ArticleJournal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines2019
Child maltreatment in autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability: results from a population-based sample.
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- Prevalence of Victimisation in Autistic Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Trauma, violence & abuse · 2023Pooled it
- Annual Research Review: Umbrella synthesis of meta-analyses on child maltreatment antecedents and interventions: differential susceptibility perspective on risk and resilience.Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines · 2020Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Polyvictimization among Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity or Autism Spectrum Disorder.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Pooled it
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- Patients with Autism Spectrum or Intellectual Disability in the Psychiatric Emergency Department: Findings from a 10-year Retrospective Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
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- Trauma-informed practice for children and young people with intellectual disabilities: A scoping review.The British journal of educational psychology · 2026Article
- Post-traumatic stress disorder in autistic and non-autistic adults: The impact of appraisals on reactions to traumatic events.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Article
- Neurodivergence and the Rabbit Hole of Extremism: Uncovering Lived Experience.Autism in adulthood · 2026Article
- Exploring the autism and functional neurological disorder association: Considerations from biopsychosocial, neuropsychological and computational models.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Review
- Youth on the autism spectrum hospitalized for suicide related thoughts and behaviors: Characteristics and perspectives from the field.Journal of affective disorders · 2026Article
- PTSD Symptoms After Traumatic Versus Stressful Life Events in People With Mild Intellectual Disabilities: Proving the Null.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR · 2025Article
- A Call for Inclusion: Children With Intellectual Disabilities in Trauma Treatment Research.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundChildren with developmental disabilities are at heightened risk for maltreatment. However, little is known regarding the prevalence of maltreatment among specific groups, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or intellectual disability (ID). Information about maltreatment in these groups can aid in the development of supports and prevention strategies for vulnerable children and their families.
methodsUsing record linkage between the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) network, this study compares the prevalence and characteristics of maltreatment among children with ASD-only (n = 316), ASD and comorbid ID (ASD+ID; n = 291), ID-only (n = 1,280), and controls (n = 3,101). Behavioral correlates of maltreatment are examined.
resultsControlling for demographic factors, this study found significantly higher odds of reported and substantiated maltreatment among children with ASD-only (odds ratio = 1.86 for reported, 1.51 for substantiated), ASD+ID (odds ratio = 2.35 for reported, 1.97 for substantiated), and ID-only (odds ratio = 2.45 for reported, 2.49 for substantiated) relative to a population control group, with large effects. In particular, children with ASD+ID and ID-only were between two and three times more likely to experience maltreatment. All groups were more likely to experience physical neglect, and children in the ASD+ID and ID-only groups were more likely to experience all forms of abuse. Children in the ASD-only group were more likely to experience physical abuse. Maltreated children in the ASD-only and ID-only groups experienced more cases of physical abuse and neglect, and were victimized by more perpetrators compared to other maltreated youth. Maltreatment was associated with higher likelihood of aggression, hyperactivity, and tantrums for children with ASD.
conclusionsChildren with ASD and/or ID are at heightened risk for maltreatment. Empirically-supported assessment and intervention approaches for identifying and addressing traumatic stress related to maltreatment in ASD are urgently needed.
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