Does Atypical Lateralization Influence Comorbid Psychopathology in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders?

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often present with comorbid impairments. As over 70% of children with ASD meet the criteria for at least one comorbid psychiatric disorder, comorbidity is the rule rather than the exception. Some comorbid psychopathologies are especially prevalent, including schizophrenia, depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), begging the question of whether a common aetiology underlies their...