ASD and OCD, How common is having both?

McG 3 hours ago

Hey all,

I am currently being assessed for the ASD and have been told I am to be assessed for OCD.

I was wondering how common is it to have both, as I feel I do have both, but I am slightly confused as I feel they kinda counter act against the other, giving me the feeling that I could have either, neither... or both?

I read a great quote which sums it up for me well I think.

'Autism is my Colosseum, OCD is the Lion'

Any Thoughts?

Thanks all

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Expecto_Patronum 2 hours ago

It's pretty common to have both I think. A lot of people with autism also have another condition. I know what you mean with the either, neither or both. I don't have OCD but I do also have ADHD and had similar feelings about that.
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Expecto_Patronum 2 hours ago

It's pretty common to have both I think. A lot of people with autism also have another condition. I know what you mean with the either, neither or both. I don't have OCD but I do also have ADHD and had similar feelings about that.
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McG 2 hours ago in reply to Expecto_Patronum

Thanks for getting in touch.

Yea it's a funny one, suppose both could co-exist and either lock horns with the other or pass like ships in the night so to speak and do not over lap. For me the OCD is the pointing finger on my shoulder and the ASD is the pat on the back
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