The Prevalence of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder Without Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

ADHD commonly co-occurs with ASD without ID in young people. It has been difficult to obtain accurate prevalence estimates of ADHD in this population, as a dual-diagnosis was not permitted until DSM-V. We systematically reviewed the literature on the prevalence of ADHD symptoms in young people with ASD without ID.

Method

9,050 articles were identified through six databases. Articles were reviewed against inclusion and exclusion criteria and 23 studies were included.

Results

ADHD symptom prevalence varied from 2.6% to 95.5%. We discuss these findings according to the ADHD assessment measure, informant, diagnostic criteria, risk of bias rating and recruitment pool.

Conclusion

ADHD symptoms are common in young people with ASD without ID, but there is sub

SUBMITTER: Eaton C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10498659 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature