THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST Follower Favs: The Overlap Between Autism & ADHD
Jun 26, 2024
Discover the overlap between Autism & ADHD, from attention and restless behavior to social challenges and sensory sensitivities. Explore how these diagnoses can manifest differently in children and the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with these conditions.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Focus Challenges Differ
- Children with ADHD struggle to focus on unstimulating tasks but can hyperfocus on engaging activities.
- Autistic children may hyperfocus on specific interests or be distracted by sensory overload, causing difficulty in attention.
Patience With ADHD Impulsivity
- Remember kids with ADHD don’t act impulsively on purpose; their brain reacts quickly without a pause button.
- Avoid frustration and apply patience because impulsivity involves neurological differences, not defiance.
Different Struggles With Transitions
- ADHD kids have trouble with transitions and multi-step routines due to busy, distracted brains.
- Autistic kids prefer routines for predictability; unexpected changes cause anxiety and emotional dysregulation.