AUG 18, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Prevalence, Phenotypic Correlates and Predictive Factors of Catatonia in Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
A single-centre cross-sectional study identifying catatonia prevalence and predictive factors in adolescents with ASD using validated diagnostic criteria, with a modest effect size (Nagelkerke R² = 0.26) that requires confirmation in larger, prospective cohorts.
Reported
Prevalence of catatonia21.5%
Sample size107
Stereotypy symptom frequency73.8%