The Broad Autism Phenotype

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CHAPTER 1 Recognition of the Broad Autism Phenotype References CHAPTER 2 Identification and Assessment of the Broad Autism Phenotype 2.1. Utilization of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 2.2. Utilization of Measurement Tools 2.2.1. Interviews 2.2.2. Observational Approaches 2.2.3. Rating Scales and Questionnaires References CHAPTER 3 Genetic Aspects of the Broad Autism Phenotype 3.1. Family Studies 3.2. Simplex versus Multiplex Family Studies 3.3. Twin Studies 3.4. Endophenotypes 3.5. Molecular Genetic Studies References CHAPTER 4 Other Biological Aspects of the Broad Autism Phenotype 4.1. Differences in Brain Structure 4.2. Differences in Brain Function 4.3. Differences in Head Circumference 4.4. Possible Differences in Immune System Functioning 4.5. Other Biological Differences in the BAP 4.6. Summary References CHAPTER 5 Cognitive Functioning in the Broad Autism Phenotype 5.1. Perception and Visual Attention 5.2. Face Processing 5.3. Phonological Processing 5.4. Language Ability 5.5. Intellectual Functioning 5.6. Executive Functioning 5.7. Central Coherence 5.8. Theory of Mind (ToM) 5.9. Social Cognition 5.10. Summary References