Profiling Autism Symptomatology: An Exploration of the Q-ASC Parental Report Scale in Capturing Sex Differences in Autism
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Article Title | Profiling Autism Symptomatology: An Exploration of the Q-ASC Parental Report Scale in Capturing Sex Differences in Autism |
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ERA Journal ID | 6353 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ormond, Sarah (Author), Brownlow, Charlotte (Author), Garnett, Michelle (Author), Rykiewicz, Agnieszka (Author) and Attwood, Tony (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Journal Citation | 48 (2), pp. 389-403 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | Feb 2018 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0162-3257 |
1573-3432 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3324-9 |
Web Address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-017-3324-9 |
Abstract | The Questionnaire for Autism Spectrum Conditions (Q-ASC) was developed by Attwood et al. (2011) to identify gender-sensitive profiles of autism symptomatology; prioritise and adjust the direction of clinical interventions;and support positive psychosocial outcomes and prognosis into adulthood. The current research piloted the Q-ASC with parents of 238 children with a clinical diagnosis of ASD Level 1 (without intellectual or language impairment). Data analysis revealed eight interpretable and reliable components of the Q-ASC using Principle components analysis. Comparisons across age and gender groups found statistically significant mean differences of parent-reported characteristics. The findings from this study aim to identify improvements in the Q-ASC towards the future assessment of the sensitivity and diversity of presentations of autism among female children and adolescents. |
Keywords | Asperger's syndrome; Autism spectrum disorder; Symptomatology; Gender; Females; Girls; Autism spectrum conditions |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390411. Special education and disability |
520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Psychology and Counselling |
Minds & Hearts: A Clinic for Autism Spectrum Conditions, Australia | |
Center for Diagnosis, Therapy and Education SPECTRUM ASC-MED, Poland | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4922/profiling-autism-symptomatology-an-exploration-of-the-q-asc-parental-report-scale-in-capturing-sex-differences-in-autism
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