The association between symptoms of autism and neuropsychological performance in females with Anorexia Nervosa

摘要: Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between symptoms autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and performance on measures set-shifting central coherence in a sample females with anorexia nervosa (AN). Ninety-nine aged 12–47, recruited from inpatient day patient eating services, were assessed Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd edition (ADOS-2), as well Wechsler Abbreviated Scale Intelligence, (WASI-II); Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST); Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure (ROCFT) self-report questionnaires assessing pathology, depression, cognitive rigidity attention detail. Individuals scoring above clinical cut-off ADOS-2 (N = 35) reported significantly higher levels than those lower ASD but there no difference groups self-reported There group high also made more perseverative errors WCST association ROCFT. who scored younger sub-clinical groups. presence associated appears be related increased AN.