Q15. Do autistic people have other medical conditions?
A15. It can be the case that someone with autism often has a medical condition as well.
Very often they will be diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder along with another condition such as dyspraxia, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Other conditions include epilepsy, Down’s syndrome and hyperlexia (obsession with data but poor social and communication skills).
Some of these conditions exhibit symptoms which are very similar to autism so it is possible to be given the wrong diagnosis. But the treatment needs to take both conditions into account.
However, it is important that extra attention is given to the problems caused by autism whilst attending to the needs of the other condition.
Autism FAQs:
- Q1. What is autism?
- Q2. Is there more than one type of autism?
- Q3. Why are there more children with autism than adults?
- Q4. What causes autism?
- Q5. What are the symptoms of autism?
- Q6. How do you diagnose autism?
- Q7. How common is autism?
- Q8. Why are there more boys with autism compared to girls?
- Q9. Can you cure autism?
- Q10. How do you treat autism?
- Q11. What is 'SPELL?'
- Q12. What is 'TEACCH?'
- Q13. How do parents cope with autism?
- Q14. How does an autistic adult manage their condition?
- Q15. Do autistic people have other medical conditions?
Guide to Autism
- Guide to Autism
- What is autism?
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Mild Autism
- Classic Autism
- High Functioning Autism
- Regressive Autism
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Rett's Syndrome
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Facts and figures about autism
- Causes of autism
- Symptoms of autism
- Diagnosing autism
- Diagnosing autism in adults
- Diagnosing autism in children
- CHAT screening test
- ASD assessment
- Private assessment
- Diagnostic report
- Treatment for autism
- Applied behavioural analysis
- Auditory integration training
- Building relationships
- Communication with others
- Complimentary therapy
- Developing social skills
- Diet and supplements
- Medication
- Speech and language therapy
- SPELL
- TEACCH
- Living with autism
- Adults with autism
- Accommodation
- Benefits and money
- Community support services
- Coping on a day to day level
- Employment
- Children with autism
- Behavioural issues
- Dealing with change
- Dietary issues
- Education