The interface of autism and (borderline) personality disorder

Br J Psychiatry. 2024 Sep;225(3):360-361. doi: 10.1192/bjp.2024.80.

Abstract

Prominent clinical perspectives posit that the interface of autism and (borderline) personality disorder manifests as either a misdiagnosis of the former as the latter or a comorbidity of both. In this editorial, we integrate these disparate viewpoints by arguing that personality difficulties are inherent to the autistic spectrum.

Keywords: Autism; comorbidity; diagnostic medicine; misdiagnosis; personality disorder.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / diagnosis
  • Autistic Disorder / diagnosis
  • Autistic Disorder / psychology
  • Borderline Personality Disorder* / diagnosis
  • Comorbidity
  • Humans