Spanish Validation of the Autism Quotient Short Form Questionnaire for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Overview

Journal J Autism Dev Disord

Publisher Springer

Date 2019 Aug 6

PMID 31378833

Citations 6

Authors

Jorge Lugo-Marin

Emiliano Diez-Villoria

Maria Magan-Maganto

Lina Perez-Mendez

Montserrat Alviani

Juan Antonio de la Fuente-Portero

Ricardo Canal-Bedia

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to adapt and validate the abbreviated version of the "Autism-Spectrum Quotient" (AQ-Short) in a sample of Spanish native adults. A total of 46 individuals with ASD, 41 ASD-relatives, 17 patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and 190 non-clinical adults were administered the Spanish version of the AQ-Short. The results of the confirmatory factorial analysis found two high-order factors (Social Behaviour and Numbers/Patterns) and four subscales (Social Skills, Routines, Switching and Imagination). The reliability analysis showed very good internal structure and test-retest reliability. The AQ-Short also showed moderate convergent validity with ADOS-2. Differences by group were found in the ASD group when compared to other groups. Gender differences were only found in the non-clinical group.

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