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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Bidirectional relationship between internalizing symptoms and gastrointestinal problems in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Kristen Dovgan, PhD, Kyra Gynegrowski, Bradley J. Ferguson, PhD

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2023

Abstract

Many youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience co-occurring conditions, such as gastrointestinal (GI) problems and internalizing symptoms. However, the relationship among these co-occurring problems is not well-understood. We analyzed parent reports of GI problems and internalizing symptoms of 621 youth with ASD using path models in a structural equation modeling framework. The best-fitting model was a bidirectional model wherein internalizing symptoms, including withdrawn and anxious behavior, were correlated with GI problems, including constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain. This study provides a better understanding of the relationship among co-occurring conditions in youth with ASD and should encourage clinicians to consider treatment of underlying internalizing symptoms or GI problems when providing services for individuals with ASD.

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Titel: Bidirectional relationship between internalizing symptoms and gastrointestinal problems in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Kristen Dovgan, PhD
Kyra Gynegrowski
Bradley J. Ferguson, PhD
Publicatiedatum: 20-04-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2023
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05539-6

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