Depression in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression is both common and impactful in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is swiftly growing in recognition as a major public health concern within the autism community. This article is intended to provide a brief overview of the prevalence, impact, presentation, and risk factors asso...

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Published inChild and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America Vol. 28; no. 3; p. 397
Main Authors Pezzimenti, Florencia, Han, Gloria T, Vasa, Roma A, Gotham, Katherine
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2019
Subjects
Adolescent
Autism Spectrum Disorder - complications
Child
Comorbidity
Depression - diagnosis
Depression - epidemiology
Depression - therapy
Humans
Prevalence
Quality of Life - psychology
United States - epidemiology
United States
Autism
ASD
Dysthymia
Mood
Treatment
Assessment
Depression
Psychiatric comorbidity
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Summary:Depression is both common and impactful in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is swiftly growing in recognition as a major public health concern within the autism community. This article is intended to provide a brief overview of the prevalence, impact, presentation, and risk factors associated with cooccurring depression in children and adolescents with ASD. Clinical guidelines for the assessment and treatment of depression in the ASD population are offered in line with the small existing evidence base.
ISSN:1558-0490
DOI:10.1016/j.chc.2019.02.009