Characteristics of depression as assessed by the diagnostic assessment for the severely handicapped-II (DASH-II)

Matson, Johnny L.; Baglio, Christopher S.; Smiroldo, Brandi B.; Hamilton, Martha; Packlowskyj, Theodosia; Williams, David E.; Kirkpatrick-Sanchez, Sharon

doi:10.1016/s0891-4222(99)00012-8

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“…However, those with severe ID are likely to display somewhat different psychopathology symptom profiles, particularly in poverty of verbal behavior. Thus, focusing assessment largely on vegetative symptoms and family history has been suggested (Ghaziuddin et al, 2002;Matson et al, 1999). Severity of ID is likely to complicate efforts at diagnosis of comorbid psychopathology.…”

Section: Mood Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Such measures could augment but would not replace existing instruments which provide more in-depth assessment of a specific ASD. The DASH-II for adults and children with severe/profound mental retardation is one model for this approach (Matson et al, 1999). Initial separation of ''comorbid'' ASD symptoms by more clearly establishing specific ASDs need to be augmented by measures of comorbid psychopathologies.…”

Section: General Conclusionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Comorbid psychopathology with autism spectrum disorder in children: An overview

Matson

Nebel-Schwalm

2007

Research in Developmental Disabilities

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Comorbidity, the co-occurrence of two or more disorders in the same person, has been a topic receiving considerable attention in the child psychopathology literature overall. Despite many publications in the ADHD, depression and other child literatures, autism spectrum disorder has not received such scrutiny. The purpose of this review will be to discuss the available evidence. We address specific variables in diagnosis and classification of comorbid symptoms, and propose potential avenues for research and practice with respect to differential diagnosis. A brief discussion of the implications for treatment is also provided. #

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Section: Mood Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: General Conclusionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comorbid psychopathology with autism spectrum disorder in children: An overview

Matson

Nebel-Schwalm

2007

Research in Developmental Disabilities

465

216

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“…The DASH-II was able to distinguish between depressed and non-depressed individuals, although 4/15 individuals in the depressed group did not have elevated scores on the depression subscale of the DASH-II. Matson et al (1999) offer possible explanations for these discrepancies. One individual was reported to suffer from bipolar disorder and was experiencing manic symptoms, as reflected in an elevated score on the mania subscale of the DASH.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…One individual was reported to suffer from bipolar disorder and was experiencing manic symptoms, as reflected in an elevated score on the mania subscale of the DASH. For the remaining individuals, Matson et al (1999) suggest the diagnosis of "depression not otherwise specified in remission" might explain low depression subscale scores. While the first explanation appears informative, the second lacks clarity.…”

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confidence: 96%

“…The depression subscale of the DASH-II was also shown to correlate with the lethargy, social withdrawal subscale on the ABC. A later validity study of the depression subscale by Matson et al (1999) compared DASH-II scores to DSM-IV diagnoses provided by a psychiatrist blind to the DASH scores for 57 individuals with severe and profound mental retardation. The DASH-II was able to distinguish between depressed and non-depressed individuals, although 4/15 individuals in the depressed group did not have elevated scores on the depression subscale of the DASH-II.…”

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The assessment of mood in adults who have severe or profound mental retardation

Ross

Oliver

2003

Clinical Psychology Review

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Empirical literature examining the emotional lives of adults with severe and profound mental retardation is limited. One area to have received attention is mood. It is proposed that the utility of assessment of mood extends beyond psychiatric diagnosis to issues such as the appraisal of quality of life for individuals with limited or no expressive language. Two themes related to the assessment of mood are evident in contemporary literature. First, attempts have been made to clarify the presentation of affective disorders, especially depression, and to improve the assessment of depressive symptomatology in adults with mental retardation. A review of current methods for assessing depression indicates significant problems with reliability and validity.There is a need to develop appropriate assessment methods for use in relation to adults with severe and profound mental retardation who are unable to self-report and behavioral methodology might be useful in this respect. Second, there is an emerging argument that the presentation of depression in adults with mental retardation, particularly in individuals with severe disabilities, includes challenging behaviors, referred to as "atypical symptoms".Methodological and conceptual issues related to this argument warrant closer examination.Finally, it is noted that research drawing on more rigorous methodology is required to interpret the emotional states of individuals with severe and profound mental retardation.

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Assessment and Treatment Psychopathology Among People with Developmental Delays

Matson

Laud

Issues on Clinical Child Psychology

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Characteristics of depression as assessed by the diagnostic assessment for the severely handicapped-II (DASH-II)

Cited by 113 publications

References 8 publications

Comorbid psychopathology with autism spectrum disorder in children: An overview

Comorbid psychopathology with autism spectrum disorder in children: An overview

The assessment of mood in adults who have severe or profound mental retardation

Assessment and Treatment Psychopathology Among People with Developmental Delays

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