1Cademy - Why is it so hard to distinguish between OCD and Autism? + More Facts about OCD/Autism Overlap

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Why is it so hard to distinguish between OCD and Autism? + More Facts about OCD/Autism Overlap

OCD rituals can resemble the repetitive behaviors that are common in Autism
People who have autism are twice as likely to be diagnosed with OCD later in their lives according to a study in 2015
People who have OCD are four times as likely to be diagnosed with autism
People with either condition can have unusual responses to sensory experiences
Social difficulties that people with autism experience can create anxiety, which is a component of OCD