The relationship between chronic stress, co-occurring conditions, sleep, and autistic features including severity using hair cortisol concentration

CONCLUSION: The findings indicate the clinical value of HCC as a viable biomarker to identify subgroups based on co-occurring medical and mental health conditions. Further research to elucidate the link to individual and family/environmental factors as potential sources of stress is needed to offer targeted supports.

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