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Ozbaran NB, Ozyasar SC, Dogan N, Kafali HY, Isik E, Satar A, Kose S, Atik T, Cogulu O. Evaluation of social cognition, autistic traits, and dysmorphology in comorbid specific learning disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry 2022; 27:991-1005. [PMID: 35658687 DOI: 10.1177/13591045221095428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Research on areas such as social cognition, autistic traits, and minor physical anomalies in comorbid Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is limited. In this study, we compared these areas in children aged between 8 and 14 with comorbid SLD and ADHD and their typically developed peers. Emotion recognition and social cognition were evaluated by Faces Test, Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test, Comprehension Test, and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale. Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire and Social Responsiveness Scale were used for screening of autism spectrum disorder in children. Furthermore, autistic traits in parents were measured by Autism-Spectrum Quotient. The MPAs of all the subjects were determined by pediatric geneticists. We detected that children with comorbid SLD and ADHD performed worse than controls in all social cognition tests and maternal AQ score had a strong correlation with the Faces Test, DERS, and SRS scores. Also, the total ASSQ score in the comorbid SLD and ADHD group was significantly higher than controls. Finally, MPAs were significantly more frequent in the comorbid SLD and ADHD group. Impairment in social cognition and evaluation of autistic traits and dysmorphology in children with comorbid SLD and ADHD may provide useful information on neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nazli Burcu Ozbaran
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, 60521Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 233010Adiyaman Education and Research Hospital, Adiyaman, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, 60521Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 536164Ministry of Health Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Subdivision of Pediatric Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, 60521Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Ardahan State Hospital, Ardahan, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, 60521Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Subdivision of Pediatric Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, 60521Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Ozgur Cogulu
- Subdivision of Pediatric Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, 60521Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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