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tripledogdare

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what are the most key differences between the traits of autism vs adhd? i am diagnosed with adhd and very certain that is correct but i’ve been wondering if autism is a possibility too for a few months after having autistic friends suggest it + reading a lot of autistic people talking about their experiences and feeling like it could explain some of the things i struggle with in a way the adhd criteria/experience doesn’t entirely cover, however i know having adhd can involve social differences/difficulties (apologies if that’s not the correct term, i may be misremembering the DSM-5 wording) and sensory issues to some degree too so i am not sure if it is just that

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    • Ash.G

      293d

      @Del97 thanks for saying this. I was diagnosed with ADHD but I think that I more identify with what you explained for not understanding why I hurt someone, just understanding that I hurt them. But people on social media are quick to block and ban without explanation.

    • Harleytemptressquinn

      293d

      Could have both I found out in a similar way

    • Del97

      293d

      There’s a very high co occurrence rate so it’s very possible you have both. Main signs of autism that aren’t adhd are not understanding social cues versus being distracted or missing things from attention, rigid thinking or rule following, ocd or other conditions, strict behaviors or routines or intense interests, not noticing why you’ve upset someone or why they are how they are etc. Most of the other symptoms of either adhd or autism overlap so these were the best I could think of. Autistic ppl also sometimes have problems with hyper mobility or other co occurring conditions which does happen in adhd too but more frequently in autism or both.

      • Ash.G

        293d

        @Del97 thanks for saying this. I was diagnosed with ADHD but I think that I more identify with what you explained for not understanding why I hurt someone, just understanding that I hurt them. But people on social media are quick to block and ban without explanation.

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