The relationship between Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) and uneven intellectual development in school-age children

摘要: AbstractPrevious studies have found correlations between uneven intellectual development and autistic symptom severity but thus far each study has looked only at specific types of discrepancy score results been inconsistent. This used the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) British Ability Scales (second edition) to look for a correlation autistic-like traits an overall index unevenness based on three score, namely: discrepancies IQ subscales; domain scores; and, word-level literacy skills. The AQ scale was designed measure symptoms both in those with Disorder all levels across general population. sample therefore not restricted children ASD. 106 school age participants had mean 97 (SD 19.6) (child version) 69.6 24.6). After controlling IQ, ...