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Gadow, Kenneth D.; Perlman, Greg; Weber, Rebecca J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Examined the psychiatric and clinical correlates of loss of previously acquired skills (regression) as reported by parents of youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Study sample comprised 6- to 18-year old (N = 213) children and adolescents with ASD. Parents reported regression in 77 (36%) youth. A more homogeneous subgroup with regression…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Epilepsy, Intelligence Quotient
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Hattier, Megan A.; Matson, Johnny L.; Sipes, Megan; Turygin, Nicole – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
Research that focuses on detecting and assessing the presence of communication impairments in children with developmental disabilities exists. However, more research is needed which compares these deficits across individuals with various developmental disabilities. This information could inform the assessment process and treatment programs.…
Descriptors: Seizures, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy
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Billstedt, Eva; Gillberg, I. Carina; Gillberg, Christopher – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2007
Background: Few studies have looked at the very long-term outcome of individuals with autism who were diagnosed in childhood. Methods: A longitudinal, prospective, community-based follow-up study of adults who had received the diagnosis of autism (classic and atypical) in childhood (n = 105) was conducted. A structured interview (the Diagnostic…
Descriptors: Autism, Adults, Communication Disorders, Intelligence Quotient