Are Non-intellectually Disabled Black Youth with ASD Less Impaired on Parent Report than Their White Peers?
J Autism Dev Disord
; 46(3): 773-81, 2016 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
There is a lack of research examining differences in functioning in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across ethnicity, particularly among those without intellectual disability (ID). This study investigated ethnic differences in parent-reported impairment in executive function, adaptive behavior, and social-emotional functioning. White and Black youth (n = 64; ages 6-17) with ASD without ID were compared on each of these domains. Black youth had significantly lower levels of impairment on all three domains. Findings may reflect better daily functioning among Black youth with ASD and/or cultural differences in parent response to questionnaires. Regardless, these findings raise concern about the sensitivity of commonly used measures for Black children with ASD and the impact of culture on daily functioning and symptom manifestation.
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Assunto principal:
Pais
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Ajustamento Social
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Adaptação Psicológica
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População Negra
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População Branca
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Função Executiva
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Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article