SynthesisAutism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research2018
Measurement properties of tools used to assess depression in adults with and without autism spectrum conditions: A systematic review.
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- Suicidality Among Children and Youth With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Existing Risk Assessment Tools.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2020Pooled it
- Systematic review of the measurement properties of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 by applying updated COSMIN methodology.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2019Pooled it
- The feasibility of low-intensity psychological therapy for depression co-occurring with autism in adults: The Autism Depression Trial (ADEPT) - a pilot randomised controlled trial.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2020Trial
- Network Analysis of Behaviors in the Depression and Autism Realms: Inter-Relationships and Clinical Implications.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2020Trial
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- Integration of specialized residential interventions with community-based services for autistic adults with severe challenging behaviors: preliminary evidence from the Piedmont model.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Adapting Measures of Anxiety and Mood Disorders for Use with Autistic Adults: A Systematic Review.Current developmental disorders reports · 2026Review
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- A Dual In-Person and Remote Assessment Approach to Developing Digital End Points Relevant to Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions: Protocol for a Multisite Observational Study.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Brief Report: Convergence and Discrepancy Between Self- and Informant-Reported Depressive Symptoms in Young Autistic Adults.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
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- Gender Identity and Gender-Related Medical Outcomes of Autistic Young Adults Who Experienced Transgender Identity as Adolescents.Transgender health · 2025Article
- Psychometric Properties of Measuring Tools for Depression in Autistic Youths: A Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Understanding the nature and dynamics of self-affirmation in non-depressed and subclinically depressed Indian adults: a thematic analysis.BMC psychiatry · 2025Article
- School-based support for emotion-related attendance challenges: effectiveness of @School when implemented with neurodiverse adolescents, their parents, and school staff.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Positive childhood experiences reduce suicide risk in Japanese youth with ASD and ADHD traits: a population-based study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Longitudinal Analyses of Mental Health in Autistic Individuals: A Systematic Review.Brain sciences · 2024Review
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Abstract
Depression is the most commonly experienced mental health condition in adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). However, it is unclear what tools are currently being used to assess depression in ASC, or whether tools need to be adapted for this group. This systematic review therefore aimed to identify tools used to assess depression in adults with and without ASC, and then evaluate these tools for their appropriateness and measurement properties. Medline, PsychINFO and Web of Knowledge were searched for studies of depression in: (a) adults with ASC, without co-morbid intellectual disability; and (b) adults from the general population without co-morbid conditions. Articles examining the measurement properties of these tools were then searched for using a methodological filter in PubMed, and the quality of the evidence was evaluated using the COSMIN checklist. Twelve articles were identified which utilized three tools to assess depression in adults with ASC, but only one article which assessed the measurement properties of one of these tools was identified and thus evaluated. Sixty-four articles were identified which utilized five tools to assess depression in general population adults, and fourteen articles had assessed the measurement properties of these tools. Overall, two tools were found to be robust in their measurement properties in the general population-the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), and the patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9). Crucially only one study was identified from the COSMIN search, which showed weak evidence in support of the measurement properties of the BDI-II in an ASC sample. Implications for effective measurement of depression in ASC are discussed. Autism Res 2018, 11: 738-754. © 2018 The Authors Autism Research published by International Society for Autism Research and Wiley Periodicals, Inc. LAY SUMMARY: Depression is the most common mental health problem experienced by adults with autism. However, the current study found very limited evidence regarding how useful tools developed for the general population are for adults with autism. We therefore suggest how these tools could be adapted to more effectively assess depression in adults with autism, and improve these individuals access to mental health assessment and support.
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