@article{ref1,
title="Brief Report: Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms among Autistic Adults",
journal="Journal of autism and developmental disorders",
year="2022",
author="Radoeva, Petya D. and Ballinger, Kristen and Ho, Theodore and Webb, Sara J. and Stobbe, Gary A.",
volume="52",
number="6",
pages="2819-2824",
abstract="Autistic individuals are at risk for developing depression though the risk and protective factors for co-occurring depression in autistic individuals are not yet fully characterized. In this retrospective medical chart review study, we explored factors associated with self-reported depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) in autistic adults (N = 58). For autistic adults, engagement in one or more activities (recreational, educational and/or vocational) was associated with less severe depressive symptoms (Mann-Whitney U test, p = 0.006); and reported family history of depression/anxiety was associated with increased likelihood of suicidal ideation (Chi-square test, p = 0.027). Promotion of community-based activities and family support systems may be an integral part of creating effective treatment plans for depressive symptoms in autistic adults.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0162-3257",
doi="10.1007/s10803-021-05085-7",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05085-7"
}