The cognitive structure of higher functioning autism and schizophrenia: A comparative study

Autism and schizophrenia in high functioning adults: Behavioral differences and overlap

“…Furthermore, behavioral differences between the two groups have been reported in face orientation and recognition (Bö lte, Rudolf, & Poustka, 2002;Sasson et al, 2007). Individuals with autism performed poorer in face orientation and recognition tasks compared to individuals with schizophrenia.…”

“…To our knowledge, only three studies addressed adolescent or adult groups. In two of these studies, the average full scale IQ of the majority of the participants was below 80, which indicates mild intellectual impairment (Bö lte et al, 2002;Konstantareas & Hewitt, 2001). One study examined adults with average intelligence (Sasson et al, 2007).…”

Comparing the intelligence profiles of savant and nonsavant individuals with autistic disorder

“…Partly, the validity of this approach has been doubted (e.g., Rispens et al, 1997), for instance, because profiles have lacked replicability or specificity. However, in autism, specific IQ characteristics are a quite stable finding (Bölte, Rudolf, & Poustka, 2002;Prior & Ozonoff, 1998) and have been of heuristic value. Hence, at least for some clinical samples, the critique is probably premature.…”

Differential diagnosis between schizophrenia and autism in adulthood: A case report

“…Finally, T.B. 's preserved performance for digit span may also suggest a history of ASD (Bölte, Rudolf, & Poustka, 2002;Gras-Vincedon et al, 2008;Happé & Frith, 1996;Nakahachi et al, 2006;Wechsler, 1981). ASD does not refer to a group of homogeneous disorders (APA, 2000;Gras-Vincedon et al, 2008;Happé & Frith, 1996;King & Lord, 2011;Takahata & Kato, 2008), and while some cognitive functions are notably impaired, others are spared or even superior to the norm.…”