Prevalence of Co-Occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder among Children in the United States
| Title: | Prevalence of Co-Occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder among Children in the United States |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Casseus, Myriam (ORCID |
| Source: | Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. Aug 2022 26(6):1591-1597. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Young Children, Children, Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Comorbidity, Demography, Gender Differences, Racial Differences, Ethnicity, Health, Health Insurance |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| DOI: | 10.1177/13623613221083279 |
| ISSN: | 1362-3613 1461-7005 |
| Abstract: | Autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are neurodevelopmental disorders with high rates of co-occurrence. However, there is a dearth of large, nationally representative studies examining the prevalence of co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among children. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of parent-reported co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the United States and examine correlates of co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder by sociodemographic and household factors. Data were analyzed from the 2016-2018 National Survey of Children's Health. A total of 88,051 children aged 3-17 years were included in the analysis. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were conducted to assess the associations between sociodemographic and household characteristics and current co-occurrence of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. An estimated 1.2% of children (740,816) aged 3-17 years had co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Sex, age, race/ethnicity, health status, and health insurance were associated with having co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Children who were Black, non-Hispanic (adjusted odds ratio = 0.63; 95% confidence interval [0.40, 0.99]) or multi-racial/other, non-Hispanic (adjusted odds ratio = 0.58; 95% confidence interval [0.42, 0.80]) had significantly lower odds of co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder than White non-Hispanics. Findings suggest implementing early developmental screening and surveillance for co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and coordinating strategies that optimize early identification and intervention for all children suspected of having co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, particularly those from underrepresented groups. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1346966 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| ISSN: | 1362-3613 1461-7005 |
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| DOI: | 10.1177/13623613221083279 |
| Published in: | Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice |
| Language: | English |