I'm becoming quite confused on whether I actually have ADHD or not. I know I have ADD and autism spectrum disorder but i bet there has been a lot of people that have been diagnosed with ADHD and then got a more in depth evaluation of aspergers disorder because some of the symptoms can be the same/overlap such as;

* Attention problems
Aspergers because of:
-- A need for strict routines
-- language difficulties
-- Obsessive rituals
-- self stimulating behaviors
ADHD because of:
-- Impulsivity
-- Hyperactivity
* Irrationally energetic activity
Aspergers because of:
-- Having their rituals broken by someone else
-- hyperactivity
* learning problems
* Breaks rules
Aspergers because:
-- They like rules but break the rules that they don't understand
ADHD because:
-- They dislike rules and break rules
* often appears to not be listening to someone during a conversation
Aspergers because:
-- They are trying avoid direct eye contact
ADHD because:
They're focused on other things or day dreaming.
* oppositional
Aspergers because:
-- They want to avoid anxiety
ADHD because:
-- They're trying to gain attention
* problems following directions
Aspergers because of:
-- not understanding social request or action
ADHD because:
They're distracted or in 'brain fog' or day dreaming
* says inappropriate things and has problems figuring out the appropriate response to some situations
* talking at someone or talking non stop
* tantrums,
* when younger, difficulty accepting soothing or holding.

Children with ADHD and aspergers both have;
* Serious sensory integration problems
* Uncoordinated and impulsive
* Respond positively to structure and routine
Aspergers because:
-- They have they're own rules that they follow and can use that technique to follow other rules
ADHD because
-- It requires less effort to stay on one task.

Deficit in executive functions for both ADHD and aspergers;
* Inattentiveness
* Distractability
* impulsivity

[yellowfrog268]

Wow, you really gave this one some serious thought. Good for you for being so introspective. Often diagnosis change and it's because of the very reasons you've stated: Overlap and similarity in symptomology. However, over time, and with the help of a good pdoc or therapist, the correct diagnosis usually emerges. Also, I see that you are a teenager. From what I've heard, it can be very difficult diagnosing complex issues in people of your age group mostly because you are growing and changing and the clinician has to also examine the possibility that some of this may be attributed to normal and/or expected phases of psychological development.

[MikeDelta]

I was diagnosed as ADHD and for the time being they've PDD which from what I gather is a shade of autism. If I am not mistaken they are highly comorbid? I am considered to be both and it is my understanding that they play into eachother