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respond to Elizabeth from her response the following with 175 or more words On Monday, while working with my preceptor, we saw an 8-year-old male patient presenting with developmental delays and comorbid conditions. He had autism and ADHD. According to Canals et al. (2024), autism and ADHD frequently co-occur and present unique challenges related to social communication, attention, and regulation, which can intensify functional impairment and require nuanced assessment, These diagnosis were made by reviewing his developmental history, behavior patterns across settings (home, school), sensory processing, communication skills, adaptive functioning, and medical history. We also paid attention to symptoms like inattention, social disengagement, language or cognitive delays, seizure history, sleep issues, and family stressors. When my preceptor spoke to the child and his mother, he used clear, empathetic language. He asked the child specific questions about his experiences at school, with his family, and with his friends. Open-ended questions were also used to identify the mother’s fears and concerns. The mother was concerned about her son’s schooling, peer relationships, and the medication regimen by asking open-ended questions. Her main fear was her son’s future academic success and social acceptance. My preceptor answered her with empathy and clearly offered support . Our textbook states that early detection and treatment of child and adolescent disorders are associated with the best outcomes, which highlights the importance of thorough assessment (Yearwood et al., 2021). Canals, J., MoralesHidalgo, P., Voltas, N., & HernndezMartnez, C. (2024). Prevalence of comorbidity of autism and ADHD and associated characteristics in school population: EPINED study. Autism Research, 17(6), 12761286. Yearwood, E. L., Pearson, G. S., & Newland, J. A. (2021). Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (2nd ed.). Wiley Blakwell. books/9781119487562/epub/OPS/cover.html#page_1