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- A large percentage of students with ASD have at least one co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis or mental health challenge. Co-occurring mental health challenges are more prevalent in the ASD population than in the general population (Brookman-Frazee et al., 2018; Lai et al., 2019; Leyfer et al., 2006; Salazar et al., 2015).
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This toolkit provides school personnel and related professionals with information, tools, and strategies to support students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-occurring mental health challenges.
Jan 9, 2020 · Recent studies with cognitively able young people with ASD, highlight some features in common with young people with long-term conditions but also the importance of identifying ways to foster underlying skills and the ability of young people with ASD to develop and maintain relationships.
- Christopher King, Hannah Merrick, Ann Le Couteur
- 2020
This report provides an overview of Canadian children and youth with diagnosed autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using data from the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth (CHSCY). It includes information on prevalence, age at diagnosis, health status, co-occurring long-term health conditions, functional difficulties and school experiences.
Why are young people with autism at high risk for mental health crisis? From research and clinical experience, we know that many young people with autism have significant behavioral challenges that include self-injurious behavior, aggression and wandering.
Aug 4, 2021 · New research by the University of British Columbia and the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University reported that nearly 78% of autistic children have at least one mental health condition, with nearly half having two or more (2021).
mental health conditions in ASD. The findings suggest that bullying involvement, lack of close friendships, and loneliness are possible mediators explaining the risk between ASD and mental health challenges like anxiety and depression.
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem that occurs with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and due to creating a more inclusive learning environment, children with ASD are placed in general education classrooms.
