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Christopher, Kourtney; Bishop, Somer; Carpenter, Laura Arnstein; Warren, Zachary; Kanne, Stephen – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Studies have shown that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) screening and diagnostic instruments may be affected by the presence of emotional and behavior problems (EBPs). This study assessed the impact of EBPs on the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-up (M-CHAT-R/F). Participants included 290 children, 18-48 months of age,…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Autism
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Lake, Johanna K.; Denton, Danica; Lunsky, Yona; Shui, Amy M.; Veenstra-VanderWeele, Jeremy; Anagnostou, Evdokia – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
This study aimed to describe rates of antipsychotic medication use and the association between their use and demographics, clinical variables, and the use of behavioral/education services among children with ASD. For children with ASD ages 2-11 (n = 4749) and those 12-17 (n = 401), 5.4 and 17.7% were prescribed at least one atypical antipsychotic…
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children
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Hu, Huei-Fan; Liu, Tai-Ling; Hsiao, Ray C.; Ni, Hsing-Chang; Liang, Sophie Hsin-Yi; Lin, Chiao-Fan; Chan, Hsiang-Lin; Hsieh, Yi-Hsuan; Wang, Liang-Jen; Lee, Min-Jing; Chou, Wen-Jiun; Yen, Cheng-Fang – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
The present study examined the associations between cyberbullying involvement and sociodemographic characteristics, autistic social impairment and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) symptoms in 219 adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Moreover, the associations between…
Descriptors: Bullying, Computer Mediated Communication, Adolescents, Depression (Psychology)
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Duerden, Emma G.; Oatley, Hannah K.; Mak-Fan, Kathleen M.; McGrath, Patricia A.; Taylor, Margot J.; Szatmari, Peter; Roberts, S. Wendy – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
While self-injurious behaviors (SIB) can cause significant morbidity for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), little is known about its associated risk factors. We assessed 7 factors that may influence self-injury in a large cohort of children with ASD: (a) atypical sensory processing; (b) impaired cognitive ability; (c) abnormal…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Injuries, At Risk Persons, Self Destructive Behavior
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Mandell, David S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2008
This study examined predictors of psychiatric hospitalization among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Data were collected from 760 caregivers of children with ASD. Cox regression was used to determine factors associated with hospitalization. Almost 11% were hospitalized. Youth in single parent homes were more likely to be hospitalized…
Descriptors: Hospitalized Children, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, At Risk Persons, Correlation
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Gadow, Kenneth D.; DeVincent, Carla J.; Pomeroy, John – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2006
Objective: Compares DSM-IV ADHD subtypes in large samples of 3-to-5 and 6-to-12 year old children with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) vs. nonPDD clinic referrals. Method: Parents and teachers completed a DSM-IV-referenced rating scale. Results: ADHD subtypes were clearly differentiated from the nonADHD group and showed a differential…
Descriptors: Rating Scales, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Murphy, Glynis H.; Beadle-Brown, Julie; Wing, Lorna; Gould, Judy; Shah, Amitta; Nan, Holmes – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2005
The skills, social impairments and challenging behaviours of a total population of 166 children, with severe intellectual disabilities and/or autism, were assessed through interview with the main carers, when the children were under 15 years old (time 1). Twelve years later, 141 of these individuals were re-assessed, using the same measures (time…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Age Differences, Autism, Child Behavior