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Autism Spectrum Traits in Children with Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Towbin, Kenneth E., Pradella, Anne, Gorrindo, Tristan, Pine, Daniel S., Leibenluft, Ellen·2005·Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology

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The autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) can present with symptoms commonly found in mood and anxiety disorders. The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ), Children's Communication Checklist (CCC-2), and the Social Reciprocity Scale (SRS) were used to screen children in a mood disorders research clinic setting for symptoms of ASD. Ninety-three patients (mean age, 12.7 +/- 2.8 years; percent male, 63%) completed at least one scale, and 50 children completed all three. The prevalence of those screening positive for a possible ASD on one instrument was 62% and on all three measures was 8%. Fifty-seven percent (n = 21/37; odds ratio, 4.59 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.40-15.11]) of those scoring in the "ASD-likely" range on the SRS scored in that range on the CCC-2. Only 16% (n = 6/37; odds ratio, not significant (NS)) of those scoring in the ASD-likely range on the SRS, and 14% (n = 5/37; odds ratio, NS) of those scoring in the ASD-likely range on the CCC-2, scored similarly on the SCQ. These results demonstrate a need to develop valid and reliable instruments to screen for ASDs in children presenting outside of ASD clinics.

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Authors
Towbin, K. E., Pradella, A., Gorrindo, T., Pine, D. S., & Leibenluft, E.
Affiliations
National Institutes of Health (US)
Venue
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
Published
2005-06
Volume
15
Issue
3
Pages
452-464
ISSN
  • 1044-5463 (ISSN-L)
  • 1557-8992
OpenAlex
W2056544008
Cited by
152
References
44
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, autistic traits, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, children, screening tool, Social Communication Questionnaire, Children's Communication Checklist, comorbidities, instrument validity and reliability
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Child, Major Depressive Disorder, Emotions, Female, Humans, Interview, Psychological, Male, Neuropsychological Tests, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Surveys and Questionnaires, Social Behavior, Odds Ratio, Mood Disorders

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