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Spanish Validation of the Autism Quotient Short Form Questionnaire for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Jorge Lugo-Marín, Emiliano Díez-Villoria, María Magán-Maganto, Lina Pérez-Méndez, Montserrat Alviani, Juan Antonio de la Fuente-Portero, Ricardo Canal-Bedia

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2019

Abstract

The objective of this study was to adapt and validate the abbreviated version of the “Autism-Spectrum Quotient” (AQ-Short) in a sample of Spanish native adults. A total of 46 individuals with ASD, 41 ASD-relatives, 17 patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and 190 non-clinical adults were administered the Spanish version of the AQ-Short. The results of the confirmatory factorial analysis found two high-order factors (Social Behaviour and Numbers/Patterns) and four subscales (Social Skills, Routines, Switching and Imagination). The reliability analysis showed very good internal structure and test–retest reliability. The AQ-Short also showed moderate convergent validity with ADOS-2. Differences by group were found in the ASD group when compared to other groups. Gender differences were only found in the non-clinical group.

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Titel: Spanish Validation of the Autism Quotient Short Form Questionnaire for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Jorge Lugo-Marín
Emiliano Díez-Villoria
María Magán-Maganto
Lina Pérez-Méndez
Montserrat Alviani
Juan Antonio de la Fuente-Portero
Ricardo Canal-Bedia
Publicatiedatum: 05-08-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2019
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04127-5

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