Personality differences in autistic and typically developing children
- WCU Author/Contributor (non-WCU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Carrie Lane Fortenberry (Creator)
- Institution
- Western Carolina University (WCU )
- Web Site: http://library.wcu.edu/
- Advisor
- David McCord
Abstract: The prevalence of autism continues to steadily rise over time. As of yet, no clear
cause or cure has been identified. Nevertheless, behavioral and pharmacological
treatments have been developed to lessen the deficits characteristic of autism. These
treatments yield the best results when implemented early in a child’s life. Early
identification of autism lends itself to early intervention. Many assessments have been
developed for this purpose. Most measurements have focused on specific symptoms of
autism. More recently, this effort has expanded to include assessments based on
temperament and personality. The present study used the M5-PS Questionnaire based on
the Five-Factor Model to compare personality differences in children with autism and
typically developing children age 3 to 5. Typically developing children achieved
significantly higher scores on Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and
Openness to Experience. The groups did not differ on Neuroticism.
Personality differences in autistic and typically developing children
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- Language: English
- Date: 2010
- Keywords
- Autism, Five-Factor Model, Personality
- Subjects
- Autism in children -- Diagnosis
- Autism in children -- Psychological aspects