Contrasting Views of Autism Spectrum Traits in Adults, Especially in Self-Reports vs. Informant-Reports for Women High in Autism Spectrum Traits

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There is uncertainty among researchers and clinicians about how to best measure autism spectrum dimensional traits in adults. In a sample of adults with high levels of autism spectrum traits and without intellectual disability (probands, n = 103) and their family members (n = 96), we sought to compare self vs. informant reports of autism spectrum-related traits and possible effects of sex on discrepancies. Using correlational analysis, we found poor agreement between self- and informant-report measures for probands, yet moderate agreement for family members. We found reporting discrepancy was greatest for female probands, often self-reporting more autism-related behaviors. Our findings suggest that autism spectrum traits are often underrecognized by informants, making self-report data important to collect in clinical and research settings.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:54

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Journal of autism and developmental disorders - 54(2024), 3 vom: 01. März, Seite 1088-1100

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Taylor, Sara C [VerfasserIn]
Gehringer, Brielle N [VerfasserIn]
Dow, Holly C [VerfasserIn]
Langer, Allison [VerfasserIn]
Rawot, Eric [VerfasserIn]
Smernoff, Zoe [VerfasserIn]
Steeman, Samantha [VerfasserIn]
Almasy, Laura [VerfasserIn]
Rader, Daniel J [VerfasserIn]
Bučan, Maja [VerfasserIn]
Brodkin, Edward S [VerfasserIn]

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Adult
Autism spectrum
Female
Journal Article
Phenotype
Self-report

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Date Completed 04.03.2024

Date Revised 04.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s10803-022-05822-6

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM349972702