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Elizabeth Steuber1,2, Jason Fogler1,3, Oscar Bukstein1,2
1From Harvard Medical School (Drs. Steuber, Fogler, Bukstein, and Potts).
Abstract:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often comorbid with other psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While common, individuals with autism and their families often face challenges accessing appropriate community-based treatment for coexisting disorders. The case of a preadolescent boy with ASD and comorbid anxiety and ADHD illustrates challenges and frustrations associated with fragmented health care systems, prolonged wait times for specialized services, and limited availability of clinicians trained in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric comorbidity interventions. Evidence-based psychotherapeutic and pharmacologic treatments for neurodivergent patients with psychiatric comorbidities are also discussed. Ongoing advocacy to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental and mental health needs is critically needed.
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