Gaining Insights into Aggressive Behaviour in Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Latent Profile Analysis

Aggressive behaviour is a significant issue for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet our understanding is limited compared to aggression in typically developing populations. This study examined behavioural, adaptive and cognitive data provided by the Simons Simplex Collection (N = 21...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Sullivan, Matthew O., Gallagher, Louise, Heron, Elizabeth A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer US 2019
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Original Paper
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6751274/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31292900
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04129-3
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Sumario:Aggressive behaviour is a significant issue for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet our understanding is limited compared to aggression in typically developing populations. This study examined behavioural, adaptive and cognitive data provided by the Simons Simplex Collection (N = 2184) to identify behavioural subgroups in children and adolescents with ASD using latent profile analysis. Results showed five subgroups that differed with regards to behavioural severity, IQ and adaptive behaviour. In two profiles with higher aggression, individuals had greater comorbid anxiety symptoms and attentional deficits and also differed in adaptive behaviour and IQ. These results identify potentially important avenues for research in aggressive behaviour in ASD.

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