Clinical and genetic analysis of children with a dual diagnosis of Tourette syndrome and autism spectrum disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 145-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Vanessa Carias ◽  
Rachel Wevrick
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Genetic Analysis ◽  
Tourette Syndrome ◽  
Dual Diagnosis ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sven Bölte ◽  
Luise Poustka ◽  
Hilde M. Geurts
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Dual Diagnosis ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Clinical Impact ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Individual Outcomes ◽  
Dsm Iv

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an early onset and persistent condition defined by alterations in social communication and social interation alongside repetitive, restricted stereotypic behaviours and interests causing disabilities. Until recently, research on the co-occurrence of ADHD with ASD has been limited by DSM-IV criteria, allowing no dual diagnosis of these two neurodevelopmental disorders. Since the DSM-5 permits a double diagnosis of ADHD plus ASD, research on their comorbidity has substantially increased. In addition to shared and distinct aetiological factors, studies have revealed a high clinical impact of the combined symptomatology on individual outcomes. This chapter provides a selective overview of behavioural, cognitive, and biological findings as well as intervention strategies in combined ADHD/ASD phenotypes.

scholarly journals The Co-Occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children With ADHD

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Zablotsky ◽  
Matthew D. Bramlett ◽  
Stephen J. Blumberg
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Tourette Syndrome ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Adhd Subtype

Objective: Children with ADHD frequently present with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptomatology, yet there is a notable gap in the treatment needs of this subpopulation, including whether the presence of ASD may be associated with more severe ADHD symptoms. Method: Data from the 2014 National Survey of the Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD and Tourette Syndrome ( n = 2,464) were used to compare children diagnosed with ADHD and ASD with children with ADHD, but not ASD. Children were classified as needing treatment if it was received or their parents reported it was needed, but not received. Results: Approximately one in eight children currently diagnosed with ADHD was also diagnosed with ASD. Children diagnosed with both disorders had greater treatment needs, more co-occurring conditions, and were more likely to have a combined hyperactive/impulsive and inattentive ADHD subtype. Conclusion: These findings highlight the complexity of children diagnosed with both ADHD and ASD.

Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder Dual Diagnosis: Important Considerations for Speech-Language Pathologists

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Theresa M. Versaci ◽  
Laura J. Mattie ◽  
Laura J. Imming
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Dual Diagnosis ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Language Therapy ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Therapy Services

Purpose Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) often receive speech-language therapy services starting in infancy or toddlerhood. When providing speech-language therapy services for children with DS, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) need to consider the impact of other developmental and comorbid disorders that can affect language development, such as the presence of a dual diagnosis of DS and autism spectrum disorder (DS + ASD). The prevalence rate of ASD in DS is ~20%, which is higher than in the general population. Method This clinical focus article aims to provide SLPs with additional knowledge about DS + ASD to improve service delivery and support parents' ability to advocate for their child with confirmed or suspected DS + ASD. This is accomplished by summarizing the current evidence base on the presence of ASD in DS and discussing implications of a DS + ASD diagnosis for clinical practice with SLPs. Conclusions SLPs play a key role in supporting families of those with DS + ASD by advocating and educating. By understanding the unique profiles of strengths and weaknesses of individuals with DS + ASD, SLPs can provide appropriate service delivery (i.e., treatment and intervention approaches) and advocacy for their clients and their families.

Genetic analysis of reelin gene (RELN) SNPs: No association with autism spectrum disorder in the Indian population

2008 ◽  
Vol 441 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shruti Dutta ◽  
Swagata Sinha ◽  
Saurabh Ghosh ◽  
Anindita Chatterjee ◽  
Shabina Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Genetic Analysis ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder

Understanding the Needs of Families of Children Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (05) ◽  
pp. 378-388
Author(s):  
Susan Wiley ◽  
Jareen Meinzen-Derr ◽  
Lisa Hunter ◽  
Rebekah Hudock ◽  
Dora Murphy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Dual Diagnosis ◽  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
Hearing Children

AbstractThere is a significant lack of evidence guiding our understanding of the needs of families of children who are deaf/hard of hearing (Deaf/HH) with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Much of our current knowledge is founded in case report studies with very small numbers of children with the dual diagnosis.The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the factors relating to caregiver stress and needs (i.e., supports and interventions) in families of children who are Deaf/HH with ASD.Comparison groups of families of children who were Deaf/HH, families with a hearing child with ASD, and families of children who were Deaf/HH with ASD were administered standardized questionnaires of stress with brief qualitative questionnaires focusing on family-identified needs.Six families of children with the dual diagnosis, four families of children who were Deaf/HH, and three families of children with ASD.Surveys included demographic and support questionnaires, the Parenting Stress Index (PSI), the Pediatric Hearing Impairment Caregiver Experience, and a qualitative questionnaire.Families of children who were Deaf/HH with ASD had a higher median total stress score on the PSI as compared to families of children who were Deaf/HH only (58.5 versus 41.5, respectively; p = 0.02) and higher Child Domain scores (60 versus 43, respectively; p = 0.02), indicating higher levels of stress in families of children with the dual diagnosis. The families of children who were Deaf/HH with ASD reported similar levels of stress as families of children with ASD.Families of children who are Deaf/HH with an ASD experience stress and describe similar needs and priorities as families of hearing children with ASD. This suggests the needs related to having an autism spectrum disorder are of high priority in families of children with the dual diagnosis.

scholarly journals Heterozygous deletion of SCN2A and SCN3A in a patient with autism spectrum disorder and Tourette syndrome: a case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathrin Nickel ◽  
Ludger Tebartz van Elst ◽  
Katharina Domschke ◽  
Birgitta Gläser ◽  
Friedrich Stock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Tourette Syndrome ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Heterozygous Deletion

The Relationship between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Tourette Syndrome in Childhood: An Overview of Shared Characteristics

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (03) ◽  
pp. 115-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariangela Gulisano ◽  
Carla Domini ◽  
Maria Ferro ◽  
Paolo Curatolo ◽  
Renata Rizzo
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Tourette Syndrome ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorders ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Degree Of Overlap

AbstractAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Tourette syndrome (TS) are neurodevelopmental disorders. ASD and TS are traditionally considered to be separate conditions. Nevertheless, these disorders have a high degree of overlap, and “pure” cases are rare in both clinical and population-based studies. The aim of the present review was to analyze the similarities and differences between ASD and TS on the basis of genetic and neuroradiological findings.

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