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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology

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  • The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is a tool for assessing autistic traits in adults with normal intelligence.
  • While the AQ has yielded significant findings, its ability to predict specific cognitive aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) scores predict performance on an adapted block design task.
  • To examine the relationship between AQ scores and visual-spatial processing in individuals with and without autistic traits.

Main Methods:

  • An adapted block design test was administered, featuring both a 'whole' and a 'segmented' task.
  • Participants were divided into high and low scorers based on their Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) results.

Main Results:

  • Individuals with high AQ scores demonstrated superior performance on the 'whole' block design task compared to low scorers.
  • Performance on the 'segmented' block design task was equivalent between high and low AQ scorers.
  • These results align with predictions for the autism spectrum regarding visual-spatial processing.

Conclusions:

  • The findings support the construct validity of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) as a measure of autistic traits.
  • The AQ's predictive power extends to specific cognitive functions, particularly visual-spatial processing differences observed in ASD.