Demographic and Cognitive Profile of Individuals Seeking a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adulthood / Francesca HAPPE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46-11 (November 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 46-11 (November 2016) . - p.3469-3480 Titre : Demographic and Cognitive Profile of Individuals Seeking a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adulthood Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Hassan MANSOUR, Auteur ; Pippa BARRETT, Auteur ; Tony BROWN, Auteur ; Patricia ABBOTT, Auteur ; Rebecca A. CHARLTON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3469-3480 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adulthood  Ageing  Autism spectrum disorders  Autism traits  Diagnosis  Psychiatric comorbidity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little is known about ageing with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We examined the characteristics of adults referred to a specialist diagnostic centre for assessment of possible ASD, 100 of whom received an ASD diagnosis and 46 did not. Few demographic differences were noted between the groups. Comorbid psychiatric disorders were high in individuals with ASD (58 %) and non-ASD (59 %). Individuals who received an ASD diagnosis had higher self-rated severity of ASD traits than non-ASD individuals. Within the ASD group, older age was associated with higher ratings of ASD traits and better cognitive performance. One interpretation is that general cognitive ability and the development of coping strategies across the lifespan, do not necessarily reduce ASD traits but may mitigate their effects. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2886-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=294 [article] Demographic and Cognitive Profile of Individuals Seeking a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adulthood [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Francesca HAPPE, Auteur ; Hassan MANSOUR, Auteur ; Pippa BARRETT, Auteur ; Tony BROWN, Auteur ; Patricia ABBOTT, Auteur ; Rebecca A. CHARLTON, Auteur . - p.3469-3480. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 46-11 (November 2016) . - p.3469-3480 Mots-clés : Adulthood  Ageing  Autism spectrum disorders  Autism traits  Diagnosis  Psychiatric comorbidity Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little is known about ageing with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We examined the characteristics of adults referred to a specialist diagnostic centre for assessment of possible ASD, 100 of whom received an ASD diagnosis and 46 did not. Few demographic differences were noted between the groups. Comorbid psychiatric disorders were high in individuals with ASD (58 %) and non-ASD (59 %). Individuals who received an ASD diagnosis had higher self-rated severity of ASD traits than non-ASD individuals. Within the ASD group, older age was associated with higher ratings of ASD traits and better cognitive performance. One interpretation is that general cognitive ability and the development of coping strategies across the lifespan, do not necessarily reduce ASD traits but may mitigate their effects. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2886-2 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=294

Exploring the Role of Empathy in Understanding the Social-Cognitive Profile for Individuals Referred for Autism Spectrum Disorders Assessment in Adulthood / Victoria RUSS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-5 (May 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-5 (May 2020) . - p.1470-1478 Titre : Exploring the Role of Empathy in Understanding the Social-Cognitive Profile for Individuals Referred for Autism Spectrum Disorders Assessment in Adulthood Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Victoria RUSS, Auteur ; Hanna KOVSHOFF, Auteur ; Tony BROWN, Auteur ; Patricia ABBOTT, Auteur ; Julie A. HADWIN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1470-1478 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adults  Autism spectrum disorder  Diagnosis  Neuropsychology  Social cognition Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study explored the social-cognitive profile of 173 adults referred for an autism assessment. We considered key dimensional traits (autism, empathy and systemising) to understand social cognition in adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum condition compared with those who were referred for, but did not receive a diagnosis. There were no significant social cognitive differences between groups on measures of emotion recognition and social inference. Adults with a confirmed diagnosis, however, reported fewer empathising traits which were positively associated with social-cognitive understanding. Empathising partially mediated the relationship between diagnostic group and social-cognition. Lower empathising traits in individuals diagnosed in adulthood may be important in understanding challenges with social adaptability. The findings have implications for assessment and highlight the role of empathy in developing social understanding in autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3693-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=422 [article] Exploring the Role of Empathy in Understanding the Social-Cognitive Profile for Individuals Referred for Autism Spectrum Disorders Assessment in Adulthood [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Victoria RUSS, Auteur ; Hanna KOVSHOFF, Auteur ; Tony BROWN, Auteur ; Patricia ABBOTT, Auteur ; Julie A. HADWIN, Auteur . - p.1470-1478. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-5 (May 2020) . - p.1470-1478 Mots-clés : Adults  Autism spectrum disorder  Diagnosis  Neuropsychology  Social cognition Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study explored the social-cognitive profile of 173 adults referred for an autism assessment. We considered key dimensional traits (autism, empathy and systemising) to understand social cognition in adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum condition compared with those who were referred for, but did not receive a diagnosis. There were no significant social cognitive differences between groups on measures of emotion recognition and social inference. Adults with a confirmed diagnosis, however, reported fewer empathising traits which were positively associated with social-cognitive understanding. Empathising partially mediated the relationship between diagnostic group and social-cognition. Lower empathising traits in individuals diagnosed in adulthood may be important in understanding challenges with social adaptability. The findings have implications for assessment and highlight the role of empathy in developing social understanding in autism. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3693-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=422

---

1 (1 - 2 / 2)