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Smalley, Susan L.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1992
A literature review of autism and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) substantiates a significant association between the two. Studies of 14 autistic probands and 13 TSC probands identified 7 TSC subjects with autism, who had more seizures and mental retardation than those without autism. More male TSC probands with autism than female were…
Descriptors: Autism, Correlation, Genetics, Heredity
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Perez, Juan; del Sol Fortea Sevilla, Maria – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1993
This study compared scores of 17 children with autism and mental retardation on the Psychoeducational Profile with scores on the Adolescent and Adult Psychoeducational Profile 5 years later. Eye-hand coordination predicted scores in vocational skills, independent functioning, and vocational behavior; imitation predicted interpersonal behavior;…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Children, Correlation
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van Berckelaer-Onnes, Ina; van Duijn, Gijs – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1993
Seventy-two children (ages 23-148 months) referred to an autism center in the Netherlands were administered the Psychoeducational Profile (PEP) and the Handicaps Behaviour and Skills Schedule (HBS). The correlation between the two instruments was higher than expected, and internal consistency of the subscales of the PEP and the HBS was…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Rating Scales, Child Development, Children