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La intersecția autism–ADHD.

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StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună19.06.2026

Alterations of gut microbiota in Down syndrome and their association with Alzheimer's disease

This study examined fecal microbiota composition and plasma Alzheimer's biomarkers in 58 adults with Down syndrome compared to controls, finding that DS individuals show reduced abundance of beneficial Roseburia bacteria and altered microbial profiles resembling those in Alzheimer's patients. The findings suggest a potential link between microbiota changes and cognitive decline in Down syndrome, contributing to understanding of why people with DS have higher Alzheimer's risk.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă19.06.2026

Comparative Analysis of Developmental Disability Definitions and Their Policy Outcomes

This cross-sectional study examines how four different definitions of developmental disability produce varying population estimates and service utilization patterns using US national survey data and residential facility records. Understanding these definitional differences is essential for accurate prevalence estimation and effective policy analysis in planning developmental disability services.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună19.06.2026

Nomophobia in Mothers of Children with ADHD: Associations with Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms

This study examined relationships between nomophobia (fear of being without a mobile phone), anxiety, and depression in 89 mothers, comparing 41 mothers of children with ADHD to 48 control mothers. Results showed mothers of children with ADHD reported higher nomophobia, anxiety, and depression scores, with significant positive correlations between nomophobia and both anxiety and depression symptoms in the ADHD group.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă19.06.2026

Inflammatory cytokine alterations in autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

This network meta-analysis of 74 studies examined inflammatory markers across ASD, ADHD, and healthy controls, involving over 10,000 participants. Results identified distinct immune dysregulation patterns, with ASD showing elevated CRP, IL-6, IL-8, IL-1β and BDNF, while ADHD showed lower TNF-α, IL-2, and MCP-1 compared to controls.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună18.06.2026

Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Cross Sectional Study

This cross-sectional study examined quality of life outcomes in 931 caregivers of children with ASD, ADHD, or both conditions, using the PedsQL Family Impact Module. Caregivers of children with ADHD-only reported lower stress and better communication outcomes, while those caring for children with both conditions experienced greater decision-making difficulties and other psychosocial challenges.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună18.06.2026

Comorbidity of Autism Spectrum and ADHD Symptoms and Their Associations with 1-Year Mental Health Outcomes in Hong Kong Adolescents and Young Adults

A longitudinal study of 2,186 Hong Kong adolescents and young adults examined the prevalence and mental health outcomes of ASD, ADHD, and comorbid presentations, finding that comorbidity was associated with psychotic-like experiences while ASD alone correlated with poorer functioning and ADHD alone with higher depression/anxiety. Specific symptom profiles (attention switching difficulties, sensory sensitivities, working memory issues) predicted different mental health outcomes at 1-year follow-up.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă18.06.2026

Sleep in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Sleep problems are highly prevalent in both ASD and ADHD, and can exacerbate core symptoms while increasing parental stress, necessitating proper assessment and treatment. This literature review examines the burden, pathophysiology, etiology, and evidence-based evaluation and management strategies for sleep disorders across both conditions.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună18.06.2026

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults with Depression or ADHD

This cross-sectional study compared oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in 141 patients with depression or ADHD against 145 healthy controls using validated assessment tools. Patients with depression and ADHD showed significantly reduced OHRQoL scores and complex relationships between oral hygiene behaviors and health outcomes.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună18.06.2026

Memory Performance on the ChAMP in Autism Spectrum Disorder With and Without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

This study examined memory performance on the Child and Adolescent Memory Profile (ChAMP) in 146 youth with ASD (92 with co-occurring ADHD, 54 without), finding that ChAMP performance did not predict ADHD co-occurrence and showed no additive memory effects. The study sample performed better than the ChAMP manual's ASD reference sample on all measures, suggesting potential population differences in memory profiles across ASD groups.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă18.06.2026

Age at Diagnosis and Diagnostic Delay in ADHD, Autism, and Co-occurring ADHD+Autism

This study compared diagnostic age and delay across ADHD-only, autism-only, and co-occurring ADHD+autism in 677 Australian children, finding that children with autism received diagnosis earlier than those with co-occurring conditions. The research highlights differences in diagnostic timing between genders and conditions, contributing to understanding of why some children experience prolonged diagnostic delays.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună18.06.2026

Central Hopelessness Symptoms and Their Link to Resilience in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Network Analysis Study in China

This study examined hopelessness symptoms and resilience in 448 parents of children with autism using validated psychological scales and network analysis, finding that specific hopelessness symptoms like pessimism about the future operate as central nodes differently for mothers versus fathers. Results suggest that expectancy of success is directly associated with resilience across all parent groups, with potential implications for targeted mental health interventions.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună18.06.2026

Characteristic Similarities of Irritability Between Autism and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

This study compared irritability symptoms in 21 children with high-functioning autism, 21 with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), and 14 healthy controls using standardized behavioral assessment scales. Results showed that autism and DMDD share similar irritability profiles but differ in aggression patterns, with implications for differential diagnosis and clinical management of mood dysregulation in autistic children.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună18.06.2026

Sleep Problems in Children with Autism and ADHD: A Comparative Study of Effects on Communication Skills

This comparative study examined sleep disturbances in 122 children (ages 7-12) across three groups: typically developing, ASD, and ADHD, finding that both clinical groups experienced significantly more sleep disorders than controls, with ADHD showing greater sleep breathing problems. Sleep difficulties partially mediated the relationship between symptom severity and communication skills in both ASD and ADHD groups, suggesting sleep assessment is important when evaluating communication in these conditions.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă18.06.2026

Protocol for Development and Testing of the schiZotypy Autism Questionnaire (ZAQ): A Differential Diagnostic Screening Tool for Autism and Schizotypal Disorder

This study describes the development of the ZAQ, a new screening questionnaire designed to discriminate autism spectrum disorder from schizotypal disorder while providing combined screening for both conditions. The research employs a two-phase approach comparing 200 autistic patients, 100 schizotypy patients, and 200 controls against clinical diagnoses from specialized psychiatric teams to assess diagnostic accuracy and validity.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere bună18.06.2026

The Association Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Medical Students

A cross-sectional study of 168 Iranian medical students examined the correlation between ASD and ADHD symptoms using validated self-report questionnaires, finding significant associations between the two conditions. The research revealed high prevalence of both ASD and ADHD symptoms among participants, with males showing significantly higher rates of ASD symptoms than females.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă18.06.2026

Psychiatric Screening Measures in Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia

This study evaluates how patients with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) perform on psychiatric screening questionnaires designed for primary disorders like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism. Results show high false-positive rates on ADHD (54%) and autism (89%) screening measures in bvFTD patients, highlighting the risk of misdiagnosis when specialized neurobehavioral assessment is not performed.

StudiuAutism + ADHDÎncredere înaltă17.06.2026

Comparing eating and mealtime experiences in families of children with autism, ADHD and dual diagnosis

This study surveyed 351 caregivers to examine mealtime experiences in families of children with autism, ADHD, or both conditions, comparing outcomes to neurotypical control families. Families with neurodevelopmental conditions reported increased food fussiness, problematic mealtime behaviors, dietary concerns, caregiver stress, and less structured mealtimes, with ADHD and dual-diagnosis groups showing greater appetite and behavioral challenges than autism-only families.