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This study aims to compare the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children with epilepsy to those without, examining related factors like sex ratios and intellectual disability.

May 8, 2026Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology

Prevalence of autism in children with epilepsy: A population‐based study

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MSMariya SaifyMayo Clinic in Arizona MKMaja KatušićMayo Clinic in Arizona SMScott M. MyersAutism & Developmental Medicine Institute

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Population-based study compares autism prevalence in children with epilepsy, revealing key associations.

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This study aims to compare the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children with epilepsy to those without, examining related factors like sex ratios and intellectual disability.
Clinical diagnoses and chart review were used to assess the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder.
Sex, intellectual disability (IQ < 70), and age at ASD onset were evaluated in both groups.
Children with epilepsy were diagnosed with ASD at a younger age (mean 7 years 5 months vs 8 years 8 months).
There is a frequent association between co-occurring ASD and intellectual disability, along with a reduced male predominance.

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Saify et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7e5cbfa21ec5bbf0694c https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.70288

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