Intersección de síntomas en el trastorno del espectro autista y trastornos psicóticos: a propósito de un caso

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a current global prevalence of approximately 1%. It is common that the main symptoms of this disorder, such as deterioration in social interactions, restricted or atypical interests, and cognitive and verbal communication deficiencies, can be confused with symptoms of the psychotic sphere typical of schizophrenia. An adequate evaluation is necessary due that both entities can coexist with a variable prevalence of 12 to 50%. Moreover, both disorders can coexist with a variable prevalence of 12 to 50%. We present the clinical case of a woman who, at the age of 20, began follow-up in the mental health unit due to symptoms compatible with an obsessive-compulsive disorder along with a clinic characterized by apathy, anhedonia, abandonment of self-care and progressive functional deterioration. After several evaluation sessions, we diagnosed an autism spectrum disorder. We carry out a bibliographic review with which we conclude that the intersection of symptoms between autism and schizophrenia is common and clinical recommendations are provided to differentiate both clinical entities.