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Brief Report: Examination of Sex-Based Differences in ASD Symptom Severity among High-Functioning Children with ASD Using the SRS-2

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Title: Brief Report: Examination of Sex-Based Differences in ASD Symptom Severity among High-Functioning Children with ASD Using the SRS-2
Language: English
Authors: Rodgers, Jonathan D., Lodi-Smith, Jennifer, Donnelly, James P., Lopata, Christopher, McDonald, Christin A., Thomeer, Marcus L., Lipinski, Alanna M., Nasca, Brian C., Booth, Adam J.
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Feb 2019 49(2):781-787.
Availability: Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2019
Sponsoring Agency: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
US Department of Defense
Contract Number: R324A130216
R324A080136
W81XWH1510195
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Severity (of Disability), Children, Interpersonal Competence, Measures (Individuals), Scores, Intelligence Quotient, Language Proficiency, Motivation, Receptive Language
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-018-3733-4
ISSN: 0162-3257
Abstract: Prior studies of sex-based differences in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have yielded mixed findings. This study examined ASD symptom severity and functional correlates in a sample of 34 high-functioning females with ASD (HFASD; M age = 8.93; M IQ = 104.64) compared to 34 matched males (M age = 8.96; M IQ = 104.44) using the Social Responsiveness Scale-Second Edition (SRS-2). Results identified non-significant and minimal differences (negligible-to-small) on the SRS-2 total, DSM-5 symptom subscale, and treatment subscale scores. Significant negative (moderate) correlations were found between the SRS-2 Social Cognition subscale and IQ and language scores and between the SRS-2 Social Motivation subscale and receptive language scores for females only; no significant correlations were found for males.
Abstractor: As Provided
IES Funded: Yes
Entry Date: 2019
Accession Number: EJ1205037
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Prior studies of sex-based differences in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have yielded mixed findings. This study examined ASD symptom severity and functional correlates in a sample of 34 high-functioning females with ASD (HFASD; M age = 8.93; M IQ = 104.64) compared to 34 matched males (M age = 8.96; M IQ = 104.44) using the Social Responsiveness Scale-Second Edition (SRS-2). Results identified non-significant and minimal differences (negligible-to-small) on the SRS-2 total, DSM-5 symptom subscale, and treatment subscale scores. Significant negative (moderate) correlations were found between the SRS-2 Social Cognition subscale and IQ and language scores and between the SRS-2 Social Motivation subscale and receptive language scores for females only; no significant correlations were found for males.
ISSN:0162-3257
DOI:10.1007/s10803-018-3733-4