Samenvatting
The current study was a 7-year follow-up of 74 6-12 year old children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified. We examined the rates and 7 year stability of comorbid psychiatric diagnoses as ascertained with the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children: Parent version at ages 6-12 and again at ages 12-20. Also, we examined childhood factors that predicted the stability of comorbid psychiatric disorders. The rate of comorbid psychiatric disorders dropped significantly from childhood (81 %) to adolescence (61 %). Higher levels of parent reported stereotyped behaviors and reduced social interest in childhood significantly predicted the stability of psychiatric comorbidity. Re-evaluation of psychiatric comorbidity should be considered in clinical practice, since several individuals shifted in comorbid diagnoses.
Originele taal-2 | English |
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Pagina's (van-tot) | 3939-3948 |
Aantal pagina's | 10 |
Tijdschrift | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Volume | 45 |
Nummer van het tijdschrift | 12 |
DOI's | |
Status | Published - dec.-2015 |
Extern gepubliceerd | Ja |