Depression in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Florencia Pezzimenti; Gloria T. Han; Roma A. Vasa; Katherine Gotham

doi:10.1016/j.chc.2019.02.009

Depression in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Florencia Pezzimenti, Gloria T. Han, Roma A. Vasa, Katherine Gotham

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Abstract

Depression is both common and impactful in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)and is swiftly growing in recognition as a major public health concern within the autism community. This article is intended to provide a brief overview of the prevalence, impact, presentation, and risk factors associated with cooccurring depression in children and adolescents with ASD. Clinical guidelines for the assessment and treatment of depression in the ASD population are offered in line with the small existing evidence base.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	397-409
Number of pages	13
Journal	Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
Volume	28
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2019.02.009
State	Published - Jul 2019
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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