PMID: 25726822Mar 3, 2015Paper

Comorbidity of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit with hyperactivity. A review study

Revista de neurologia
Carmen Berenguer-FornerRocío Roselló-Miranda

Abstract

The high presence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been acknowledged in the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fifth edition, thus allowing the diagnosis of both disorders. The purpose of this study is to review the research published between 2010 and 2014 on the cognitive and social characteristics of the concurrence of ASD and ADHD. A review of the 33 studies that were identified showed evidence that the prevalence of symptoms of ADHD in children with ASD was 33-37%. The comorbid condition presents a greater deficit in inhibitory control, attention and working memory. Likewise, in social cognition, the clinical features of ADHD increase the difficulties in cases of ASD. Moreover, the clinical profile of ASD + ADHD is seen to be more severe than that of pure ADHD or ASD, and delayed language development and the intensity/frequency of tantrums are symptoms that are a valuable aid in identification at early ages. Findings suggest an 'additive' overlapping and ASD + ADHD shares some of the deficits from both disorders, which has implications for the evaluation and design of effective treatments.

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Autism

Autism spectrum disorder is associated with challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and often accompanied by sensory sensitivities and medical issues. Here is the latest research on autism.

Attention Disorders

Attention is involved in all cognitive activities, and attention disorders are reported in patients with various neurological diseases. Here are the latest discoveries pertaining to attention disorders.

Related Papers

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines
Mark H JohnsonTony Charman
Revista de neurologia
Y M Betancourt-Fursow de JiménezC S Jiménez-Betancourt
Child Neuropsychology : a Journal on Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence
Blythe A Corbett, Laura J Constantine
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved