What are some common co-occurring conditions with autism?

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Published: Mar. 23, 2023

Research from the CDC tells us that more than 95% of children with autism have at least one co-occurring condition, with more than half having four or more conditions. The most common co-occurring conditions that present with autism include ADHD, anxiety, depressive disorders, epilepsy, sleep disorders, sight or hearing impairment or loss, and GI syndromes.

For more information about this topic, see our article Autism and Co-Occurring Diagnoses.

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