The comorbidity of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder

Expert Rev Neurother. 2013 Oct;13(10):1117-28. doi: 10.1586/14737175.2013.840417.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / complications
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / diagnosis*
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / drug therapy
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / epidemiology
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / pharmacology
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Child Behavior / drug effects
  • Child Behavior / psychology
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / complications
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / diagnosis*
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / drug therapy
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / epidemiology
  • Cognition / drug effects
  • Cognition / physiology
  • Humans

Substances

  • Central Nervous System Stimulants