20.3.09

The Connections Between ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder

"Are there any connections between ADHD children and those with high functioning autism? My child is diagnosed with ADHD, but he seems to cross over a bit with weak social skills and emotional behavior. How do you determine what is ADHD-related behavior versus autism-related behavior?"
 
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2 comments:

Susan said...

My son has Aspergers and has been diagnosed and undiagnosed with ADHD several times by different professionals throughout his childhood. Any child, on any given day by any given professional can get a different result from any given test. What is more important than the diagnosis is ensuring the child is treated as an individual and is receiving the assistance and support that they need

Tbk said...

Interesting - my sons ADHD Dr said she's never had an autistic child not be diagnosed w ADHD- in all her years of practicing - my son was 98 percent inattentive

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