Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Autism and ADHD:

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Autism and ADHD:

 Navigating the Intersection of Physical and Neurodevelopmental Differences What is EDS with Autism and ADHD? Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders that can co-occur with neurodevelopmental conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Recent research suggests a higher prevalence of autism and ADHD in individuals with EDS compared to the general population. When someone has EDS along with autism and/or ADHD, we refer to this...

Autism and Alexithymia:

Autism and Alexithymia:

 Navigating the Complexities of Emotional Understanding What is Autism with Alexithymia? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and alexithymia are distinct neurological conditions that frequently co-occur. Research suggests that up to 50% of autistic individuals may also experience alexithymia, a condition characterized by difficulty identifying and describing one's own emotions. When someone has both autism and alexithymia, we refer to this unique neurological profile as Autism-Alexithymia. The Diagnostic Evolution of...

Dyslexia and ADHD:

Dyslexia and ADHD:

 Unraveling the Complexities of Learning and Attention What is Dyslexia with ADHD? Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are distinct neurodevelopmental conditions that frequently co-occur. Research suggests that up to 40% of individuals with dyslexia also meet criteria for ADHD. When someone has both dyslexia and ADHD, we refer to this unique neurological profile as Dyslexia-ADHD. The Diagnostic Evolution of Dyslexia-ADHD Historically, the reading difficulties associated with dyslexia were...

Depression and Autism:

Depression and Autism:

Navigating the Intersection of Mood and Neurodiversity What is Depression with Autism? Depression and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are distinct conditions that can co-occur. Research suggests that individuals with autism are at a higher risk of developing depression, with some studies indicating rates as high as 40%. When someone has both depression and autism, we refer to this unique neurological profile as Depression-Autism. The Diagnostic Evolution of Depression-Autism Historically, depression in autistic...

Anxiety Disorders and ADHD:

 Unraveling the Tangle of Worry and Inattention What is Anxiety with ADHD? Anxiety Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are distinct conditions that frequently co-occur. Research suggests that up to 50% of individuals with ADHD also experience an anxiety disorder. When someone has both an anxiety disorder and ADHD, we refer to this unique neurological profile as Anxiety-ADHD. The Diagnostic Evolution of Anxiety-ADHD Historically, the restlessness and difficulty concentrating seen in...

Bipolar Disorder and ADHD:

Bipolar Disorder and ADHD:

 Navigating the Complexity of Dual Diagnosis What is Bipolar Disorder with ADHD? Bipolar Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two distinct neurodevelopmental conditions that can co-occur in some individuals. Recent research suggests that up to 20% of individuals with bipolar disorder also meet criteria for ADHD, and vice versa. When someone has both bipolar disorder and ADHD, it creates a unique neurological profile that we'll refer to as bipolar-ADHD. The Diagnostic Evolution of...

Sensory Processing Disorder with Autism and ADHD:

Sensory Processing Disorder with Autism and ADHD:

 Navigating a Multi-Sensory World What is SPD with Autism and ADHD? Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are distinct neurodevelopmental conditions that can co-occur. When an individual experiences all three, we refer to this unique neurological profile as SPD-Autism-ADHD. The Diagnostic Evolution of SPD-Autism-ADHD Historically, sensory issues were often seen as a component of autism or ADHD rather than a distinct condition. Recent...

Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder:

Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder:

Navigating Emotional Intensity What is BPD with Bipolar Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder are distinct conditions that can co-occur in some individuals. Studies suggest that up to 20% of individuals with BPD also meet criteria for Bipolar Disorder. When someone has both BPD and Bipolar Disorder, it creates a unique psychological profile that we'll refer to as BPD-Bipolar. The Diagnostic Evolution of BPD-Bipolar Historically, the intense mood swings seen in BPD were often...

PTSD and ADHD:

PTSD and ADHD:

 Understanding the Overlap in Hypervigilance and Attention What is PTSD with ADHD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are distinct conditions that can co-occur in some individuals. Recent research suggests that up to 25% of individuals with PTSD also meet criteria for ADHD. When someone has both PTSD and ADHD, it creates a unique neurological profile that we'll refer to as PTSD-ADHD. The Diagnostic Evolution of PTSD-ADHD Historically, the hypervigilance and...

Autism and OCD:

Autism and OCD:

Unraveling the Complexity of Overlapping Behaviors What is Autism with OCD? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are distinct neurodevelopmental conditions that can co-occur in some individuals. Recent research suggests that up to 17% of autistic individuals also meet criteria for OCD. When someone has both autism and OCD, it creates a unique neurological profile that we'll refer to as autism-OCD. The Diagnostic Evolution of Autism-OCD Historically, the repetitive behaviors seen...