Effects of autistic traits on social and school adjustment in children and adolescents: The moderating roles of age and gender

► Autistic-like social deficits were associated with school and social adjustment problems. ► These associations were further moderated by gender and/or age. ► Autistic-like social deficits predicted school and social maladjustment more strongly in boys than in girls. ► Autistic-like social deficits were most strongly related to problems with peers in older girls.