Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autor: Miki, Yusuke, Miyawaki, Dai, Goto, Ayako, Hirai, Kaoru, Harima, Yuji, Sakamoto, Shoko, Inoue, Koki
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Osaka City Medical Journal. 66:1-11
ISSN: 0030-6096
Popis: Background : Irritability is one of the most important reasons for which children get referred to child mental health services. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a diagnostic category characterized by severe and chronic irritability in children, and is associated with long-term adverse outcomes. However, little is known about DMDD in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of DMDD and the association between DMDD and comorbid psychiatric disorders in children with ASD. / Methods : Study participants consisted of 87 children with ASD aged 6-18 years, who were referred to a child psychiatry outpatient clinic at Osaka City University Hospital. A diagnosis of DMDD and associated symptoms were assessed through a semi-structured interview and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)....
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