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Publication Date: 2023
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavioural Profiles: A Cluster Analysis Exploration
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, v70 n4 p515-529 2023
Although autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous disorder, recently more homogeneous phenotypic subgroups, which still lack evidence, have been identified. Our goal is to describe and analyse different behavioural profiles of ASD, in social communication and interaction (SCI) and restricted and repetitive behaviours and interests (RRBIs), based both in behaviour type and frequency. The ASD typical behaviours were analysed based on Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-5)' criteria diagnosis. The sample comprised 75 children, aged between 8 and 12 years old (M = 9.67; SD = 1.29), through the application of the ASD Typical Behaviours Questionnaire (ASD-TBQ) and two group were identified. These groups differed in both ASD diagnostic domains as well as in their subdomains and most of behaviours. Group 1 presented a lower frequency of behaviours, being higher in SCI, while Group 2 presented a similar frequency in both domains. This research suggests that this identification is essential for understanding strengths and weaknesses, in order to establish targets of intervention, priorities and implement specific strategies.
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Behavior, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Interaction, Behavior Problems, Children, Preadolescents, Foreign Countries
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Language: English
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