Baron-Cohen, Simon; Hoekstra, Rosa A.; Knickmeyer, Rebecca and Wheelwright, Sally
(2006).
The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ)-Adolescent Version.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 36(3),
pp. 343–350.
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Abstract
The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) quantifies autistic traits in adults. This paper adapted the AQ for children (age 9.8-15.4 years). Three groups of participants were assessed: Group 1: n=52 adolescents with Asperger Syndrome (AS) or high-functioning autism (HFA); Group 2: n=79 adolescents with classic autism; and Group 3, n=50 controls. The adolescents with AS/ HFA did not differ significantly from the adolescents with autism but both clinical groups scored higher than controls. Approximately 90% of the adolescents with AS/HFA and autism scored 30+, vs. none of the controls. Among the controls, boys scored higher than girls. The AQ can rapidly quantify where an adolescent is situated on the continuum from autism to normality.
| Item Type: |
Journal Article
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| Copyright Holders: |
2006 Springer Science + Business Media, Inc |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257 |
| Funders: |
HsN Hersenstichting Nederland, Bekker-La Bastide Fund, Schuurman Schimmel van Outeren Foundation |
| Keywords: |
AQ; adolescents; screening; autistic spectrum; Asperger Syndrome |
| Academic Unit/Department: |
Science > Life, Health and Chemical Sciences |
| Item ID: |
25581 |
| Depositing User: |
Rosa Hoekstra
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| Date Deposited: |
24 Mar 2011 11:48 |
| Last Modified: |
18 May 2011 16:16 |
| URI: |
http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/25581 |
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