The Broad Autism Phenotype

by Anthony F. Rotatori (Editor), Julie A. Deisinger (Editor)

Overview

This proposed volume will provide in-depth coverage about a construct known as the broad autism phenotype (BAP). The BAP encompasses biological, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal characteristics resembling those found on the autism spectrum, although more subtle than what is evident among individuals who meet formal criteria for an autism spectrum diagnosis. Initially identified in 1994, the BAP has been receiving increased attention due to the recognition of autism as a spectrum of disorders that vary in symptoms and severity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784416584
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Publication date:	03/27/2015
Series:	Advances in Special Education , #29
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.59(d)

Table of Contents

Foreward ix

1 Recognition of the Broad Autism Phenotype 1

References 7

2 Identification And Assessment of the Broad Autism Phenotype 9

2.1 Utilization of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 9

2.2 Utilization of Measurement Tools 11

References 29

3 Genetic Aspects of the Broad Autism Phenotype 37

3.1 Family Studies 38

3.2 Simplex versus Multiplex Family Studies 42

3.3 Twin Studies 46

3.4 Endophenotypes 48

3.5 Molecular Genetic Studies 55

References 58

4 Other Biological Aspects of the Broad Autism Phenotype 65

4.1 Differences in Brain Structure 65

4.2 Differences in Brain Function 67

4.3 Differences in Head Circumference 72

4.4 Possible Differences in Immune System Functioning 74

4.5 Other Biological Differences in the BAP 77

4.6 Summary 78

References 79

5 Cognitive Functioning In the Broad Autism Phenotype 83

5.1 Perception and Visual Attention 83

5.2 Face Processing 91

5.3 Phonological Processing 98

5.4 Language Ability 100

5.5 Intellectual Functioning 104

5.6 Executive Functioning 106

5.7 Central Coherence 109

5.8 Theory of Mind (ToM) 111

5.9 Social Cognition 118

5.10 Summary 121

References 121