Contrasting Views of Autism Spectrum Traits in Adults, Especially in Self-Reports vs. Informant-Reports for Women High in Autism Spectrum Traits
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| Title: | Contrasting Views of Autism Spectrum Traits in Adults, Especially in Self-Reports vs. Informant-Reports for Women High in Autism Spectrum Traits |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sara C. Taylor, Brielle N. Gehringer, Holly C. Dow, Allison Langer, Eric Rawot, Zoe Smernoff, Samantha Steeman, Laura Almasy, Daniel J. Rader, Maja Bucan, Edward S. Brodkin (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2024 54(3):1088-1100. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: | F31MH125539 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Adults, Family (Sociological Unit), Females, Attitudes, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Control Groups, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Personality Traits, Severity (of Disability) |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-022-05822-6 |
| ISSN: | 0162-3257 1573-3432 |
| Abstract: | There is uncertainty among researchers and clinicians about how to best measure autism spectrum dimensional traits in adults. In a sample of adults with high levels of autism spectrum traits and without intellectual disability (probands, n = 103) and their family members (n = 96), we sought to compare self vs. informant reports of autism spectrum-related traits and possible effects of sex on discrepancies. Using correlational analysis, we found poor agreement between self- and informant-report measures for probands, yet moderate agreement for family members. We found reporting discrepancy was greatest for female probands, often self-reporting more autism-related behaviors. Our findings suggest that autism spectrum traits are often underrecognized by informants, making self-report data important to collect in clinical and research settings. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1415097 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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