The Prevalence of Psychiatric and Behavioral Comorbid Among Autistic adults

Vinola Shrim Mishma S and Arun Shanmugam^*

Department of Pharmacy Practice, JKKN College of Pharmacy, Kumarapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India.

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bbra/3242

ABSTRACT: This article aims to shed light on the co-occurrence of behavioural and mental comorbidities in people with Autism. In 1943, psychiatrist Leo Kanner coined the term "Autism." Autism is a neurodevelopmental disease known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The three following categories are more likely to cause difficulties for adults with Autism:  Social interaction, communication, and flexibility in thought and action. Autism has long-lasting effects on a person's life. People living with ASD are more likely to have one or more co-occurring mental disorders. For people with Autism, adulthood presents more difficulties. Psychiatric symptoms are more common in young people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than in general people. The common mental conditions that can co-occur with ASD are ADHD, schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts, and down syndrome, which are all covered in this article. This review provides a piece of in-depth knowledge about the prevalence and the co-occurrence of psychiatric and behavioural comorbidities among autistic adults.

KEYWORDS: ADHD; Autism; Bipolar disorder; Prevalence; Psychiatric; Schizophrenia

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