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Prevalence and treatment of mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders in children with co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A population-based study.
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Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research [Autism Res] 2023 Apr; Vol. 16 (4), pp. 855-867. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 16. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- There is a lack of nationally representative studies examining the co-occurrence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. This study examines comorbid mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders (MBDDs) and associated treatment modalities for children with co-occurring ASD and ADHD. Cross-sectional analyses were conducted using data from the pooled 2016-2018 National Survey of Children's Health (sample n = 102,341). Nationally representative prevalences were estimated for sociodemographic variables, comorbidities, psychotropic medication, and behavioral treatment. We assessed multivariable associations between co-occurring ASD + ADHD and MBDDs, use of psychotropic medication, and receipt of behavioral treatment after adjustment for sociodemographic confounders. Compared to children with ASD without co-occurring ADHD, children with ASD + ADHD had higher prevalence of most MBDDs, including anxiety (AOR 4.03 [95% CI 2.77, 4.87]), depression (AOR 3.08 [95% CI 1.77, 5.36]), behavior or conduct problems (AOR 4.06 [95% CI 2.72, 6.06]), and other mental health conditions. Similarly, compared to children with ADHD without ASD, children with ASD + ADHD had higher odds of anxiety (AOR 3.49 [95% CI 2.65, 4.61]), depression (AOR 1.67 [95% CI 1.21, 2.29]), behavior or conduct problems (AOR 2.31 [95% CI 1.68, 3.17]), and other mental health conditions. Children with ASD + ADHD were significantly more likely to take psychotropic medication than children with ASD without ADHD. Among children with ASD + ADHD, males had higher odds of receiving behavioral treatment, whereas older children and adolescents were more likely to take psychotropic medication. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to support the complex needs of these children.<br /> (© 2023 International Society for Autism Research and Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
- Subjects :
- Male
Adolescent
Humans
Child
Prevalence
Developmental Disabilities complications
Cross-Sectional Studies
Psychotropic Drugs therapeutic use
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity complications
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity drug therapy
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity epidemiology
Autism Spectrum Disorder complications
Autism Spectrum Disorder epidemiology
Autism Spectrum Disorder therapy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1939-3806
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36644987
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2894