Comparison of DSM-IV symptoms in elementary school-age children with PDD versus clinic and community samples
By: Gadow, Kenneth D. et al.
Series: Autism 9 (4) 2005: 392-415.Publisher: 2005Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): AUTISM | PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER | SYMPTOMS | COMPARATIVE STUDIESSummary: Compares DSM-IV symptoms in children (ages 6 to 12 years) with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), clinic controls, and community-based samples. Asked parents/teachers to complete the Child Symptom Inventory-4 for four samples: PDD (N= 284/284) and non-PDD psychiatric clinic referrals (N= 189/181) and pupils in regular (N= 385/404) and special (N= 61/60) education classes. Found the PDD group received higher symptom severity ratings than the regular education group, but was similar to the non-PDD clinic sample. Asserts that although much additional research is needed on comorbidity, these symptoms have important treatment implications.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Compares DSM-IV symptoms in children (ages 6 to 12 years) with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), clinic controls, and community-based samples. Asked parents/teachers to complete the Child Symptom Inventory-4 for four samples: PDD (N= 284/284) and non-PDD psychiatric clinic referrals (N= 189/181) and pupils in regular (N= 385/404) and special (N= 61/60) education classes. Found the PDD group received higher symptom severity ratings than the regular education group, but was similar to the non-PDD clinic sample. Asserts that although much additional research is needed on comorbidity, these symptoms have important treatment implications.
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