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International Journal of Psychiatry Research
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Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part B (2025)

Neuropsychological Profiles of Children with Autism and ADHD

Author(s):

Adil Hammadi Abdul Ridha, Safa Muwafaq Shukur, Rasha Abbas Fadhil and Ali Qais Abdulkafi

Abstract:

Background: ASD and ADHD are frequent neurodevelopmental conditions representing asymmetric or distorted cognitive, social, and emotional functioning in affected children. These disorders often co-occur, thus complicating diagnosis and therapeutic strategies.
Aims: This study sought the evaluation of the prevailing neuropsychological profile of a child with ASD and ADHD and the evaluation of the structured intervention at one year post follow-up.
Materials and Methods: Seventy children between 5 and 12 years of age participated in this observational cohort study. The children met the DSM-5 criteria for ASD or ADHD. Baseline and 12-month data included demographic variables, behavioral assessment scores, using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, and quality-of-life measures using the SF-36 health survey. Statistical analyses were conducted to explore the relationships between demographic variables, treatment outcomes, and comorbidities.
Results: The findings show improved behavior, with aggressive behaviors halved from 30 to 15% and increased academic performance indicators. Anxiety and other such comorbidities were very common, with a correlation to lower quality of life scores.
Conclusion: Implications of the research suggested that a structured intervention leads to meaningful improvements in behavioral and academic outcomes for children with ASD and ADHD. Also, it underscores the need for a multi-faceted approach that treats comorbidities as a way to better enhance life.
 

Pages: 98-101  |  77 Views  33 Downloads


International Journal of Psychiatry Research
How to cite this article:
Adil Hammadi Abdul Ridha, Safa Muwafaq Shukur, Rasha Abbas Fadhil and Ali Qais Abdulkafi. Neuropsychological Profiles of Children with Autism and ADHD. Int. J. Psychiatry Res. 2025;7(1):98-101. DOI: 10.33545/26648962.2025.v7.i1b.88
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