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Goldman, Suzanne E.; McGrew, Susan; Johnson, Kyle P.; Richdale, Amanda L.; Clemons, Traci; Malow, Beth A. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Multiple sleep problems have been reported in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The association of poor sleep with problematic daytime behaviors has been shown in small studies of younger children. We assessed the relationship between sleep and behavior in 1784 children, ages 2-18, with confirmed diagnosis of ASD participating in the…
Descriptors: Attention Span, Autism, Economically Disadvantaged, Sleep
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Brewton, Christie M.; Nowell, Kerri P.; Lasala, Morgan W.; Goin-Kochel, Robin P. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
There is very little known about how sibling characteristics may influence the social functioning of a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The current study utilized data from the Simons Simplex Collection (SSC; n=1355 children with ASD and 1351 siblings) to investigate this relationship. Phenotypic measures included (a) the "Autism…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Siblings, Socialization, Autism
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Rosbrook, Ainslie; Whittingham, Koa – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2010
The high prevalence of anxiety disorders and depression within the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population is widely recognised. This study examined the role of three potential mediating variables in the relationship between autistic traits and depressive/anxious symptomatology in the general population. Participants included 231 university…
Descriptors: Autism, Problem Solving, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety
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Guinchat, Vincent; Chamak, Brigitte; Bonniau, Beatrice; Bodeau, Nicolas; Perisse, Didier; Cohen, David; Danion, Anne – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
This study assessed parents' first concerns about their autistic child. This information was categorized so that it could help healthcare professionals improve early detection of autism. We designed a questionnaire using an open-ended format, and 459 questionnaires were completed by parents to assess difficulties encountered in obtaining a…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Autism, Hyperactivity, Sleep
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Spek, Annelies A.; Wouters, Saskia G. M. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2010
Several recent studies have demonstrated a genetical overlap between autism and schizophrenia. However, at a behavioral level it remains unclear which features can validly distinguish adults with autism from an adult schizophrenia group. To this end, the present study compared 21 individuals with the autistic disorder and 21 individuals with…
Descriptors: Schizophrenia, Autism, Genetics, Adults
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Dewrang, Petra; Sandberg, Annika Dahlgren – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2010
Development and behavior during the first 2 years of life was assessed retrospectively by the parents to 23 adolescents and young adults with Asperger syndrome and 13 typically developing adolescents and young adults. The groups were matched on chronological age and the participants were within the normal range of intelligence. The questionnaire,…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Asperger Syndrome, Questionnaires, Young Adults