Innocente, M;
(2007)
The occurrence of mood and anxiety difficulties in males and females with pervasive developmental disorders.
Doctoral thesis , UCL (University College London).
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Abstract
An emerging literature consistently shows that individuals with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) experience higher rates of mood and anxiety difficulties than typically developing populations. The current review considers the evidence for the increased relative prevalence rates and addresses the queried validity of such diagnoses in PDD populations. The complex issue of assessment in this population, particularly with regards to self-report, is discussed. The evidence that psychiatric co-morbidity forms part of the broad autism phenotype is also reviewed. Possible etiological factors are then explored, including the hypothesised role of self- concept and friendships. The implications of these findings for the understanding of and assessment of PDD are presented.
| Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Title: | The occurrence of mood and anxiety difficulties in males and females with pervasive developmental disorders |
| Identifier: | PQ ETD:592925 |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | Thesis digitised by ProQuest. Third party copyright material has been removed from the ethesis. Images identifying individuals have been redacted or partially redacted to protect their identity. |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1445601 |
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