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Aspergers and comorbid
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Children with Aspergers syndrome are known to have several comorbid conditions.
Comorbid conditions are those conditions or diseases that go along with having
Aspergers syndrome. One of these conditions is known as ADHD or attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder. Sometimes, these children can be misdiagnosed as
only having the more common ADHD, with the Aspergers syndrome being missed.
Obsessive compulsive disorder can be a comorbidity with Aspergers syndrome. In
some cases, this doesn’t show up until the Aspergers syndrome individual is an
adult. What both conditions have in common is the need for order, and the
presence of compulsive, sometimes irrational, repetitive behaviors. Some
scientists believe that there is a neurological relationship between the two
conditions.
Because those with Aspergers syndrome know they are different and have
difficulty relating to others, they often suffer from acute or chronic
depression. Others can have anger or violent symptoms out of frustration for
being “out of place”. There have been reports of suicide and suicide attempts
among those with Aspergers syndrome. The symptoms of depression can respond to
antidepressant therapy and also to psychological therapy, aimed at helping the
Aspergers syndrome patient feel more accepted and acceptable to others.
Seizures are a common comorbidity of Aspergers syndrome with some researchers
believing that up to 30 percent of Aspergers syndrome children also have a
seizure disorder. Medication can work in some cases, while other sufferers
require specialized brain surgery to be free of seizures. While the Aspergers
syndrome itself has no known cure or medications specifically designed for it,
many of the comorbidities can be treated effectively. Not only can seizures and
depression be treated, but the ADHD and obsessive compulsive symptoms have known
medical therapies directed at helping them. Using these medications can often
make the Aspergers syndrome symptoms more tolerable and increases the
functioning of the individual who is experiencing it.
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