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Screening and treatment of trauma-related symptoms in youth with autism spectrum disorder among community providers in the United States
Autism : the international journal of research and practice, v 24(2), pp 515-525
01 Feb 2020
PMID: 31200605
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Abstract
Using a cross-sectional survey of 673 multidisciplinary autism spectrum disorder providers recruited from five different sites in the United States, we examined the frequency with which community-based providers inquire about, screen, and treat trauma-related symptoms in their patients/students and assessed their perceptions regarding the need for and barriers to providing these services. Univariate and bivariate frequencies of self-reported trauma service provision, training needs, and barriers were estimated. Multivariable logistic regressions identified provider and patient-related factors associated with trauma-related symptoms screening and treatment. Over 50% of providers reported some screening and treatment of trauma-related symptoms in youth with autism spectrum disorder. Over 70% informally inquired about trauma-related symptoms; only 10% universally screened. Screening and treatment varied by provider discipline, setting, amount of interaction, and years of experience with autism spectrum disorder, as well as by patient/student sex, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Most providers agreed that trauma screening is a needed service impeded by inadequate provider training in trauma identification and treatment. The findings indicate that community providers in the United States of varied disciplines are assessing and treating trauma-related symptoms in youth with autism spectrum disorder, and that evidence-based approaches are needed to inform and maximize these efforts.
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- Title
- Screening and treatment of trauma-related symptoms in youth with autism spectrum disorder among community providers in the United States
- Creators
- Connor M. Kerns - University of British ColumbiaSteven J. Berkowitz - University of Colorado BoulderLauren J. Moskowitz - St. John's UniversityAmy Drahota - Michigan State UniversityMatthew D. Lerner - Stony Brook UniversityCraig J. Newschaffer - Drexel UniversityAutism Study UCAS
- Publication Details
- Autism : the international journal of research and practice, v 24(2), pp 515-525
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 11
- Grant note
- K23 HD087472 / NICHD NIH HHS; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000509128000020
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85067875855
- Other Identifier
- 991019168694304721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Developmental