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Quantifying the phenotype in autism spectrum disorders.

C Lord1, B L Leventhal, E H Cook

  • 1The University of Chicago, Illinois, USA. cathy@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu

American Journal of Medical Genetics
|June 27, 2001
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Familial factors influence a spectrum of social and behavioral deficits in autism spectrum disorders. Quantitative measures of social reciprocity, repetitive behaviors, and language abilities best capture these diverse autism phenotypes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Genetics and Behavior

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) exhibit familial transmission.
  • Social and behavioral deficits extend beyond formal diagnoses, forming a broader autism spectrum.
  • Understanding this spectrum requires precise measurement of core deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the spectrum of social and behavioral deficits in autism.
  • To evaluate the utility of standardized instruments in quantifying these deficits.
  • To identify optimal quantitative measures for reflecting autism phenotypes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized standardized diagnostic instruments: Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-WPS Edition).
  • Quantified social reciprocity and repetitive behaviors/interests.

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  • Separately assessed expressive language level and nonverbal intelligence to control for cognitive and linguistic variations.

    • Main Results:

    • ADI-R and ADOS-WPS Edition allow for deficit quantification across the autism spectrum.
    • Quantitative measures effectively control for language and cognitive delays.
    • Specific measures of social reciprocity, repetitive behaviors, and language best reflect the range of autism phenotypes.

    Conclusions:

    • Familial influences contribute to a wide spectrum of autism-related social and behavioral impairments.
    • Standardized quantitative assessments are crucial for characterizing individuals across the autism spectrum.
    • A combination of social reciprocity, repetitive behavior, and language measures provides the most accurate reflection of autism spectrum phenotypes.