Draft:Autism and addiction

Autism, formally known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, has been linked with Addiction, especially regarding Video games and other digital media. The correlation has been studied, but its exact nature is not known. One hypothesis is that restricted interest and a reduced desire for social interaction may lead autistic people to be more vulnerable to addictive patterns of behavior. More fundamental connections have been drawn, suggesting that substance abuse and autism may cause similar abnormalities in the brain.

Behavioral addiction
Studies have shown that people diagnosed with ASD may be exposed to video games and other digital media earlier than others, which could pose a risk to child development.