Superior Disembedding Performance of High-Functioning Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Parents: The Need for Subtle Measures

We assessed the disembedding performance on the Embedded Figures Test (EFT) of high-functioning subjects with autism or autism spectrum disorders from multi-incidence families & the performance of their parents. The individuals with autism spectrum disorders were significantly faster than matche...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2006-07, Vol.36 (5), p.677-683
Main Authors: de Jonge, Maretha V, Kemner, Chantal, van Engeland, Herman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autistic spectrum disorders
Parents
Pervasive developmental disorders
Testing
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Summary:We assessed the disembedding performance on the Embedded Figures Test (EFT) of high-functioning subjects with autism or autism spectrum disorders from multi-incidence families & the performance of their parents. The individuals with autism spectrum disorders were significantly faster than matched controls in locating the shape, but their parents were not faster than a control group of parents. However, both the individuals with autism spectrum disorders & their fathers made significantly fewer incorrect attempts before finding the right shape than matched controls. These results suggest that the number of incorrect attempts is a more subtle measure than accuracy or response time for assessing superior disembedding skills & therefore may be useful in the assessment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Tables, References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0162-3257
DOI:10.1007/a10803-006-0113-2