Early Generalized Overgrowth in Boys With Autism
Chawarska K, Campbell D, Chen L, Shic F, Klin A, Chang J. Early Generalized Overgrowth in Boys With Autism. JAMA Psychiatry 2011, 68: 1021-1031. PMID: 21969460, PMCID: PMC4878118, DOI: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2011.106.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower adaptive functioningAdaptive functioning levelPervasive developmental disorderCognitive functioningAdaptive functioningCognitive featuresSocial deficitsHC growthAge-related changesUniversity-based clinicAutismFunctioning levelsAge 24 monthsAutistic disorderClinical groupsDevelopmental disordersDevelopmental problemsFunctioningDevelopmental delayBoysAge 2 yearsGeneralized overgrowthOvergrowth patternGreater severityFirst year