ADHD + Autism: A Surprisingly Likely Pair
By Sheila Henson The rise of information on ADHD means that more people are being diagnosed and finding answers. Suddenly their whole lives make sense in a way it never had before. But for some, there is still a missing piece of the puzzle. Many notice that there are parts of their experience that seem out of the ordinary, but can’t be explained by ADHD. Research shows that 50-70% of autistics also have ADHD*, and 20-50% of ADHDers are also autistic. Such a high co-occurrence makes it a...