| Title: |
Cognitive, Social, and Behavioral Manifestations of the Co-Occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Rosello, Rocio; Martinez-Raga, Jose; Mira, Alvaro (ORCID 0000-0002-3071-5758); Pastor, Juan Carlos; Solmi, Marco; Cortese, Samuele |
| Source: |
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. May 2022 26(4):743-760. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
18 |
| Publication Date: |
2022 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: |
Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Comorbidity; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Cognitive Ability; Social Behavior; Emotional Problems; Behavior Problems; Children; Adolescents; Social Cognition; Individual Characteristics; Executive Function; Theory of Mind |
| DOI: |
10.1177/13623613211065545 |
| ISSN: |
1362-3613 |
| Abstract: |
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common comorbidities in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. However, the clinical implications of the co-occurrence of these two disorders are still poorly understood. Based on a preregistered protocol (PROSPERO CRD42020193880), this systematic review identified 34 articles, published between January 1, 2014, and September 1, 2020, on cognitive, adaptive/social, and behavioral manifestations in children and adolescents with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ASD+). The majority of available studies found a tendency toward a significant poorer cognitive performance in individuals with ASD+ compared with those with autism spectrum disorder alone (ASD-). The analysis of social/adaptive processes suggested that ASD+ is associated with lower functioning in comparison with ASD-. Finally, individuals with ASD+ were more likely to develop emotional/behavioral difficulties, in particular externalizing problems. Although some studies did not find differences among the two groups, overall co-occurring ASD+ may constitute a distinctive phenotype with a greater likelihood of cognitive, adaptive dysfunction, and mental health symptoms compared with ASD-. These results may inform the setting up and implementation of care pathways for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2022 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1336615 |
| Database: |
ERIC |