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Podcast: Autism and Parenting
Episode: ASD and ADHD
Description: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Autism (ASD) may look a lot like each other. Children with either condition can have problems focusing. Although they share many of the same symptoms, the two are distinct conditions.Autism spectrum disorders are a series of related developmental disorders that can affect language skills, behavior, socializing, and the ability to learn. ADHD is a common condition that can impact how well you concentrate, stay still, or think before you act.Children with autism struggle to focus on things that they don’t like, such as reading a book or doing a...