Do You Have Autism or ADHD (OR Both)?

Video Description

Ever felt like your brain works differently—but you're not sure why? Understanding the difference between Autism vs ADHD can be tricky, especially since they often share similar traits. From sensory overload to focus struggles, we’re breaking down the key signs of autism, common ADHD symptoms, and where they overlap. Whether you're newly exploring your identity or have always felt a little different, learning about neurodivergent traits and the autism and ADHD overlap might help everything start to make a little more sense. What’s something you’ve always done that makes you wonder if you’re neurodivergent? Check out our other channel specifically for ADHD topics: @ADHD2Go This video was revised by Brian who has been diagnosed with Autism and Amanda with ADHD. Credits: Script Writer: Kelly Soong Script Editor: Brian Cham & Amanda Silvera Voice Over: Amanda Silvera @amandasilvera Animator: Tris Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong Director: Tai Khuong Assisted: Brisky Quach Further readings on Autism and ADHD: Mayes, S. D., & Calhoun, S. L. (2012). Autism and ADHD: Overlapping and discriminating symptoms. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6(1), 277–285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2011.05.009 Craig, F., Lamanna, A. L., Margari, F., Matera, E., Simone, M., & Margari, L. (2015). Overlap between autism spectrum disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Searching for distinctive/common clinical features. Autism Research, 8(3), 328–337. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.1449 Lau-Zhu, A., Fritz, A., & McLoughlin, G. (2019). Overlaps and distinctions between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder in young adulthood: Systematic review and guiding framework for EEG-imaging research. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 96, 93–105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2018.10.009