PURPOSE: To determine a population-based estimate of communication disorders (CDs) in children; the co-occurrence of intellectual disability (ID), autism, and emotional/behavioral disorders; and the impact of these conditions on the prevalence of CDs. METHOD: Surveillance targeted 8-year-olds born in 1994 residing in 2002 in the 3 most populous counties in Utah (n = 26,315). A multiple-source record review was conducted at all major health and educational facilities. RESULTS: A total of 1,667 children met the criteria of CD. The prevalence of CD was estimated to be 63.4 per 1,000 8-year-olds (95% confidence interval = 60.4-66.2). The ratio of boys to girls was 1.8:1. Four percent of the CD cases were identified with an ID and 3.7% with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Adjusting the CD prevalence to exclude ASD and/or ID cases significantly affected the CD prevalence rate. Other frequently co-occurring emotional/behavioral disorders with CD were attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and conduct disorder. CONCLUSIONS: Findings affirm that CDs and co-occurring mental health conditions are a major educational and public health concern.
PURPOSE: To determine a population-based estimate of communication disorders (CDs) in children; the co-occurrence of intellectual disability (ID), autism, and emotional/behavioral disorders; and the impact of these conditions on the prevalence of CDs. METHOD: Surveillance targeted 8-year-olds born in 1994 residing in 2002 in the 3 most populous counties in Utah (n = 26,315). A multiple-source record review was conducted at all major health and educational facilities. RESULTS: A total of 1,667 children met the criteria of CD. The prevalence of CD was estimated to be 63.4 per 1,000 8-year-olds (95% confidence interval = 60.4-66.2). The ratio of boys to girls was 1.8:1. Four percent of the CD cases were identified with an ID and 3.7% with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Adjusting the CD prevalence to exclude ASD and/or ID cases significantly affected the CD prevalence rate. Other frequently co-occurring emotional/behavioral disorders with CD were attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and conduct disorder. CONCLUSIONS: Findings affirm that CDs and co-occurring mental health conditions are a major educational and public health concern.
Authors: Alycia K Halladay; Somer Bishop; John N Constantino; Amy M Daniels; Katheen Koenig; Kate Palmer; Daniel Messinger; Kevin Pelphrey; Stephan J Sanders; Alison Tepper Singer; Julie Lounds Taylor; Peter Szatmari Journal: Mol Autism Date: 2015-06-13 Impact factor: 7.509
Authors: So Hyun Kim; LeeAnne Green-Snyder; Catherine Lord; Somer Bishop; Kyle J Steinman; Raphael Bernier; Ellen Hanson; Robin P Goin-Kochel; Wendy K Chung Journal: Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet Date: 2020-07-11 Impact factor: 3.568