Characteristics associated with presence of depressive symptoms in adults with autism spectrum disorder
Characteristics associated with presence of depressive symptoms in adults with autism spectrum disorder
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DOI：
10.1007/s10803-007-0477-y
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发表时间：
2008-07-01
影响因子：
3.9
通讯作者：
Greenson, Jessica
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作者：
Sterling, Lindsey;Dawson, Geraldine;Greenson, Jessica
有证据表明，患有自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的个体经常表现出相关的精神症状，特别是与抑郁症相关的症状。目前的研究调查了个体特征，特别是ASD症状的严重程度、认知能力水平和/或其他精神障碍的存在是否与成人ASD患者抑郁症状的发生有关。对46名自闭症成年人进行了标准化的精神病史访谈。20名参与者（43%）承认有抑郁症状。研究发现，社交障碍较少、认知能力较高、其他精神症状发生率较高的个体，更有可能报告抑郁症状。这些特征可能是抑郁症发展的易感因素，在筛查和治疗成人ASD时应予以考虑。
Evidence suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often exhibit associated psychiatric symptoms, particularly related to depression. The current study investigated whether individual characteristics, specifically, severity of ASD symptoms, level of cognitive ability, and/or presence of other psychiatric disorders, are associated with occurrence of depressive symptoms in adults with ASD. Forty-six adults with ASD were administered a standardized psychiatric history interview. Twenty participants (43%) endorsed depressive symptoms. It was found that individuals with less social impairment, higher cognitive ability, and higher rates of other psychiatric symptoms, were more likely to report depressive symptoms. These characteristics may be vulnerability factors for the development of depression, and should be considered when screening and treating adults with ASD.