Coexistence of autism spectrum disorder traits in adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: longitudinal outcomes
The study shows a high rate of co-existence of ASD in adults with ADHD. Comorbid ASD traits were associated with poorer overall clinical and functional outcomes, quality of life, social skills, and family functioning. Study limitations with particular reference to dropout rate are considered. Implications for improving services are discussed.
Authors
- Fiona McNicholas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9428-6908)
- Dimitrios Adamis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1315-1695)
- Blánaid Gavin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5338-906X)
- Natasha Langan
Institutions
- University College Dublin (IE)
- Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway (IE)
- University of Limerick (IE)
- Sligo University Hospital (IE)
- Rathenau Instituut (NL)
- Mental Health Services (DK)
- Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin (IE)
- St. Luke's Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2025.10090
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.94