https://autismnow.org/at-home/learn-and-understand-autism/dual-diagnosis-autism-and-other-developmental-disabilities/
Introduction. Dual diagnosis, co-occurring, co-existing or co-morbidity refers having more than one disability at the same time. Some common related conditions that can accompany autism spectrum disorders are low IQ, seizures, chronic constipation and/or diarrhea, sleep problems, pica, low muscle tone, sensory integration disorder, allergies

https://www.autismspeaks.org/down-syndrome-and-autism-spectrum-disorder-ds-asd
A formal autism diagnosis can be made by a professional specializing in autism evaluation, such as a developmental pediatrician, neurologist, psychologist and/or psychiatrist. ... Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder Dual Diagnosis: Important Considerations for Speech-Language Pathologists (Versaci et al, 2021)

https://autismnow.org/articles/dual-diagnosis-people-with-autism-and-dealing-with-mental-health-challenges/
Dual Diagnosis: People with Autism and Dealing with Mental Health Challenges Contents. Introduction; Common Co-Occurring Conditions; Why Co-Occurring Conditions May Go Undetected; Useful Things to Consider When Seeking Support for Co-Occurring Conditions; Resources; Introduction. In the early years of the autism diagnosis, autism was thought by

https://mn.gov/autism/about-autism/co-occuring-condition/
Co-occuring conditions. Multiple or co-occurring conditions refers to when a person has a combination of two or more diagnoses or disabilities. Sometimes referred to as a dual diagnosis. In addition to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this could be conditions such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.

https://psychcentral.com/autism/difference-between-autism-and-down-syndrome
If your child with DS seems less social than others, a doctor can advise about the possibility of an ASD and DS dual diagnosis. Last medically reviewed on February 4, 2022 10 sources collapsed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6669096/
The presence of one or more concurrent disorders can mask the expression of ASD symptoms and delay the diagnosis of ASD until later in childhood or early adolescence (Mazefsky et al., 2012), and the treatment of co-occurring disorders often requires additional psychosocial and pharmacological treatments (de Bruin, Ferdinand, Meester, de Nijs

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/articles/dual-diagnosis/anxiety-and-autism-spectrum-disorders/index.html
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders: Modification trends. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4 (3), 346 - 354. Reaven, J. (2011). The treatment of anxiety symptoms in youth with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders: Developmental considerations for parents.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9979529/
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is common in persons with DS, with rates reported as high as 39%. However, little is known regarding co-occurring conditions in children with both DS and ASD. ... In children with a dual diagnosis of DS+ASD, multiple medical comorbidities including infantile spasms, constipation, scoliosis, and behavioral feeding

https://ndss.org/resources/dual-diagnosis-syndrome-autism
According to research from the NIH (*), 16% of children with Down syndrome have a dual diagnosis of autism. If you are concerned your child with Down syndrome is exhibiting some characteristics of autism, the first step is to get an evaluation from a professional who ideally has experience evaluating children with intellectual disabilities.

https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-20-00050
Purpose. Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) often receive speech-language therapy services starting in infancy or toddlerhood. When providing speech-language therapy services for children with DS, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) need to consider the impact of other developmental and comorbid disorders that can affect language development, such as the presence of a dual diagnosis of DS and

https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-023-01508-5
Background Pragmatics is an area that can be affected in a wide variety of disorders. In this sense, Syndromic Autism is defined as a disorder in which a causal link is established between an associated syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Likewise, Down Syndrome (DS) is one of the main genetically based syndromes in which ASD is described as one of its possible manifestations. In this

https://washingtonautismalliance.org/dual-diagnosis/
Dual Diagnosis. When a person has a combination of two or more diagnoses or disabilities it's considered a dual diagnosis. The National Institute of Health reports that ninety-one percent of children and thirty-one percent of adults were diagnosed with one or more co-occurring diagnoses using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview

https://www.additudemag.com/autism-vs-adhd-symptoms-in-children/
ADHD vs. Autism. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD or ADD) and autism are neurodevelopmental disorders that impact similar brain functions. They are different conditions that share some similar behaviors — difficulty managing emotions, social awkwardness, the ability to focus only on things that interest them, and impulsivity.

https://www.autismspeaks.org/life-spectrum/one-familys-story-navigating-their-sons-down-syndromeautism-dual-diagnosis
The diagnosis also helped family members and school- and community-based providers to better understand the reason for Jake's behaviors and how to best address them. There is a lot of information about autism and Down syndrome out there, but very little on the dual diagnosis.

https://www.addrc.org/the-dual-diagnosis-autism-and-adhd-coexistence/
The Dual Diagnosis: AUTISM and ADHD Coexistence. Navigating the complexities of neurodevelopmental disorders, it is not uncommon to encounter the intersection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—two conditions that, although distinct in their manifestations, frequently coexist.

https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/navigating-dual-diagnosis-syndrome-autism/
Navigating a Dual Diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism. Finding out your child with Down syndrome has co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD) can be daunting, but a better understanding of DS-ASD opens doors to resources and support that benefit children and families alike. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome

https://www.achievebeyondusa.com/images/ABI/monthly_journal_club/Down_Syndrome_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder_Dual_Diagnosis.pdf
research suggests that this dual diagnosis is not made until later in development (range: 4-33 years; Rasmussen et al., 2001; Reilly, 2009) due, in part, to challenges with early identification of ASD. The challenges associated with early diagnosis of ASD may be more difficult in children with DS because of overlap in the early behavioral

https://www.healthline.com/health/my-autism-diagnosis
The global mean age of autism diagnosis between 1990 and 2012 was between 38 to 120 months (between around ages 3 to 10 years old), according to research from 2020. Research shows the average age

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jke5NLOPRY
Presented by Noemi Spinazzi, MD, FAAP Medical Director, Down Syndrome Clinic UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland and Teresa UnnerstallDS-ASD Consultant,

https://www.dsagsl.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dual-dx-overview.pdf
DUAL DIAGNOSIS DOWN SYNDROME & AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER Compiled by Dr. John Hartweger INCIDENCE Sources cite between 5-39% but 10% is probably most accurate There is a much higher incidence in males SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS There are two groups of individuals with a dual diagnosis:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10092654/
When considering a co‐occurring diagnosis of autism and ADHD, it is important to avoid using the same behavior to satisfy both sets of diagnostic criteria. ... However, in general, the child's developmental level should be taken into account when considering a dual diagnosis of ADHD and autism. This is because ADHD symptoms must be

https://sunfieldcenter.com/know-the-signs-of-a-dual-diagnosis-of-down-syndrome-and-autism-spectrum-disorder/
Moreover, children with this dual-diagnosis score higher on all five subscales on the Autism Behavior Checklist than children with only DS. According to the National Down Syndrome Syndrome Society, children with this dual-diagnosis may experience medical conditions that are uncommon in DS alone or ASD alone.

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2215632120
We performed WGS at a mean >30× coverage in 4,551 individuals from 1,004 multiplex ASD families (SI Appendix, Fig. S1).Study individuals were selected from the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) and some were part of an initial smaller published subset ().This analysis of multiplex ASD families included 1,836 autistic children and 418 nonautistic children for which both biological

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4010758/
Despite the growing body of research pointing at the frequent co-occurrence of these two disorders, the previous DSM-IV-TR has not allowed a dual diagnosis. The DSM-V, in its revised ADHD diagnostic criteria, recognizes the frequency of this co-occurrence and allows, for the first time, a co-morbid diagnosis of ADHD with autism spectrum disorder.

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