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"Subtypes" in the Presentation of Autistic Traits in the General Adult Population
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Palmer, Colin J.; Paton, Bryan; Enticott, Peter G.; Hohwy, Jakob – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
The present study examined the presentation of autistic traits in a large adult population sample (n = 2,343). Cluster analysis indicated two subgroups with clearly distinguishable trait profiles. One group (n = 1,059) reported greater social difficulties and lower detail orientation, while the second group (n = 1,284) reported lesser social…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Brief Report: Cognitive and Behavioral Profiles in Persons with Smith-Magenis Syndrome.
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Dykens, Elisabeth M.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1997
A study examined the cognitive and behavioral profiles in 10 individuals (ages 14-51) with Smith-Magenis syndrome. Results found the individuals showed significant relative weaknesses in sequential processing and strengths in naming a partially completed drawing, identifying things, and in reading/decoding. Behavioral findings indicated…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems
Taking a Closer Look at Functional Play in Children with Autism.
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Williams, Emma; Reddy, Vasudevi; Costall, Alan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2001
The functional play of children with autism (n=15) was compared to that of developmentally matched children with Down syndrome (n=15) and typical infants (n=15). The functional play of the children with autism was less elaborated, less varied, and less integrated than that of the controls. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Patterns, Child Behavior, Cognitive Development
Cognitive Styles in High-Functioning Adolescents with Autistic Disorder.
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Teunisse, Jan-Pieter; Cools, Alexander R.; van Spaendonck, Karel P. M.; Aerts, Francisca H. T. M.; Berger, Hans J. C. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2001
A study investigated the operationalization, the identification, and the prevalence of weak central coherence and poor cognitive shifting in 35 high-functioning adolescents with autism. Weak central coherence and poor cognitive shifting did not appear to be related to measures of symptom severity, social understanding, and social competence.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style