The autism-spectrum quotient (AQ)-adolescent version

被引:383
作者
Baron-Cohen, Simon [1 ]
Hoekstra, Rosa A. [1 ]
Knickmeyer, Rebecca [1 ]
Wheelwright, Sally [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cambridge, Dept Psychiat, Autism Res Ctr, Cambridge CB2 2AH, England
基金
英国医学研究理事会;
关键词
AQ; adolescents; screening; autistic spectrum; Asperger Syndrome;
D O I
10.1007/s10803-006-0073-6
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
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.
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页码:343 / 350
页数:8
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