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Publication Date: 2017
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The Relationship between Regression in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Epilepsy, and Atypical Epileptiform EEGs: A Meta-Analytic Review
Barger, Brian D.; Campbell, Jonathan; Simmons, Christina
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, v42 n1 p45-60 2017
Background: The strength of the relationship between epilepsy and regression in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been much discussed but is currently unclear. Methods: The authors conducted 2 meta-analyses of published studies to determine if children with ASD who experience regression (ASD-R) epilepsy are more likely to have epilepsy or atypical epileptiform electroencephalograms (aeEEG) compared to individuals with ASD and no regression history (ASD-NR). Results: Children with ASD-R were more likely to have epilepsy and atypical aeEEG compared to individuals with ASD-NR. Odds ratio (OR) analyses indicated minor increases in odds of aeEEG regression for ASD-R compared to ASD-NR, OR = 1.29, 95% CI [1.09, 1.52], and small increased odds of reported epilepsy, OR = 1.59, 95% CI [1.31, 1.95], for the ASD-R compared to the ASD-NR group. The operational definition of epilepsy affected reported odds of aeEEG, but not reported epilepsy. The likelihood of aeEEG in children with ASD-R was also moderated by the medication status of participants or whether participants had received sleep EEGs. Across analyses, regression definitions, sample type, diagnostic systems, diagnostic instruments, and source of regression history were unrelated to group differences. Conclusions: Altogether, this study indicates that the relationship between regression and epilepsy or aeEEG is relatively weak.
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Epilepsy, Diagnostic Tests, Children, Comparative Analysis, Probability, Drug Therapy, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Clinical Diagnosis, Skills
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