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Royston, R.; Oliver, C.; Howlin, P.; Dosse, A.; Armitage, P.; Moss, J.; Waite, J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Psychopathology is prevalent in Williams (WS), fragile X (FXS) and Prader-Willi (PWS) syndromes. However, little is known about the potential correlates of psychopathology in these groups. A questionnaire study was completed by 111 caregivers of individuals with WS (n = 35); FXS (n = 50) and PWS (n = 26). Mean age was 26 years (range 12-57 years);…
Descriptors: Psychopathology, Genetic Disorders, Correlation, Predictor Variables
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Niemczyk, Justine; Fischer, Roman; Wagner, Catharina; Burau, Alina; Link, Theresa; von Gontard, Alexander – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Incontinence, psychological symptoms, parental stress and psychopathology were examined in 51 children (43 boys, mean age = 9.7 years) presented in an outpatient clinic for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and in 53 matched controls (43 boys, mean age = 10.2 years). All children were clinically assessed for ASD, incontinence and psychopathology…
Descriptors: Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Child Rearing, Stress Variables, Psychopathology
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Leader, Geraldine; Grennan, Susan; Chen, June L.; Mannion, Arlene – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Samson et al. ("Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders" 41:475-483, 2011) conducted the first empirical investigation examining the fear of being laughed at (gelotophobia) and its prevalence in individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (hfASD). The present research examined gelotophobia in relation to social…
Descriptors: Fear, Interpersonal Competence, Life Satisfaction, Quality of Life
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Lerner, Matthew D.; Calhoun, Casey D.; Mikami, Amori Yee; De Los Reyes, Andres – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
We investigated discrepancies between parent- and self-reported social functioning among youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Three distinct samples showed discrepancies indicating that parents viewed their children as performing one standard deviation below a standardization mean, while youth viewed themselves as comparably-skilled…
Descriptors: Psychopathology, Self Efficacy, Depression (Psychology), Autism
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Lajiness-O'Neill, Renee; Menard, Philip – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2008
This study identified a possible autistic spectrum subtype expressed through family psychopathology coupled with autistic probands' cognitive functioning (i.e., an endophenotypic profile). Participants included 24 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and 49 children with Learning Disorder (LD). There were significantly higher rates of Mood…
Descriptors: Autism, Hyperactivity, Psychopathology, Psychological Patterns
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Gadow, Kenneth D.; DeVincent, Carla; Schneider, Jayne – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2008
This study examined mental health risk/protective factors for DSM-IV psychiatric symptoms in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their contribution to functioning separate from ASD symptom severity. Mothers/teachers completed measures of risk/protection and social, adaptive, and school functioning in 6- to 12-year-olds with a…
Descriptors: Autism, Hyperactivity, Mental Health, Psychopathology