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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 3/2019

15-11-2018 | Original Paper

Gender Differences and Similarities: Autism Symptomatology and Developmental Functioning in Young Children

Auteurs: Maya Matheis, Johnny L. Matson, Esther Hong, Paige E. Cervantes

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2019

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Abstract

A growing body of research suggests that symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may present differently in males and females. This study examined gender differences in ASD symptoms and developmental functioning, using the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtism Traits, Part 1 (BISCUIT-Part 1) and the Battelle Developmental Inventory, 2nd Edition (BDI-2), amongst children aged 17–37 months meeting ASD diagnostic criteria (n = 1317). No gender differences were found in regards to overall symptom severity or symptom domains on the BISCUIT-Part 1 when gender groups were matched by cognitive ability. Females with ASD had greater motor deficits and less communication impairment compared to their male counterparts as measured by the BDI-2. Secondary analyses examining item endorsement patterns were also conducted. Implications of the findings are discussed.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Gender Differences and Similarities: Autism Symptomatology and Developmental Functioning in Young Children
Auteurs
Maya Matheis
Johnny L. Matson
Esther Hong
Paige E. Cervantes
Publicatiedatum
15-11-2018
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2019
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3819-z

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