[article]
| Titre : |
Outcomes in Adult Life Among Siblings of Individuals with Autism |
| Type de document : |
Texte imprimé et/ou numérique |
| Auteurs : |
Patricia HOWLIN, Auteur ; Philippa MOSS, Auteur ; Sarah SAVAGE, Auteur ; Patrick BOLTON, Auteur ; Michael RUTTER, Auteur |
| Article en page(s) : |
p.707-718 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Autism Siblings Adults Outcomes |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Little is known about adult siblings of individuals with autism. We report on cognitive, social and mental health outcomes in 87 adult siblings (mean age 39 years). When younger all had been assessed either as being “unaffected” by autism (n = 69) or as meeting criteria for the “Broader Autism Phenotype” (BAP, n = 18). As adults, all scored within the average range on tests of intelligence, numeracy and literacy. “Unaffected” siblings were functioning well in terms of jobs, independence and social relationships. Levels of social relationships and employment were significantly lower in the BAP group; autism traits and mental health problems were significantly higher. The data suggest that the “broader autism phenotype” is a meaningful concept but more sensitive diagnostic measures are required. |
| En ligne : |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2224-5 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=258 |
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-3 (March 2015) . - p.707-718
[article] Outcomes in Adult Life Among Siblings of Individuals with Autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Patricia HOWLIN, Auteur ; Philippa MOSS, Auteur ; Sarah SAVAGE, Auteur ; Patrick BOLTON, Auteur ; Michael RUTTER, Auteur . - p.707-718. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-3 (March 2015) . - p.707-718
| Mots-clés : |
Autism Siblings Adults Outcomes |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Little is known about adult siblings of individuals with autism. We report on cognitive, social and mental health outcomes in 87 adult siblings (mean age 39 years). When younger all had been assessed either as being “unaffected” by autism (n = 69) or as meeting criteria for the “Broader Autism Phenotype” (BAP, n = 18). As adults, all scored within the average range on tests of intelligence, numeracy and literacy. “Unaffected” siblings were functioning well in terms of jobs, independence and social relationships. Levels of social relationships and employment were significantly lower in the BAP group; autism traits and mental health problems were significantly higher. The data suggest that the “broader autism phenotype” is a meaningful concept but more sensitive diagnostic measures are required. |
| En ligne : |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2224-5 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=258 |
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Outcomes in Adult Life Among Siblings of Individuals with Autism in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45-3 (March 2015)
