Autism needs to be considered in children with Down Syndrome.

Ulrika Wester OxelgrenMarie ÅbergÅsa MyrelidGöran AnnerénJoakim WesterlundJan Gustafsson Elisabeth Fernell

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2019)

A considerable proportion of children with DS has ASD, but there is also a group of children with DS and severe ID without autism. There is a need to increase awareness of the high prevalence of autism in children with DS to ensure that appropriate measures and care are provided.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
young adults
intellectual disability
healthcare
palliative care
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
early onset
pain management
drug induced