Co-occurring conditions in children with Down syndrome and autism: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Down syndrome (DS) is one of the most common genetic causes of intellectual disability, and it is associated with an increased incidence of numerous co-occurring conditions. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is common in persons with DS, with rates reported as high as 39%. However, little is known regarding co-occurring conditions in children with both DS and ASD.

Methods

A single-center retrospective review of prospective longitudinally collected clinical data was performed. Any patient with a confirmed diagnosis of DS evaluated at a large, specialized Down Syndrome Program in a tertiary pediatric medical center between March 2018 and March 2022 was included. A standardized survey which included demographic and clinical questions was administered during each clinica

SUBMITTER: Spinazzi NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9979529 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature