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Daniele de Brito Wanderley1, Filippo Muratori2, Nayara Argollo1
1Universidade Federal da Bahia(UFBA), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Clinical Neuropsychiatry
|July 30, 2025
Summary
Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without intellectual disability (ID) show significant developmental, cognitive, and behavioral challenges, including language delays and learning difficulties. These findings highlight the need for tailored interventions to support their unique profiles.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition.
- Characterizing ASD in individuals without intellectual disability (ID) is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Understanding the specific developmental, cognitive, and behavioral profiles is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the developmental, cognitive, and behavioral profiles of children and adolescents with ASD without ID.
- To identify specific challenges in language, cognition, and behavior in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional observational study was conducted.
- Participants included children and adolescents with ASD and an IQ of 75 or higher.
- Parent-reported data using the CBCL and SNAP-IV 26 Parent Rating Scale were collected.
Main Results:
- 74 participants (86.5% male, mean age 9.8 years) were included.
- Language delays were noted, with only 40% forming phrases by age 2.
- Challenges included inattention (33.8%), internalizing symptoms (27%), and learning difficulties (e.g., text interpretation 31%).
Conclusions:
- Children and adolescents with ASD without ID face significant behavioral and cognitive challenges.
- Language delays, inattention, internalizing symptoms, and learning difficulties are prevalent.
- Targeted educational and therapeutic strategies are necessary to address these unique profiles.
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