Wentz, E., Lacey, J.H., Waller, G. et al. (3 more authors) (2005) Childhood onset neuropsychiatric disorders in adult eating disorder patients: a pilot study. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 14 (8). 431 - 437. ISSN 1018-8827
Abstract
Background: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have been suggested to be overrepresented in anorexia nervosa. This study aimed to explore the comorbidity of ASD and other childhood onset neuropsychiatric disorders (COND) [attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) and tic disorders] in a group of severe eating disorder (ED) patients.
Method: Thirty female ED patients from a specialist hospital clinic were examined on measures tapping into COND and personality disorders.
Results: In our group of longstanding ED, 53% had at least one COND diagnosis; 23% had ASD, 17% had AD/HD, and 27% had a tic disorder.
Conclusions: These preliminary data suggest that COND may be common in patients with severe ED and should be kept in mind when treating these patients.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
---|---|
Authors/Creators: |
|
Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2005 Springer Verlag. Reproduced in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | eating disorders; autism spectrum disorders; AD/HD; tic disorders |
Dates: |
|
Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Department of Psychology (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 04 Nov 2015 14:43 |
Last Modified: | 21 Mar 2018 18:56 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00787-005-0494-3 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Verlag |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s00787-005-0494-3 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:89333 |