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Knowledge of Saudi Pregnant Women Regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and its Complications in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz Alkaabba, Salem Eid Alosaimi, Mohammed Dhafer Algarni, Mohammed Hussein Alzahrani
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525090

Patterns of Social Interaction and Lifeways which Affect Health and Healthcare of Families in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States
Seham Mansour Alyousef
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525091

A mixed-method study examining family physicians' perceptions regarding insulin pump therapy
Hammam I. Alghamdi, Khaled A. Yaghmour, Mazen A. Ismail, Weam B. AlShora
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525092

Population and Community Studies

Associations between age and types of presentation of refractive errors in children and young adults 0-30 years attending specialist referral hospital in Yemen: a cross-sectional study
Tawfik Saleh Mohammed Dhaiban, Qasem Mohammed Qasem Buhaibeh, Femina Purakaloth Ummer, Hanan Khudadad, Shajitha Thekke Veettil
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525094

Healthcare providers readiness to response to Spousal Abuse in Saudi Arabia: survey among medical and dental graduates
Eman Abbas Zaher, Wafa Romaih Alromaih, Alaa saad Alotaibi, Anwar Abdullah Almughairy, (3)
Amaal Abdullah Alqarfan, Zainab Ayesh Alheji
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525095

Knowledge and Awareness of mothers and caregivers of Diabetic Children about clinical features and complications of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Riyadh City: questionnaire study
Abdulaziz Fahad Al Kaabba, Bandar Saleh Alzuair, Yara Faisal AlHarbi, Juhainah Abdullah Alshehri, Hanan Almalki, Reeman Alsalman, Shoug Alsubaie, Reema Awad Alkhatabi,
Ghaiath Hussein
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525097

Assessing the Use of Contraceptive Methods for Family Planning among Married Women of Rawalpindi [urban]
Saira Lateef, Nimrah Komal, Mamoona Ghaffar, Kiran Zulfiqar, Shahid Minhas, Hassan Mumtaz, Muhammad Zakria, Muhammad Salman, bSaad Yousaf Sulaimani, Shaheer Elahi Khan
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525098

In Memoriam
Dr Manzoor Butt
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Health Literacy of Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Survey
Sami Abdulrahman Alhamidi, Seham Mansour Alyousef
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525099

Assessment of Female's Decision Regarding Family Planning and Associated Factors in Tehsil Sohawa, Punjab, Pakistan
Ali Mujtaba, Nimrah Komal, Sadiq Jan, Tahira Nasreen, Hassan Mumtaz, Khurram Shahzad
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525096

Regional Covid

The Attitude of Health Care Providers in Saudi Arabia to Covid-19 Vaccine and Implementing Preventive Measures
Hissah Naif Aldhubayban, Sarah Almuammar
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525101

What are the current COVID-19 public awareness levels and practices in Saudi Arabia? Analysis of data from an online survey conducted in 2021
Osama Albasheer, Gassem Gohal, Mohammed Somaili, Abdulrahman Yaqoub, Osama Alkhaldi, Abdullah Somaily, Hamzah Abuhadi, Abdulaziz Hakami, Alyazid Awaji, Saad Khubrani,
Ahmed Altraifi, Amani Osman Abdelmola
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525102

Physical activity levels during Covid-19 among nurses at a Saudi teaching hospital: a cross sectional study
Ranya A. Ghamri, Sofyan O. Faidah
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525104

Alexithymia and its Link to Autism
Tahani Alnashrati, Inas Alnatour, Mahmoud Aldeek
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525105

Nocturnal Enuresis
Inas Mahmoud Alnatour, Tahani Alnashrati
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525106

The diagnosis and treatment of Bell's palsy
Moustafa Abdalhade Timorkhan, Zain Zohair Safey
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525107

Maternal congenital diaphragmatic hernia complicated with left pulmonary compression in the third trimester of pregnancy
Bayan A. Zaatari, Sara A. Marzook, Rana M. Bajaba, Mohammed A. Malibary,
Abdulrahman M. Alkudsi
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525108

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July 2022 - Volume 20, Issue 7

Alexithymia and its Link to Autism

(1) Specialist Pediatrician, Muaither HC, PHCC
(2) Specialist Family Medicine, Muaither HC, PHCC
(3) Speech and Language Specialist, Department of Special Education and Gifted Students

Corresponding author:
Dr Tahani Alnashrati
Specialist Pediatrician
PHCC-Muaither health center
Doha, Qatar
Email: Talnashrati@phcc.gov.qa

Received: May 2022 Accepted: June 2022; Published: July 1, 2022. Citation: Tahani Alnashrati, Inas Alnatour, Mahmoud Aldeek. Alexithymia and it’s Link to Autism. World Family Medicine. 2022; 20(7): 122-126. DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.9525105

Abstract

Alexithymia is common, rather than universal, with notably high rates of overlap with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Co-occurring autism and alexithymia represent a specific subgroup in the ASD population who may have specific clinical needs.

There is evidence of its overlap with ASD in terms of prevalence, etiology, and behaviors. Emerging evidence has found that alexithymia may also play a role as both cause and consequence of ASD in a feedforward cycle between alexithymia and ASD symptomatology.

Over the last two decades the association between alexithymia and autism spectrum disorder ASD has attracted significant attention – there has been a surge in the number of studies aimed at investigating the relationship between these conditions, including from a theoretical and etiological point of view, as well as for clinical and therapeutic practices. The ongoing studies and research aiming to understand how autism affects face perception need also to consider the contribution of alexithymia.

Here we review the description of Alexithymia and its relationship to ASD. Our first aim is to provide a brief definition then focus on the relationship between ASD and alexithymia, including clarifying when and how they originate, as well as their overlap in terms of etiology and features, and suggest clinically useful constructs and interventions.

Key words: Autism, ASD, Alexithymia, Emotions







 


 

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