🧠 What are Autism and
ADHD?
Autism and ADHD are brain conditions.
They are not bad or wrong.
They just mean people think, feel, and act in different ways.
👶 Are They Disabilities?
- Autism
is a developmental disability.
This means it starts when you are very young and affects how you grow and learn. - ADHD
is not a learning disability, but it can make learning harder.
📘 ADHD and Learning
People with ADHD may:
- Find
it hard to focus or sit still
- Get
distracted easily
- Struggle
to finish tasks or plan their day
👉 This can make school or
work difficult.
👉
ADHD can happen with learning disabilities like dyslexia (reading
problems).
🧒 Autism and Development
People with autism may:
- Find
social situations hard
- Like
routines and sameness
- Get
upset by loud noises or bright lights
- Have
trouble understanding feelings
👉 Autism affects how
someone develops and connects with others.
👉
It is not a mental illness.
😟 Anxiety and Depression
People with Autism or ADHD can also feel:
- Very
worried (this is called anxiety)
- Very
sad or low (this is called depression)
These are mental health problems.
They are common in people with ADHD and autism.
🔄 Why Do These Happen
Together?
- The
brain works differently
- People
might get bullied or feel left out
- It can
be hard to understand feelings
- Life
might feel confusing or stressful
🤔 What Is Alexithymia?
Some autistic people have alexithymia.
This means they find it hard to:
- Know
what they are feeling
- Say
how they feel
This can make anxiety or depression worse.
📝 Summary Chart
|
Condition |
Type |
Affects Learning? |
Linked to Anxiety or Depression? |
|
Autism |
Developmental Disability |
Yes |
Yes |
|
ADHD |
Brain/Attention Condition |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Dyslexia |
Learning Disability |
Yes (reading) |
Sometimes |
|
Anxiety/Depression |
Mental Health |
Maybe |
Yes |
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