کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
371727 621937 2011 8 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Psychiatric comorbidity in young adults with a clinical diagnosis of Asperger syndrome
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم زیستی و بیوفناوری علم عصب شناسی علوم اعصاب رفتاری
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Psychiatric comorbidity in young adults with a clinical diagnosis of Asperger syndrome
چکیده انگلیسی

In children with autism spectrum disorders, previous studies have shown high rates of psychiatric comorbidity. To date, studies on adults have been scarce. The aim of the present study was to investigate psychiatric comorbidity in young adults with Asperger syndrome. Participants were 26 men and 28 women (mean age 27 years) with a clinical diagnosis of Asperger syndrome. Psychiatric comorbidity was assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders. IQ was measured using the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Third Edition. Autism spectrum diagnoses were confirmed using the DIagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders. In our study group, 70% had experienced at least one episode of major depression, and 50% had suffered from recurrent depressive episodes. Anxiety disorders were seen in about 50%. Psychotic disorders and substance-induced disorders were uncommon. In conclusion, young adults with autism spectrum disorders are at high risk for mood and anxiety disorders. To identify these conditions and offer treatment, elevated vigilance is needed in clinical practice.


► We investigated psychiatric comorbidity in young adults with Asperger syndrome.
► 70% had experienced at least one episode of major depression.
► Anxiety disorders were seen in about 50%.
► Elevated vigilance for psychiatric illness among adults with ASD is needed.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Research in Developmental Disabilities - Volume 32, Issue 5, September–October 2011, Pages 1910–1917
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