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Attention and Adaptive Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Clarke Dinan*

Adaptive behavior characteristics were investigated in a clinical sample of well-characterized children with ASD aged one to three years. Method Profiles were compared to a group of children with developmental delays who did not have ASD. Adaptive functioning covers daily living skills (e.g., dressing and grooming oneself), social skills, and communication skills, all of which are necessary for living independently. Adaptive behavior impairments are seen in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) across all areas. The two most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children are autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The DSM-5 recognizes a diagnosis of ADHD and ASD in combination, whereas the DSM-IV does not. The goal of this study was to identify and assess the adaptive profile of children and adolescents with comorbid ADHD and ASD, as compared to adaptive performance in patients with only ASD or ADHD diagnoses.