Assessment of mental health problems in people with autism
Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
ISSN: 1753-0180
Article publication date: 1 December 2007
Abstract
The general public and professionals from a range of backgrounds have increasingly become interested in autism spectrum disorders. This interest is particularly relevant to learning disability practitioners. Both autism and learning disabilities are independently associated with increased risk of mental health problems. Thus, when a person has learning disabilities and an autism spectrum disorder, a comprehensive assessment for mental health problems is of paramount importance. This paper provides an overview of the assessment of mental health problems in adults and children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The general assessment principles are outlined followed by assessment issues related to specific conditions such as psychoses, mood disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Finally conclusions on the clinical implications are drawn.
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Citation
Xenitidis, K., Paliokosta, E., Maltezos, S. and Pappas, V. (2007), "Assessment of mental health problems in people with autism", Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, Vol. 1 No. 4, pp. 15-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/17530180200700038
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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