Why Are ADHD and Autism Linked? The Shared Brain Wiring
You might feel like two different people live in your head. One part of you craves total chaos and new things. The other part needs strict routine to feel safe. This internal tug of war is actually very common.
What is it?
ADHD and autism are often called neurodevelopmental cousins. They are linked because they affect how the brain grows and communicates with itself. When a person has both, it is often called AuDHD.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Science shows these two conditions share many of the same genetic markers. Both involve the prefrontal cortex, which is the brain's control center. Researchers found that about 50 to 70 percent of people with autism also have ADHD symptoms. Their brains both process dopamine and sensory input in unique ways.
The Action Plan
Spot the patterns
Notice when you feel overwhelmed versus when you feel under stimulated.
Audit your environment
Identify one sound or light that makes it hard to think.
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