Psychiatry Advisor (4/21, Nye) reports a study found that “children and young adults with vs without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a higher prevalence of feeding, gastrointestinal (GI), sleep, and anxiety-related disorders.” The study included “1793 children and young adults…diagnosed with ASD, among whom 675 had 1 or more feeding, GI, sleep, and anxiety-related comorbidities.” Researchers noted that “higher rates for feeding and sleeping disorders were observed among younger children, boys, and White children,” while “higher rates for GI disorder were observed in middle-childhood, among girls, and White children.” Additionally, “higher rates for GI disorders were observed in middle-childhood, among girls, and White children.” The study was published in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care.
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— “Feeding, Sleep, and Anxiety Disorders More Frequent in Youths With ASD,”Jessica Nye, Psychiatry Advisor , April 21, 2026