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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.

StudiuAutismÎncredere bună18.06.2026

Spongiotic Gingival Hyperplasia in a Child with Asperger Syndrome: A Case Report

This case report describes the first documented occurrence of spongiotic gingival hyperplasia, a rare gum lesion, in a 14-year-old boy with Asperger syndrome, confirmed through biopsy and immunostaining. The authors note that individuals with autism spectrum disorder may have difficulty maintaining oral hygiene, potentially increasing vulnerability to such lesions if microbiome factors are involved in their pathogenesis.

StudiuAutismÎncredere bună18.06.2026

A Scoping Review of Tools to Assess Diet in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

This scoping review identifies and describes 13 different assessment tools used to evaluate dietary intake and mealtime behavior in autistic children and adolescents, with mealtime behavior being the most frequently assessed variable across 15 included studies. The Brief Assessment Scale for Mealtime Behavior in Children (BAMBI) and 24-hour dietary recalls emerged as the most commonly used assessment instruments in clinical and research settings.

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.

StudiuAutismÎncredere bună18.06.2026

Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Correlations and Clinical Outcomes

This systematic review examines the relationship between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and autism spectrum disorder in children, analyzing 7 studies from a comprehensive literature search. Findings indicate high incidence of SDB in autistic children, with adenotonsillectomy showing promise for improving behavioral outcomes, though obesity complicates treatment and further research is needed.

StudiuAutismÎncredere înaltă18.06.2026

Autism's heterogeneity in historical perspective: from challenge to opportunity

This article examines autism spectrum disorder through a historical lens, analyzing how the field has understood and responded to the diverse presentations and characteristics of autistic individuals. The paper frames autism's heterogeneity as an evolving challenge that offers opportunities for better conceptualization and support of autistic people.

StudiuAutismÎncredere bună18.06.2026

A Meta-Analysis of Functional Prosody in Autism Spectrum Disorder

This meta-analysis examines prosodic language abilities (intonation, stress, rhythm patterns) in autistic individuals without intellectual disability and those with Asperger Syndrome, who typically show intact phonological, grammatical, and vocabulary skills but impairments in pragmatic and prosodic aspects of language. The review synthesizes recent empirical research on this specific language domain to clarify prosodic difficulties in autism.

StudiuAutismÎncredere bună18.06.2026

Using Economic Games to Assess Social Orienting and Prosocial Behavior in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Researchers used simple economic games to compare social decision-making between adolescents with ASD and neurotypical controls, finding reduced social orienting in ASD participants but unexpectedly higher prosocial behavior in certain conditions. The study demonstrates that behavioral economics experiments can effectively quantify autism-related social differences beyond traditional observation-based assessments.

StudiuAutismÎncredere bună18.06.2026

Virtual and Augmented Reality for Improving Joint Attention Skills in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

This systematic review examines VR/AR-based interventions targeting joint attention deficits in autistic individuals, analyzing seven peer-reviewed studies that mostly showed positive results. The authors note significant heterogeneity in measurement approaches across studies and call for standardized protocols and further clinical trials to establish clinical benefits.

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