As it was requested by @peculiaroptimism, I made a diagram showing the overlap between Autism, ADHD and PTSD. ( I was so surprised to realise that PTSD and Autism don’t have any overlap that isn’t...
“Our results motivate a paradigm shift to challenge how ASD, ADHD, and OCD are currently defined, diagnosed, and treated. In...
What does AuDHD mean? Discover the unique challenges and hidden strengths of AuDHD—where Autism and ADHD intersect. Uncover insights and parenting tips.
Could your child with ADHD also have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Or was the original diagnosis possibly incorrect? Here are several case studies that demonstrate how to get a comprehensive evaluation and an accurate diagnosis — and how to best support your child.
Does my child have autism or ADHD? How do you know when it's autism or ADHD? What is the difference between them?
Auditory Processing Disorder affects 2 to 7% of children, yet remains widely unrecognized. It's not about the ears' ability to hear but the brain's capacity to process sounds. This condition can lead to difficulties in understanding spoken language and following verbal instructions, potentially paving the way for learning challenges like dyslexia. It's crucial to understand APD, its effects on children and families, and explore ways to support those affected by it.
This article provides an overview of both ADHD and depression, the prevalence rates of co-occurrence and overlapping traits. It is estimated up to 50% of adults with ADHD have occurring depression, however because of overlapping symptoms one diagnosis may be missed.
Does my child have autism or ADHD? How do you know when it's autism or ADHD? What is the difference between them?
Though the diagnostic criteria for ADHD and autism have very little overlap, the two diagnoses have some similarities - for different reasons
Emerging research points to a significant overlap between Autism & ADHD. Until 2013 providers could not diagnose both. Until the DSM-5, a diagnosis of Autism precluded a diagnosis of ADHD. Thankfully this was updated in DSM-5, both conditions can now be diagnosed. So, in the history of things, c
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms frequently occur in individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While there is evidence that both ADHD and ASD have differential structural brain correlates, knowledge of the structural brain profile of individuals with ADHD with raised ASD symptoms is limited. The presence of ASD-like symptoms was measured by the Children's Social Behavior Questionnaire (CSBQ) in a sample of typically developing controls (n = 154), participants with ADHD (n = 239), and their unaffected siblings (n = 144) between the ages of 8 and 29. Structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) correlates of ASD ratings were analysed by studying the relationship between ASD ratings and grey matter volumes using mixed effects models which controlled for ADHD symptom count and total brain volume. ASD ratings were significantly elevated in participants with ADHD relative to controls and unaffected siblings. For the entire group (participants with ADHD, unaffected siblings and TD controls), mixed effect models revealed that the left caudate nucleus volume was negatively correlated with ASD ratings (t = 2.83; P = 0.005). The current findings are consistent with the role of the caudate nucleus in executive function, including the selection of goals based on the evaluation of action outcomes and the use of social reward to update reward representations. There is a specific volumetric profile associated with subclinical ASD-like symptoms in participants with ADHD, unaffected siblings and controls with the caudate nucleus and globus pallidus being of critical importance in predicting the level of ASD-like symptoms in all three groups.
What does AuDHD mean? Discover the unique challenges and hidden strengths of AuDHD—where Autism and ADHD intersect. Uncover insights and parenting tips.
ADHD is just kids bouncing off the walls, right? Nope! In fact, research suggests that ADHD and anxiety are linked! Read more about the connection!
A collection of gems focused on providing guidelines that aim to present autistic families with solutions and coping strategies during difficult situations.
Highlights this week include two gene studies — one on the role of autism-linked genes in developing interneurons and another on the genetic origins of…
PTSD co-occurs w/ autism at unfathomable rates. A prevalence rate of PTSD 32-60% among Autistics has been reported (compared to 4% of general population). Autistic women (and likely other marginalized groups) are at a higher risk of being victimized & more likely to develop PTSD following a tra
The 7 executive functions affected by ADHD, how they influence our organizational skills at home and how to compensate for them.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that has gained recognition and understanding over the…
Reading this will help you to understand the signs of ADHD and Autism, Decoding The Relationship between ADHD and ASD - ‘A Child In a Glass’
Could your child with ADHD also have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Or was the original diagnosis possibly incorrect? Here are several case studies that demonstrate how to get a comprehensive evaluation and an accurate diagnosis — and how to best support your child.
ADHD, Autism and OCD co-occur at high rates. They also have several overlapping traits. It can make it difficult to know if it is ADHD or OCD? ADHD or Autism or OCD or Autism. This triple venn diagram provides an overview of overlapping traits and experiences. Misdiagnosis happens when a condition i
Emerging research points to a significant overlap between Autism & ADHD. Until 2013 providers could not diagnose both. Until the DSM-5, a diagnosis of Autism precluded a diagnosis of ADHD. Thankfully this was updated in DSM-5, both conditions can now be diagnosed. So, in the history of things, c
This is what helped in my ADHD journey. I hope this tools can be helpful for you too! 😊
What’s the connection between ADHD, eating habits, eating disorders? Find out here.
A blog about raising children and teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism.
ADHD has three different subtypes. Click here to learn more about the similarities and differences between ADHD-C, ADHD-I, and ADHD-H.
This is one of the most popular posts to my Facebook page so have posted it here too. This diagram is a useful tool to show people what it might mean to be dyslexic or dyspraxic and shows the different areas that can affect someone with a neuro-diverse profile. It also helps us to answer…
A lot of people with ADHD also have frequent run-ins with burnout. Why is burnout common when you have this neurodivergent condition? Find out here.
PTSD co-occurs w/ autism at unfathomable rates. A prevalence rate of PTSD 32-60% among Autistics has been reported (compared to 4% of general population). Autistic women (and likely other marginalized groups) are at a higher risk of being victimized & more likely to develop PTSD following a tra
