Child maltreatment in autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability: results from a population-based sample.

Christina G McDonnellAndrea D BoanCatherine C BradleyKristen D SeayJane M CharlesLaura A Carpenter

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2018)

Children 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.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
intellectual disability
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
randomized controlled trial
spinal cord injury
young adults
mental health
stress induced
working memory