Autism spectrum disorders in 24 children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

摘要: Abstract Objectives Approximately 4% of children who are deaf or hard hearing have co-occurring autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Making an additional diagnosis ASD in this population can be challenging, given the complexities determining whether speech/language and social delays accounted for by their loss, these might indicative a comorbid diagnosis. This exploratory study described 24 with dual loss. Methods Children completed comprehensive evaluation using standardized diagnostic instruments (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, language psychological testing). permanent loss had developmental between 2001 2011 were diagnosed based on results that included. Information communication modality, cognitive abilities was collected. Results The median age 14 months (range 1–71) 66.5 33–106) ASD. Only 25% (n = 6) ≤48 46% ≤6 years. Twelve (50%) ASD, 11 pervasive not otherwise specified 1 child Asperger's. Most (67%) profound degree Fourteen (58%) received cochlear implant, while 3 no amplification Nine (38%) used speech as mode (oral communicators). Conclusions Communication serious matter should assumed to direct consequence implants multidisciplinary including pediatrician, which may provided closer monitoring progression subsequently earlier Because challenging evaluate, they receive at older ages.