This Research Topic consists of 32 articles, contributed by 283 authors, focusing on recent
understanding regarding the impact and management of comorbidities associated with …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are common, life-long disorders. Symptoms of ASD often
co-occur with other difficulties that also tend to be chronic and debilitating. Common co …

Ever since its original description by Leo Kanner in 1943, autism has been generally defined
by its clinical characteristics and core symptoms that include impaired social skills, isolated …

Co-occurring medical disorders and associated physiological abnormalities in individuals
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may provide insight into causal pathways or underlying …

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk for experiencing one
or more co-occurring psychiatric conditions. When present, these conditions are associated …

Objective: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder often present somatic and/or psychiatric
co-morbid disorders. The DSM-5 allows for consideration of additional diagnoses besides …

The aims of this book, and also the principles and themes of the book, are the same as those
outlined in the preceding (second) edition of the book, as reproduced below. My main aim in …

Comorbidity is defined as the co-occurrence of two or more disorders in the same person
(Matson & Nebel-Schwalm, 2007). The current study provides a review of the literature on …

Abstract Matson and Nebel-Schwalm (Research in Developmental Disabilities 28 (4) 341-
352, 2007) conducted an overview of comorbid psychopathology with autism spectrum …

Comorbid autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other mental health conditions are common.
However, the recognition and study of this clinical issue is of recent origin. It has recently …