Autism and it's co-morbid conditions

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What are some of the co-morbid conditions that are associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders?

Not really sure.

Tim

Depression and anxiety are very common.

I know at least ADD, ADHD, OCD, hyperlexia, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia. There are others, too, these are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head. I'm 100% sure I have dyscalculia comorbid with my AS. As for anything else, I'm not sure.

"Sensory Integration/Modulation Disorder", or variants on that unwieldy label. Hyper- and/or hypo- sensitivity (overreactivity, underreactivity) to sensory stimuli. That can include taste, smell, touch, vision, hearing-plus vestibular & proprioceptive systems (internal sensations that help one know how to move). Not all persons w/AS have sensory problems, not all people w/ sensory problems have AS, but there's large percentage of overlap between the two groups.

I know some of these have been said, but anyway; depression, anxiety, phobias, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Tourette's Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, hyperlexia, dyslexia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anti-social/Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, and there is also a higher incidence of Bipolar Disorder in people with Autism Spectrum Disorders. On the physical side, there is 'autistic enterocolitis'.

You've taken the words right out of my mouth.

Epilepsy and seizure disorders, OCD, depression, anxiety, AD(H)D, dyslexia, hyperlexia, and physical problems such as poor immune systems, asthma and headaches due to nervous tension.

In my case, it is: OCD, depression, mood disorder with crying spells, sometimes self-hate, when really frystrated about misunderstandings with ppl.

you're all missing one vital one, DYSPRAXIA 90% of people with AS have it

and then all the ones like sensory integration disorder fits into place