Autism And Associated Medical Disorders

Medical Conditions Associated with Autism | Autism Speaks

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A range of physical and mental-health conditions frequently accompany autism. They include, but are not limited to, the following: Gastrointestinal (GI) problems; Epilepsy; Feeding issues; Disrupted sleep; Attention …

Disorders Related to Autism: Medical, Genetic and More

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Generally speaking, the conditions that tend to co-occur with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) fall into these categories: mental health conditions medical …

NIMH » Autism Spectrum Disorder - National Institute of Mental …

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is …

7 Disorders Closely Related to Autism - Autism …

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8 Health Conditions Commonly Linked to Autism

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Seizure disorders. The link between autism and epilepsy has been evident since autism was …

Co-Occurring Conditions and Autism - Autism Research …

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Sleep Disorders Between 50% to 80% of children on the autism spectrum may experience one or more sleep problems. These include difficulty falling asleep, night waking, waking too early, and poor sleep quality. Causes of …

Autism spectrum disorder - Symptoms and causes

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Autism spectrum disorder includes conditions that were previously considered separate — autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder …

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? | CDC

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes are …

Autism medical comorbidities - PubMed

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Children with autism are also more prone to a variety of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, macrocephaly, hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, …

How commonly are known medical conditions associated …

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Recent research has yielded increasing support for neurobiologic theories of autism. A number of family and twin studies support the role of genetics and have led to wide …