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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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04-07-2019 | Original Paper

Sex Differences in Externalizing and Internalizing Symptoms of Children with ASD

Auteurs: Brian C. Nasca, Christopher Lopata, James P. Donnelly, Jonathan D. Rodgers, Marcus L. Thomeer

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 9/2020

Abstract

This study examined sex differences in externalizing and internalizing symptoms of children with ASD without intellectual disability (ID). The sample (n = 80) included 40 girls and 40 boys, ages 6–12 years, with ASD (without ID) matched on age and IQ. Externalizing and internalizing symptoms were significantly elevated for this sample (girls and boys) relative to normative estimates for all the scales (hyperactivity, aggression, anxiety, and depression) except conduct problems. No significant differences were found between girls and boys for either externalizing symptoms or internalizing symptoms (based on standard score and raw score analyses). Implications for clinical practice and future research are discussed.

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Titel: Sex Differences in Externalizing and Internalizing Symptoms of Children with ASD
Auteurs: Brian C. Nasca
Christopher Lopata
James P. Donnelly
Jonathan D. Rodgers
Marcus L. Thomeer
Publicatiedatum: 04-07-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 9/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04132-8

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