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There are many conditions comorbid to autism, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, and epilepsy. In medicine, comorbidity is the presence of one or more additional conditions co-occurring with the primary one, or the effect of such additional disorders.
"Comorbidity in OCD is the rule rather than the exception" with OCD diagnoses facing a lifetime rate of 90%. [12] With overlapping symptoms comes overlap in treatment as well, CBT for example is common for both ADHD and OCD with pediatric onset and can be effective for both in a comorbid diagnosis. [13]
Not only is ADHD the most commonly encountered childhood-onset disorder in neurodevelopment, there is also a high comorbidity rate linking ADHD with other behavioral, emotional and learning problems and disabilities. [6] As a need to obtain a defined population sample due to a lack of funds, Wolraich developed the teacher VADRS.
Restless legs syndrome has been found to be more common in those with ADHD and is often due to iron deficiency anemia. [90] [91] However, restless legs can simply be a part of ADHD and requires careful assessment to differentiate between the two disorders. [92] Delayed sleep phase disorder is also a common comorbidity. [93]
ADHD, insomnia, and neuroticism were negatively correlated with genes controlling intracranial volume. Conversely, the opposite was found for birth weight, birth head circumference, and height ...
ADHD is the condition most commonly associated with conduct disorders, with approximately 25–30% of boys and 50–55% of girls with conduct disorder having a comorbid ADHD diagnosis. [23] While it is unlikely that ADHD alone is a risk factor for developing conduct disorder, children who exhibit hyperactivity and impulsivity along with ...
Different underlying brain dysfunctions have been hypothesized to result in the common symptoms of autism, just as completely different brain types result in intellectual disability. [1] [5] In recent years, the prevalence and number of people diagnosed with the disorder have increased dramatically. There are many potential reasons for this ...
Psychologists share the ADHD signs that are frequently overlooked.