AIMS: To compare the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children with and without epilepsy using clinical diagnoses and chart review with research-defined criteria and to examine sex ratios, age at ASD onset, and intellectual disability between groups. METHOD: , we assessed sex, intellectual disability (IQ < 70), and age at ASD onset. Means and proportions are reported when available. RESULTS: criteria at a younger age (mean 7 years 5 months vs 8 years 8 months). INTERPRETATION: Co-occurring ASD and epilepsy are frequently associated with intellectual disability, earlier age at ASD diagnosis, and reduced male predominance.
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