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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-04-2006

The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ)—Adolescent Version

Auteurs: Simon Baron-Cohen, Rosa A. Hoekstra, Rebecca Knickmeyer, Sally Wheelwright

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2006

Abstract

The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) quantifies autistic traits in adults. This paper adapted the AQ for children (age 9.8–15.4 years). Three groups of participants were assessed: Group 1: n=52 adolescents with Asperger Syndrome (AS) or high-functioning autism (HFA); Group 2: n=79 adolescents with classic autism; and Group 3, n=50 controls. The adolescents with AS/HFA did not differ significantly from the adolescents with autism but both clinical groups scored higher than controls. Approximately 90% of the adolescents with AS/HFA and autism scored 30+, vs. none of the controls. Among the controls, boys scored higher than girls. The AQ can rapidly quantify where an adolescent is situated on the continuum from autism to normality.

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Titel: The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ)—Adolescent Version
Auteurs: Simon Baron-Cohen
Rosa A. Hoekstra
Rebecca Knickmeyer
Sally Wheelwright
Publicatiedatum: 01-04-2006
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2006
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0073-6

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