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Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Mental Health Problems: Exploring Etiological Overlaps and Phenotypic Causal Associations.
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - 1 Feb 2016
Tick Beata, Colvert Emma, McEwen Fiona, Stewart Catherine, Woodhouse Emma, Gillan Nicola, Hallett Victoria, Lietz Stephanie, Garnett Tracy, Simonoff Emily, Ronald Angelica, Bolton Patrick, Happé Francesca, Rijsdijk Frühling
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OBJECTIVE: Recent studies have highlighted the impact of coexisting mental health problems in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). No twin studies to date have reported on individuals meeting diagnostic criteria of ASD. This twin study reports on the etiological overlap between the diagnosis of ASD and emotional symptoms, hyperactivity, and conduct problems measured with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire....
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