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Citation |
Radoeva PD, Ballinger K, Ho T, Webb SJ, Stobbe GA. J. Autism Dev. Disord. 2022; 52(6): 2819-2824. |
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(Copyright © 2022, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group) |
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34189682 |
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Abstract |
Autistic individuals are at risk for developing depression though the risk and protective factors for co-occurring depression in autistic individuals are not yet fully characterized. In this retrospective medical chart review study, we explored factors associated with self-reported depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) in autistic adults (N = 58). For autistic adults, engagement in one or more activities (recreational, educational and/or vocational) was associated with less severe depressive symptoms (Mann-Whitney U test, p = 0.006); and reported family history of depression/anxiety was associated with increased likelihood of suicidal ideation (Chi-square test, p = 0.027). Promotion of community-based activities and family support systems may be an integral part of creating effective treatment plans for depressive symptoms in autistic adults. Language: en |
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Keywords |
Humans; Risk Factors; Adult; Depression; Retrospective Studies; Suicidal Ideation; Protective Factors; Autism spectrum disorder; Adulthood; PHQ-9; Autistic Disorder; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Community activities |