Steffenburg, H., Steffenburg, S., Gillberg, C. and Billstedt, E. (2018) Children with autism spectrum disorders and selective mutism. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 14, pp. 1163-1169. (doi: 10.2147/NDT.S154966) (PMID:29765220) (PMCID:PMC5944454)
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Abstract
Background: It has been suggested that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might be a “comorbid” condition in selective mutism (SM). Methods: In this retrospective study, we examined medical records of children with SM diagnosis (n=97) at a medical center specializing in assessment of ASD. Results: Mean age for onset of SM symptoms was 4.5 years and mean age at SM diagnosis was 8.8 years. SM was more common among girls (boy:girl ratio=2.7:1). We found that 63% of the study group had an ASD (no gender difference). The SM group with combined ASD had later onset of symptoms, higher age at diagnosis, more often a history of speech delay, and a higher proportion of borderline IQ or intellectual disability. Conclusion: The results highlight the risk of overlap between ASD and SM.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Gillberg, Professor Christopher |
Authors: | Steffenburg, H., Steffenburg, S., Gillberg, C., and Billstedt, E. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing |
Journal Name: | Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment |
Publisher: | Dove Medical Press |
ISSN: | 1178-2021 |
ISSN (Online): | 1178-2021 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2018 Steffenburg et al. |
First Published: | First published in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment 14:1163-1169 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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