How does BPD get present in children?

In fact, content analysis of DSM criteria by Geiger & Crick (2001) found five childhood indicators of BPD: hostile or paranoid worldview; impulsivity; intense, unstable or inappropriate emotion; excessively close relationships; and lack of sense of self.

Do borderlines have multiple personalities?

People with BPD don’t have more than one personality. BPD is a personality disorder in which you have difficulties with how you think and feel about yourself and other people, and are having problems in your life as a result of this.

What are three main conditions on the autism spectrum?

A diagnosis of ASD now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately: autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome. These conditions are now all called autism spectrum disorder.

How does BPD develop?

Causes of BPD include: Abuse and trauma: People who have been sexually, emotionally or physically abused have a higher risk of BPD. Neglect, mistreatment or separation from a parent also raises the risk. Genetics: Borderline personality disorder runs in families.

Is there a co-occurrence of autism spectrum disorder and borderline personality disorder?

Background: The co-occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is not rare and has been linked to increased suicidality. Despite this significant comorbidity between ASD and BPD, no study had examined the co-occurrence of autistic traits and borderline personality disorder traits in the general population.

What are the medical comorbidities of autism spectrum disorders?

Medical comorbidities are more common in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) than in the general population. Some genetic disorders are more common in children with ASD such as Fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, neurofibromatosis type I, and tuberous sclerosis complex.

Are autistic children being misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder?

Accurate diagnosis is essential as, if symptoms of both ASD and BPD are left untreated it could pose a risk should it be found to be comorbid. It is unknown whether some autistic children are being misdiagnosed with BPD but it is evident that these two conditions can co-occur.

Is there a link between BPD and autism?

These overlaps in symptoms between the two conditions can lead to problems with differential diagnosis, especially in females who are diagnosed with BPD at a much higher rate than males, yet diagnosed with autism much less often than males because they are known to ‘fly under the radar’ with social imitation.