Comorbidities and behavioral problems in children with functional articulation disorder.
- Author:
Yun-Jing ZHAO
1
;
Hong-Wei SUN
;
Hong-Wei MA
;
Ya-Ru ZHAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Articulation Disorders; psychology; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; epidemiology; Child; Child Behavior Disorders; epidemiology; Child, Preschool; Comorbidity; Enuresis; epidemiology; Female; Humans; Incidence; Language Disorders; epidemiology; Male
- From: Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2009;11(3):225-228
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the incidences of comorbidities and behavioral problems in children with functional articulation disorders.
METHODSOne hundred and twelve children with functional articulation disorders (aged 4-11 years) were enrolled. Their comorbidities were identified based on clinical investigations and the DSM-IV diagnosis criteria of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stuttering, tic disorders and enuresis. Behavioral problems were evaluated by the Conners Parent Symptom Questionnaire and the Child Behavior Checklist.
RESULTSSixty-nine patients (61.6%) had one or more comorbidities. The incidence of comorbidity in children with middle-severe functional articulation disorders was higher than in those with mild disorders. The most common comorbidity was language impairment (30.4%), followed by stuttering (16.1%), enuresis (13.4%), and tic disorders (6.3%). In school age children, ADHD (47.5%) was the most common comorbidity. The incidence of behavioral problems was 40.2% by the Child Behavior Checklist and 57.1% by the Parent Symptom Questionnaire.
CONCLUSIONSThe children with functional articulation disorders have high incidence of comorbidity and many behavioral problems.