Autistic Spectrum | Autism | Epilepsy and Fits

Is it usual for a child with autistic spectrum disorder to develop epilepsy?

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Most autistic spectrum disorder sufferers do not have seizures, fits or convulsions. But if they have an underlying brain disorder then they may suffer from them. Some studies estimate the rate of epilepsy or convulsions in autism sufferers as around 15%.

Others quote a higher percentage incidence that that - particularly when types of epilepsy that do not cause classic convulsions are included.