Autism:Co-Occurring Conditions

Catalog description

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental and psychiatric disorder characterized by significant difficulties with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors, which is estimated to affect approximately 1 in 68 individuals. This course is designed to examine and review a range of medical, psychiatric, and other conditions which commonly co-occur with ASD. These include genetic disorders, seizure disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal problems, eating disorders, overweight and obesity, and lowered quality of life. We will review and discuss the nature, time-course, impact, assessment, and treatment for each co-occurring condition, as time permits. The ultimate goal of this course is to broaden understanding of the critical role that co-occurring conditions play in the lives of individuals with ASD and their families, as well as in helping us to better understand the causes and characteristics of ASD.