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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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22-08-2016 | Original Paper

Demographic and Cognitive Profile of Individuals Seeking a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adulthood

Auteurs: Francesca G. Happé, Hassan Mansour, Pippa Barrett, Tony Brown, Patricia Abbott, Rebecca A. Charlton

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2016

Abstract

Little is known about ageing with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We examined the characteristics of adults referred to a specialist diagnostic centre for assessment of possible ASD, 100 of whom received an ASD diagnosis and 46 did not. Few demographic differences were noted between the groups. Comorbid psychiatric disorders were high in individuals with ASD (58 %) and non-ASD (59 %). Individuals who received an ASD diagnosis had higher self-rated severity of ASD traits than non-ASD individuals. Within the ASD group, older age was associated with higher ratings of ASD traits and better cognitive performance. One interpretation is that general cognitive ability and the development of coping strategies across the lifespan, do not necessarily reduce ASD traits but may mitigate their effects.

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Titel: Demographic and Cognitive Profile of Individuals Seeking a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adulthood
Auteurs: Francesca G. Happé
Hassan Mansour
Pippa Barrett
Tony Brown
Patricia Abbott
Rebecca A. Charlton
Publicatiedatum: 22-08-2016
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2016
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2886-2

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