Co-Occurring Conditions in Autism: Understanding the Overlap with Anxiety, Depression, and More

• By: Jordan Baker Relias
• September 15th, 2025
• adhd, anxiety disorders, co-occurring conditions, cognitive behavioral therapy, depression, Fall 2025 Issue, medication management, sleep disorders
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For many individuals on the autism spectrum, navigating life often involves managing more than just the core characteristics of autism. Co-occurring conditions — also known as comorbidities — are extremely common. These overlapping conditions can complicate diagnosis and care, especially for...

The Prevalence of Comorbidities in Autism: Consideration of Comorbidity in Intervention and Treatment Response

• By: Julie Rasmuson York College of Pennsylvania
• July 19th, 2022
• co-occurring conditions, comorbidities, epilepsy, feeding disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, genetic disorders, intervention, mental health, neurological disorders, sensory dysfunction, sleep disorders, Summer 2022 Issue, treatment
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“If you have met one person with autism, you have met one person with autism.” In this quotation, Dr. Stephen Shore, an autistic professor of special education, refers to the unique and varied experience the autism spectrum can be for those individuals who experience it. Autism is an...