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  2. Conditions comorbid to autism - Wikipedia

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    There are many conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorder, 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.

  3. Autism is spiking in young adults, study finds - AOL

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    A new study suggests diagnoses have increased at a faster clip among younger adults over the past decade. Autism spectrum disorder spiked 175% among people in the U.S. from 2.3 per 1,000 in 2011 ...

  4. 'I don't want him to go': An autistic teen and his family ...

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    The physician summed up his behavior as “characteristic of a DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder.” Read more:Growing need. Glaring gaps. ... needs with severe autism," a doctor wrote when he ...

  5. Depression in childhood and adolescence - Wikipedia

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    Among teenagers, up to 9% meet criteria for depression at a given moment and approximately 20% experience depression sometime during adolescence. [10] Studies have also found that among children diagnosed with a depressive episode, there is a 70% rate of recurrence within five years. [ 9 ]

  6. Special interest (autism) - Wikipedia

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    Engaging in special interests can bring autistic people great joy [24] [25] and many autistic people spend large amounts of time engaged in their special interest. [26] In adults, engaging with special interests has been shown to have positive outcomes for mental health, [27] self-esteem, [28] and can be used to manage stress.

  7. Developmental disorder - Wikipedia

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    Autism spectrum disorder is a disorder of the many parts of the brain. Structural changes are observed in the cortex, which controls higher functions, sensation, muscle movements, and memory. Structural defects are seen in the cerebellum too, which affect the motor and communication skills. [14]

  8. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder - Wikipedia

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    While individuals with bipolar disorder typically display symptoms for the first time as teenagers and young adults, DMDD is usually diagnosed between the ages of 6 and 10. [23] [24] While DMDD is more common than pediatric bipolar disorder prior to adolescents, most children with DMDD see a decrease in symptoms as they enter adulthood. [3]

  9. Autism therapies - Wikipedia

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    [97] In 2021, a study was conducted on this topic, specifically on "autonomic and endocrine activity in adults with autism spectrum disorder" [96] in part for stress reduction, particularly as for autistic people the "downside of social camouflaging is that it is a major source of stress". [96]