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. 2019 Aug 2;13:31. doi: 10.3389/fnint.2019.00031

TABLE 4.

Caregiver-reported comorbid conditions.

Condition N (%)
Neurodevelopmental/neurologic problems
Premature birth 11 (13%)
History of regression 26 (31%)
Neurologic conditions 17 (20%)
Seizures 6 (7%)
Headaches 2 (2%)
Sleep problems
Any sleep problem 33 (40%)
Difficulty going to bed 15 (18%)
Difficulty falling asleep 19 (23%)
Unusually tired/sleepy during the day 13 (16%)
Difficulty waking up 13 (16%)
Very long or frequent naps 6 (7%)
Frequent or prolonged awakenings at night 17 (20%)
Sleepwalking or frequent nightmares 5 (6%)
No regular bed time and wake time 13 (16%)
Gastrointestinal problems
Any GI condition 43 (52%)
Constipation 35 (42%)
Diarrhea 15 (18%)
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) 10 (12%)
Psychiatric and behavioral conditions
Any psychiatric disorder 34 (41%)
Anxiety disorder 4 (5%)
OCD 1 (1%)
ADHD 21 (25%)
Disruptive behavior disorder 6 (7%)
Depressive disorder 1 (1%)
Mood disorder 1 (1%)
Self-injurious 3 (4%)
Pica 2 (2%)
Enuresis or encopresis 2 (2%)

Totals do not add up to 100% as some participants reported more than one condition in each category. No caregivers reported schizophrenia or psychosis.