The comorbidity of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. (October 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Antshel, Kevin M; Zhang-James, Yanli; Faraone, Stephen V
• Is Part Of: Expert review of neurotherapeutics. Volume 13:Number 10(2013)
• Page Start: 1117
• Page End: 1128
• Publication Date: 2013-10
• Subjects: ADHD -- adolescent -- ASD -- autism spectrum -- children -- comorbidity -- developmental disorder; Neuropharmacology -- Periodicals; 615.7805
• DOI: 10.1586/14737175.2013.840417
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-7175

Abstract

ADHD and autism spectrum disorder are common psychiatric comorbidities to each another. In addition, there is behavioral, biological and neuropsychological overlap between the two disorders. There are also several important differences between autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Treatment strategies for the comorbid condition will also be reviewed. Future areas of research and clinical need will be discussed.