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Autism vs ADHD Infographic

A visual guide comparing autism and ADHD traits, highlighting overlaps and differences to support understanding and identification.

This infographic uses a Venn diagram to clearly show which traits are specific to autism, which are specific to ADHD, and which are common to both. It helps parents, educators, healthcare professionals and individuals understand the nuances between these two neurodevelopmental conditions.

Who is this for?

Parents, educators, healthcare professionals, employers and anyone wanting to better understand the similarities and differences between autism and ADHD.

About the creators

This resource was created collaboratively by Loren Snow and Harriet Darley. Loren is the founder of Neurodiverse Training, bringing lived neurodivergent experience and over a decade of professional expertise. Harriet is Training Coordinator, combining her background in training and management with her own neurodivergent experience.

Want to understand the differences properly?

This infographic is a starting point. Our course Executive Functioning in Autism & ADHD explores how both present, where they overlap, and the executive-functioning differences that shape daily life. It carries a CPD certificate.

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Autism vs ADHD Infographic