Using self-report to identify the broad phenotype in parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders: a study using the Autism-Spectrum Quotient.

BACKGROUND: The concept of the 'broad phenotype' of autism refers to the finding that relatives of people with autism often have mild forms of autistic-like characteristics, such as social and communicative difficulties. This study used the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), a questionnaire d...

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Main Authors: Bishop, D, Maybery, M, Maley, A, Wong, D, Hill, W, Hallmayer, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004