a case report and literature review of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in paediatric chronic pain
Abstract
Psychiatric disorders are common in paediatric patients with chronic pain, but the overall prevalence of comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders is unclear. We report on a case of severe chronic pain in a child with undiagnosed comorbid autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, where significant improvements in pain and function occurred following methylphenidate medication and parental behavioural training. Conclusion: The inclusion of behavioural assessment and screening for neurodevelopmental comorbidity may be essential in addressing complex paediatric chronic pain.
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In a case report, severe chronic pain in a young girl with undiagnosed comorbid ASD and ADHD improved following methylphenidate medication and parental behavioural training.
“In a case report by Wiwe et al, severe chronic pain in a young girl with undiagnosed comorbid ASD and ADHD, pain and function were improved, following methylphenidate medication and parental behavioural training.42”
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The magnitude of the co-occurrence between chronic pain and neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD remains unknown.
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- Authors
- Wiwe Lipsker, C., von Heijne, M., Bölte, S., & Wicksell, R. K.
- Affiliations
- Functional Area Medical Psychology Functional Unit Behavioural Medicine Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
- Region Stockholm (SE)
- Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
- Venue
- Acta Paediatrica
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2018-02-05
- Volume
- 107
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 753-758
- ISSN
- 0365-1436 (ISSN-L)
- 0803-5253
- 1651-2227
- OpenAlex
- W2789837457
- Cited by
- 22
- References
- 28
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 3
- FWCI
- 1.93
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Acta Paediatrica (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- eSpace (Curtin University) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Keywords
- pediatric chronic pain, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, neurodevelopmental comorbidities, methylphenidate, pain management, behavioral assessment, screening
- MeSH terms
- Central Nervous System Stimulants, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child, Female, Humans, Methylphenidate, Parents, Asperger Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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