Many symptoms of autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger's Syndrome are similar to symptoms of ADHD. Because symptoms of Asperger's can be subtle and difficult to detect, the condition often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed as another disorder, such as ADHD.Feb 5, 2019
How do I know if I have ADHD or Aspergers?
In a nutshell, autistic people have difficulty understanding or responding to social norms and cues. A person may become overly interested in a topic or object. On the other hand, people with ADHD have underlying difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and may have problems with impulsivity.
Can ADHD be confused with autism?
Answer: Autism spectrum disorder and ADHD are related in several ways. ADHD is not on the autism spectrum, but they have some of the same symptoms. And having one of these conditions increases the chances of having the other.
With regard to ADHD and Asperger's , there is a large overlap in symptomology. In my experience, roughly 60-70 percent of children with Asperger's Syndrome have symptoms which are compatible with an ADHD diagnosis. In fact, so common are ADHD symptoms in PDD that the PDD diagnosis technically subsumes ADHD.
What is it like to have ADHD and Aspergers?
Asperger's And ADHD. it challenging to understand or respond to social norms. The person with Asperger's may become overly interested in an object or topic, while someone with ADHD has underlying difficulties with hyperacidity, attention, and problems with impulsivity.