Overlapping Phenotypes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Cross-Syndrome Comparison of Motor and Social Skills.

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Title:	Overlapping Phenotypes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Cross-Syndrome Comparison of Motor and Social Skills.
Authors:	Sumner, Emma, Leonard, Hayley, Hill, Elisabeth
Source:	Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Aug2016, Vol. 46 Issue 8, p2609-2620. 12p. 4 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Subjects:	Analysis of covariance, Analysis of variance, Autism, Motor ability, Movement disorders, Probability theory, Questionnaires, Regression analysis, Research funding, Statistics, Phenotypes, Comorbidity, Data analysis, Kruskal-Wallis Test
Abstract:	Motor and social difficulties are often found in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), to varying degrees. This study investigated the extent of overlap of these problems in children aged 7-10 years who had a diagnosis of either ASD or DCD, compared to typically-developing controls. Children completed motor and face processing assessments. Parents completed questionnaires concerning their child's early motor and current motor and social skills. There was considerable overlap between the ASD and DCD groups on the motor and social assessments, with both groups more impaired than controls. Furthermore, motor skill predicted social functioning for both groups. Future research should consider the relationships between core symptoms and their consequences in other domains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Motor and social difficulties are often found in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), to varying degrees. This study investigated the extent of overlap of these problems in children aged 7-10 years who had a diagnosis of either ASD or DCD, compared to typically-developing controls. Children completed motor and face processing assessments. Parents completed questionnaires concerning their child's early motor and current motor and social skills. There was considerable overlap between the ASD and DCD groups on the motor and social assessments, with both groups more impaired than controls. Furthermore, motor skill predicted social functioning for both groups. Future research should consider the relationships between core symptoms and their consequences in other domains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01623257
DOI:	10.1007/s10803-016-2794-5