Forms and correlates of child maltreatment among autistic children involved in child protection services

Dion, J., Paquette, G., De La Sablonnière-Griffin, M., Argumedes, M., Martin-Storey, A., Bolduc, M.-L., Hélie, S. et Bussières, E.-L. (2024). Forms and correlates of child maltreatment among autistic children involved in child protection services. Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 3 . Article 1386781. ISSN 2813-4540 DOI 10.3389/frcha.2024.1386781

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Abstract

Background:
Child maltreatment is a significant social problem impacting both health and society, with severe and enduring consequences. Certain children, such as those with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism, may be more at risk of experiencing maltreatment. However, little research has examined the characteristics of these children. This study aimed to compare child maltreatment and child protection services experienced by autistic children to those of non-autistic children.

Method:
Drawing from a representative selection of verified cases of child abuse investigated by child protection services in Quebec, Canada, a sample of 1,805 substantiated child maltreatment cases were analyzed.

Results:
Overall, 4.0% (n = 73) of children had child protection services-reported autism diagnoses. Attention-deficit (OR = 2.207) and attachment problems risk (OR = 2.899) were higher among autistic children compared to non-autistic children. They were more likely to be boys (OR = 5.747), and to present with an intellectual disability (OR = 11.987), but less likely to have previously been investigated by child protection services (OR = 0.722).

Conclusion:
These findings suggest that autistic children who have been maltreated are facing specific challenges that require protective interventions tailored to their specific needs.

Type de document:	Article
Mots-clés libres:	Child abuse Neglect2 Autism Disability Child welfare Intellectual disability
Date de dépôt:	13 janv. 2025 16:32
Dernière modification:	13 janv. 2025 16:35
Version du document déposé:	Version officielle de l'éditeur
URI:	https://depot-e.uqtr.ca/id/eprint/11623

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