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  • The review analyzed 34 studies on individuals with both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), highlighting their co-occurrence and shared characteristics.
  • Many findings indicated that individuals with ASD+ experience greater cognitive impairments, challenges in adaptive behavior, and a higher risk of emotional and behavioral issues.
  • These insights aim to enhance care plans for those dealing with both conditions, improving support and treatment strategies.

Article Abstract

This work aimed to review recent research on the characteristics of individuals who have both autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder due to their high co-occurrence. Thirty-four studies were analyzed and main findings summarized in two content domains focusing on areas that could enhance our understanding of the cognitive and behavioral characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorder + attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ASD+). Most of the results suggested that ASD+ is a co-occurring condition associated with more severe impairments in cognitive functioning, adaptive behavior, and increased likelihood to present more emotional/behavioral problems. These results will be helpful to provide improved care plans for individuals with both attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder.

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