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Allison Uvelli, Erica Pugliese, Carolina Papa, Federica Visco-Comandini, Giulia Marselli
(2025).
Exploring Symptom Overlap Between Trauma-Related Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Youth: A Systematic Review.
CRD/PROSPERO.
University of Siena, University of Rome, University of Amsterdam, School of Cognitive Psychotherapy.
- Publication date
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9 Jun 2025
- Identifier
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CRD420251062557
- Authors
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Allison Uvelli,
Erica Pugliese,
Carolina Papa,
Federica Visco-Comandini,
Giulia Marselli
- Source
- CRD/PROSPERO
- Reference type
- systematic_review_registry
- Publisher
- University of Siena, University of Rome, University of Amsterdam, School of Cognitive Psychotherapy
- Metadata source
- crd.york.ac.uk
Abstract
1. Investigate the overlap between post-traumatic symptoms (e.g., hyperarousal, dissociation, avoidance, emotional dysregulation) and core autism-related behaviors in children and adolescents, with a focus on identifying potential diagnostic confusion or misclassification between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and trauma-related disorders such as PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD). 2. Identify clinical markers or symptom profiles that may help distinguish trauma-related presentations from autistic traits. 3. Explore how early traumatic experiences (e.g., abuse, neglect, or cumulative adverse events) may influence the expression of autistic-like behaviors or mimic ASD symptoms. 4. Evaluate the implications of symptom overlap on assessment practices, diagnostic accuracy, and intervention strategies for clinicians working with children and adolescents.