ADHD Experts Podcast 354- Do I Have Autism? ADHD? Both? An Adult's Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
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May 13, 2021 AI Snips
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Core Diagnostic Structure For Autism
- Autism diagnosis hinges on two core domains: social communication differences and restricted/repetitive behaviors.
- Adults require developmental history plus evaluation of functional impairment to confirm diagnosis.
Restricted Behaviors Vary Widely
- Restricted, repetitive behaviors include movements, insistence on sameness, intense interests, and sensory sensitivities.
- Only two of four categories need to be present for diagnosis, so presentation varies widely.
Social Media Prompted Many Evaluations
- During the pandemic many adults, especially females, found autistic traits on social media and sought evaluations.
- Social media helped them feel less alone and motivated formal diagnostic pursuit.