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REVIEW article

Front. Psychiatry
Sec. ADHD
Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1387179

Unraveling the Spectrum: Overlap, Distinctions, and Nuances of ADHD and ASD in Children

Provisionally accepted
Sabrina Martinez Sabrina Martinez Kalin Stoyanov Kalin Stoyanov *
  • Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, United States

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    This review explores the clinical presentation of similarities and differences in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This paper investigates the deficits in executive function, social function, and emotional intelligence that are seen in both conditions and how the presence of both conditions can exacerbate these deficiencies. Understanding the clinical presentations in these domains is critical to refine diagnostic methods and treatments and improve outcomes for those affected by these neurodevelopmental disorders. The similarities in clinical presentation between ADHD and ASD present a significant diagnostic challenge, with individuals often exhibiting similar behaviors and difficulty navigating the complexities that encompass reacting to their environment. Further research is paramount in gaining more knowledge of the disorders and challenges faced by these individuals, especially those with the presence of both conditions.

    Keywords: ADHD, ASD, autism, DSM, neurodevelopment, Psychiatry, Children

    Received: 16 Feb 2024; Accepted: 02 Sep 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Martinez and Stoyanov. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Kalin Stoyanov, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, 33199, Florida, United States

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