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Background:

  • Persistent depression is a significant clinical challenge, particularly in working-age adults.
  • An association between autistic traits and depression has been suggested, but requires further clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify specific autistic characteristics present at initial assessment that predict persistent depression at 12-week follow-up in a primary care setting.
  • To explore the relationship between autistic traits and depression outcomes in adults without a prior autism diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 123 newly diagnosed, depressed outpatients (aged 24-59) completed the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) at baseline and 12 weeks.
  • Participants were assessed for depression remission versus persistence at the 12-week follow-up.
  • Statistical analyses compared autistic trait profiles between remitted and persistent depression groups.

Main Results:

  • Nearly 40% of participants scored ≥26 on the AQ, indicating elevated autistic traits.
  • Significant differences between remitted and persistent depression groups were found in educational attainment and AQ subscales for "attention switching" and "attention to detail".
  • The remitted group showed a decrease in total AQ, "communication", and "imagination" scores, unlike the persistent depression group.

Conclusions:

  • Elevated autistic traits are common in adults experiencing depression.
  • "Attention switching" and "attention to detail" scores may serve as early indicators for persistent depressive symptoms.
  • The role of "communication" and "imagination" traits in persistent depression requires further research to distinguish between state-dependent changes and premorbid characteristics.