There are notable similarities and differences in cognitive function among men and women with autistic spectrum disorder. According to a study from the Autism Center at the University of Cambridge, UK , the findings suggest that the severity of cognitive functioning in autism may be dependent on sex, and has implications for assessment and intervention [...]
Read More autism, cognitive function, NeurologyMeng-Chuan Lai1*, Michael V. Lombardo1, Amber N. V. Ruigrok1, Bhismadev Chakrabarti1,2, Sally J. Wheelwright1, Bonnie Auyeung1, Carrie Allison1, MRC AIMS Consortium¶, Meng-Chuan Lai1*, Michael V. Lombardo1, Amber N. V. Ruigrok1, Bhismadev Chakrabarti1,2, Sally J. Wheelwright1, Bonnie Auyeung1, Carrie Allison1, MRC AIMS Consortium¶, Simon Baron-Cohen1 1 Autism Research Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, [...]
Read More autism, cognitive function, NeurologyAbstract Meng-Chuan Lai, Michael V. Lombardo, Greg Pasco, Amber N. V. Ruigrok, Sally J. Wheelwright, Susan A. Sadek, Bhismadev Chakrabarti, MRC AIMS Consortium, Simon Baron-Cohen Abstract Autism spectrum conditions (ASC) affect more males than females in the general population. However, within ASC it is unclear if there are phenotypic sex differences. Testing for similarities and differences [...]
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