The Impact of the Comorbidity of ASD and ADHD on Social Impairment.
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| Title: | The Impact of the Comorbidity of ASD and ADHD on Social Impairment. |
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| Authors: | Harkins, Christina M., Handen, Benjamin L., Mazurek, Micah O. |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Jun2022, Vol. 52 Issue 6, p2512-2522. 11p. 3 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Autism, Social skills, Comorbidity, Disease complications |
| Abstract: | Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) both experience behavioral and social difficulties. Prior research has shown that when these disorders co-occur, behavioral symptoms associated with both disorders may be more severe. There is only limited research on the impact of ASD + ADHD comorbidity on social functioning. The present study investigated social impairment in 282 children diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, or ASD + ADHD. No significant differences in social impairment were found between the ASD and ASD + ADHD groups. This study contributes to extant literature indicating mixed findings in regard to social functioning amidst the ASD + ADHD comorbidity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) both experience behavioral and social difficulties. Prior research has shown that when these disorders co-occur, behavioral symptoms associated with both disorders may be more severe. There is only limited research on the impact of ASD + ADHD comorbidity on social functioning. The present study investigated social impairment in 282 children diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, or ASD + ADHD. No significant differences in social impairment were found between the ASD and ASD + ADHD groups. This study contributes to extant literature indicating mixed findings in regard to social functioning amidst the ASD + ADHD comorbidity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01623257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-021-05150-1 |
