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A Phenotype of Childhood Autism Is Associated with Preexisting Maternal Anxiety and Depression.
Journal of abnormal child psychology - 1 Apr 2019
Wiggins Lisa D, Rubenstein Eric, Daniels Julie, DiGuiseppi Carolyn, Yeargin-Allsopp Marshalyn, Schieve Laura A, Tian Lin H, Sabourin Katherine, Moody Eric, Pinto-Martin Jennifer, Reyes Nuri, Levy Susan E
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This study explored whether ASD phenotypes in the child were associated with a history of anxiety or depression in the mother. We hypothesized that an ASD profile in children characterized by mild delays and increased rates of dysregulation would be associated with preexisting maternal anxiety or depression. Participants were 672 preschool children with ASD and their mothers. Children were classified as ASD after...
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