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Depression and Autism
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Prevalence
Depression is a common problem in people with autism. For example, Tantam (1991) reported that about 1 in 15 people with Asperger syndrome experience the symptoms of depression.
Kim et al (2000) also found depression to be more common in children with autism than in other children.
Conditions
Asperger SyndromeAutism (Autism Spectrum Disorder)Autistic Disorder (Autism)Pervasive Developmental Disorder (Not Otherwise Specified)Last Updated : 13/07/2011 Back to Top
