Exploring Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Depth
Autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder often coexist, creating a complex clinical picture for families, therapists, and educators. Research from 2015 found that 17% of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) also meet diagnostic criteria for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a rate notably higher than in the general population. Further studies have estimated co-occurrence rates as high as
