Mental Health Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
2(1), С. 4 - 13
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2023
Abstract
Research
suggests
that
a
disproportionate
number
of
female
individuals
being
treated
for
an
eating
disorder
(ED)
also
have
autism
spectrum
(ASD).
Alexithymia,
or
difficulty
identifying
and
describing
emotions,
may
mediate
the
relationship
between
ED
ASD.
In
this
study,
we
explored
association
autistic
traits
with
symptoms
alexithymia
pathology,
as
well
potential
mediating
role
alexithymia.
Two
hundred
twenty‐eight
participants
aged
18
older
were
recruited
from
online
support
platforms
to
complete
anonymous
survey
via
Qualtrics.
The
included
three
questionnaires:
Toronto
Alexithymia
Scale‐20,
Autism‐Spectrum
Quotient
(AQ),
13‐item
Eating
Disorder
Examination
Questionnaire.
More
than
half
(54.8%)
met
clinical
threshold
on
AQ.
Participants
positive
screen
AQ
scale
reported
more
(92.6%
vs.
79.8%
those
without),
B
=
9.02,
p
<
0.001.
A
was
associated
significantly
greater
disordered
symptoms,
4.26,
0.031.
mediated
association,
×
b
1.98,
0.05.
results
establish
strong
alexithymia,
supporting
previous
data
suggesting
struggle
identify
emotions.
Additionally,
served
mediator
eating.
Understanding
help
inform
treatment
who
are
struggling
ED.
ABSTRACT
Emotion
recognition
(ER)
deficit
in
autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD)
is
widely
accepted,
and
a
variety
of
research
was
done
to
assess
the
ER
under
various
conditions
intervention
augment
emotion
mostly
children
with
ASD.
This
scoping
review
attempted
summarize
diverse
context
ASD
focus
on
facial
expression
databases
used
for
intervention.
PRISMA‐ScR
guidelines
were
followed,
80
studies
selected
after
search
from
electronic
like
Web
Science
PubMed
predefined
inclusion
exclusion
criteria.
The
trends
indicate
small
sample
size
as
group
their
matched
counterparts.
results
show
mixed
findings;
majority
work
indicates
ASD,
but
certain
stimuli
conditions,
performs
well
recognition.
interventions
showed
promising
increased
ability
also
focused
moderating
factors
study
ER,
such
age,
IQ,
comorbidity,
task
paradigm,
cultural
factors.
A
subset
intervention,
it
has
been
developed
validated
Western
countries.
Research
gaps
highlighted,
recommendations
future
directions
mentioned.
Autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD)
and
functional
neurological
disorders
(FND)
are
relatively
common
conditions,
there
has
been
recent
interest
in
the
overlap
between
them.
Both
conditions
share
core
features
of
alexithymia,
impaired
interoception
deficits
attentional
focus.
To
date,
little
is
known
about
comorbidity
rates
ASD
FND.
This
first
meta-analysis
qualitative
synthesis
on
subject.
We
found
that
around
10%
children
presenting
with
seizures
have
a
comorbid
diagnosis.
People
more
likely
than
neurotypical
population
to
somatic
disorders,
also
evidence
higher
for
other
FNDs
such
as
motor
disorders.
Since
FND
comes
risks
unnecessary
medical
procedures
investigations,
it
important
recognize
potential
people
an
comorbidity.
Cognitive Neuropsychiatry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 28
Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025
Background
Recent
studies
reveal
increasing
interest
in
the
link
between
Autism
Spectrum
Disorder
(ASD)
and
Functional
Neurological
(FND),
prompting
a
systematic
review
meta-analysis
of
their
co-occurrence.
Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 5, 2025
Abstract
Objectives
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
frequency
of
autistic
traits
in
patients
with
migraine
and
examine
effect
on
migraine‐related
disability,
as
well
anxiety
depressive
symptoms,
through
mediating
factors
sensitivity
sensory
sensitivity.
Background
Autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD)
are
two
distinct
clinical
conditions
marked
by
impaired
processing.
Both
induce
widespread
alterations
brain
exhibit
symptoms
associated
Research
examining
relationship
between
is
sparse.
Moreover,
occurrence
their
headache‐related
disability
psychiatric
comorbidities
has
not
been
thoroughly
investigated.
Methods
cross‐sectional
included
169
112
healthy
controls.
Data
collection
for
was
conducted
from
November
2022
May
2023.
The
Spectrum
Quotient
(AQ),
Hospital
Anxiety
Depression
Scale,
Sensitivity
Index,
Dunn
Adolescent/Adult
Sensory
Profile
were
given
participants.
Headache
Impact
Test‐6
Visual
Analogue
Scale
used
evaluate
quality
life
headache
intensity
migraine.
Analyses
examined
how
autism
affects
anxiety,
Results
While
35%
found
have
(AQ
≥
23),
this
rate
be
17%
In
group,
positively
correlated
sensitivity,
symptoms.
Although
did
a
direct
indirect
effects
significant
(total
=
0.16,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
[0.08,
0.25],
total
0.24,
CI
[0.14,
0.33]).
addition,
had
Indirect
also
0.14,
0.21]).
Conclusions
shows
that
more
frequent
among
these
comorbidities.
Recognizing
may
crucial
formulating
methods
mitigate
enhance
population.
Plain
Language
Summary
different
affect
traits.
We
do
know
much
about
each
other,
so
we
compared
people
likely
traits,
which
can
make
depression
worse;
understanding
treating
could
improve
patients.
Brain Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(3), С. 274 - 274
Опубликована: Март 14, 2024
Alterations
in
sensory
processing,
a
key
component
of
autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD),
have
recently
attracted
increasing
attention
as
they
result
peculiar
responses
to
stimuli,
possibly
representing
risk
factor
for
the
development
somatic
symptom
(SSD).
Contextually,
other
features
also
associated
with
ASD,
such
alexithymia,
camouflaging
and
altered
verbal,
non-verbal
communication,
been
suggested
represent
factors
occurrence
worsening
symptomatology.
The
aim
this
work
was
review
available
literature
about
association
between
SSD
spectrum.
results
highlighted
not
only
higher
prevalence
autistic
patients
suffering
from
reported
symptomatology
subjects
ASD
but
how
co-occurrent
symptoms
exhibit
more
severe
autism-linked
From
paper
reviewed
emerged
many
shared
two
conditions,
sensitivity
cognitive
inflexibility,
intolerance
uncertainty,
an
increased
experiencing
stressful
life
events,
which
may
provide
explanation
correlation
reported.
Even
though
studies
on
topic
are
still
scant,
evidence
suggests
importance
further
assessing
disorders.
Journal of Neuropsychiatry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(4), С. 350 - 357
Опубликована: Март 14, 2024
This
study
examined
etiological
factors
and
symptom
triggers
of
functional
motor
symptoms
(FMS)
or
seizures
(FS)
assessed
potential
relationships
with
relevant
clinical
features
(i.e.,
symptoms,
quality
life,
general
functioning).
Brain and Behavior,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(12)
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Introduction
Functional
neurological
disorder
(FND)
and
autism
spectrum
(ASD)
are
two
complex
neuropsychiatric
conditions
that
have
been
historically
classified
within
psychiatric
domains,
resulting
in
a
lack
of
extensive
research,
insufficient
clinical
recognition,
persistent
societal
stigma.
In
recent
years,
there
has
an
increasing
recognition
among
professionals
affected
individuals
their
possible
overlap.
This
review
explores
the
potential
mechanistic
overlap
between
FND
ASD,
with
particular
attention
to
shared
symptoms
across
sensory,
motor,
domains.
Methods
We
conducted
narrative
analysis
utilizing
PubMed,
CINAHL,
MEDLINE,
ScienceDirect
databases
from
inception
June
2024.
The
search
employed
specific
MeSH
terms
related
ASD
FND.
Given
limited
data
availability,
we
included
all
relevant
articles
explored
connections
focusing
on
established
findings
theoretical
hypotheses
areas.
Results
Scientific
evidence
indicates
may
co‐occur
more
frequently
than
previously
acknowledged
notable
overlaps
presentations
pathophysiology.
Theoretical
models
applied
such
as
Bayesian
brain
theory
tripartite
model
autism,
provide
valuable
insights
into
intersection
these
conditions.
Although
much
current
remains
speculative,
it
underscores
need
for
hypothesis‐driven
research
investigate
further.
Conclusion
heterogeneous
appear
subset
individuals,
overlapping
symptomatology
possibly
underlying
mechanisms.
hypothesis‐generating
emphasizes
further
better
understand
links,
ultimately
aiming
improve
develop
targeted
interventions
enhance
quality
life
individuals.
