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School dysfunction in youth with autistic spectrum disorder in Taiwan: The effect of subtype and ADHD.

Huey-Ling ChiangWei-Chih KaoMei-Chun ChouWen-June ChouYen-Nan ChiuYu-Yu WuSusan Shur-Fen Gau
Published in: Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research (2018)
Impaired school functions varied in ASD youths with different characteristics. Youths with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encounter varying levels and domains of impaired performance at schools, such as lower academic performance, negative attitude toward school work, fewer reciprocal friendships, and more behavioral problems. Our results indicate that ASD youths without intellectual disability had better academic performance, but worse attitude toward school than those with intellectual disability. Co-occurrence with ADHD is associated with school dysfunction. In summary, intelligence and comorbid ADHD influences several domains of school functions.
Keyphrases
  • intellectual disability
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • high school
  • oxidative stress
  • working memory
  • spectrum disorder