scholarly journals Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms moderate cognition and behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders

2009 ◽  
pp. n/a-n/a ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin E. Yerys ◽  
Gregory L. Wallace ◽  
Jennifer L. Sokoloff ◽  
Devon A. Shook ◽  
Joette D. James ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
And Behavior

573 Frequency of Burn Injuries in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder and Implications on Treatment Compliance

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S128-S128
Author(s):  
Farzin Sadeq ◽  
Alexa Riobueno-Naylor ◽  
Atilla Ceranoglu ◽  
Robert Sheridan
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Burn Injuries ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Abstract Introduction Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a higher risk of burn injuries, compared to children with neurotypical development, but little is known about the epidemiology of burn injuries in children diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. Research within the pediatric burn population using the Burn Outcomes Questionnaire (BOQ) has been successful in capturing levels of risk on burn-recovery specific domains such as compliance to treatment, pain, and parental concerns. Methods The current study retrospectively assessed a subsample of BOQ data in children with burn injuries who also had a diagnosis of ASD or ADHD. This project was undertaken at our institution as an exempt project under 45 CFR 46.101 and, as such, it was not formally supervised by an Institutional Review Board. Results Of the 593 patients who completed a BOQ, 186 patients were identified with a diagnosis of ASD or ADHD. 127 patients had multiple parent-reported symptoms which align with diagnoses of ASD and ADHD, including 116 (63.4%) with attention or behavioral problems, 42 (23.3%) with a developmental delay, 7 (3.9%) with an intellectual disability and 90 (49.7%) had learning problems. 66 (37.3%) patients had pre-existing comorbid psychiatric diagnoses of depression. Conclusions Results indicated that a large portion of patients have a diagnosis of ASD/ADHD with significantly higher levels of parental concern regarding compliance compared to youth without an ASD/ADHD diagnosis. Results suggest that modified curriculum may be necessary to assure effective prevention education for children with ASD and ADHD. Applicability of Research to Practice While it is important to educate all children in burn prevention efforts, special attention may be necessary to assure training with children at greater risk for burn injury. Specific parent training would be imperative to understand the critical burn care needs of children with developmental disabilities.

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