With respect to the last symptom, we know that anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (OCSD) are highly comorbid in this population (see \\[[@B105]\\]). In fact, growing evidence supports a phenomenological overlap between OCSD and ASD \\[[@B106]\\]. However, there is no consensus as to whether the presence of depression increases or decreases these symptoms in individuals with ASD. The some authors argue that individuals with ASD and depression present a significant increase in symptoms related to anxiety and OCD, such as stereotypic behaviour, obsessions and/or compulsions and self-destructive behaviours \\[[@B55], [@B103]\\]. Authors such as Perry et al.
Regarding the final symptom, it is well-documented that anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (OCSD) frequently co-occur in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as supported by evidence highlighting a phenomenological overlap between these conditions. However, the relationship between depression and the severity of OCSD symptoms in individuals with ASD remains unclear. Some studies suggest that the presence of depression in individuals with ASD is associated with an increase in symptoms related to anxiety and OCD, including repetitive behaviors, obsessions, compulsions, and self-destructive actions. This perspective is supported by research from authors such as Perry et al. and others.
Regarding the last symptom, it is known that anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (OCSD) frequently occur together in this population. Growing evidence indicates a phenomenological overlap between OCSD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is no agreement on whether depression contributes to an increase or decrease in these symptoms for individuals with ASD. Some authors suggest that individuals with both ASD and depression experience a notable rise in anxiety and OCD-related symptoms, including stereotypic behavior, obsessions, compulsions, and self-destructive actions.
As for the final symptom, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (OCSD) are known to be common co-occurring disorders in this population. There is increasing evidence of a phenomenological overlap between OCSD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). But there is no consensus on whether depression is associated with an increase or decrease in these symptoms in ASD. Some authors have proposed that individuals with ASD and depression have a significant increase in anxiety and OCD symptoms such as stereotypic behavior, obsessions, compulsions, and self-harm.
As for the last symptom, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (OCSD) are often comorbid in this group. There is increasing evidence of a phenomenological overlap between OCSD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). But there is no consensus on whether depression is associated with an increase or decrease in these symptoms in people with ASD. A few authors have proposed that people with ASD and depression have a significant increase in anxiety and OCD symptoms, such as stereotypic behavior, obsessions, compulsions, and self-destructive behavior.