Catatonia in autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Catatonic features can appear in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). There can be overlap in symptoms across catatonia and ASD. The overall aim of this review is to provide evidence for the presence of catatonic features in subjects with ASD.

Methods

A systematic literature search using the Web of Science database from inception to July 10, 2021 was conducted following PRISMA, MOOSE guidelines and the PROSPERO protocol. (CRD42021248615). Twelve studies with information about catatonia and ASD were reviewed. Data from a subset was used to conduct meta-analyses of the presence of catatonia in ASD.

Results

The systematic review included 12 studies, seven of which were used for the meta-analysis, comprising 969 individuals. The mean age was 21.25 (7.5) years. Two

SUBMITTER: Vaquerizo-Serrano J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8792870 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature