Abstract
Introduction: Autism is a developmental disorder, where problems are noted regarding social interaction, communication skills and repetitive movements. It can range from severe forms of mental deficiency to people with normal intelligence and independent living. The association of this nosological entity with epilepsy is poorly documented in the literature and studies show that the prevalence of epilepsy reaches 1 to 2% higher in patients with autism in relation to the general population. The pipelines chosen to treat this patient with such diseases should include a multidisciplinary team, aiming at a better quality of life and integrating activities for the patient, ranging from the use of drugs to occupational therapy, physiotherapy and other activities. Case report: patient, female, 8 years and 9 months, from 6 months of age, presented developmental delays, received diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) associated with epilepsy attended at a referral service in pediatrics in Belém- Pará and initially treated with Fe2SO4, carbamazepine and risperidone. Conclusion: There are few reports in the literature about the association between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and epilepsy in the literature, so it is important to study the topic, since the prevalence of epilepsy is higher in patients with ASD. The professional who attends the patient with ASD should pay attention to the investigation of epilepsy, not neglecting a possible association between the pathologies, but rather offer an early diagnosis, multiprofessional treatment and a better quality of life for the child.