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Treatment for Co-Occurring Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Davis, Naomi Ornstein, Kollins, Scott H.·2012·Neurotherapeutics

Abstract

Interest in the co-occurrence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has grown in the last decade. Research on clinical populations supports the frequent co-occurrence of ADHD traits (e.g., hyperactivity) in individuals with ASD and ASD traits (e.g., social communication deficits) in individuals with ADHD. Similar trends in co-occurring traits have been observed in population-based samples, as well as family and genetic studies of affected individuals. Despite increased interest in co-occurring ADHD and ASD, relatively little research has been devoted to treatment considerations. The vast majority of intervention research has examined pharmacological treatment using traditional ADHD medications. Relatively few psychosocial interventions have directly addressed co-occurring symptoms. Treatment development will benefit from enhanced understanding of the phenomenon of co-occurring ADHD and ASD. Key topics for future research include examining developmental trajectories of co-occurring disorders, comorbid psychiatric conditions, deficits in social skills, and the nature of executive functioning impairment in individuals with co-occurring ADHD and ASD. In the current review, research in these areas is reviewed along with recommendation for future study. Given that clinicians are routinely observing and treating individuals with co-occurring symptoms, further research will yield needed information to inform intervention development and maximize benefits for affected individuals.

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    Clinicians routinely observe and treat individuals with co-occurring ADHD and ASD symptoms.

    “Given that clinicians are routinely observing and treating individuals with co-occurring symptoms, further research will yield needed information to inform intervention development and”
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    Current behavioral treatments for ASD do not specifically target impairing ADHD symptoms.

    “Current behavioral treatments for ASD do not specifically target impairing ADHD symptoms.”
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    No known psychosocial interventions have been developed to target co-occurring ADHD and ASD.

    “Although no known psychosocial interventions have been developed to target co-occurring ADHD and ASD, there are similarities across approaches that may influence future treatment development.”
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    Little is known about developmental trajectories when ADHD and ASD co-occur.

    “Whereas most research to date has documented trajectories for ADHD and ASD separately, little is known regarding developmental trajectories when ADHD and ASD cooccur.”
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    ASD can typically be detected earlier in development than ADHD.

    “Given that ASD can typically be detected earlier in development than ADHD, it may be important to examine whether early ASD treatment can influence the stability of ADHD symptoms for a period of time.”
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    Guidelines for optimal pharmacological and psychosocial interventions for co-occurring ADHD and ASD are limited.

    “Unfortunately, guidelines for optimal pharmacological and psychosocial interventions are limited.”
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    For ASD, current pharmacological treatments primarily target comorbid symptoms rather than core social and communication impairments.

    “For ASD, current pharmacological treatments primarily target comorbid symptoms (e.g., irritability, aggression, hyperactivity) rather than core social and communication impairments.”
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    Early intensive ASD interventions can substantially impact ASD symptoms.

    “Given that early intensive ASD interventions can have a substantial impact on ASD symptoms, it will be important to determine whether these early interventions can also mitigate the later development of impairing ADHD symptoms.”
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    Many patients present with multiple comorbid psychiatric symptoms or meet full diagnostic criteria for another psychiatric condition.

    “Many patients present with multiple comorbid psychiatric symptoms or meet full diagnostic criteria for another psychiatric condition.”
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    Social problems are not part of the core diagnostic criteria for ADHD, but social challenges are routinely recognized in individuals with ADHD.

    “Social problems are not part of the core diagnostic criteria for ADHD; however, social challenges are routinely recognized in individuals with ADHD.”
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    The prevalence of co-occurring ADHD and ASD symptoms is high enough that studies likely included children with both conditions.

    “It is likely that studies have included children with co-occurring ADHD and ASD, given the high prevalence of co-occurring symptoms, yet only 1 study has examined the effect of ADHD on treatment outcomes.”
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    Co-diagnosis of ADHD and ASD is not currently permitted through the current diagnostic system.

    “Although co-diagnosis of ADHD and ASD is not currently permitted through the current diagnostic system, clinicians who work with this population frequently observe overlapping symptoms and routinely treat them in their practice.”
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    Clinicians who work with this population frequently observe overlapping symptoms and routinely treat them in their practice.

    “Although co-diagnosis of ADHD and ASD is not currently permitted through the current diagnostic system, clinicians who work with this population frequently observe overlapping symptoms and routinely treat them in their practice.”
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Authors
Davis, N. O., & Kollins, S. H.
Affiliations
Duke University (US)
Corresponding author
Davis, Naomi Ornstein
Venue
Neurotherapeutics
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2012-07
Volume
9
Issue
3
Pages
518-530
ISSN
1878-7479 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2073172022
Cited by
156
References
131
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.86
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Neurotherapeutics (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institute on Drug Abuse (K24DA023464)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
Keywords
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, comorbidities, treatment development, psychosocial interventions, pharmacotherapy, ADHD medication, social skills deficits, developmental trajectories, psychiatric comorbidity, social communication deficits
MeSH terms
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Humans, Biomedical Research

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