ADHD vs Autism: Recognising the Similarities and Differences

ADHD and autism have many overlapping traits, around executive functioning, social challenges and sensory processing. ADHD and autism face shared psycho-social risks, including co-occurring mental health conditions, addiction, self-harm and victimisation. They also often share diverse social identities, experiencing higher rates of genderqueerness and non-heterosexual orientations compared to neurotypicals. Despite their similarities, ADHD and autism […]