ADHD and autism are both disorders that can affect your childs ability to concentrate and stay on task. Children with ADHD display marked inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Autism Spectrum Disorders are characterized by communication issues, poor social skills, repetitive or ritualistic behaviors. While both disorders share some of the same symptoms, a professional trained in recognizing the two conditions can differentiate between the two.

Children that have ADHD often have problems with communication and may struggle socially. In an ADHD diagnosis, social development markers...