Autistic Features, Personality, and Adaptive-Behavior in Males with the Fragile-X Syndrome and No Autism
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1994
Department
Psychology
Abstract
Nine adult males with severe mental retardation due to fragile X syndrome were compared to 9 adult males with severe mental retardation of other etiology. Ss were compared on measures of personality, autistic features, and adaptive behavior, including the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. Results suggest that males with fragile X syndrome have a distinct psychological profile. In terms of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-III-Revised (DSM-III-R) definitions, they had more autistic features, more schizoid features, and more schizotypal features. On measures of temperament, these males were more shy, more socially withdrawn, less energetic, and more emotional. The 2 groups did not differ with respect to adaptive behavior skills. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
Publication Title
American Journal on Mental Retardation
Volume
98
Issue
4
First Page
455
Last Page
462
Recommended Citation
Kerby, D. S.,
Dawson, B.
(1994). Autistic Features, Personality, and Adaptive-Behavior in Males with the Fragile-X Syndrome and No Autism. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 98(4), 455-462.
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