The current study investigated comorbidity in eighty-nine children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Ireland. Comorbidity is the presence of one or more disorders in addition to a primary disorder. The prevalence of comorbid psychological disorders, behaviors associated with comorbid psychopathology, epilepsy, gastrointestinal symptoms and sleep problems were examined. Age, gende...

Br J Cardiol 2009;16:175–80 T relationship between cardiac and gastrointestinal disease is widely regarded as being a complex one – disorders of the two systems commonly co-exist, and the symptoms of angina pectoris are notoriously difficult to differentiate from gastro-oesophageal problems. In addition, it has commonly been observed that patients suffering with gastrointestinal disturbance suf...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sleep problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, social functioning, autism traits, and support on quality life (QoL) in 107 adults with spectrum disorder (ASD). Questionnaires included Autism Spectrum Quotient-10 (Adult), Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support, Functioning Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Ga...