PedsQL-4.0 in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder in DSM-5, characterized by social deficits and communication difficulties, stereotyped or repetitive behaviors and interests, sensory issues, and in some cases, cognitive delays. The prevalence of ASD is ever-increasing recently throughout the world. There aren't enough studies that have considered the qualities of life (QoL) of Autistic children through there are many comparing the QoL of parents of children with ASD. The diagnostic criteria for ASD are available in the revised text edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) of the American Psychiatric Association. This study assesses the Paediatric Quality of Life (PQOL) of ASD children from a multidimensional perspective based on the Cross-sectional survey, which considered Physiological function, emotional function, social function and school performance. This study aimed to evaluate the QoL of children with ASD aged 2–12 years. 98 autistic children (male: 69, female: 29; 2- 4 years old: 40, 5- 7 year old: 43, 8 - 12 years old: 15) and 100 normal children (control group) are brought into this study. The children are satisfying the DSM-5 as ASD were subjected to assessment of their QoL with the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) questionnaire by their parents, compared with standard scores. The present study shows lower scores in the test group on the PedsQL4.0 universality Core scale in comparison with the control group. Behavior issues had a negative effect on Community adaptation, mental health, lower intelligence-related quality of life for children and clinically significant autistic symptoms in comparison with children with fewer symptoms. For mild-moderate ASD children, better development probably played a significant role in response to rehabilitation, to achieve and maintain the best level of the overall outcome. Hence pediatricians are must evaluate these children for early interventions and medications, if needed, and have QoL integrated in the overall care plan.