Predictors of irritability in pediatric autistic populations: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Autism is characterized by social communication differences and repetitive behaviors, affecting 1%-2% of children. Irritability is a disabling condition affecting 19%-80% of autistic children. While extensive research has focused on interventions to reduce irritability symptoms, the underlying correlates remain poorly understood. To address this, we conducted a scoping review of the literature examining factors contributing to irritability in pediatric autistic populations.

Methods

A literature search of Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science was conducted in addition to manually retrieved papers from Google Scholar. Studies underwent title and abstract screening by one reviewer and full-text screening by two reviewers; disagreements were resolved

SUBMITTER: Alatrash S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11747912 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature