[Iain McGilchrist]

Hello, Whit. Schizophrenia and autism are of course distinct conditions, but they have similarities – for this reason psychiatry refers to the schizo-autistic spectrum. Read more here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8931527/

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Autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia: an updated conceptual review

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia (SCZ) are separate disorders, with distinct clinical profiles and natural histories. ASD, typically diagnosed in childhood, is characterized by restricted or repetitive interests or behaviors and impaired ...