Module 2: Medical Comorbidity
Learning Objectives for Module 2:
- Understand the frequency and comorbidity of seizure disorders in transition age youth diagnosed with ASD.
- Understand difficulty with feeding and gastrointestinal disorders in transition age youth diagnosed with ASD.
Module 2 PowerPoint Slides:
Supplementary Video(s):
Medical specialists provide several key points for trainees to consider:
An overview of treatment of GI issues for transition age youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Dr. Claudio Morera, MD.
An overview of treatment of epilepsy issues for transition age youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Dr. Laurie Douglass, MD.
Articles on Medical Comorbidities for TAY diagnosed with ASD/ID:
Epilepsy & ASD:
Besag, Frank M. C. (2015). Current controversies in the relationships between autism and epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior EB., 47, 143-146.
Gastrointestinal Issues & ASD:
Sathe, N., Andrews, J. C., McPheeters, M. L., & Warren, Z. E. (2017). Nutritional and dietary interventions for autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review. Pediatrics, e20170346.