| Title: |
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health Problems: Patterns of Difficulties and Longitudinal Trajectories in a Population-Based Twin Sample |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Colvert, Emma (ORCID 0000-0002-7513-5570); Simonoff, Emily; Capp, Simone J.; Ronald, Angelica; Bolton, Patrick; Happé, Francesca |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Mar 2022 52(3):1077-1091. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
15 |
| Publication Date: |
2022 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Mental Disorders; Questionnaires; Child Behavior; Behavior Problems; Screening Tests; Twins; Risk; Children; Adolescents |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: |
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10803-021-05006-8 |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257 |
| Abstract: |
There is increasing concern regarding additional psychiatric problems that co-occur with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as reflected in recent changes to diagnostic schemes. However, there remains little research with population-based samples across childhood. We report on additional problems, as measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, in a population-based sample of 135 twins with ASD, 55 non-ASD co-twins, and 144 comparison twins low in ASD traits. Frequencies, associated demographic factors, and changes in mental health difficulties from age 4 to 13 years are presented. Our data confirm the high rates of additional difficulties reported in previous studies, and suggest that the profile, associated risk factors and longitudinal course of additional difficulties in ASD may differ from those in typically-developing populations. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2022 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1327183 |
| Database: |
ERIC |