...Tom Berney This review outlines the nature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in childhood and early adolescence, its relationship to the autistic condition, and the disabilities and co‐morbid disorders that accompany it. On this basis it gives an overview of the needs of children and families...

...Angela Hassiotis; Diana Barron This article examines the prevalence of mental disorders in a community and clinic population of adolescents with learning disabilities in one catchment area (in the UK). A two stage cross‐sectional survey was used. Measures included screening by parental report...