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Autism and schizophrenia: one, two or many disorders?
1Stephen J. Wood, MA(Cantab), PhD, Orygen, The National Centre for Excellence in Youth Mental Health, 35 Poplar Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
Summary
Autism and schizophrenia often occur together, but the reasons are unknown. Understanding this link is crucial for better diagnosis, treatment, and biological insights into both autism and psychotic disorders.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Psychiatric genetics
Background:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and psychotic disorders, like schizophrenia, exhibit higher comorbidity than expected by chance.
- The underlying reasons for this frequent co-occurrence remain largely undetermined.