@article{ref1,
title="Prevalence and correlates of poor safety awareness and accidental injury in AASD, ADHD, ASD + ADHD, and neurotypical youth samples",
journal="Journal of autism and developmental disorders",
year="2024",
author="Pardej, Sara K. and Mayes, Susan D.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="The purpose of the present study is to compare risk and predictors of poor safety awareness and accidental injuries in ASD, ADHD, and neurotypical samples. Neurodivergent groups (ADHD-I n = 309; ADHD-C n = 747; ASD-only n = 328; ASD + ADHD n = 1,108) were 2-17 years old. The neurotypical group (n = 186) was 6-12 years of age. Maternal ratings on the Pediatric Behavior Scale examined safety awareness, accidental injury, and psychological problems. Children with ASD + ADHD had significantly poorer safety awareness and accidental injury ratings than all other groups. Predictors of poor safety awareness in the total ASD and/or ADHD sample were: impulsivity, younger age, lower IQ, and hyperactivity. Predictors of accidental injuries were: incoordination, hyperactivity, and conduct problems. Clinicians working with children who have ASD and ADHD are encouraged to screen for poor safety awareness, discuss child safety measures, and provide evidence-based intervention to improve safety awareness and mitigate the risk of injury.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0162-3257",
doi="10.1007/s10803-024-06417-z",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06417-z"
}