Autism Versus ADHD: What’s The Difference, Anyway?
7 years, 8 months ago

Autism Versus ADHD: What’s The Difference, Anyway?

Huff Post  

Squirms in seat and taps hands or feet Difficulties staying seated Runs or climbs during inappropriate times Plays or does leisure activities loudly Always “on the go,” as if driven by a motor. Talks excessively Blurts out answers to unfinished questions Difficulties waiting for his/her turn Interrupts others or intrudes on the activities of others without asking Combined Type, which is characterized by a combination of both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive type ADHD. Autism and ADHD Combined A child with both autism and ADHD might exhibit a combination of the symptoms of autism and the symptoms of ADHD, but one should be careful when diagnosing a child with both disorders. As I found out with my son, although he does have both ADHD and autism, stimulant medications are not good for him and cause him to have rage episodes due to an increased level of dopamine in the brain.

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Growing impact of ADHD on children: Expert shares reasons, tips to manage
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Growing impact of ADHD on children: Expert shares reasons, tips to manage

Hindustan Times  

ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, usually affecting children. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief of Neurology, Fortis Hospital, said, “ADHD is a significant cause of poor exam and scholastic performance in children in school, and unfortunately, it is not properly diagnosed.” Impact of ADHD on …

Why it’s so hard to get an adult ADHD diagnosis – and why it matters
5 months, 1 week ago

Why it’s so hard to get an adult ADHD diagnosis – and why it matters

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The unsustainable level of demand for ADHD services has only become …

How A Teacher’s Observation Led To My Child’s ADHD Diagnosis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How A Teacher’s Observation Led To My Child’s ADHD Diagnosis

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The author and her daughter after many years of a struggle for answers Photo Courtesy Of Lisa McCarty In the Fall of 2022, I stood barefoot on my deck, phone in my ear, brown leaves gathered around my feet, listening to my daughter’s fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Barlow. Melissa Danielson, a statistician with the CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects …

Kate Silverton says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' for them
1 year ago

Kate Silverton says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' for them

Daily Mail  

We shouldn't be so quick to diagnose children with ADHD as such 'labels' can be 'debilitating', Kate Silverton has said. The newsreader-turned-child therapist has warned against prematurely putting children on ADHD medication as they may simply be struggling to deal with difficult emotions. 'I know for parents it is terribly distressing when their children are behaving in ways which they …

Autism and ADHD often go hand-in-hand. What’s it like to have ‘AuDHD’?
1 year, 11 months ago

Autism and ADHD often go hand-in-hand. What’s it like to have ‘AuDHD’?

LA Times  

This story was originally published in Group Therapy, a weekly newsletter answering questions sent by readers about what’s been weighing on their hearts and minds. There’s also difficulty maintaining friendships sometimes, because that takes executive functioning skills.” Emotional regulation: Both ADHDers and autistic people can struggle with regulating and soothing intense emotions, Neff said. “The research is new, but it’s …

Adults With ADHD May Experience Anxiety: Study
2 years, 2 months ago

Adults With ADHD May Experience Anxiety: Study

News 18  

Research on the association between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adults and anxiety and depression has been scarce. Published in the Scientific Reports journal on January 16, this is the first study to show that ADHD is more predictive of poor mental health outcomes in adults than ASD. The study authors also confirmed that having more of an ADHD personality …

Autistic Pride Day 2021: How Autism is Different from ADHD? Here's All You Need to Know
3 years, 9 months ago

Autistic Pride Day 2021: How Autism is Different from ADHD? Here's All You Need to Know

News 18  

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism are both prevalent childhood conditions. Children with autism, on the other hand, may seem to be inattentive because just a few things pique their attention. Communication and Interaction Children with ADHD may talk constantly, jump from subject to subject, desire to be the last one to speak and talk without regard for the listener. …

Autistic Pride Day 2020: How autism is different from ADHD, and why understanding that is crucial for effective therapy
4 years, 9 months ago

Autistic Pride Day 2020: How autism is different from ADHD, and why understanding that is crucial for effective therapy

Firstpost  

Ahead of Autistic Pride Day, lets us take a closer look at various aspects of ADHD and autism among children and understand why it is important to differentiate between the two at an early stage Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism are unfortunately common disorders in children. Ahead of Autistic Pride Day, let us take a closer look at various …

Double whammy from ASD and ADHD
6 years, 11 months ago

Double whammy from ASD and ADHD

The Hindu  

Children with both autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are at increased risk for being diagnosed with or treated for anxiety and mood disorders, according to a study published in Pediatrics. The study, completed by the Interactive Autism Network, is one of the largest to compare co-morbidities in individuals with ASD alone to individuals with ASD and ADHD. For …

Parents, take note: Kids with ADHD, autism are at higher risk for anxiety, mood disorders
6 years, 11 months ago

Parents, take note: Kids with ADHD, autism are at higher risk for anxiety, mood disorders

Hindustan Times  

Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and autism spectrum disorder are more than twice at risk of anxiety and mood disorders, say researchers. ‘The takeaway from the study’s findings, and one that both parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and doctors need to keep in mind, is that managing these psychiatric disorders is a dual effort,’ say researchers. Children …

ADHD: 'Being different is not an illness'
9 years, 3 months ago

ADHD: 'Being different is not an illness'

The Independent  

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