What is AuDHD? The term “AuDHD” is not a separate diagnosis, though it is a popular term used to describe people who have been self/formally diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD. An earlier version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual ( Edition 4 -DSM-IV ) stated that people could not be diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD. In 2013 this changed. Now Autism and ADHD are found to frequently co-occur. Research has found that approximately 40% of Autistic adults meet criteria for ADHD, and an estimated 21% co-occurrence of autism in individuals with ADHD. These figures are based on limited and evolving research, with adult data being limited. Below are a few examples of shared and individual traits. Take a moment to notice which ones might feel familiar, and which might not apply to you.
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