Mental illness in adults with autism spectrum disorders

Abstract

There are few studies of quality but all indications are that mental illness is a common problem in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) of all ability levels. Anxiety and mood disorder are common as well as paranoia, but there are problems assessing the phenomenology of illness in people with ASD. Schizophrenia does not appear to be more common in people with ASD. Suggestions are made for assessment and treatment of co‐morbid mental illnesses.

Citation

Carpenter, P. (2007), "Mental illness in adults with autism spectrum disorders", Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, Vol. 1 No. 4, pp. 3-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/17530180200700036