Prevalence and Correlates of Poor Safety Awareness and Accidental Injury in ASD, ADHD, ASD + ADHD, and Neurotypical Youth Samples
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| Title: | Prevalence and Correlates of Poor Safety Awareness and Accidental Injury in ASD, ADHD, ASD + ADHD, and Neurotypical Youth Samples |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sara K. Pardej (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2025 55(9):3040-3049. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Institutes of Health (NIH) (DHHS) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) (DHHS/NIH) National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: | R01HL063772 M01RR10732 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Incidence, Correlation, Knowledge Level, Accidents, Injuries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Children, Pediatrics, Behavior Rating Scales, Psychological Patterns, Predictor Variables, Self Control, Conceptual Tempo, Age, Intelligence Quotient, Behavior Problems, Screening Tests, Child Safety |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-024-06417-z |
| ISSN: | 0162-3257 1573-3432 |
| 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1481053 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| 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. |
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| ISSN: | 0162-3257 1573-3432 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-024-06417-z |
