The Broader Autism Phenotype in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder--ASD/O Fenotipo Ampliado do Autismo em genitores de criancas com Transtorno do Espectro Autista--TEA

Researchers have identified milder expressions of Autism Spectrum Disorder in parents and siblings of these individuals, which are defined as broader autism phenotype (BAP). This study investigated the personality profile of 20 parents of children diagnosed with ASD. The Factor Personality Battery a...

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Published inPsicologia, teoria e pesquisa Vol. 31; no. 3; p. 285
Main Authors Endres, Renata Giuliani, Lampert, Simone Steyer, Schuch, Jaqueline Bohrer, Bosa, Tatiana Roman Cleonice Alves
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Instituto de Psicologia 01.07.2015
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Autism
Genetic aspects
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Summary:Researchers have identified milder expressions of Autism Spectrum Disorder in parents and siblings of these individuals, which are defined as broader autism phenotype (BAP). This study investigated the personality profile of 20 parents of children diagnosed with ASD. The Factor Personality Battery and the Broad Autism Phenotype Questionnaire were used. The results indicate the presence of some personality traits that might somewhat correspond to the areas of impairment present in ASD individuals. These findings point to a promising field of study, especially due to the use of a Brazilian instrument, not yet employed in research in the area of autism. Keywords: autism spectrum disorder, broader autism phenotype, parents; personality traits Pesquisadores tem identificado expressoes mais leves de tracos do Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo--TEA em pais e irmaos destes individuos, que sao definidas como Fenotipo Ampliado do Autismo (FAA). Este estudo investigou o perfil de personalidade de 20 genitores de criancas com o diagnostico de TEA, utilizando a Bateria Fatorial de Personalidade e o Broad Autism Phenotype Questionnaire. Os resultados apontam para a presenca de alguns tracos de personalidade (ex: tendencia a rigidez e ao retraimento social) que podem, em alguma medida, corresponder as areas de comprometimento presentes no TEA. Estes achados refletem um campo promissor de estudos no Brasil, sobretudo porque se utilizou um instrumento brasileiro, ainda nao empregado em investigacoes na area do autismo. Palavras-chave: transtorno do espectro autista, fenotipo ampliado do autismo, genitores, tracos de personalidade
ISSN:0102-3772
DOI:10.1590/0102-37722015032268285292