Comorbid Clashes Between Both Conditions

 

Here are some comorbid symtoms that can be conflicting in the neurodiverse mind. Comorbidity is when two or more psychological (or other health symtoms,) show in the same person.

ASD-

 

•      Extreme interest in one topic 

          Need for routine 

    Everything in its place 

         Obsessive with current special interest 

         Thinking outside the box

Hyper focus                  

 

ADHD-

 

Having a short attention span and being easily distracted 

Making careless mistakes

Being unable to stick to tasks that are tedious or time-consuming

Constantly changing activity or task 

  Having difficulty organising tasks

 

 It seems that ASD traits such as interests in one subject or current special interest and hyper focus could potentially clash with most ADHD traits, such as short attention span, inability to stick to one task that may be tedious or boring. Constantly switching from one interest to another. These clashes can cause an inability to perform day to day tasks and stay focused when required.

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