Lifetime and Momentary Psychotic Experiences in Adult Males and Females With an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Existing research shows that adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more vulnerable to develop overt psychosis. However, studies investigating (subclinical) psychotic experiences (PE) in ASD are scarce, and it is unknown if PE are accompanied with more distress in adults with ASD compared to the general population. This study examined lifetime PE and accompanying distress, momentary PE levels, and the impact of daily life stress and negative affect (NA) on momentary PE in males and females with ASD compared to controls.

Methods

In 50 adults with ASD (males N= 26, females N= 24) and 51 adults without ASD (males N= 26, females N= 25), the Community Assessment of Psychic Experiences (CAPE) was used to analyze group differences in frequency and distress of

SUBMITTER: van der Linden K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7416642 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature