Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it’s the severity of autism-like traits that seems to shape how the brain ...

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions. Photographer Emily June Smith ...

A new study comparing children with autism, ADHD, and both conditions reveals that comorbidity may alter how cognitive abilities relate to emotional and behavioral regulation, offering new insight ...

AuDHD is a nonclinical term for “autism and ADHD.” People with both conditions may have a unique combination of symptoms and may benefit from a multipronged approach to treatment. No, AuDHD is not an ...

In my experience, many people go to therapy seeking answers, closure, or peace, sometimes needing all three. The longer I work in this field, the more I believe that peace is something that many ...

When you finally receive a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that reflects your strengths and the challenges you face, it can be life-changing. But for people with both autism and attention-deficit ...

Research by ADHD pioneer William E. Pelham, Jr., who passed away last year, found that behavioral therapy—when used first—was less expensive and more effective than medication in treating children ...

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, ...

The most comprehensive review to date of ADHD treatments has found that medication for children and adults, and cognitive behavioral therapy for adults, remain the most effective approaches, backed by ...