Florence L Askenazy

Publications (2)5.64 Total impact

• Article: Auditory hallucinations in pre-pubertal children

  Florence L. Askenazy, Karine Lestideau, Anne Meynadier, Emmanuelle Dor, Martine Myquel, Yves Lecrubier
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  ABSTRACT: BackgroundThe aims of this study were to describe the phenomenology of auditory hallucinations in children, to establish links with DSM IV diagnoses and to explore development of the hallucinations over a 12-month period. MethodsOutpatients aged 5- to 12-year-old were consecutively recruited. They were interviewed using a questionnaire investigating auditory hallucinations. DSM IV diagnoses were determined. Follow-up assessments were performed at 3, 6, 9 and 12months. ResultsNinety children were recruited. Sixteen reported auditory hallucinations. In 53% we observed children’s full recovery from hallucinations within 3months and all of these suffered from anxiety disorders. In 30% hallucinations persisted over 12months and all showed conduct disorders at this point in time. None was diagnosed as having schizophrenia. ConclusionsOur study provides further evidence of the high prevalence of auditory hallucinations in pre-pubertal children presenting to psychiatric clinics. Two different patterns of development were seen. In one group the hallucinations seem unrelated to psychosis although they may be a manifestation of anxiety. In the second, much smaller, persistence of hallucinations appeared linked to conduct disorders.
  European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 04/2012; 16(6):411-415. · 2.82 Impact Factor
• Article: Auditory hallucinations in pre-pubertal children. A one-year follow-up, preliminary findings.

  Florence L Askenazy, Karine Lestideau, Anne Meynadier, Emmanuelle Dor, Martine Myquel, Yves Lecrubier
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  ABSTRACT: The aims of this study were to describe the phenomenology of auditory hallucinations in children, to establish links with DSM IV diagnoses and to explore development of the hallucinations over a 12-month period. Outpatients aged 5- to 12-year-old were consecutively recruited. They were interviewed using a questionnaire investigating auditory hallucinations. DSM IV diagnoses were determined. Follow-up assessments were performed at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. Ninety children were recruited. Sixteen reported auditory hallucinations. In 53% we observed children's full recovery from hallucinations within 3 months and all of these suffered from anxiety disorders. In 30% hallucinations persisted over 12 months and all showed conduct disorders at this point in time. None was diagnosed as having schizophrenia. Our study provides further evidence of the high prevalence of auditory hallucinations in pre-pubertal children presenting to psychiatric clinics. Two different patterns of development were seen. In one group the hallucinations seem unrelated to psychosis although they may be a manifestation of anxiety. In the second, much smaller, persistence of hallucinations appeared linked to conduct disorders.
  European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 10/2007; 16(6):411-5. · 2.82 Impact Factor