Reported History of Developmental Regression and Restricted, Repetitive Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
| Autor: | Andrea D. Boan, Amy Cohen, Jane M. Charles, Laura A. Carpenter, Catherine C. Bradley |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Autism Spectrum Disorder Population Stereotypic Movement Disorder behavioral disciplines and activities Developmental psychology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine mental disorders Epidemiology Intellectual disability Developmental and Educational Psychology medicine Humans 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences education Child education.field_of_study 05 social sciences Infant medicine.disease Regression Stereotypic movement disorder Psychiatry and Mental health Autism spectrum disorder Child Preschool Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Autism Female Psychology Developmental regression 030217 neurology & neurosurgery 050104 developmental & child psychology Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP. 37(6) |
| ISSN: | 1536-7312 |
| Popis: | Objective Previous research on developmental regression in youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has often been limited by the definition, assessment, and methodology used to evaluate and describe regression. This study sought to overcome these limitations by examining the prevalence, timing, and correlates of documented cases of developmental regression in a large, epidemiological sample of youth with ASD. Method Utilizing a population-based surveillance methodology, this study includes 862 youth with ASD identified through abstraction and clinician record review. Results Approximately 21% of the sample had developmental regression documented in their medical or educational records with the mean age of regression being 24.2 ± 14.3 months. Youth with ASD and a history of regression were more likely to have comorbid intellectual disability, a prior community diagnosis of ASD, and be eligible for educational services as a student with autism. Youth with a documented history of regression also had higher rates of restricted, repetitive behaviors, such as stereotyped speech, nonfunctional routines/rituals, and sensory interests. Conclusion Results suggest that youth with a history of regression are not only more likely to have comorbid intellectual disability but are also are more likely to have been previously diagnosed with ASD in the community, suggesting that development regression may play an important role in identifying children who are at the risk for ASD and need evaluation. Higher rates of restricted, repetitive behaviors in youth with a documented history of regression may also provide important insights into the relationship between ASD and developmental regression. |
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