Co-occurring condition
A further condition that exists in addition to autism (comorbidity), for example attention disorders, anxiety disorders, depression or epilepsy.
- Also called
- comorbidity
According to an expert overview from 2024, about two thirds of all people with autism have at least one co-occurring condition (comorbidity). These include mental conditions such as intellectual disability, attention disorders, anxiety disorders and depression, but also genetic conditions, epilepsy and metabolic conditions. [1]
Co-occurring conditions can have a considerable effect on everyday life and development. It is therefore regarded as important to clarify them carefully and to treat them where needed. [1]
Sources and literature
- Höhne E, Kamp-Becker I (Klinik für KJP, Universitätsklinikum Marburg): Diagnostik der Autismus-Spektrum-Störung. Pädiatrie (Rosenfluh) 2024;(4+5):27–32. https://rosenfluh.ch/media/paediatrie/2024/04-05/Diagnostik-der-Autismus-Spektrum-Stoerung.pdf
In detail: Common co-occurring conditions in autism
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