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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Asperger Syndrome/High-functioning Autism: A Community- and Clinic-based Study

Auteurs: Marja-Leena Mattila, Tuula Hurtig, Helena Haapsamo, Katja Jussila, Sanna Kuusikko-Gauffin, Marko Kielinen, Sirkka-Liisa Linna, Hanna Ebeling, Risto Bloigu, Leena Joskitt, David L. Pauls, Irma Moilanen

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 9/2010

Abstract

The present study identifies the prevalence and types of comorbid psychiatric disorders associated with Asperger syndrome (AS)/high-functioning autism (HFA) in a combined community- and clinic-based sample of fifty 9- to 16-year-old subjects using the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children, Present and Lifetime Version. The level of functioning was estimated using the Children’s Global Assessment Scale. The results support common (prevalence 74%) and often multiple comorbid psychiatric disorders in AS/HFA; behavioral disorders were shown in 44%, anxiety disorders in 42% and tic disorders in 26%. Oppositional defiant disorder, major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders as comorbid conditions indicated significantly lower levels of functioning. To target interventions, routine evaluation of psychiatric comorbidity in subjects with AS/HFA is emphasized.

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Titel: Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Asperger Syndrome/High-functioning Autism: A Community- and Clinic-based Study
Auteurs: Marja-Leena Mattila
Tuula Hurtig
Helena Haapsamo
Katja Jussila
Sanna Kuusikko-Gauffin
Marko Kielinen
Sirkka-Liisa Linna
Hanna Ebeling
Risto Bloigu
Leena Joskitt
David L. Pauls
Irma Moilanen
Publicatiedatum: 01-09-2010
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 9/2010
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-010-0958-2

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