Alexithymic and autistic traits differentially predict personality disorder dimensions / Leonie WEINDEL ; Marie-Luise BRANDI ; Imme C. ZILLEKENS ; Lara HENCO ; Hanna THALER ; Lena SCHLIEPHAKE ; Leonhard SCHILBACH in Autism, 29-10 (October 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 29-10 (October 2025) . - p.2463-2476 Titre : Alexithymic and autistic traits differentially predict personality disorder dimensions Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Leonie WEINDEL, Auteur ; Marie-Luise BRANDI, Auteur ; Imme C. ZILLEKENS, Auteur ; Lara HENCO, Auteur ; Hanna THALER, Auteur ; Lena SCHLIEPHAKE, Auteur ; Leonhard SCHILBACH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2463-2476 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : alexithymia  autism  personality disorder dimensions Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Alexithymia and autism are variably characterized by social cognitive and perceptual deficits, which can lead to profound social interaction difficulties. Such difficulties are also the hallmark of personality disorders (PDs), but the potential link between alexithymia, autism, and PDs remains unclear. Here, we investigated whether autistic and/or alexithymic traits are associated with specific PD dimensions as measured by the Assessment of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) Personality Disorders Questionnaire (ADP-IV). We included individuals with a formal autism diagnosis (AP, n = 89), individuals with a psychiatric diagnosis other than autism (NAP, n = 51), and neurotypical participants (NPs, n = 84). We applied linear regression analyses with autistic and alexithymic traits as predictors and PD dimensions as outcome variables, while controlling for age, depressive, and socially anxious symptoms. While autistic traits predicted the obsessive-compulsive PD dimension, alexithymic traits predicted the borderline PD dimension. Autistic and alexithymic traits were both significant predictors of the schizoid PD dimension. Taken together, our results point toward overlaps between autistic traits and specific PD dimensions that are well recognized as differential diagnoses of autism, while alexithymia was differentially linked to the borderline PD dimension.Lay abstract Autistic people have trouble identifying their own emotions and others' emotions. They also struggle to describe their emotions. People with alexithymia have similar difficulties. This can make it hard for autistic and alexithymic people to react appropriately to situations. Some may avoid places, while others may start overthinking. This can lead to patterns of behavior and thinking that limit us in our daily lives. If these patterns become a part of our personality, we may develop a personality disorder (PD). In our study, we looked at whether autistic and alexithymic people have certain PD dimensions. We included autistic participants, non-autistic participants with social-interactive difficulties, and non-autistic participants without social-interactive difficulties. We found that autistic features were linked to obsessive-compulsive PD dimension. Alexithymic features were linked to borderline PD dimension. Autistic and alexithymic features were linked to schizoid PD dimension. Our results point toward overlaps between autistic traits and PD dimensions that are well recognized as differential diagnoses of autism. The exception was borderline PD dimension, which was linked to alexithymic traits. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251338650 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=567 [article] Alexithymic and autistic traits differentially predict personality disorder dimensions [texte imprimé] / Leonie WEINDEL, Auteur ; Marie-Luise BRANDI, Auteur ; Imme C. ZILLEKENS, Auteur ; Lara HENCO, Auteur ; Hanna THALER, Auteur ; Lena SCHLIEPHAKE, Auteur ; Leonhard SCHILBACH, Auteur . - p.2463-2476. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 29-10 (October 2025) . - p.2463-2476 Mots-clés : alexithymia  autism  personality disorder dimensions Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Alexithymia and autism are variably characterized by social cognitive and perceptual deficits, which can lead to profound social interaction difficulties. Such difficulties are also the hallmark of personality disorders (PDs), but the potential link between alexithymia, autism, and PDs remains unclear. Here, we investigated whether autistic and/or alexithymic traits are associated with specific PD dimensions as measured by the Assessment of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) Personality Disorders Questionnaire (ADP-IV). We included individuals with a formal autism diagnosis (AP, n = 89), individuals with a psychiatric diagnosis other than autism (NAP, n = 51), and neurotypical participants (NPs, n = 84). We applied linear regression analyses with autistic and alexithymic traits as predictors and PD dimensions as outcome variables, while controlling for age, depressive, and socially anxious symptoms. While autistic traits predicted the obsessive-compulsive PD dimension, alexithymic traits predicted the borderline PD dimension. Autistic and alexithymic traits were both significant predictors of the schizoid PD dimension. Taken together, our results point toward overlaps between autistic traits and specific PD dimensions that are well recognized as differential diagnoses of autism, while alexithymia was differentially linked to the borderline PD dimension.Lay abstract Autistic people have trouble identifying their own emotions and others' emotions. They also struggle to describe their emotions. People with alexithymia have similar difficulties. This can make it hard for autistic and alexithymic people to react appropriately to situations. Some may avoid places, while others may start overthinking. This can lead to patterns of behavior and thinking that limit us in our daily lives. If these patterns become a part of our personality, we may develop a personality disorder (PD). In our study, we looked at whether autistic and alexithymic people have certain PD dimensions. We included autistic participants, non-autistic participants with social-interactive difficulties, and non-autistic participants without social-interactive difficulties. We found that autistic features were linked to obsessive-compulsive PD dimension. Alexithymic features were linked to borderline PD dimension. Autistic and alexithymic features were linked to schizoid PD dimension. Our results point toward overlaps between autistic traits and PD dimensions that are well recognized as differential diagnoses of autism. The exception was borderline PD dimension, which was linked to alexithymic traits. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251338650 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=567

Alexithymic and autistic traits: Relevance for comorbid depression and social phobia in adults with and without autism spectrum disorder / Laura ALBANTAKIS in Autism, 24-8 (November 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 24-8 (November 2020) . - p.2046-2056 Titre : Alexithymic and autistic traits: Relevance for comorbid depression and social phobia in adults with and without autism spectrum disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Laura ALBANTAKIS, Auteur ; Marie-Luise BRANDI, Auteur ; Imme C. ZILLEKENS, Auteur ; Lara HENCO, Auteur ; Leonie WEINDEL, Auteur ; Hanna THALER, Auteur ; Lena SCHLIEPHAKE, Auteur ; Bert TIMMERMANS, Auteur ; Leonhard SCHILBACH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2046-2056 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : *adults  *alexithymia  *autism spectrum disorder  *depression  *psychiatric comorbidity  *social phobia Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adults with autism often develop mental health problems such as depression and social phobia. The reasons for this are still unclear. Many studies found that alexithymia plays an important role in mental health problems like depression. People with alexithymia have difficulties identifying and describing their emotions. Almost every second person with autism has alexithymia. Therefore, we explored in this study whether alexithymia is linked to worse mental health in autistic people. We looked at two common diagnoses, depression and social phobia. We found that alexithymia increased symptoms of depression, while autistic traits increased symptoms of social phobia. Our results suggest that alexithymia and autistic traits can increase the risk of mental health problems. An early assessment could help prevent mental health problems and improve quality of life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320936024 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=431 [article] Alexithymic and autistic traits: Relevance for comorbid depression and social phobia in adults with and without autism spectrum disorder [texte imprimé] / Laura ALBANTAKIS, Auteur ; Marie-Luise BRANDI, Auteur ; Imme C. ZILLEKENS, Auteur ; Lara HENCO, Auteur ; Leonie WEINDEL, Auteur ; Hanna THALER, Auteur ; Lena SCHLIEPHAKE, Auteur ; Bert TIMMERMANS, Auteur ; Leonhard SCHILBACH, Auteur . - p.2046-2056. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 24-8 (November 2020) . - p.2046-2056 Mots-clés : *adults  *alexithymia  *autism spectrum disorder  *depression  *psychiatric comorbidity  *social phobia Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adults with autism often develop mental health problems such as depression and social phobia. The reasons for this are still unclear. Many studies found that alexithymia plays an important role in mental health problems like depression. People with alexithymia have difficulties identifying and describing their emotions. Almost every second person with autism has alexithymia. Therefore, we explored in this study whether alexithymia is linked to worse mental health in autistic people. We looked at two common diagnoses, depression and social phobia. We found that alexithymia increased symptoms of depression, while autistic traits increased symptoms of social phobia. Our results suggest that alexithymia and autistic traits can increase the risk of mental health problems. An early assessment could help prevent mental health problems and improve quality of life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320936024 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=431

Typical pain experience but underestimation of others' pain: Emotion perception in self and others in autism spectrum disorder / Hanna THALER in Autism, 22-6 (August 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 22-6 (August 2018) . - p.751-762 Titre : Typical pain experience but underestimation of others' pain: Emotion perception in self and others in autism spectrum disorder Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Hanna THALER, Auteur ; Joshua C. SKEWES, Auteur ; Line GEBAUER, Auteur ; Peer CHRISTENSEN, Auteur ; Kenneth M. PRKACHIN, Auteur ; E.M. JEGINDO ELMHOLDT, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.751-762 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : alexithymia  autism spectrum disorder  emotion  face perception  pain  sensory features  social cognition and social behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Difficulties in emotion perception are commonly observed in autism spectrum disorder. However, it is unclear whether these difficulties can be attributed to a general problem of relating to emotional states, or whether they specifically concern the perception of others' expressions. This study addressed this question in the context of pain, a sensory and emotional state with strong social relevance. We investigated pain evaluation in self and others in 16 male individuals with autism spectrum disorder and 16 age- and gender-matched individuals without autism spectrum disorder. Both groups had at least average intelligence and comparable levels of alexithymia and pain catastrophizing. We assessed pain reactivity by administering suprathreshold electrical pain stimulation at four intensity levels. Pain evaluation in others was investigated using dynamic facial expressions of shoulder patients experiencing pain at the same four intensity levels. Participants with autism spectrum disorder evaluated their own pain as being more intense than the pain of others, showing an underestimation bias for others' pain at all intensity levels. Conversely, in the control group, self- and other evaluations of pain intensity were comparable and positively associated. Results indicate that emotion perception difficulties in autism spectrum disorder concern the evaluation of others' emotional expressions, with no evidence for atypical experience of own emotional states. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361317701269 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=366 [article] Typical pain experience but underestimation of others' pain: Emotion perception in self and others in autism spectrum disorder [texte imprimé] / Hanna THALER, Auteur ; Joshua C. SKEWES, Auteur ; Line GEBAUER, Auteur ; Peer CHRISTENSEN, Auteur ; Kenneth M. PRKACHIN, Auteur ; E.M. JEGINDO ELMHOLDT, Auteur . - p.751-762. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 22-6 (August 2018) . - p.751-762 Mots-clés : alexithymia  autism spectrum disorder  emotion  face perception  pain  sensory features  social cognition and social behavior Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Difficulties in emotion perception are commonly observed in autism spectrum disorder. However, it is unclear whether these difficulties can be attributed to a general problem of relating to emotional states, or whether they specifically concern the perception of others' expressions. This study addressed this question in the context of pain, a sensory and emotional state with strong social relevance. We investigated pain evaluation in self and others in 16 male individuals with autism spectrum disorder and 16 age- and gender-matched individuals without autism spectrum disorder. Both groups had at least average intelligence and comparable levels of alexithymia and pain catastrophizing. We assessed pain reactivity by administering suprathreshold electrical pain stimulation at four intensity levels. Pain evaluation in others was investigated using dynamic facial expressions of shoulder patients experiencing pain at the same four intensity levels. Participants with autism spectrum disorder evaluated their own pain as being more intense than the pain of others, showing an underestimation bias for others' pain at all intensity levels. Conversely, in the control group, self- and other evaluations of pain intensity were comparable and positively associated. Results indicate that emotion perception difficulties in autism spectrum disorder concern the evaluation of others' emotional expressions, with no evidence for atypical experience of own emotional states. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361317701269 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=366

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