Autistic & ADHD traits
This article from Embrace discusses autism and ADHD traits and the differences in DSM-5-TR criteria. The article includes a section on co-occurring autism & ADHD. "While some autistic and ADHD traits can work in tandem to heighten experiences, they can also oppose each other and create contradictions."
The article ends with: "Autism and ADHD are common co-occurrences. For neurodivergents seeking to understand more about themselves, it can be confusing to try and differentiate between traits that are considered autistic versus ADHD. When trying to understand our autistic and ADHD ways of navigating the world, remember that:
The DSM classifies traits based on outward observable characteristics
Autism is a difference in socialization and communication;
Whereas ADHD is a difference in attention
ADHDers often experience differences in cognitive processing. For example:
They are divergent thinkers
They perceive time differently
Co-occurring autism and ADHD can be experienced as:
Heightening of some autistic traits
Navigating contradictions of opposing traits"
I thought it was a good article...let me know what you think in the comments.