what's the difference between autism and adhd
ADHD vs. Autism. By Reader's Digest Editors. Although they share many of the same symptoms, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism are very different disorders. ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder that makes it difficult for sufferers to focus, stay organized, and listen to direction.
Autism is a spectrum disorder, ranging from severe, low-functioning classic autism to the milder Asperger's syndrome (also known as high-functioning autism). What separates the high-functioning from the severe is often their intelligence quotient.