Autism Spectrum Disorders Co-Occurring Conditions
Children with autism have an increased risk for several other medical problems:
- Epilepsy afflicts almost a third of children diagnosed with autism once they reach adulthood.
- Sleep disorders, allergies, and digestive problems are commonly seen,
- Tic disorders like Tourette’s are often seen.
- Kids with autism are also more likely than others to be cognitively impaired.