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Maladaptive Behavior and Associated Factors among Young Children with Autism

Priyadarsini Samanta1, Ansuman Panigrahi2, Laxman Kumar Senapati3

  • 1Department of Physiology, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|August 2, 2022
PubMed

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Autism in young boys is frequently linked to significant behavioral issues, with withdrawn behavior and attention problems being most common. Addressing factors like autism severity and caffeine intake is crucial for improving their quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) significantly impacts young children's development.
  • Maladaptive behaviors are common in children with autism, affecting their daily lives and family well-being.
  • Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of these behaviors is critical for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of clinically significant maladaptive behaviors in young male children with autism.
  • To identify sociodemographic and behavioral factors associated with these maladaptive behaviors.
  • To inform the development of targeted interventions for children with autism.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019.
  • Mothers of 88 male children aged 2-5 years diagnosed with autism participated.
  • The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) was used to assess maladaptive behaviors.

Main Results:

  • 86.4% of children with autism exhibited clinically significant maladaptive behaviors.
  • Internalizing problems were present in 87.5% and externalizing problems in 42%.
  • Withdrawn behavior (94.3%), attention problems (60.2%), and sleep problems (53.4%) were the most prevalent issues.
  • Autism severity and caffeine consumption were significantly associated with maladaptive behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Young male children with autism show a high prevalence of maladaptive behaviors.
  • Identifying risk factors like autism severity and caffeine intake is essential for management.
  • Effective behavioral management strategies are urgently needed to improve the quality of life for these children.

Keywords:
Autism severityChild Behavior ChecklistExternalizing problemsInternalizing problemsMaladaptive behavior

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