J Child Psychol Psychiatry June 2017 PMID 28094432

Maltreatment-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: a co-twin control analysis.

Lisa Dinkler, Sebastian Lundström, Ruchika Gajwani, Paul Lichtenstein, Christopher Gillberg, Helen Minnis

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Many discussions focus on how the publication clarifies misconceptions about trauma causing neurodevelopmental disorders, with phrases like 'explains quite well' and 'important control' reflecting thoughtful engagement. The tone is analytical yet intrigued, emphasizing the importance of understanding genetic versus environmental factors in neurodevelopmental outcomes.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings, emphasizing that maltreatment alone does not cause neurodevelopmental disorders but is linked to symptoms.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, highlighting aspects like potential misdiagnoses and the study's methodological importance.

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Comments reflect thoughtful engagement, with some posts discussing the nuances of causality and clinical implications.

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The overall tone suggests recognition of the study's significance in shaping future research and clinical practices.

Abstract in brief

  • Children who experience maltreatment tend to have more neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as ADHD and autism, compared to those who are not maltreated.
  • However, when controlling for genetic and familial factors using twins, maltreatment itself does not appear to directly cause an increase in NDDs, although it is associated with more symptoms of certain disorders like ADHD and autism.
  • Overall, the study suggests that the higher number of NDDs in maltreated children is largely influenced by shared genetics and environment, and children with multiple NDDs who have experienced maltreatment should undergo comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments.

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Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health
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Is childhood maltreatment a risk factor for increased symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders? Prof Helen Minnis & Lisa Dinkler discuss their paper “Maltreatment-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: a co-twin control analysis” published @TheJCPP https://t.co/JOEKQtFTw3 https://t.co/QAqmD9w8gz

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Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health
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Professor Helen Minnis and Lisa Dinkler discuss their paper “Maltreatment-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: a co-twin control analysis” published in @TheJCPP #WomenInScience https://t.co/VPNl922Xwh

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The Mental Elf
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Read the research paper in full in @TheJCPP @acamh https://t.co/tBlhwBLXhD "Clinicians should be aware that children with multiple neurodevelopmental disorders are at higher risk of maltreatment." #MentalHealthResearchMatters

Nov 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 99,133 followers View post →
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
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Is childhood maltreatment a risk factor for increased symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders? Professor Helen Minnis and Lisa Dinkler discuss their paper “Maltreatment-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: a co-twin control analysis” https://t.co/I8yWN7Fxa5 https://t.co/zHvShsqvxd

Feb 25, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 14,745 followers View post →
Matt Kempen
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Is childhood maltreatment a risk factor for increased symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders? Prof Helen Minnis and Lisa Dinkler discuss their paper “Maltreatment-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: a co-twin control analysis” published in @TheJCPP https://t.co/YmQjuyBPRx https://t.co/R8ioTaHuM9

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George Gillett
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@psychgeist52 Also concerning is the idea that neurodevelopmental conditions are misdiagnosed/treated as trauma & attachment problems, based on trauma history alone. (Especially given ppl with NDDs are at higher risk of maltreatment e.g. https://t.co/wXdTfDK9Ev) Really interesting challenge!

May 19, 2022 · 1 like · 1,367 followers View post →

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The Mental Elf
@Mental_Elf · X

Read the research paper in full in @TheJCPP @acamh https://t.co/tBlhwBLXhD "Clinicians should be aware that children with multiple neurodevelopmental disorders are at higher risk of maltreatment." #MentalHealthResearchMatters

Nov 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 99,133 followers View post →
Valdemar Landgren
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@christianruck Här är ett bra exempel https://t.co/aFkZpsgM9g

Jun 29, 2022 · 312 followers View post →
George Gillett
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@psychgeist52 Also concerning is the idea that neurodevelopmental conditions are misdiagnosed/treated as trauma & attachment problems, based on trauma history alone. (Especially given ppl with NDDs are at higher risk of maltreatment e.g. https://t.co/wXdTfDK9Ev) Really interesting challenge!

May 19, 2022 · 1 like · 1,367 followers View post →
CarlG
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@HannesQvarfordt @GotPed @JHuitfeldt Svårt att fastställa kausala samband men denna studie förklarar tämligen bra. https://t.co/CqpO1v6jOR—> Trauma ej orsak till t.ex. neuropsykiatriska diagnoser men förvärrar och måste uppmärksammas- samt behandlas!

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Dr Ruth Surman
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RT @kaisersammi0: Maltreatment-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: a co-twin control analysis. https://t.co/0C5dyBga2A @nbpsa nbpsa21#

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Sam Kaiser
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Maltreatment-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: a co-twin control analysis. https://t.co/0C5dyBga2A @nbpsa nbpsa21#

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Valdemar Landgren
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@dawso007 @DrHowardLiu @BartAndrews @artwalaszek @LehmannSlehman In our study of adoptees, the trauma of adoption had been focused to the point of blindness for even intellectual disability. This study is a pearl in the attempt to actually control for this confounding. https://t.co/Q3ceBk32Yg

Feb 12, 2020 · 1 like · 312 followers View post →
Matt Kempen
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Is childhood maltreatment a risk factor for increased symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders? Prof Helen Minnis and Lisa Dinkler discuss their paper “Maltreatment-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: a co-twin control analysis” published in @TheJCPP https://t.co/YmQjuyBPRx https://t.co/R8ioTaHuM9

May 13, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,385 followers View post →
KK生
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RT @uranus_2: 虐待やネグレクトを受けたことのある子供で神経発達障害がある子が多いが、遺伝や共有環境による交絡を受けている。虐待やネグレクトを受けたことのある子供で自閉症スペクトラム症やADHDの症状が少しだけ重いのは共通する遺伝要因の影響が大きい。https://…

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Is childhood maltreatment a risk factor for increased symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders? Professor Helen Minnis and Lisa Dinkler discuss their paper “Maltreatment-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: a co-twin control analysis” https://t.co/I8yWN7Fxa5 https://t.co/zHvShsqvxd

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Is childhood maltreatment a risk factor for increased symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders? Prof Helen Minnis & Lisa Dinkler discuss their paper “Maltreatment-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: a co-twin control analysis” published @TheJCPP https://t.co/JOEKQtFTw3 https://t.co/QAqmD9w8gz

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