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Tracking the Influence of Autistic Traits on Competencies Among School Aged Children with Subthreshold Autistic Traits: A Longitudinal Study

Auteurs: Eileen T. Crehan, Julie Baer, Robert R. Althoff, John N. Constantino

Gepubliceerd in: Child Psychiatry & Human Development | Uitgave 6/2018

Abstract

This study aims to further explore the implications of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms for children who do not meet full diagnostic criteria. More specific characterization of how challenges present relative to traits of ASD such as social responsiveness is vital to developing an understanding of what competency and mental health difficulties these impairments are related to, and if they persist over time. Assessments of autistic traits, clinical symptomotology, and competency were used to quantify the relation of these domains cross-sectionally and across time. Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) scores significantly contributed to a teacher-report Happy scale from the Teacher’s Report Form and a parent-report Social scale from the Child Behavior Checklist. No significant longitudinal models emerged. Splitting the SRS scores into three severity classes revealed that impaired social responsiveness is significantly related to competency, unlike average or below average deficits. Implications of subthreshold ASD traits on competency outcomes are discussed.

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Titel: Tracking the Influence of Autistic Traits on Competencies Among School Aged Children with Subthreshold Autistic Traits: A Longitudinal Study
Auteurs: Eileen T. Crehan
Julie Baer
Robert R. Althoff
John N. Constantino
Publicatiedatum: 11-05-2018
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Child Psychiatry & Human Development / Uitgave 6/2018
Print ISSN: 0009-398X
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3327
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-018-0809-5

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