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Autism, ADHD and diagnostic criteria.

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Amended post from previous post about ADHD which was then deleted:

The criteria for an autism diagnosis is the traid of difficulties (differences) in social interaction, communication and repetitive behaviours. There's no mention of executive function difficulties but I would say this is something a lot of autistic folk encounter and this can cause just as much difficulty in day to day life as the triad. And I am aware exec functioning is a difficulty in other ND conditions like dyslexia and dyspraxia.  

The reason I'm posting this is I've read a bit about adhd and autism and they are 2 separate things in the DSM but actually a lot of aspects cross over. 

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  • Unknown said:
    a lot of aspects cross over. 

    or contradict, or reinforce each other, or nulify

  • in reply to Mariusz

    Yes and its this which confuses me. Cos I do feel contradictions in some aspects of my life and like there is inner conflict. Eg I need things to be tidy but I find this a huge effort. I need things to be on time but I'm always running late no matter how hard i try. I need organisation because I need things to be right but again find this a big effort. I need people interaction but it has to be on my terms and I find it difficult and tiring. I do feel a need for novelty yet need sameness (I can't understand why people go to the same place on holiday every time) and find change incredibly hard. I need routine to function but don't like feeling restricted. I can't identify with the impulsive actions or activities of adhd.

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    Unknown said:
    I need routine to function but don't like feeling restricted

    That contradictory one is the most profound, you can see it in everything we do.

    I used it to trick myself when I was thinking about 'crossing to the other side' - the only possibility wasn't available because I couldn't get there 

    Reinforce each other - away from people + physical activity, I can go hiking for days alone and never get tired or bored.

    Nulify - I don't feel fear at all, I am aware of danger so ADHD side loves it, autistic side intensify every emotion

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  • in reply to Deleted User
    Unknown said:
    I need routine to function but don't like feeling restricted

    That contradictory one is the most profound, you can see it in everything we do.

    I used it to trick myself when I was thinking about 'crossing to the other side' - the only possibility wasn't available because I couldn't get there 

    Reinforce each other - away from people + physical activity, I can go hiking for days alone and never get tired or bored.

    Nulify - I don't feel fear at all, I am aware of danger so ADHD side loves it, autistic side intensify every emotion

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