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From what I understand ADHD and Autism share some symptoms but ADHD isn’t part of the spectrum because the causes are different. It’s generally understood that
by sosodev 6y ago
From what I understand ADHD and Autism share some symptoms but ADHD isn’t part of the spectrum because the causes are different.
It’s generally understood that the effects of ADHD diminish as you get older but the effects of Autism do not.
- lexicality 6y agoMy current understanding from the research I've read but don't have to hand: a) A lot of people with ADHD also have autism so the symptoms get lumped together but ADHD's actual symptoms (executive function issues, time blindness, rejection sensitivity, unexpected drug interactions etc) are completely unrelated b) ADHD symptoms never go away, adults just learn to hide them and develop coping strategies because it's largely socially unacceptable to be weird