AuDHD, the comorbidity of autism and ADHD, is more than the sum of its parts.
Psychology Today
Research confirms that autism and ADHD co-occur significantly more often than chance would predict, with up to 46 percent of autistic children also having ADHD. This comorbidity creates a unique synergy that intensifies challenges in executive function, emotional regulation, and social interaction beyond what each condition causes individually. Therefore, early identification of both conditions is crucial for providing appropriate supports and improving developmental outcomes for individuals with AuDHD.
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