Narrowing the broader autism phenotype: a study using the Communication Checklist-Adult Version (CC-A).

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This study investigated whether the Communication Checklist - Adult (CC-A) could identify subtypes of social and communication dysfunction in autism probands and their parents. The CC-A is divided into subscales measuring linguistic ability as well as two aspects of social communication: the Pragmatic Skills subscale assesses the level of pragmatic oddities (e.g. excessive talking), while the Social Engagement subscale picks up on those behaviours that reflect a more passive communication sty...

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Authors: Whitehouse, A; Coon, H; Miller, J; Salisbury, B; Bishop, D

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Autism : the international journal of research and practice
• Volume: 14
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 559-574
• Publication date: 2010-11-01
• DOI: 10.1177/1362361310382107
• EISSN: 1461-7005
• ISSN: 1362-3613
• Language: English
• Keywords: Interpersonal Relations; Adult; Autistic Disorder; Language; Female; Male; Humans; Communication; Executive Function; Middle Aged; Phenotype; Checklist