Does Autism count as an intellectual disability?

About 1\% of the general population is thought to have intellectual disability, and about 10\% of individuals with intellectual disability have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autistic traits. However, a much higher percentage of individuals with ASD have intellectual disability3.

Is there a relationship between autism spectrum and schizotypal traits?

Overlap of autistic and schizotypal traits in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders This study addresses the unraveling of the relationship between autism spectrum and schizophrenia spectrum traits in a population of adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Is there a co-occurrence of autism spectrum disorder and borderline personality disorder?

Background: The co-occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is not rare and has been linked to increased suicidality. Despite this significant comorbidity between ASD and BPD, no study had examined the co-occurrence of autistic traits and borderline personality disorder traits in the general population.

What is the difference between autism and schizophrenia?

Social and communication impairments are also characteristic of the schizophrenia spectrum, but these are not as central to the schizophrenia diagnosis as they are to autism. By contrast, symptoms and characteristics of schizophrenia can be understood as belonging to three dimensions: positive, disorganized, and negative.

What is the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in twin pairs?

• Recurrence rate 38\% MZ, 8\% DZ • Half of individuals with ASD had 4 or more coexisting disorders, 4\% did not have a comorbid diagnosis • MZ twin pairs were frequently affected by a psychiatric disorder (boys 79\%, girls 50\%) • DZ twin pairs were affected at 46\% boys, 30\% girls.