Asperger syndrome and autism: a comparative longitudinal follow-up study more than 5 years after original diagnosis.

• Prospective follow-up study of 70 males with Asperger syndrome (AS), and 70 males with autism more than 5 years after original diagnosis. Instruments used at follow-up included overall clinical assessment, the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders, Wechsler Intelligence Scales, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, and Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. Specific outcome criteria were used. Outcome in AS was good in 27% of cases. However, 26% had a very restricted life, with no occupation/activity and no friends. Outcome in the autism group was significantly worse. Males with AS had worse outcomes than expected given normal to high IQ. However, outcome was considerably better than for the comparison group of individuals with autism.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Psykiatri (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Psychiatry (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Adolescent

Adult

Asperger Syndrome

Diagnosis

Epidemiology

Autistic Disorder

Diagnosis

Epidemiology

Communication Disorders

Diagnosis

Epidemiology

Diagnosis

Differential

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Follow-Up Studies

Humans

Male

Severity of Illness Index

Social Behavior

Time Factors

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)