Innlandet Hospital Trust

Pica, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder and rumination disorder in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review

Abstract Background Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an increased risk of co-occurring eating disorders such as pica, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and rumination disorder (RD). The aim of the current systematic review was to synthesize and ap...

The Psychopathology in Autism Checklist–Revised (PAC-R): Development and Validation

There are few appropriate screening tools for mental health in autistic people, particularly for individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. A specially developed screening tool for this population, the Psychopathology in Autism Checklist (PAC), has shown acceptable...

Age at Autism Diagnosis in the Norwegian Mother, Father, and Child Cohort Study (MoBa): Exploring the Association With Family Well-Being

For many autistic individuals, close family members represent a crucial source of support throughout their lifetime. Early autism diagnosis is thought to benefit both autistic individuals and their family members by facilitating early access to services and information. However,...