Title |
Emotional and Behavioural Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, August 2012
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DOI | 10.1007/s10803-012-1622-9 |
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Authors |
Morag Maskey, Frances Warnell, Jeremy R. Parr, Ann Le Couteur, Helen McConachie |
Abstract |
The type, frequency and inter-relationships of emotional and behavioural problems in 863 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were investigated using the population-based Database of children with ASD living in the North East of England (Dasl(n)e). A high rate of problems was reported, with 53 % of children having 4 or more types of problems frequently. Sleep, toileting and eating problems, hyperactivity, self injury and sensory difficulties were greater in children with lower language level and in special schooling. However, anxiety, tantrums and aggression towards others were frequent regardless of age, ability or schooling. The frequency of co-existing conditions, including such emotional and behavioural problems, in children with ASD has implications for designing appropriate support services for children and families. |
X Demographics
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Egypt | 1 | 50% |
Canada | 1 | 50% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 50% |
Members of the public | 1 | 50% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
United States | 1 | <1% |
Australia | 1 | <1% |
Canada | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 374 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Master | 73 | 19% |
Student > Bachelor | 57 | 15% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 47 | 12% |
Researcher | 30 | 8% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 30 | 8% |
Other | 61 | 16% |
Unknown | 80 | 21% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Psychology | 120 | 32% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 55 | 15% |
Social Sciences | 41 | 11% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 26 | 7% |
Neuroscience | 12 | 3% |
Other | 42 | 11% |
Unknown | 82 | 22% |