TABLE 2.
Chronic Comorbidities in CWE (N = 277)
| Comorbid Condition | n (%) |
|---|---|
| NDSD (any) | 108 (39.0) |
| Developmental delaya | 83 (30.0) |
| Language delaya | 66 (23.8) |
| Language problema | 54 (19.5) |
| Dyslexiaa | 10 (3.6) |
| Autismb | 6 (2.2) |
| Psychiatric disorder (any)c | 71 (25.6) |
| Internalizing psychiatric disorders (any) | 28 (10.1) |
| Depression | 23 (8.3) |
| Anxiety disorder | 10 (3.6) |
| Bipolar disorder | 5 (1.8) |
| Obsessive-compulsive disorder | 7 (2.5) |
| Externalizing psychiatric disorders (any) | 58 (20.9) |
| Oppositional defiant disorder | 4 (1.4) |
| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | 55 (19.9) |
| Conduct disorder | 12 (4.3) |
| Migrainec | 41 (14.8) |
| Chronic medical condition (any)a | 66 (23.8) |
| Asthma | 48 (17.3) |
| Diabetes | 4 (1.4) |
| Cancer | 1 (0.4) |
| Arthritis | 2 (0.7) |
| Allergies | 15 (5.4) |
| Other | 12 (4.3) |
a
Parent interview only.
b
Parent interview, medical chart review and expert review of medical records by child psychiatrist.
c
Medical chart review and parent interview.