EPS 13 - Autism or ADHD? The Adaptive Functioning Key Every Parent Needs to Know
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EPS 13 - Autism or ADHD? The Adaptive Functioning Key Every Parent Needs to Know
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About this listen
When Autism (ASD) and ADHD show up together, parenting gets confusing fast. In this episode of Angel’s Awesome Minds, we break down the research behind ASD-only, ADHD-only, and ASD + ADHD combined, and explain why the overlap creates challenges that are exponential, not additive.
You’ll learn why ASD and ADHD co-occur so often, how diagnosis timing affects children, and the real differences in social behavior between the two conditions. Most importantly, we uncover the metric every parent needs to understand: adaptive functioning—the strongest predictor of a child’s long-term independence, daily living skills, communication, and social development.
We also discuss early intervention, behavior therapy, medication response differences, and why ASD severity—not ADHD—drives the biggest challenges in real-world functioning.
This episode is perfect for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone supporting neurodiverse children who want clearer direction, practical insights, and research-backed guidance.