Alexithymia traits outweigh autism traits in the explanation of depression in adults with autism

Abstract When contemplating the alarming depression rates in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is a need to find factors explaining heightened symptoms of depression. Beyond the impact of autism traits, markedly increased levels of alexithymia traits should be considered as a candida...

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Main Authors: Carola Bloch, Lana Burghof, Fritz-Georg Lehnhardt, Kai Vogeley, Christine Falter-Wagner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81696-5