Background: Depressive disorders are frequently mis-and underdiagnosed in individuals
with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Objective: Our objective was to identify and …

Diagnosis and treatment of comorbid neuropsychiatric illness is often a secondary focus of
treatment in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), given that substantial …

Background Cognitive theories of major depressive disorder (MDD) assume that cognitive
biases engender and maintain depressive symptoms. Given the higher prevalence of MDD …

Background: It is widely acknowledged that comorbidity between psychiatric disorders is
common. Shared and diverse underpinnings of psychiatric disorders cannot be …

Conversation and discourse analyses were used to examine medical problem presentation
in pediatric care. Healthcare visits involving children with ASD and typically developing …

Background The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has surged, with an
estimated 1 in 36 eight-year-olds in the United States meeting criteria for ASD in 2020 …

Introduction Autism is characterized by social communication differences and repetitive
behaviors, affecting 1%–2% of children. Irritability is a disabling condition affecting 19 …

Identifying major depression in children and adolescents is more challenging than in adults.
Questionnaires are often used for screening or guiding clinical assessment. Several …

Background It is widely acknowledged that comorbidity between psychiatric disorders is
common. Shared and diverse underpinnings of psychiatric disorders cannot be …

Studies published so far have highlighted high rates of association between autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) and mood disorders. Data have shown that prevalence rates of co …