Dysregulation in Children and Adolescents Presenting to a Multidisciplinary Autism Clinic.
J Autism Dev Disord
; 52(4): 1762-1770, 2022 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Research indicates that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently exhibit dysregulation, which refers to poorly coordinated affective, behavioral, and cognitive responses to a given situation. We examined the characteristics of dysregulation in children presenting to a multidisciplinary ASD clinic for an ASD diagnostic evaluation. Sixty percent of children presenting for an ASD evaluation exhibited dysregulation. Dysregulation prevalence was higher in children without ASD versus with ASD (69% versus 56%). Severe dysregulation was higher in children without ASD (29% versus 16%). Both groups with severe dysregulation were equally likely to be taking psychiatric medications, however, children with ASD were less likely to be receiving therapy. These findings highlight the importance of implementing dysregulation screening and treatment protocols in ASD centers.
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Assunto principal:
Transtorno Autístico
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Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
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En
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J Autism Dev Disord
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article