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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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20-10-2017 | Original Paper

Profiling Autism Symptomatology: An Exploration of the Q-ASC Parental Report Scale in Capturing Sex Differences in Autism

Auteurs: Sarah Mae Simcoe, Charlotte Brownlow, Michelle Sarah Garnett, Agnieszka Rynkiewicz, Tony Attwood

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 2/2018

Abstract

The Questionnaire for Autism Spectrum Conditions (Q-ASC) was developed by Attwood et al. (2011) to identify gender-sensitive profiles of autism symptomatology; prioritise and adjust the direction of clinical interventions; and support positive psychosocial outcomes and prognosis into adulthood. The current research piloted the Q-ASC with parents of 238 children with a clinical diagnosis of ASD-Level 1 (without intellectual or language impairment). Data analysis revealed eight interpretable and reliable components of the Q-ASC using Principle components analysis. Comparisons across age and gender groups found statistically significant mean differences of parent-reported characteristics. The findings from this study aim to identify improvements in the Q-ASC towards the future assessment of the sensitivity and diversity of presentations of autism among female children and adolescents.

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Titel: Profiling Autism Symptomatology: An Exploration of the Q-ASC Parental Report Scale in Capturing Sex Differences in Autism
Auteurs: Sarah Mae Simcoe
Charlotte Brownlow
Michelle Sarah Garnett
Agnieszka Rynkiewicz
Tony Attwood
Publicatiedatum: 20-10-2017
Uitgeverij: Springer New York
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3324-9

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