[Autism spectrum disorders in adults with intellectual disabilities : Frequencies and characteristics]. / Autismusspektrumstörungen bei Erwachsenen mit Intelligenzminderung : Häufigkeiten und Charakteristika.

OBJECTIVE: Collation of frequencies and clinical characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in persons with intellectual disability (ID). METHODS: Cross-sectional analysis of a clinical psychiatric sample of 710 adults with ID and mental disorders. RESULTS: The frequency of ASD in an adult sample with ID was 19%. The occurrence of ASD was associated with a higher severity of ID, male gender (in mild to moderate ID), anticonvulsive therapy and reduced employment rates in workshops. CONCLUSION: The ASD are a frequent clinical diagnosis in adults with ID.