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Sex- and age-related differences in autistic behaviours in children with neurofibromatosis type 1.
- Source :
- Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders; Jul2023, Vol. 53 Issue 7, p2835-2850, 16p, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This study investigated sex and age differences in autistic behaviours in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who scored within the clinical range on the Social Responsiveness Scale - Second Edition (T score ≥ 60). Thirty-four males and 28 females (3–16 years) were assessed with the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition and Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised. Across both measures, males exhibited greater social communication deficits relative to females. Age-related abatement of social communication difficulties was observed for males but not females. Conversely, no sex differences were found for restricted/repetitive behaviours, which were stable over time for both males and females. The findings are discussed within the context of broader neurodevelopmental considerations that are common in NF1. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01623257
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164491893
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05571-6