Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in adults with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Research in autism spectrum disorders Vol. 59; pp. 22 - 33
• Main Authors: Lugo-Marín, Jorge, Magán-Maganto, María, Rivero-Santana, Amado, Cuellar-Pompa, Leticia, Alviani, Montserrat, Jenaro-Rio, Cristina, Díez, Emiliano, Canal-Bedia, Ricardo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2019
• Subjects: Adults; Autism spectrum disorder; Meta-analysis; Psychiatric disorders; Systematic review; Systematic review; Adults; Psychiatric disorders; Autism spectrum disorder; Meta-analysis

•Psychiatric disorders in adults with ASD is a very important issue to be addressed.•ADHD is the most prevalent mental diagnosis in adults with ASD.•Mood and anxiety disorders are also frequent.•Substance use and eating disorders show the less prevalence in adults with ASD.•There is a risk of diagno...