In this episode, let’s talk about what ADHD is, how common autism and ADHD are in individuals, and the cause and impact these co-occurring conditions have on individuals.

References:

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Casanova, M.F., Frye, R.E., Gillberg, C., & Casanova, E.L. (2020). Editorial: Comorbidity and autism spectrum disorder. Frontiers in Psychiatry. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.617395.

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Davis, N. O., & Kollins, S. H. (2012). Treatment for co-occurring attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. Neurotherapeutics, 9(3), 518-530.

Gargaro, B. A., May, T., Tonge, B. J., Sheppard, D. M., Bradshaw, J. L., & Rinehart, N. J. (2014). Using the DBC-P Hyperactivity Index to screen for ADHD in young people with autism and ADHD: A pilot study. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8(9), 1008-1015.

Matson, J.L. (2016). Comorbid conditions among children with autism spectrum disorders. Berlin, Germany: Springer.

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Thapar, A., Cooper, M., Eyre, O., & Langley, K. (2013). Practitioner review: What have we learnt about the causes of ADHD? Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 54(1), 3-16. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2012.02611.x.

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Zablotsky, B., Bramlett, M. D., & Blumberg, S. J. (2017). The Co-Occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children With ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 1087054717713638.

ADHD links:

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/adhd.html

https://raisingchildren.net.au/for-professionals/mental-health-resources/adhd-ocd-odd

Autism and ADHD support:

https://www.adhdsupportaustralia.com.au/adhd-listings/autism-community-network/

Support networks for ADHD:

http://www.parentsforadhdadvocacy.com.au

NSW:

http://www.adhdsupportaustralia.com.au/

www.macquarieadhd.org.au

www.adultadhd.org.au

ACT:

www.addact.org.au

WA:

www.adhdwa.org

VIC:

QLD:

https://www.meetup.com/Brisbane-ADHD-Meetup/

For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au.

Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.