Risks Associated With Undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The two most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism (ASD)-(ASD/ADHD) strongly impact individuals' functions. This is worsened when individuals are undiagnosed and risks such as increased imprisonments, depression or drug misuse are often observed. This systematic review synthesizes the risks associated with late/undiagnosed ASD/ADHD.

Methods

Four databases were searched (Medline, Scopus, PsychInfor, and Embase). Published studies exploring the impact of undiagnosed ASD/ADHD were included. Exclusion criteria included, lack of diagnosis status, studies not solely on ASD or ADHD, gray literature and studies not in English. The findings were summarize through a narrative synthesis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: French B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10498662 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature