Autism Spectrum Disorders: Comorbid Psychopathology and Treatment

Mohiuddin, Sarah; Bobak, Sara; Gih, Daniel; Ghaziuddin, Mohammad

doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-8065-6_29

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“…In addition to coexisting mental health conditions, many cases of ASD are characterized by abnormal brain development [ 18 , 19 ] with documented seizures present in perhaps as much as 30% of this population [ 16 ]. Our study revealed that 29 SEAs called for health evaluations and 18 called for medical evaluations; however, what these evaluations entail was left unstated or vague.…”

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Defining Autism: Variability in State Education Agency Definitions of and Evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Pennington

Cullinan

Southern

2014

Autism Research and Treatment

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In light of the steady rise in the prevalence of students with autism, this study examined the definition of autism published by state education agencies (SEAs), as well as SEA-indicated evaluation procedures for determining student qualification for autism. We compared components of each SEA definition to aspects of autism from two authoritative sources: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA-2004). We also compared SEA-indicated evaluation procedures across SEAs to evaluation procedures noted in IDEA-2004. Results indicated that many more SEA definitions incorporate IDEA-2004 features than DSM-IV-TR features. However, despite similar foundations, SEA definitions of autism displayed considerable variability. Evaluation procedures were found to vary even more across SEAs. Moreover, within any particular SEA there often was little concordance between the definition (what autism is) and evaluation procedures (how autism is recognized). Recommendations for state and federal policy changes are discussed.

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Defining Autism: Variability in State Education Agency Definitions of and Evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Pennington

Cullinan

Southern

2014

Autism Research and Treatment

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“…The development of mental health interventions for individuals with ASD is also a neglected area, and evidence on best clinical practice for this group is limited (Bakken et al, 2016; Helverschou et al, 2011). There have been some positive attempts to adapt treatment methods from general psychiatry to individuals with ASD (e.g., modifications to cognitive‐behavioral therapies and adaptations of pharmacological studies; Kerns et al, 2016; Mohiuddin, Bobak, Gih, & Ghaziuddin, 2011; Vasa et al, 2014). There have also been efforts to implement evidence‐based interventions within regular clinical services (i.e., Wood, McLeod, Klebanoff, & Brookman‐Frazee, 2015), and practice pathway developments (Rosen et al, 2018).…”

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“…In order to improve the quality of and access to individually tailored mental health services for individuals with ASD, the need for professional training, better liaison between specialists and the development of specialist and tertiary services are indicated (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2020). Current trends toward dehospitalization and deinstitutionalization of services for individuals with disabilities and mental health problems also indicate a need to develop community treatment approaches and models for educating and supervising care staff who are providing supportive living and adult residential care services (e.g., Costello, Bouras, & Davis, 2007; McDonnel et al, 2019; Mohiuddin et al, 2011).…”

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Preliminary Findings From a Nationwide, Multicenter Mental Health Service for Adults and Older Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder and ID

Helverschou

Bakken

Berge

et al. 2020

Policy Practice Intel Disabi

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Background The identification and treatment of psychiatric disorders in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and ID presents many challenges. We describe the development of a professional network, together with a standardized protocol for clinical assessment, designed to promote clinical competence and professional development in eight clinical centers responsible for providing mental health services to autistic individuals with ID across all four health regions of Norway. Specific aims to describe: (1) patterns of psychiatric and behavior problems in patients treated by the network, (2) patterns of change over time, and (3) the relationship between psychiatric disorders and behavior problems. Method A standardized protocol was used to assess individual progress in 132 patients (inpatients and outpatients) with autism and ID over 2 years (at referral (T1), after 1 year (T2), and after 2 years (T3)). Changes in psychiatric symptoms and behavior problems were assessed with the Psychopathology in Autism Checklist (PAC) and Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC). Results Patients showed significant (p < .001) improvements from T1 to T2 on the psychosis, depression and anxiety subscales of the PAC, but no significant improvement on the obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) subscale. Improvements were maintained from T2 to T3. Patients showed significant (p < .01) improvements on the ABC total score and on all ABC subscales except inappropriate speech from T1 to T2; these improvements were maintained from T2 to T3. Discussion The combination of a professional network and a standardized protocol for clinical assessment has promise as a strategy for improving professional competence and facilitating specialized mental health services for autistic individuals with ID and psychiatric disorders across an extensive geographical area.

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“…Nevertheless, such stringent participant selection may be a drawback to the generalisability of findings to the actual ASD population, of which such individuals with co-occurring disorders comprise a significant part (see Mohiuddin, Bobak, Gih & Ghaziuddin, 2011). For example, depression in itself can have consequences for memory (see Burt, Zembar & Niederehe, 1995, for a meta-analysis), but in addition an individual with co-occurring depression may also be taking an antidepressant such as amitriptyline, which can also produce memory loss (e.g., Spring, Gelenberg, Garvin & Thompson, 1992).…”

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Eyewitness Testimony in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review

Maras

Bowler

2012

J Autism Dev Disord

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This is the accepted version of the paper.This version of the publication may differ from the final published version. crimes. In addition to their social and communication deficits, people with ASD also have very specific memory problems, which impacts on their abilities to recall eyewitnessed events. We begin this review with an overview of the memory difficulties that are experienced by individuals with ASD, before discussing the studies that have specifically examined eyewitness testimony in this group and the implications for investigative practice. Finally, we outline related areas that would be particularly fruitful for future research to explore. Permanent

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Autism Spectrum Disorders: Comorbid Psychopathology and Treatment

Cited by 8 publications

References 87 publications

Defining Autism: Variability in State Education Agency Definitions of and Evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Defining Autism: Variability in State Education Agency Definitions of and Evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Preliminary Findings From a Nationwide, Multicenter Mental Health Service for Adults and Older Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder and ID

Eyewitness Testimony in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review

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