteurs: Sara C. Taylor, Brielle N. Gehringer, Holly C. Dow, Allison Langer, Eric Rawot, Zoe Smernoff, Samantha Steeman, Laura Almasy, Daniel J. Rader, Maja Bučan, Edward S. Brodkin

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2024

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Abstract

There is uncertainty among researchers and clinicians about how to best measure autism spectrum dimensional traits in adults. In a sample of adults with high levels of autism spectrum traits and without intellectual disability (probands, n = 103) and their family members (n = 96), we sought to compare self vs. informant reports of autism spectrum-related traits and possible effects of sex on discrepancies. Using correlational analysis, we found poor agreement between self- and informant-report measures for probands, yet moderate agreement for family members. We found reporting discrepancy was greatest for female probands, often self-reporting more autism-related behaviors. Our findings suggest that autism spectrum traits are often underrecognized by informants, making self-report data important to collect in clinical and research settings.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Contrasting Views of Autism Spectrum Traits in Adults, Especially in Self-Reports vs. Informant-Reports for Women High in Autism Spectrum Traits
Auteurs
Sara C. Taylor
Brielle N. Gehringer
Holly C. Dow
Allison Langer
Eric Rawot
Zoe Smernoff
Samantha Steeman
Laura Almasy
Daniel J. Rader
Maja Bučan
Edward S. Brodkin
Publicatiedatum
09-12-2022
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2024
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05822-6