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Brief Report: Predicting Sex Differences and Diagnosis from Early Parent Concerns

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Title: Brief Report: Predicting Sex Differences and Diagnosis from Early Parent Concerns
Language: English
Authors: Wallisch, Anna (ORCID 0000-0003-0951-8810), Behrens, Sarah, Salley, Brenda, Jamison, Rene, Boyd, Brian
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Nov 2021 51(11):4160-4165.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2021
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Gender Differences, Disability Identification, Clinical Diagnosis, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Behavior Problems, Language Impairments, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Parent Attitudes
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04866-w
ISSN: 0162-3257
Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research is largely based on males, and females with ASD are at risk for under-identification. Research recommends listening to parent concerns since these are often predictive of a child's eventual diagnosis. This study examined how patterns of parent concerns predicted sex differences and eventual child diagnosis (ASD or developmental delay [DD]). We performed a secondary analysis with n = 273 children ages 36-72 months. Results suggested males with ASD had a higher likelihood of repetitive behavior and speech and language concerns compared to females with ASD. Females with DD were significantly more likely to have problem-solving concerns; whereas, males with DD were significantly less likely to have social communication concerns compared to females with ASD.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2021
Accession Number: EJ1312790
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research is largely based on males, and females with ASD are at risk for under-identification. Research recommends listening to parent concerns since these are often predictive of a child's eventual diagnosis. This study examined how patterns of parent concerns predicted sex differences and eventual child diagnosis (ASD or developmental delay [DD]). We performed a secondary analysis with n = 273 children ages 36-72 months. Results suggested males with ASD had a higher likelihood of repetitive behavior and speech and language concerns compared to females with ASD. Females with DD were significantly more likely to have problem-solving concerns; whereas, males with DD were significantly less likely to have social communication concerns compared to females with ASD.
ISSN:0162-3257
DOI:10.1007/s10803-020-04866-w