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Anxiety in people diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability: Recognition and phenomenology / Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5-1 (January-March 2011)
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Titre : Anxiety in people diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability: Recognition and phenomenology Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU, Auteur ; Harald MARTINSEN, Auteur Année de publication : 2011 Article en page(s) : p.377-387 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Intellectual-disability Anxiety-disorders Psychiatric-disorders Adults Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Anxiety seems to occur frequently in individuals with autism, but varying prevalence estimates indicate uncertainties in identifying anxiety, especially in those with intellectual disability (ID). The present study explores the recognition of anxiety symptoms and aims to provide suggestions for the assessment of anxiety in individuals with autism and ID.
Two separate samples, a community sample of 62 individuals and a clinical sample of 9 individuals, were assessed with anxiety items from a screening checklist. Each item's scores were analyzed. In addition, in the clinical sample, checklist results were compared with clinical assessments.
The results indicate that anxiety can be recognized by symptoms similar to those in non-autistic individuals, but signs of physiological arousal seem difficult to recognize in this population. The results imply inclusion of general adjustment problems in order to identify individuals with anxiety problems by using a checklist. For diagnostic purposes, the use of an individual anxiety assessment seems indicated.En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2010.05.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=111
in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 5-1 (January-March 2011) . - p.377-387[article] Anxiety in people diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability: Recognition and phenomenology [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU, Auteur ; Harald MARTINSEN, Auteur . - 2011 . - p.377-387.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 5-1 (January-March 2011) . - p.377-387
Mots-clés : Autism Intellectual-disability Anxiety-disorders Psychiatric-disorders Adults Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Anxiety seems to occur frequently in individuals with autism, but varying prevalence estimates indicate uncertainties in identifying anxiety, especially in those with intellectual disability (ID). The present study explores the recognition of anxiety symptoms and aims to provide suggestions for the assessment of anxiety in individuals with autism and ID.
Two separate samples, a community sample of 62 individuals and a clinical sample of 9 individuals, were assessed with anxiety items from a screening checklist. Each item's scores were analyzed. In addition, in the clinical sample, checklist results were compared with clinical assessments.
The results indicate that anxiety can be recognized by symptoms similar to those in non-autistic individuals, but signs of physiological arousal seem difficult to recognize in this population. The results imply inclusion of general adjustment problems in order to identify individuals with anxiety problems by using a checklist. For diagnostic purposes, the use of an individual anxiety assessment seems indicated.En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2010.05.003 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=111 Exploring the relationship between challenging behaviour and mental health disorder in autistic individuals with intellectual disabilities / Arvid Nikolai KILDAHL in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 104 (June 2023)
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Titre : Exploring the relationship between challenging behaviour and mental health disorder in autistic individuals with intellectual disabilities Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Arvid Nikolai KILDAHL, Auteur ; Linn Beate LUDVIGSEN, Auteur ; Oddbjørn HOVE, Auteur ; Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102147 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Intellectual disability Mental health Challenging behaviour Aberrant Behavior Checklist Psychopathology in Autism Checklist Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Few studies have explored the relationship between challenging behaviour and mental health symptoms in autistic individuals with intellectual disabilities, and findings have been mixed. While the prevalence of mental health disorder in this population is high, recognition and identification of these disorders may be challenging. No previous study of the relationship with challenging behaviour has used mental health measures specifically developed for this population. Method Using a standardised tool for challenging behaviour (Aberrant Behavior Checklist, ABC), differences between participants were explored according to whether they were diagnosed with a mental health disorder, in a clinical sample of 175 autistic individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities (ages 14-68) referred for mental health assessment. The relationship between severity of challenging behaviour and severity of mental health symptoms reported on the Psychopathology in Autism Checklist (PAC) was also explored. Results Few group differences were identified for challenging behaviour according to diagnosis, but clear associations were identified between PAC and ABC scales. These included general/non-specific associations and more specific associations that remained significant when controlling for the underlying conditions. Potential interactions were found involving different PAC scales and age, gender, autism-related characteristics, level of intellectual disability, and communication skills, respectively, but these varied for each ABC scale. Conclusions The relationship between challenging behaviour and mental health disorder appears to be complex and multifaceted. The lack of specificity of challenging behaviour indicates that these cannot reliably be used to identify specific mental health disorders, even if these behaviours may constitute atypical expressions of mental health symptoms. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102147 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=504
in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 104 (June 2023) . - 102147[article] Exploring the relationship between challenging behaviour and mental health disorder in autistic individuals with intellectual disabilities [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Arvid Nikolai KILDAHL, Auteur ; Linn Beate LUDVIGSEN, Auteur ; Oddbjørn HOVE, Auteur ; Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU, Auteur . - 102147.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 104 (June 2023) . - 102147
Mots-clés : Autism Intellectual disability Mental health Challenging behaviour Aberrant Behavior Checklist Psychopathology in Autism Checklist Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Few studies have explored the relationship between challenging behaviour and mental health symptoms in autistic individuals with intellectual disabilities, and findings have been mixed. While the prevalence of mental health disorder in this population is high, recognition and identification of these disorders may be challenging. No previous study of the relationship with challenging behaviour has used mental health measures specifically developed for this population. Method Using a standardised tool for challenging behaviour (Aberrant Behavior Checklist, ABC), differences between participants were explored according to whether they were diagnosed with a mental health disorder, in a clinical sample of 175 autistic individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities (ages 14-68) referred for mental health assessment. The relationship between severity of challenging behaviour and severity of mental health symptoms reported on the Psychopathology in Autism Checklist (PAC) was also explored. Results Few group differences were identified for challenging behaviour according to diagnosis, but clear associations were identified between PAC and ABC scales. These included general/non-specific associations and more specific associations that remained significant when controlling for the underlying conditions. Potential interactions were found involving different PAC scales and age, gender, autism-related characteristics, level of intellectual disability, and communication skills, respectively, but these varied for each ABC scale. Conclusions The relationship between challenging behaviour and mental health disorder appears to be complex and multifaceted. The lack of specificity of challenging behaviour indicates that these cannot reliably be used to identify specific mental health disorders, even if these behaviours may constitute atypical expressions of mental health symptoms. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102147 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=504 General Measurement Tools for Assessing Mental Health Problems Among Children and Adolescents with an Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review / Marianne BERG HALVORSEN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-1 (January 2023)
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Titre : General Measurement Tools for Assessing Mental Health Problems Among Children and Adolescents with an Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Marianne BERG HALVORSEN, Auteur ; Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU, Auteur ; Brynhildur AXELSDOTTIR, Auteur ; Per Håkan BRØNDBO, Auteur ; Monica MARTINUSSEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.132-204 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a need for more knowledge of valid and standardized measures of mental health problems among children and adolescents with intellectual disability (ID). In this study, we systematically reviewed and evaluated the psychometric properties of instruments used to assess general mental health problems in this population. Following PRISMA guidelines, we reviewed empirical research published from 1980 through February 2020 with an updated search in March 2021 in Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, Health and Psychological Instruments, CINAHL, ERIC, and Web of Science databases. Forty-nine empirical articles were included in this review. Overall, the review indicated consistently better documentation of the reliability and validity of instruments designed for the ID population compared to instruments developed for the general child population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05419-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=493
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-1 (January 2023) . - p.132-204[article] General Measurement Tools for Assessing Mental Health Problems Among Children and Adolescents with an Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Marianne BERG HALVORSEN, Auteur ; Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU, Auteur ; Brynhildur AXELSDOTTIR, Auteur ; Per Håkan BRØNDBO, Auteur ; Monica MARTINUSSEN, Auteur . - p.132-204.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-1 (January 2023) . - p.132-204
Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is a need for more knowledge of valid and standardized measures of mental health problems among children and adolescents with intellectual disability (ID). In this study, we systematically reviewed and evaluated the psychometric properties of instruments used to assess general mental health problems in this population. Following PRISMA guidelines, we reviewed empirical research published from 1980 through February 2020 with an updated search in March 2021 in Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, Health and Psychological Instruments, CINAHL, ERIC, and Web of Science databases. Forty-nine empirical articles were included in this review. Overall, the review indicated consistently better documentation of the reliability and validity of instruments designed for the ID population compared to instruments developed for the general child population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05419-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=493 Offending profiles of individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A study of all individuals with autism spectrum disorder examined by the forensic psychiatric service in Norway between 2000 and 2010 / Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU in Autism, 19-7 (October 2015)
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Titre : Offending profiles of individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A study of all individuals with autism spectrum disorder examined by the forensic psychiatric service in Norway between 2000 and 2010 Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU, Auteur ; Kirsten RASMUSSEN, Auteur ; Kari STEINDAL, Auteur ; Erik SØNDANAA, Auteur ; Britta NILSSON, Auteur ; Jim Aage NØTTESTAD, Auteur Année de publication : 2015 Article en page(s) : p.850-858 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adults autism spectrum disorders Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the characteristics of adults with autism spectrum disorder who have undergone a forensic examination and explored any relationships between the diagnosis and the offence. The reports described 41 men and 7 women. The autism spectrum disorder was diagnosed late (mean age: 25.3?years), and 22 of the 48 cases were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder for the first time by the forensic experts. The education level and employment status were low. Family networks were close, but social networks outside the family were limited. Co-morbid diagnoses were common, and more than half of the group knew their victims. The examined individuals constitute a vulnerable and heterogeneous group, as do offenders within other diagnostic categories. Unlike most others who commit criminal acts, the majority of the individuals with autism spectrum disorder in this study showed no evidence of substance abuse, had a close relationship to their victims and were willing to confess to the accused crime. No clear association between the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and the criminal act were identified, but in most cases, autism spectrum disorder characteristics, such as idiosyncratic comprehensions and obsessions appeared to be related to the motive for the offence. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315584571 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=269
in Autism > 19-7 (October 2015) . - p.850-858[article] Offending profiles of individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A study of all individuals with autism spectrum disorder examined by the forensic psychiatric service in Norway between 2000 and 2010 [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU, Auteur ; Kirsten RASMUSSEN, Auteur ; Kari STEINDAL, Auteur ; Erik SØNDANAA, Auteur ; Britta NILSSON, Auteur ; Jim Aage NØTTESTAD, Auteur . - 2015 . - p.850-858.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 19-7 (October 2015) . - p.850-858
Mots-clés : adults autism spectrum disorders Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the characteristics of adults with autism spectrum disorder who have undergone a forensic examination and explored any relationships between the diagnosis and the offence. The reports described 41 men and 7 women. The autism spectrum disorder was diagnosed late (mean age: 25.3?years), and 22 of the 48 cases were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder for the first time by the forensic experts. The education level and employment status were low. Family networks were close, but social networks outside the family were limited. Co-morbid diagnoses were common, and more than half of the group knew their victims. The examined individuals constitute a vulnerable and heterogeneous group, as do offenders within other diagnostic categories. Unlike most others who commit criminal acts, the majority of the individuals with autism spectrum disorder in this study showed no evidence of substance abuse, had a close relationship to their victims and were willing to confess to the accused crime. No clear association between the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and the criminal act were identified, but in most cases, autism spectrum disorder characteristics, such as idiosyncratic comprehensions and obsessions appeared to be related to the motive for the offence. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315584571 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=269 Post-traumatic stress disorder and experiences involving violence or sexual abuse in a clinical sample of autistic adults with intellectual disabilities: Prevalence and clinical correlates / Arvid Nikolai KILDAHL in Autism, 28-5 (May 2024)
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Titre : Post-traumatic stress disorder and experiences involving violence or sexual abuse in a clinical sample of autistic adults with intellectual disabilities: Prevalence and clinical correlates Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Arvid Nikolai KILDAHL, Auteur ; Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1075-1089 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders intellectual disabilities post-traumatic stress disorder sexual abuse trauma violence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic people appear to be at increased risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, and experiences involving violence or sexual abuse appear to be common in this population. However, knowledge concerning trauma in autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities is limited. In this cross-sectional study, we explored the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as the prevalence and clinical correlates of reported experiences of violence and sexual abuse, in a clinical sample of 88 autistic adults with intellectual disabilities referred for mental health assessment. Only three participants (3.4%) were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, even if experiences involving violence (34.1%) or sexual abuse (17.0%) were common. Anxiety and affective disorders were common diagnoses among participants with these experiences. Controlling for autism characteristics, level of intellectual disability and communication skills, experiences of violence/sexual abuse were found to be associated with a measure of 'challenging' behaviours (Aberrant Behaviour Checklist). These results indicate that potentially traumatic experiences are common in autistic adults with intellectual disabilities referred for mental health assessment and that post-traumatic stress disorder may be under-recognised. The findings highlight the importance of trauma screening and post-traumatic stress disorder assessment, as well as the importance of trauma-informed care, in this population. Lay abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that may be triggered by the experience of events perceived as terrifying or overwhelming. Examples of such events include being the victim of violence or sexual abuse. Compared with other people, autistic people have increased risk of being exposed to violence or sexual abuse. In addition, autistic people may be more vulnerable to developing post-traumatic stress disorder following such exposure. However, knowledge is limited concerning the prevalence of experiences involving violence and sexual abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder, in autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. Detection of these experiences, and identification of post-traumatic stress disorder, may be challenging in these individuals, and previous research indicates that post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may be overlooked or misinterpreted. In this study, we examined prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder, violence and sexual abuse in a clinical sample of 88 autistic adults with intellectual disabilities referred for mental health assessment. Only 3.4% were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, even if experiences involving violence (34.1%) or sexual abuse (17.0%) were common. Anxiety and affective disorders were common diagnoses among participants with these experiences. Controlling for autism characteristics, level of intellectual disability and communication skills, experiences of violence/sexual abuse were found to be associated with a measure of 'challenging' behaviours. These results indicate that potentially traumatic experiences are common in autistic adults with intellectual disabilities referred for mental health assessment, and that post-traumatic stress disorder may be under-recognised. The findings highlight the importance of trauma screening and post-traumatic stress disorder assessment, as well as the importance of trauma-informed care, in this population. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231190948 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=527
in Autism > 28-5 (May 2024) . - p.1075-1089[article] Post-traumatic stress disorder and experiences involving violence or sexual abuse in a clinical sample of autistic adults with intellectual disabilities: Prevalence and clinical correlates [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Arvid Nikolai KILDAHL, Auteur ; Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU, Auteur . - p.1075-1089.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 28-5 (May 2024) . - p.1075-1089
Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders intellectual disabilities post-traumatic stress disorder sexual abuse trauma violence Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic people appear to be at increased risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, and experiences involving violence or sexual abuse appear to be common in this population. However, knowledge concerning trauma in autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities is limited. In this cross-sectional study, we explored the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as the prevalence and clinical correlates of reported experiences of violence and sexual abuse, in a clinical sample of 88 autistic adults with intellectual disabilities referred for mental health assessment. Only three participants (3.4%) were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, even if experiences involving violence (34.1%) or sexual abuse (17.0%) were common. Anxiety and affective disorders were common diagnoses among participants with these experiences. Controlling for autism characteristics, level of intellectual disability and communication skills, experiences of violence/sexual abuse were found to be associated with a measure of 'challenging' behaviours (Aberrant Behaviour Checklist). These results indicate that potentially traumatic experiences are common in autistic adults with intellectual disabilities referred for mental health assessment and that post-traumatic stress disorder may be under-recognised. The findings highlight the importance of trauma screening and post-traumatic stress disorder assessment, as well as the importance of trauma-informed care, in this population. Lay abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that may be triggered by the experience of events perceived as terrifying or overwhelming. Examples of such events include being the victim of violence or sexual abuse. Compared with other people, autistic people have increased risk of being exposed to violence or sexual abuse. In addition, autistic people may be more vulnerable to developing post-traumatic stress disorder following such exposure. However, knowledge is limited concerning the prevalence of experiences involving violence and sexual abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder, in autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. Detection of these experiences, and identification of post-traumatic stress disorder, may be challenging in these individuals, and previous research indicates that post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may be overlooked or misinterpreted. In this study, we examined prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder, violence and sexual abuse in a clinical sample of 88 autistic adults with intellectual disabilities referred for mental health assessment. Only 3.4% were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, even if experiences involving violence (34.1%) or sexual abuse (17.0%) were common. Anxiety and affective disorders were common diagnoses among participants with these experiences. Controlling for autism characteristics, level of intellectual disability and communication skills, experiences of violence/sexual abuse were found to be associated with a measure of 'challenging' behaviours. These results indicate that potentially traumatic experiences are common in autistic adults with intellectual disabilities referred for mental health assessment, and that post-traumatic stress disorder may be under-recognised. The findings highlight the importance of trauma screening and post-traumatic stress disorder assessment, as well as the importance of trauma-informed care, in this population. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231190948 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=527 The challenges of applying and assessing cognitive behavioural therapy for individuals on the autism spectrum in a clinical setting: a case study series / Sissel Berge HELVERSCHOU in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 14-1 (May 2013)
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