Free Abstract:On the relationship between autistic traits and executive functioning in a non-clinical Dutch student population
We examined the affiliation between autistic traits and diverse elements of govt working (EF), employing non-medical Social Science and Science college students as members. Autistic traits, and linked persona qualities, ended up calculated utilizing the Autism Quotient (AQ) and the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI), respectively. EF was examined by signifies of a random quantity [...]
Latest Autism Paper:Defining genetically meaningful language and personality traits in relatives of individuals with fragile X syndrome and relatives of individuals with autism
Summary Substantial phenotypic overlap exists between fragile X syndrome (FXS) and autism, suggesting that FMR1 (the gene leading to FXS) poses a considerable risk for autism. Cross-population comparisons of FXS and autism therefore offer a possibly valuable approach for refining the range of phenotypes associated with variation in FMR1. This research adopted a broader phenotype [...]
Free Abstract:Quantitative Autism Traits in First Degree Relatives: Evidence for the Broader Autism Phenotype in Fathers, but not in Mothers and Siblings
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) signs and symptoms are existing in unaffected family members and men and women from the common population. Benefits are inconclusive, nonetheless, on regardless of whether unaffected family members have increased amounts of quantitative autism qualities (QAT) or not. This may be because of to variances in investigation populations, simply because behavioral [...]
Just Published:No major effect of twinning on autistic traits
Abstract Background: It has been questioned whether the process of twinning might be a risk factor for autism spectrum conditions (ASC) and autistic traits. Aim: We sought to determine whether autistic traits and probable disorder, as measured by the Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (CAST), were more pronounced in twins compared to singletons. Samples: Data were [...]
Cerebellar Dysfunction, Cognitive Flexibility and Autistic Traits in a non-Clinical Sample
Cerebellar dysfunction and impaired cognitive versatility are essential capabilities of autism spectrum problems (ASD). Nevertheless, in spite of the escalating interest in subclinical autism, no analysis has yet examined the partnership in between these signs and autistic qualities in the wider population. This review used the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) questionnaire to evaluate autistic traits in [...]