Atypical behaviors in children with autism and children with a history of language impairment

Dominick, Kelli C.; Davis, Naomi; Lainhart, Janet E.; Tager–Flusberg, Helen; Folstein, Susan E.

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2006.02.003

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“…The everyday management of mealtime behaviors among children with ASD can have a negative impact on family routines, become a significant stressor for families, and be a challenge for clinicians (Cornish, 1998;Williams et al, 2000). Previous studies on the prevalence of food selectivity in individuals with ASD have reported highly variable rates, ranging from 13% to 87%, probably accounted by the use of different methodologies and distinct definitions of food selectivity (Ahearn et al, 2001;Bandini et al, 2010;Collins et al, 2003;Cornish, 1998;Dominick et al, 2007;Field et al, 2003;Kalyva, 2009;Klein & Nowak, 1999;Nadon et al, 2011;Schmitt et al, 2008;Schreck & Williams, 2006;Schreck et al, 2004;Suarez et al, 2013;Whiteley et al, 2000;Williams et al, 2000Williams et al, , 2005. In our study we found similar levels of food refusal to the incidence rates of this domain reported by other authors Schreck et al, 2004).…”

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“…Several studies have shown that food selectivity is one of the most frequent behavioral problems for many children with ASD (Ahearn et al, 2001;Bandini et al, 2010;Dominick et al, 2007;Heiss et al, 2005;Kerwin et al, 2005;Nadon et al, 2011;Schmitt et al, 2008;Schreck et al, 2004;Williams et al, 2005). The everyday management of mealtime behaviors among children with ASD can have a negative impact on family routines, become a significant stressor for families, and be a challenge for clinicians (Cornish, 1998;Williams et al, 2000).…”

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“…Although not a diagnostic feature of ASD, feeding problems are common in this clinical population, and food selectivity is the most frequent one (Ahearn, Castine, Nault, & Green, 2001;Cornish, 1998;Dominick et al, 2007;Heiss, Moody, Crosley, & Campbell, 2005;Kerwin, Eicher, & Gelsinger, 2005;Nadon, Feldman, Dunn, & Gisel, 2011;Schmitt, Heiss, & Campbell, 2008;Schreck, Williams, & Smith, 2004;Williams, Gibbons, & Schreck, 2005;Williams, Dalrymple, & Neal, 2000).…”

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“…Furthermore, food selectivity is often associated with inadequate nutrient intake (i.e., estimated average requirement [EAR], and adequate intake [AI]) suggesting that a limited diet may put any child at risk for nutritional deficiency Bicer & Alsaffar, 2013;Schmitt et al, 2008). However, studies examining the prevalence of food selectivity in children with ASD have reported highly variable rates, ranging from 13% to 87% (Ahearn et al, 2001;Bandini et al, 2010;Collins et al, 2003;Cornish, 1998;Dominick et al, 2007;Field, Garland, & Williams, 2003;Kalyva, 2009;Klein & Nowak, 1999;Nadon et al, 2011;Schmitt et al, 2008;Schreck & Williams, 2006;Schreck et al, 2004;Suarez, Nelson, & Curtis, 2013;Whiteley, Rodgers, & Shattock, 2000;Williams et al, 2000Williams et al, , 2005. For instance, Whiteley et al (2000) reported that 83% of parents indicated that their children ate a restrictive repertoire of foods.…”

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“…According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders5th edition (DSM-5) criteria, people with ASD fall on a continuum with individuals characterized by the severity of their symptoms in the two core domains. Furthermore, intellectual disability and/ or language impairment contribute to the heterogeneous presentation of ASD.Behavioral problems, such as tantrums, comorbidity with other psychiatric disorders, abnormal sleep patterns and unusual feeding behaviors, are often present in children with ASD and the everyday management of these problems is a challenge for clinicians and families (Dominick, Davis, Lainhart, Tager-Flusberg, & Folstein, 2007). Although not a diagnostic feature of ASD, feeding problems are common in this clinical population, and food selectivity is the most frequent one (Ahearn, Castine, Nault, & Green, 2001;Cornish, 1998;Dominick et al, 2007;Heiss, Moody, Crosley, & Campbell, 2005;Kerwin, Eicher, & Gelsinger, 2005;Nadon, Feldman, Dunn, & Gisel, 2011;Schmitt, Heiss, & Campbell, 2008;Schreck, Williams, & Smith, 2004;Williams, Gibbons, & Schreck, 2005;Williams, Dalrymple, & Neal, 2000).…”

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Clinical differences in children with autism spectrum disorder with and without food selectivity

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A B S T R A C TSeveral studies have described the atypical eating behaviors frequently occurring in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and food selectivity is the most frequent of these problems. The everyday management of mealtime behaviors among children with ASD can have a negative impact on family routines and become a significant stressor for families. However, much remains unknown about why food selectivity is so prevalent among individuals with ASD. The objective of this study was to investigate clinical and behavioral features in individuals with ASD with the aim of identifying distinctive clinical profiles in children with and without food selectivity. A total of 158 children with ASD were enrolled in this study: 79 participants with food selectivity (FS) were age and sex matched with 79 participants without food selectivity (No FS). All participants and their parents completed a battery of psychological tests for a comprehensive evaluation of ASD symptoms, cognitive abilities, adaptive skills, behavioral problems and parental stress level. No statistically significant difference on gastrointestinal symptoms and growth adequacy was found between the FS group and the No FS group. Overall, the FS group showed significantly higher rates of ASD symptoms as compared to the No FS group in the questionnaires completed by parents. Furthermore, parents of the FS group reported significantly higher levels of parental stress and a larger degree of their children's behavioral problems as compared to the No FS group. Finally, there were no differences between the FS and the No FS group on any adaptive skill domain. Our findings suggest that the identification of distinctive clinical and behavioral patterns in children with ASD and food selectivity is a crucial issue for parents and therapists in the daily management.© 2015 Published by Elsevier Ltd. IntroductionAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in two core domains: social communication and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders5th edition (DSM-5) criteria, people with ASD fall on a continuum with individuals characterized by the severity of their symptoms in the two core domains. Furthermore, intellectual disability and/ or language impairment contribute to the heterogeneous presentation of ASD.Behavioral problems, such as tantrums, comorbidity with other psychiatric disorders, abnormal sleep patterns and unusual feeding behaviors, are often present in children with ASD and the everyday management of these problems is a challenge for clinicians and families (Dominick, Davis, Lainhart, Tager-Flusberg, & Folstein, 2007). Although not a diagnostic feature of ASD, feeding problems are common in this clinical population, and food selectivity is the most frequent one (Ahearn, Castine, Nault, & Green, 2001;Cornish, 1998;Dominick et al., 2007;Heiss, Moody, Cros...

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Risk of Self-harm in Children and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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IMPORTANCE Multiple studies have reported that people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at a higher risk for self-injurious behavior and suicide. However, the magnitude of this association varies between studies. OBJECTIVE To appraise the available epidemiologic studies on the risk of self-injurious behavior and suicidality among children and adults with ASD.DATA SOURCES PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science were systematically searched for epidemiologic studies on the association between ASD and self-injurious behavior and suicidality. Databases were searched from year of inception to April through June 2020. No language, age, or date restrictions were applied.STUDY SELECTION This systematic review and meta-analysis included studies with an observational design and compared self-injurious behavior (defined as nonaccidental behavior resulting in self-inflicted physical injury but without intent of suicide or sexual arousal) and/or suicidality (defined as suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, or suicide) in children (aged <20 years) or adults (aged Ն20 years) with ASD. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESISInformation on study design, study population, ASD and selfharm definitions, and outcomes were extracted by independent investigators. Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Overall summary odds ratios (ORs) and 95% CIs were estimated using DerSimonian-Laird random-effects models. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURESThe ORs for the associations of ASD with self-injurious behavior and suicidality were calculated. Analyses were stratified by study setting and age groups as planned a priori. RESULTSThe search identified 31 eligible studies, which were of moderate to high quality. Of these studies, 16 (52%) were conducted in children, 13 (42%) in adults, and 2 (6%) in both children and adults. Seventeen studies assessed the association between ASD and self-injurious behavior and reported ORs that ranged from 1.21 to 18.76, resulting in a pooled OR of 3.18 (95% CI, 2.45-4.12).Sixteen studies assessed the association between ASD and suicidality and reported ORs that ranged from 0.86 to 11.10, resulting in a pooled OR of 3.32 (95% CI, 2.60-4.24). In stratified analyses, results were consistent between clinical and nonclinical settings and between children and adults. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCEThis study found that ASD was associated with a substantial increase in odds of self-injurious behavior and suicidality in children and adults. Further research is (continued) Key Points Question What excess risk of self-harm, including self-injurious behaviors and suicidality, is associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Findings This systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 studies found that the pooled odds of self-harm in people with ASD was more than 3 times the odds in people without ASD. The excess odds of self-harm were found in both children and adults (although a slightly higher risk was identified in adults) across geographic regions and regardless of study designs, methods, and settings. Mea...

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Mental Illness as a Putative Risk Factor for Violence and Aggression

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Atypical behaviors in children with autism and children with a history of language impairment

Cited by 395 publications

References 43 publications

Clinical differences in children with autism spectrum disorder with and without food selectivity

Clinical differences in children with autism spectrum disorder with and without food selectivity

Risk of Self-harm in Children and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Mental Illness as a Putative Risk Factor for Violence and Aggression

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