Why We Should Study the Broader Autism Phenotype in Typically Developing Populations

The broader autism phenotype (BAP) is a term applied to individuals with personality and cognitive traits that are similar to but milder than those observed in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Subtle autistic traits in the core diagnostic domains of social communication and rigid behavior were descri...

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Published inJournal of cognition and development Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 584 - 595
Main Authors Landry, Oriane, Chouinard, Philippe A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Philadelphia Psychology Press 07.08.2016
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Autism
Child Development
Comparative Analysis
Etiology
Genetic Disorders
Genetics
Genotype & phenotype
Measures (Individuals)
Personality Traits
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Questionnaires
Rating Scales
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Summary:The broader autism phenotype (BAP) is a term applied to individuals with personality and cognitive traits that are similar to but milder than those observed in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Subtle autistic traits in the core diagnostic domains of social communication and rigid behavior were described in family members of people with an ASD even in the initial reports of ASD. In this article, we discuss the benefits and limitations of researching the BAP in typically developing individuals for understanding autism and development.
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ISSN:1524-8372
1532-7647
DOI:10.1080/15248372.2016.1200046