E278 - Re-release: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbidities with Dr. Robyn Thom

In this revisited episode, Dr. Robyn Thom discusses autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the psychiatric comorbidities that frequently accompany it. She reviews how ASD is diagnosed, the core domains of social communication differences and restricted or repetitive behaviors, and why treatment often focuses on co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, sleep disorders, and agitation. Dr. Thom also shares practical strategies for evaluating agitation, distinguishing overlapping symptoms, and selecting behavioral and pharmacologic interventions to support patients with ASD across the lifespan. Robyn Thom, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a staff psychiatrist at the Massachusetts General Hospital Lurie Center for Autism. She specializes in treating children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions, with clinical and research interests in psychiatric comorbidities, anxiety, and mood disorders. Save $100 on registration for 202 6 NEI Spring Congress with code NEIPOD26 Register today at nei.glo bal /spring Never miss an episode! 🎙

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E278 - Re-release: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbidities with Dr. Robyn Thom is an episode from NEI Podcast by Neuroscience Education Institute.

This episode is 36:57 long.

This episode was published on Mar 25, 2026.

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