ADHD and AUTISM Intro:

More than half of all individuals who have been diagnosed with (Autism spectrum disorder) ASD also have signs of ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).  Both ADHD and ASD are neurodevelopmental disorders (brain development has been affected in some way). That means both conditions/disorders affect the central nervous system, which is responsible for movement, language, memory, and social and focusing skills. Most importantly, that includes the brain’s executive functioning, which is responsible for decision making, impulse control, time management, focus, and organization skills. For many children, social skills are also affected. Both ADHD and ASD are more common in boys.