Autism and schizophrenia: one, two or many disorders?

Br J Psychiatry. 2017 Apr;210(4):241-242. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.116.193490.

Abstract

Autism and psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia co-occur more frequently than would be expected by chance alone. Exactly why this should be remains unclear, but a better understanding would have important implications for diagnosis, treatment and for biological explanations of both conditions.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder* / epidemiology
  • Comorbidity
  • Humans
  • Schizophrenia* / epidemiology