Autism and ADHD

Both Autistic and ADHD individuals are characterised by the amount of information and connexions they're making in their thought processing. ADHD is marked by an impulsivity and Autism by more precise and pre-warned transitions. ADHD'ers are great with what seems like multi-taking, Autistics by being highly focused on one-thing-at-a-time. An autistic individual will find they are more accident prone when forced into an unfocused state, ADHD live and function much better at what appears to be a faster pace. Autistic individuals may do well with Judo or Yoga as sport, ADHD with marathons. The thing I find unique is that ADHD individuals seem to be able to bridge a communication gap between NeuroTypical or Non-Autistic and Autistic. 

With communication and a seemingly lack of organisation we appear similar, but ADHD seem to float between all forms of understandings while Autistic individuals have a more analytical and depth of thinking approach. 

The amount going on in our brain all at once and the ability to hyper-focus is a marked similarity. However, many Autistics can, over time, learn their depth of thinking and pace of transition facilitates an ability to use hyper-focus for many things they may not necessarily be interested in. This does not include executive functioning as tying a shoe or organising a folder is not a matter of 'interest'. Autistics may thrive in a very organised, uncluttered space where everything has an exact place - for life. ADHD may not mind the mess, changing things up often. 

This chap has a good explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNgLrPkp2y4 

Due to funding, these things are still under research. But we are all talking with one another on these matters, which is how research happens anyway. Another good one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dEjCGvKmEA 

When I was recovering from depression and battling with anxieties and lost agoraphobia and basically was in the transition state, where old "Aspergers" label was not explanatory to me anymore(but worked very well in depressed state) and more and more ADHD was more applicable, I found this article, with thought provoking title:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shouldstorm/202008/what-if-some-mental-disorders-arent-actually-disorders-all

I've also found very relatable(to me) tiktokker videos:

True ADHD stories:

PT7:

https://www.tiktok.com/@tim_ahern_art/video/7002226443560226054

Video on research about ADHD(taking into account pandemic period, it is still very fresh):

www.youtube.com/watch

I completely agree with the psychology today article - that what we call ADHD and Autism are simply a mismatch with the current human environment in Western Capitalism (not everywhere globally). 

But some of those ticktocks I can't watch 

While yes, that can be both the ADHD brain and the Autistic, the key to understanding the difference is the more an autistic individual is allowed, encouraged and supported to finish one thing at a time, the more grounded they become. In my experience, my friends with ADHD somewhat thrive with a million things happening at once. Autistics are accident prone with more than one process and with things perpetually left unresolved. 

I completely agree with the psychology today article - that what we call ADHD and Autism are simply a mismatch with the current human environment in Western Capitalism (not everywhere globally). 

But some of those ticktocks I can't watch 

While yes, that can be both the ADHD brain and the Autistic, the key to understanding the difference is the more an autistic individual is allowed, encouraged and supported to finish one thing at a time, the more grounded they become. In my experience, my friends with ADHD somewhat thrive with a million things happening at once. Autistics are accident prone with more than one process and with things perpetually left unresolved.