Are multiple disabilities common in ASD?

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They are common. I don't meet the clinical criteria for any other diagnosis besides ASD but I know I'm an exception that way.

Self had developmental delays (including stunted growth) , 7 current diagnoses plus
speech impediment
saying wrong words and switching
a sensitive body (like digestion, skin, food sensitivities)

Many of these disabilities have symptoms in common with ASD, so this isn't very surprising.

I feel like I may have dodged a bullet. I have ASD, but my only other disability is almost complete anosmia.

That's a really good point you make there, Ezra. Since most of us here are around doctors and other specialists, they are bound to catch additional problems that might exist. I wonder if the fact that we are most likely thinking more about ourselves in regards to neurological/psychological difficulties plays a role into this as well.

I agree. In my case most of it is very similar to my overall asd evaluation.

Lumi: Do you mean, like, saying "surface" when you mean "service"? I do this too----it drives me NUTS!! !

OR, do you mean, like, switching-around the first letters of words----like "Conda Hivic", for "Honda Civic". I do this, TOO----that's one of my more "famous" ones!! LOL It's called "Spoonerism", named after the English doctor, Spooner, who "discovered" it, because he, himself, spoke that way.

BOTH of these things are part of Dyslexia----but, most people who have Dyslexia experience the "switching" when they read.

I believe the official term is "malapropism"

Example:

On top of ASD:

OCD
IBS
Asthma

Before ASD (in order):

Depression
Borderline Personality Disorder
Personality Disorder N.O.S.
Dysfunctional Personality

Under-review since ASD diagnosis:

Panic Disorder
Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Agreed, this is a great point.

I was not taken to the doctor very often growing up for checkups or even when I was sick or injured. And since I was 19 I've mostly avoided seeing doctors. I don't communicate well with them and I have very little patience with the process. I think some of the doctors I have seen were not very competent.

I was only diagnosed with ADHD, because I self-diagnosed first.

I have allot of other conditions:

Irritable bowel syndrome
Chronic ear infections/Ringing in the ears
Migraines- due to light sensitivities
Fibromyalgia
Sleep Problems- Insomnia
Depression
OCD
Anxiety/Panic Disorder
Adjustment Disorder
Mood Disorder-Problems with emotion regulation