Children with autism, co-occurring ADHD symptoms lag in key measures of independence. A pair of new studies has provided new insight into the challenges faced by children on the autism spectrum who exhibit symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to the findings, these children have difficulty with adaptive behavior, a key measure of independence. Source 2e.
ADHD and ASD: What the eyes could reveal. Researchers found that recordings from the retina could identify distinct signals for both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing a potential biomarker for each condition. Source 5j.
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show developmental differences as babies - especially related to their language and social skills. Because they usually sit up, crawl, and walk on time, obvious differences in the development of gestures, pretend play, language, and social skills often go unnoticed.
In addition to speech delays and behavior differences, families may notice some differences in how their child relates to peers or children their age.