Co-occurring Conditions in Children with Down Syndrome and Autism: A Retrospective Study

Down syndrome (DS) is one of the most common genetic causes of intellectual disability, and it is associated with an increased incidence of numerous co-occurring conditions. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is common in persons with DS, with rates reported as high as 39%. However, little is known regarding co-occurring conditions in children with both DS and ASD.Co-occuring Conditions in Children with Down Syndrome and Autism - A Retrospective StudySource: Spinazzi et al.