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Autism Comorbidities Reveal Hidden Health Burden in Children

New data highlights gastrointestinal, sleep, feeding, and anxiety disorders as key co-occurring conditions requiring routine screening

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Naveen Sankar S
Mar 18, 2026
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Children with autism spectrum disorder show significantly higher rates of gastrointestinal, sleep, feeding, and anxiety disorders compared to neurotypical peers, suggesting the need for routine, integrated screening and care.

Study Details

A large comparative review published in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care analyzed comorbidity patterns in childre…

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