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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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03-05-2019 | Original Paper

Gender Differences in Social Inclusion of Youth with Autism and Intellectual Disability

Auteurs: María Lucía Morán, Laura E. Gómez, María Ángeles Alcedo, Ignacio Pedrosa

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 7/2019

Abstract

The aim of this study was to delve into the role of gender differences in social inclusion of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID). A sample of 420 participants with ASD and ID aged between 4 and 21 years was evaluated using the ASD-KidsLife Scale. Females obtained lower scores in most of the items of social inclusion. These differences remained when the covariables of level of ID, support needs, and age were controlled. None of the items presented differential item functioning as a function of gender. Gender differences, as were found in social inclusion, are discussed and recommendations are given in order to provide equal opportunities to girls and boys with ASD.

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Titel: Gender Differences in Social Inclusion of Youth with Autism and Intellectual Disability
Auteurs: María Lucía Morán
Laura E. Gómez
María Ángeles Alcedo
Ignacio Pedrosa
Publicatiedatum: 03-05-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 7/2019
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04030-z

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