Is adhd a form of autism?

Before an ADHD diagnosis is made, it’s worth understanding how ADHD and autism can be confused, and understand when they overlap. ADHD versus autism ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder often found in children. read more

Apergers/autism there is always at least some social/communication problems and with autism usually speech delays and difficulties processing language along with a lack of understanding of social rules, gestures, theory of mind etc. ADHD no mention of restricted imagination. read more

ADHD is not on the autism spectrum, but they have some of the same symptoms. And having one of these conditions also increases the likelihood of having the other. Experts have changed the way they think about how autism and ADHD are related. read more