Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ-28)

The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ-28) is a 28-item questionnaire that assesses self-reported autistic-like traits in adults with normal intelligence. The questionnaire rates symptoms of autism spectrum disorder on a 4-point Likert scale.

In Generation R, a validated abbreviated version AQ-28 was used among parents.

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  • Generation R

  • 9-10 years
    •   MM FF
    8.7 - 12.5 years   From 2012-01-01 to 2016-12-31
    Mode of collection SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Analysis unit Individual
    Instrument name Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ-28)
    Measure name Partner's emotions and feelings
    References
    Baron-Cohen, S., Wheelwright, S., Skinner, R., Martin, J., & Clubley, E. (2001). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 31(1), 5–17. https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1005653411471
    Hoekstra, R. A., Vinkhuyzen, A. A. E., Wheelwright, S., Bartels, M., Boomsma, D. I., Baron-Cohen, S., Posthuma, D., & van der Sluis, S. (2010). The Construction and Validation of an Abridged Version of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ-Short). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41(5), 589–596. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-010-1073-0
    You can also access this dataset using the API (see API Docs).