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World J Clin Pediatr. May 9, 2021; 10(3): 15-28
Published online May 9, 2021. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v10.i3.15
Autism medical comorbidities
Mohammed Al-Beltagi
Mohammed Al-Beltagi, Department of Pediatrics, University Medical Center, King Abdulla Medical City, Arabian Gulf University, Manama P.O. Box 26671, Bahrain, Bahrain
Mohammed Al-Beltagi, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 0000000, Al Gharbia, Egypt
Author contributions: Al-Biltagi M wrote and revised the whole manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Mohammed Al-Beltagi, MD, PhD, Chairman, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University Medical Center, King Abdulla Medical City, Arabian Gulf University, King Abdulaziz Avenue, Manama P.O. Box 26671, Bahrain. mbelrem@hotmail.com
Received: January 23, 2021
Peer-review started: January 23, 2021
First decision: February 12, 2021
Revised: February 12, 2021
Accepted: March 17, 2021
Article in press: March 17, 2021
Published online: May 9, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Medical comorbidities are common in children with autism. Some genetic disorders are more common in children with autism spectrum disorders. Medical comorbidities have a significant impact on the child’s behaviour and development. Early identification and treatment of these comorbidities will help to improve the child’s ability to learn and improve his or her circumstances and those of his or her family.