Autistic traits in psychotic disorders: prevalence, familial risk, and impact on social functioning.
Tim B ZiermansFrederike SchirmbeckFloor OosterwijkHilde M GeurtsLieuwe de Haannull nullPublished in: Psychological medicine (2020)
Levels of autistic traits are substantially elevated in PD and have a profoundly negative association with social functioning. In contrast, autistic traits above the clinical cut-off are not elevated in those with FR, and only marginally on a dimensional level. These findings warrant specific clinical guidelines for psychotic patients who present themselves with autistic comorbidity to help address their social needs.