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Comorbidity of Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD

Any psychiatrist will tell you that comorbidity in mental health is the norm. Comorbidity between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) is no exception.

Post-Concussive Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Head injuries occur in 110 to 400 out of every 100,000 adults each year, but are much more common in children—around 692 per 100,000 children younger than 15. Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs in 75% to 85% of these cases.

Neurofeedback as a Treatment for ADHD

Neurofeedback, also known as “EEG biofeedback,” has been around for a long time, but its history is checkered.

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Treating ADHD Symptoms in ASD

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) frequently have comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. However, there have been no practice guidelines to aid clinicians in treating ADHD symptoms in children with ASD.

Hoarding and ADHD Linked

There is evidence suggesting that hoarding may be associated with symptoms of ADHD. But until now there have been few studies examining that relationship in children, despite the fact hoarding symptoms commonly start in childhood.

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Tic Disorders and Comorbid Conditions

Sometimes complex motor tics and OCD compulsions can be difficult to differentiate, since both are related to urges to perform some type of activity or movement.

ADHD as an Executive Function Disorder

There are six dimensions of executive function, and with ADHD show widespread failure of the executive system, often in all six dimensions.

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Stimulants in the Treatment of ADHD

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The gold standards of treatment for ADHD are the stimulants amphetamine and methylphenidate. They are old friends, having been used for decades, and there is a wealth of patient experience with them. Although we use them all the time, an occasional review of the tools in our toolbox is always helpful.

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