Results suggest that autism traits are associated with poorer clinical presentation in first-episode psychosis populations ...

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Traits and characteristics qualitatively similar to those seen in diagnosed autism spectrum disorder can be found to varying degrees in the general population. To measure these traits and facilitate their use in autism research, several questionnaires have been developed that provide broad measures of autistic traits [e.g. Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ), Broad Autism Phenotype Questionnaire (BAPQ)]. However, since their development, our understanding of autism has grown considerably, and it is arguable that existing measures do not provide an ideal representation of the trait dimensions currently associated with autism. Our aim was to create a new measure of autistic traits that reflects our current understanding of autism, the Comprehensive Autism Trait Inventory (CATI). ...

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Asperger's, also known as Asperger syndrome (AS), is a type of autism spectrum disorder that affects social skills, social interaction and nonverbal communication. ...

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Here’s a quick look at some of the published research to come out of CliniKids recently (June 2021 newsletter) ...

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CliniKids runs training in a range of areas for clinicians and autism professionals in addition to workshops for parents, caregivers and families. ...

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A broad range of interests characterized by unusual content and/or intensity, labeled as circumscribed interests are a core diagnostic feature of autism. Recent evidence suggests that a distinction can be drawn between interests that, although characterized by unusually high intensity and/or inflexibility, are otherwise common in terms of their content (e.g., an interest in movies or animals), labeled as restricted interests and interests that are generally not salient outside of autism (e.g., an interest in traffic lights or categorization), labeled as unusual interests. ...

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• 2023
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Citation: Hill NTM, McGorry PD, Robinson J. Suicide by young Australians, 2006–2015: a cross-sectional analysis of national coronial data. Med J Aust ...

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Language key to autism inclusivity We know words matter and now new research looking at autism terminology has shone the spotlight on what autistic ...

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