Investigation of the Neurocognitive Characteristics of Parents of Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A CANTAB‐Based Study

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder exhibit specific neurocognitive differences compared to controls, suggesting the presence of subclinical cognitive traits associated with the Broad Autism Phenotype. The study, using CANTAB assessments, identified potential endophenotypes in parental cognitive profiles that may reflect genetic predispositions linked to ASD. These findings contribute to understanding the heritable aspects of ASD through the examination of cognitive traits in unaffected family members.

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