They are frequently comorbid and have large symptomatic overlaps, and genetic studies hint at a shared cause, but beyond that little is certain about their rela

They are frequently comorbid and have large symptomatic overlaps, and genetic studies hint at a shared cause, but beyond that little is certain about their relationship. The mainstream view does not currently regard them as the same disease, although it has been proposed. Sensory sensitivity issues in autistic-spectrum disorders are common (and can go either way, i.e. over- and under-sensitive).