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Comorbid Conditions Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased over the years. Identification and diagnosis of comorbid disorders have also increased, including an ever-broader range of co-occurring conditions. The breadth of comorbid problems studied, and the frequency with which they are endorsed are examined.

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Strang, J. (2016). Scope and Prevalence of the Problem. In: Matson, J. (eds) Comorbid Conditions Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19183-6_2

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