Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience co-occurring psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which significantly impair daily functioning. However, the underlying mechanisms linking these conditions to core ASD features remain poorly understood. This study examined relationships between anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and multi-domain neurocognitive abilities in a clinic-based sample of 701 Chinese children with ASD (mean age 8…
