Sex-Differences in Children Referred for Assessment: An Exploratory Analysis of the Autism Mental Status Exam (AMSE)

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      Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      7
    • Subject Terms:
      Gender Differences; Children; Referral; Clinical Diagnosis; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Mental Health; Mental Disorders; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Language Impairments; Sensory Experience; Behavior Problems
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10803-018-3488-y
    • ISSN:
      0162-3257
    • Abstract:
      The autism mental status exam is an eight-item observational assessment that structures the way we observe and document signs and symptoms of ASD. Investigations of test performance indicate strong sensitivity and specificity using gold-standard assessment as reference standard. This study aims to explore potential sex differences in AMSE test performance and observations of 123 children referred for autism assessment. Results indicates more language deficits in females with ASD than in males with ASD and less sensory symptoms in females compared to males with ASD. The AMSE performance is similar in identifying ASD and non-ASD in females compared to males. Less disruptive behaviors in females, might cause a need for a bigger hit to other areas of development to raise concern.
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      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      36
    • Publication Date:
      2018
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1182052