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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-11-2007 | Original Paper

Stalking, and Social and Romantic Functioning Among Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Mark Stokes, Naomi Newton, Archana Kaur

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2007

Abstract

We examine the nature and predictors of social and romantic functioning in adolescents and adults with ASD. Parental reports were obtained for 25 ASD adolescents and adults (13–36 years), and 38 typical adolescents and adults (13–30 years). The ASD group relied less upon peers and friends for social (OR = 52.16, p < .01) and romantic learning (OR = 38.25, p < .01). Individuals with ASD were more likely to engage in inappropriate courting behaviours (χ² _df = 19 = 3168.74, p < .001) and were more likely to focus their attention upon celebrities, strangers, colleagues, and ex-partners (χ² _df = 5=2335.40, p < .001), and to pursue their target longer than controls (t = −2.23, df = 18.79, p < .05). These results show that the diagnosis of ASD is pertinent when individuals are prosecuted under stalking legislation in various jurisdictions.

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Titel: Stalking, and Social and Romantic Functioning Among Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Mark Stokes
Naomi Newton
Archana Kaur
Publicatiedatum: 01-11-2007
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2007
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0344-2

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