Risk Factors for Depression in Children and Adolescents with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders
Joint Authors
De-la-Iglesia, Myriam
Olivar, José-Sixto
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
The objective of our study was to examine, discuss, and provide proposals on diagnostic comorbidity of depression in children and adolescents with high functioning autism spectrum disorder (HFASD) in the following aspects.
(1) Prevalence.
It was concluded that there are an elevated depression rate and the need for longitudinal studies to determine prevalence and incidence based on functioning level, autistic symptoms, gender, age, type of depression, prognosis, duration, and treatment.
(2) Explicative Hypotheses and Vulnerability.
The factors that present the greatest specific risk are higher cognitive functioning, self-awareness of deficit, capacity for introspection, stressful life events, adolescence, quality of social relationships, and alexithymia.
(3) Risk of Suicide.
The need for control and detection of suicidal tendencies and bullying is emphasised.
(4) Depressive Symptoms.
Indicators for early detection are proposed and their overlap with HFASD is analysed, examining the assessment techniques used and arguing that specific adapted tests are needed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
De-la-Iglesia, Myriam& Olivar, José-Sixto. 2015. Risk Factors for Depression in Children and Adolescents with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078482
Modern Language Association (MLA)
De-la-Iglesia, Myriam& Olivar, José-Sixto. Risk Factors for Depression in Children and Adolescents with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Scientific World Journal No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078482
American Medical Association (AMA)
De-la-Iglesia, Myriam& Olivar, José-Sixto. Risk Factors for Depression in Children and Adolescents with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Scientific World Journal. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078482
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1078482