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Autism vs ADHD

This session explores the similarities and differences between autism and ADHD and why misidentification frequently occurs. It examines overlapping traits, distinct features, co-occurrence, and the impact on diagnosis, support, and understanding.

⏱ 1 hour 🌐 In-Person
Autism vs ADHD
Gain CPD hours

About This Session

This session explores the similarities and differences between autism and ADHD and why misidentification frequently occurs. It examines overlapping traits, distinct features, co-occurrence, and the impact on diagnosis, support, and understanding.

Learning Outcomes

  • We also run a separate session aimed at looking at the combined experience called AuDHD.
  • Identify key similarities between autism and ADHD experiences.
  • Distinguish core differences in presentations.
  • Understand how autism and ADHD can co-occur.
  • Recognise how overlap affects identification and diagnosis processes.
  • Understand why we see dual diagnosis of both.

Session Formats

🏢 IN-PERSON

Conference Talk

1 hour

A dynamic keynote-style session for all-staff days, away days, or conference programmes.