Who here is AuDHD? Where you have Autism and ADHD
Anyone, Autistic & also ADHD?
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Sidewinder · 36-40, M
tiltawhirl · 36-40, F
@Sidewinder that’s what my son’s doctor used to say when he was really little.. that they sort of balance one another. But now that he’s older.. nope.. both are very apparent
OogieBoogie · F
@Sidewinder
Autism is a spectrum disorder.
It is diagnosed from a specturm of traits, and their intensity.
Present with enough diversity of those traits, with enough intensity, and you are considered autistic.
There are different degrees of autism from severe to high functioning.
Adhd is also a spectrum disorder.
Now adhd and autism do have an overlap of symptoms, but are different in their own way.
So yes, someone can be both autistic and adhd if they present with strong enough symptoms of both.
Its not a common diagnosis though, because it can take years and dedication, (not to mention the cost), of seeing specialists to finally perhaps be diagnosed.
Autism is a spectrum disorder.
It is diagnosed from a specturm of traits, and their intensity.
Present with enough diversity of those traits, with enough intensity, and you are considered autistic.
There are different degrees of autism from severe to high functioning.
Adhd is also a spectrum disorder.
Now adhd and autism do have an overlap of symptoms, but are different in their own way.
So yes, someone can be both autistic and adhd if they present with strong enough symptoms of both.
Its not a common diagnosis though, because it can take years and dedication, (not to mention the cost), of seeing specialists to finally perhaps be diagnosed.