Co-Occurring Conditions in Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder: Integrated Treatment Approaches

• By: Elizabeth Roberts, PsyD College Internship Program (CIP)
• April 1st, 2018
• adhd, assessment, cbt, co-occurring, comorbid, mental health, spring 2018 issue, treatment
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Co-occurring mental health conditions are the rule rather than the exception in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A full 70% of individuals with ASD have one co-occurring condition; 40% have two or more (Siminoff et al, 2008). Living with autism is a journey, and in talking to families, I often rely...