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Publication Date: 2022-Mar
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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health Problems: Patterns of Difficulties and Longitudinal Trajectories in a Population-Based Twin Sample
Colvert, Emma; Simonoff, Emily; Capp, Simone J.; Ronald, Angelica; Bolton, Patrick; Happé, Francesca
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v52 n3 p1077-1091 Mar 2022
There is increasing concern regarding additional psychiatric problems that co-occur with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as reflected in recent changes to diagnostic schemes. However, there remains little research with population-based samples across childhood. We report on additional problems, as measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, in a population-based sample of 135 twins with ASD, 55 non-ASD co-twins, and 144 comparison twins low in ASD traits. Frequencies, associated demographic factors, and changes in mental health difficulties from age 4 to 13 years are presented. Our data confirm the high rates of additional difficulties reported in previous studies, and suggest that the profile, associated risk factors and longitudinal course of additional difficulties in ASD may differ from those in typically-developing populations.
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Mental Disorders, Questionnaires, Child Behavior, Behavior Problems, Screening Tests, Twins, Risk, Children, Adolescents
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
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