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Julia Lanyi; Christopher Flynn; Arlene Mannion; Leanne Maher; Katie Naughton; Geraldine Leader – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
The aim of this study was to review the existing literature on abdominal pain in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Systematic search of four databases (PsycINFO, ERIC, PubMed, MEDLINE) identified 13 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Articles were analyzed for common themes, including the prevalence of abdominal pain…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Human Body, Pain
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Michelle Menezes; Lee Robinson; Maria Jose Sanchez; Benjamin Cook – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Depression has long been a clinical concern in youth with autism, yet systematic research examining its prevalence, presentation, and treatment has only begun to emerge more recently. Using the search terms "autism", "asd", or "autistic" and "depression", "depressive", "dysthymia", or…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Adolescents
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Helandri Haasbroek; Neo Morojele – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Autism spectrum disorder has often been assumed to be a protective factor against substance use, yet the extent of substance use in this population has been difficult to determine as limited research has been done on these interacting variables. This systematic literature review examined 26 studies published between 2009 and 2019 to uncover the…
Descriptors: Research Reports, Substance Abuse, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Social Isolation
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Freya Rumball – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Individual differences are known to influence the risk of trauma exposure and development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It has been suggested that features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may confer such risk. This article provides a systematic review of the assessment and treatment of PTSD in individuals with ASD, in addition to…
Descriptors: Therapy, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Risk