Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, comorbid psychopathology, behaviour problems and gastrointestinal symptoms in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

Geraldine LeaderRoisín MooreJune L ChenAoife CaherSophia ArndtLeanne MaherKatie NaughtonReanna CluneArlene Mannion

Published in: Irish journal of psychological medicine (2021)

The outcomes suggest that ADHD is being underestimated as a comorbid disorder of ASD. This may have implications on treatment and interventions for children and adolescents who have a diagnosis of both ASD and ADHD.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
mental health
intellectual disability
sleep quality
physical activity
type diabetes
anorexia nervosa
smoking cessation