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Published on: January 9, 2015
[Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): a new approach from the DSM-5-TR and its
1Servicio de Salud Mental Infantil y juvenil. Hospital Universitario Mutua Terrassa IGAIN (Instituto Global de Atención Integral del Neurodesarrollo). Universidad de Barcelona, España.
Introduction:
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) can be confused with each other but can also occur together, presenting a more severe clinical picture with a worse response to typical OCD treatment.
Objective:
We review the current situation on the topic, the specific characteristics of both disorders, the implication of the changes to the DSM-5-TR, their evaluation and approach.
Conclusions:
ASD-OCD comorbidity presents atypicalities that require a detailed evaluation and adapted treatments.
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