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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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07-05-2021 | Brief Report

Moderators of Age of Diagnosis in > 20,000 Females with Autism in Two Large US Studies

Auteurs: Brian C. Kavanaugh, Christine A. Schremp, Richard N. Jones, Carrie R. Best, Stephen J. Sheinkopf, Eric M. Morrow

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 2/2023

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the clinical features that moderate a later age at ASD diagnosis in females in a large sample of females with ASD. Within two large and independent ASD datasets (> 20,000 females), females were first diagnosed with ASD 14-months later relative to males. This later age at diagnosis was moderated by a mild or atypical presentation, wherein repetitive behaviors were limited, IQ and language were broadly intact, and recognized symptoms emerged later in development. Females are at risk for a later age at ASD diagnosis and treatment implementation, and modification of early childhood ASD screening methods for females may be warranted.

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Titel: Moderators of Age of Diagnosis in > 20,000 Females with Autism in Two Large US Studies
Auteurs: Brian C. Kavanaugh
Christine A. Schremp
Richard N. Jones
Carrie R. Best
Stephen J. Sheinkopf
Eric M. Morrow
Publicatiedatum: 07-05-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 2/2023
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05026-4

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