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Peer reviewedVolkmar, Fred R.; Klin, Ami; Pauls, David – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1998
This paper examines the validity of Asperger syndrome as a condition apart from high-functioning autism. Potential differences between Asperger syndrome and autism is possible if both are strictly defined. The importance of genetic factors in Asperger syndrome is stressed. Research on the nosological validity of this condition and its relationship…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Definitions
Hatton, Deborah D.; Wheeler, Anne C.; Skinner, Martie L.; Bailey, Donald B.; Sullivan, Kelly M.; Roberts, Jane E.; Mirrett, Penny; Clark, Renee D. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2003
Adaptive behavior was measured over time in 70 children, ages 1 to 12 years, with fragile X syndrome. With a mean of 4.4 assessments per child, adaptive behavior skills increased steadily and gradually over time. Children with less autistic behavior and higher percentages of the fragile X mental retardation gene protein showed better performance…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Age Differences, Autism, Children
Peer reviewedPark, Rebecca J.; Bolton, Patrick F. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2001
This study investigated the role of obstetric complications in determining phenotypic manifestations in tuberous sclerosis (TS), a disorder associated with autism spectrum disorders. Comparison of 43 children with TS and 40 unaffected siblings found children with TS experienced more obstetric complications, but these were related to mild rather…
Descriptors: Children, Congenital Impairments, Developmental Disabilities, Genetics
