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- Title
Gender Differences and Similarities: Autism Symptomatology and Developmental Functioning in Young Children.
- Authors
Matheis, Maya; Matson, Johnny L.; Hong, Esther; Cervantes, Paige E.
- Abstract
A growing body of research suggests that symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may present differently in males and females. This study examined gender differences in ASD symptoms and developmental functioning, using the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtism Traits, Part 1 (BISCUIT-Part 1) and the Battelle Developmental Inventory, 2nd Edition (BDI-2), amongst children aged 17-37 months meeting ASD diagnostic criteria (n = 1317). No gender differences were found in regards to overall symptom severity or symptom domains on the BISCUIT-Part 1 when gender groups were matched by cognitive ability. Females with ASD had greater motor deficits and less communication impairment compared to their male counterparts as measured by the BDI-2. Secondary analyses examining item endorsement patterns were also conducted. Implications of the findings are discussed.
- Subjects
AUTISM; CHILD development; HEALTH outcome assessment; SEX distribution; SYMPTOMS; CHILDREN
- Publication
Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 2019, Vol 49, Issue 3, p1219
- ISSN
0162-3257
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10803-018-3819-z