Moderators of Age of Diagnosis in > 20,000 Females with Autism in Two Large US Studies.
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| Title: | Moderators of Age of Diagnosis in > 20,000 Females with Autism in Two Large US Studies. |
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| Authors: | Kavanaugh, Brian C., Schremp, Christine A., Jones, Richard N., Best, Carrie R., Sheinkopf, Stephen J., Morrow, Eric M. |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Feb2023, Vol. 53 Issue 2, p864-869. 6p. 1 Chart, 1 Graph. |
| Subjects: | Diagnosis of autism, Age distribution, Regression analysis, Child psychiatry, Age factors in disease |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | The objective of this study was to determine the clinical features that moderate a later age at ASD diagnosis in females in a large sample of females with ASD. Within two large and independent ASD datasets (> 20,000 females), females were first diagnosed with ASD 14-months later relative to males. This later age at diagnosis was moderated by a mild or atypical presentation, wherein repetitive behaviors were limited, IQ and language were broadly intact, and recognized symptoms emerged later in development. Females are at risk for a later age at ASD diagnosis and treatment implementation, and modification of early childhood ASD screening methods for females may be warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The objective of this study was to determine the clinical features that moderate a later age at ASD diagnosis in females in a large sample of females with ASD. Within two large and independent ASD datasets (> 20,000 females), females were first diagnosed with ASD 14-months later relative to males. This later age at diagnosis was moderated by a mild or atypical presentation, wherein repetitive behaviors were limited, IQ and language were broadly intact, and recognized symptoms emerged later in development. Females are at risk for a later age at ASD diagnosis and treatment implementation, and modification of early childhood ASD screening methods for females may be warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01623257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-021-05026-4 |
