Autism Spectrum Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An unexplored co-occurrence of conditions

Autism, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 24(4), P. 884 - 898

Published: April 3, 2020

People with Autism Spectrum Disorder show an increased risk of experiencing potentially traumatic events, particularly social victimization. However, and Post-Traumatic Stress co-occurrence was hardly studied. We examined exposure to life events PTSD symptoms in adults vs typical adults. Twenty-five 25 were comparable on age gender. Participants self-reported non-social nature, related their most distressing event. Results showed higher rates probable-Post-Traumatic the group (32%) compared (4%). Individuals reported more symptoms, re-experiencing hyper-arousal, adults, although latter elevated only females Disorder. Disorder, especially females, negative than Sixty percent participants, but 20% chose a event as presented poorer skills those alone. indicate vulnerability individuals trauma due stressors. Females may be vulnerable Lay Abstract Two groups took part this study: similar male female ratio. completed questionnaires well also filled out autism traits questionnaire. rate physiological arousal, who suspected having (based questionnaires) that are susceptible

Language: Английский

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“If we do not look for it, we do not see it”: Clinicians' experiences and understanding of identifying post‐traumatic stress disorder in adults with autism and intellectual disability

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 33(5), P. 1119 - 1132

Published: April 14, 2020

Abstract Background Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) are at increased risk of potentially traumatic events may be post‐traumatic stress (PTSD). However, knowledge regarding identification PTSD in this population is limited. The aim study was to investigate clinical experience trauma assessment individuals co‐occurring ASD ID. Method Interpretative phenomenological analysis used explore experiences identifying among 18 mental health clinicians working Results Informants viewed ID as equivalent the general population, but causes expressions differing. Several factors were described contribute challenges identification. Conclusions Trauma have severe impact Multidimensional, individualized strategies seem necessary recognize or trauma‐related symptoms population.

Language: Английский

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A Systematic Review of Sexual Violence Among Autistic Individuals

Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 576 - 594

Published: March 22, 2022

Language: Английский

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The association between challenging behaviour and symptoms of post‐traumatic stress disorder in people with intellectual disabilities: a Bayesian mediation analysis approach

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 64(7), P. 538 - 550

Published: May 7, 2020

Abstract Background A preponderance of behavioural symptoms is assumed to be the main difference in manifestation post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) people with intellectual disability (ID). However, no study so far has assessed relationship between challenging behaviour (CB) and PTSD. The present aims explore this by exploring whether CB directly related trauma exposure or mediated through core Methods Trauma current PTSD were 43 adults mild moderate ID. Parallel versions administered caregivers, including Aberrant Behaviour Checklist measure CB. Bayesian mediation analyses conducted using self‐rated informant‐rated data. Results self‐report data showed associations symptoms. association irritability was severity frequency informant‐reported subscales hyperactivity inappropriate speech symptom severity. Conclusions should considered as underlying causes CB, highlighting necessity biography improvement assessment ID an important task for future studies.

Language: Английский

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The comorbidity between autism spectrum disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder is mediated by brooding rumination

Autism, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 26(2), P. 538 - 544

Published: July 28, 2021

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social communication difficulties and restricted, repetitive behaviors. highly co-morbid with other neuro-psychiatric disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression. However, research on post-traumatic stress among individuals autism scarce. Furthermore, the understanding of shared mechanisms underlying co-morbidity conditions may assist in both diagnostic intervention efforts affected individuals. This short report examined role brooding reflective rumination mediators between disorder. A total 34 adults (with no intellectual impairment) 66 typically developing controls, comparable age gender, filled out PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 Rumination Response Scale. The results indicated increased symptoms, well elevated levels, compared to controls. Brooding, but not rumination, mediated association symptoms. cognitive inflexibility, which are common exacerbate symptoms traumatized who have Interventions targeting flexibility alleviating Future studies should examine psychological underlie disorder–post-traumatic co-morbidity. Lay abstract restricted Individuals often diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including Nonetheless, shown that those face an risk exposure traumatic events. Separate lines two share several vulnerability factors. One ruminative thinking, is, one’s tendency re-hash thoughts ideas, manner. article types potential factors connecting disorder: (continuously comparing current desired condition) reflection (an introspective effort cognitively solve problems). completed questionnaires assessing rumination. showed adults. Brooding was also higher Finally, brooding, reflection, served mechanism turn predicted more study has clinical implications. could experience

Language: Английский

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Psychometric accuracy of the Dutch Child and Adolescent Trauma Screener

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the psychometrics Dutch version Child and Adolescent Trauma Screener (CATS-2). By this, an international recognized instrument screen symptoms post-traumatic stress (PTSS) in children adolescents according Diagnostic Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) becomes available youth.

Language: Английский

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Understanding the Association Between Neighborhood Resources and Trauma‐Informed Care Among Providers Who Serve Autistic Youth

Autism Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 3, 2025

ABSTRACT A growing body of literature suggests that youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), herein, autistic youth, face an increased risk being exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). However, trauma‐informed approaches care among remain limited. In a large cross‐sectional survey ASD providers ( N = 670) recruited from five U.S. locations, we examined the association between neighborhood resources using Child Opportunity Index (i.e., educational, health/environmental, and social/economic opportunities) frequency at which engaged in inquire about, screen for, treat, provide referrals for trauma diagnosis treatment) types (ACEs) they maltreatment/neglect household dysfunction). The latent model revealed neighborhoods fewer more were likely ACEs related dysfunction. Follow‐up exploratory analyses indicated lowest 20% opportunity made greatest efforts screening maltreatment dysfunction, followed closely by those 40%, compared higher‐opportunity areas. Sensitivity analyses, controlling potential nesting effects, confirmed similar results. These findings may suggest concerted effort ensure highly disadvantaged areas receive adequate screening. lower rates higher‐resourced mean trauma‐exposed these are overlooked. Expanding provider training emphasize inquiry across all could help address this gap. Limitations, implications policy practice, future directions discussed.

Language: Английский

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Screening and Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review

Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 24, 2025

Abstract Objectives Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) or borderline functioning (BIF) often remains underdiagnosed. This review updates Daveney et al.’s (2019) of studies on screening and assessment instruments for PTSD these individuals. Methods A scoping was conducted accordance the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology reviews. Results covers eight which a total five are investigated. Three focused mild ID and/or BIF (Impact Event Scale-Intellectual Disabilities Diagnostic Interview Trauma Stressors-Intellectual Disability), two to moderate (Lancaster Northgate Scales), severe (Diagnostic Stressors—Severe Intellectual Disability). One study did not specify severity (International Questionnaire-Intellectual Disabilities). Most focus primarily identifying symptoms, while some also integrate traumatic stressful events. Conclusions There is growing attention BIF. While most have been developed adults BIF, further research needed validate populations. Additionally, more levels children ID. Cross-cultural validation larger sample sizes required. Development guidelines recommended.

Language: Английский

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Research Mapping of Trauma Experiences in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Bibliometric Analysis

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(9), P. 1267 - 1267

Published: April 28, 2023

The number of research related to traumatic experiences in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has grown exponentially, yet there are no bibliometric studies this field. This article aimed analyze the literature trauma and ASD published Web Science (WoS). Papers on were retrieved from WoS. Analysis visualization selected documents performed using MS Excel (v16.0), VOS viewer (version 1.6.15), R package (Biblioshiny, version 2.0). A total 147 articles included study. results showed that production been increasing over last few years. Among countries identified, USA largest articles. Arvid Nikolai Kildahl, Sissel Berge Helverschou, Liliana Dell'Osso authors most publications topic, Autism was productive journal. main topics associated post-traumatic stress childhood. study contributes understanding trends by evaluating relevant decades. analysis can serve as a basis orientation for new studies.

Language: Английский

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Assessing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults with Mild Intellectual Disabilities or Borderline Intellectual Functioning

Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 110 - 126

Published: April 2, 2020

Introduction: Persons with mild intellectual disability or borderline functioning (MID-BIF, IQ 50–85) are at high risk for the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A diagnostic instrument to establish a valid and reliable DSM-5 PTSD diagnosis in adults MID-BIF was lacking. Aim current study determine reliability validity Adapted ADIS-C PTSD-adults assessment according DSM-IV-TR MID-BIFMethod: 106 (18– 72 years old) were interviewed using PTSD-adultsResults: Agreement between raters appeared be good (mean Cohen’s kappa traumatic event scores 0.84, fulfillment A-criterion 0.50, symptom 0.90). Content supported by significant positive association on IES-IDs, DSM-IV screening (DSM-IV: r = .58; DSM-5: .43; ps <.001). Convergent considering correlations rates symptoms ADESS, measuring anxiety stress, depression, social avoidance .47; .49; <.001)Conclusion: The is suitable assessing MID-BIF, an important step gain access trauma-focused interventions that have shown applicable potentially effective this high-risk target group.

Language: Английский

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