ADHD is characterized by a range of features that affect attention, behavior, and executive function. Individuals with ADHD struggle with maintaining attention, especially during tasks that ...

Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about 1 in 10 children. These conditions impact learning, behavior and development.

Impact on daily life and learning. Both conditions affect daily functioning but in distinct ways. ADHD might make it difficult to complete tasks or maintain focus while autism often impacts the ...

People with ADHD often struggle with executive function, which Didier describes as “your brain’s GPS” for navigating your day ...

Autism (ASD) and ADHD are two common conditions among adults. More than 5 million adults – about 2.2% of the overall U.S. adult population – have ASD, according to the CDC. Another 4.4% have ...

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is an umbrella term that covers a wide range of neurodevelopmental differences in social communication and behavior. ADHD involves symptoms related to ...

Study: Multilingualism impacts children's executive function and core autism symptoms.Image Credit: Sergey Novikov/Shutterstock.com. In a recent study published in the journal Autism Research ...

Our study found more similarities than differences. We looked at 180 studies, over 45 years, that compared executive function skills across two or more neurodevelopmental conditions.