People with Asperger's Syndrome typically are very interested in specific subjects and like to learn lots of details about them. They can become obsessed with in obscure subjects and enjoy talking in great detail about them, taking them very seriously. People with ADHD are likely to have lots of interests and to be less obsessive about following through on them. Both can have issues with social situations, with the people with Asperger's syndrome being unaware that people find them boring and struggling to understand why others aren't fascinated by their subject, while the people with ADHD may not notice what's going on around them and may be socially inappropriate, but they understand it when it is pointed out to them. Asperger's Syndrome can be misdiagnosed as ADHD because of similar symptoms. In addition, ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome can occur together. Some Comparisons: ADHD - has difficulty focusing on one thing
AS - can focus very intently on one thing if it is a special interest but could have difficulty if it is not a special interest ADHD - has difficulty completing tasks
AS - does not have difficulty completing tasks if it is a special interest
ADHD - might not seem to be listening when someone is speaking to him or her
AS - might not seem to be listening when intently focused or when overwhelmed ADHD - talks nonstop
AS - talks nonstop about a special interest but often very little on other topics ADHD - makes inappropriate comments due to being impulsive but realizes afterward it was inappropriate
AS - makes inappropriate comments due to not knowing better and not understanding social conventions ADHD - shows emotions without restraint
AS - shows emotions when overwhelmed and stressed, but might seem unemotional at other times ADHD - interrupts due to being impulsive
AS - could interrupt due to lack of understanding of social conventions but might not talk at all
ADHD - fidgets, squirms, moves constantly due to hyperactivity
AS - fidgets and squirms in some situations that can be resolved with a "fidget" that helps him or her focus or being put in a low-distraction low-stress environment ADHD - has difficulty performing silent tasks
AS - usually does not have difficulty performing silent tasks if in low-distraction low-stress environment; can play quietly alone in a room ADHD - has difficulty paying attention
AS - might have difficulty paying attention if subject is not a special interest or if person uses slang and idiomatic expressions that are not understood or if not in a low-distraction low-stress environment ADHD - daydreams frequently
AS - daydreaming is not typically a symptom noticed in younger children, but it might be more common in girls and older children or teens ADHD - forgets details of daily routines
AS - follows daily routines rigidly ADHD - might have accidents and injuries due to being impulsive
AS - might have accidents and injuries due to lack of motor control
yes
Some of them do.
He had priaprism.
No, Fergie does not have Down syndrome!! She had ADHD when she was younger, though!!
I am a special education teacher that has worked with students who have ADHD and/or Asperger's Syndrome.
There is no formal diagnosis for Albert Einstein's mental health, but he is thought to have exhibited symptoms of Asperger's syndrome, which is a form of autism. Some experts also suggest he may have had ADHD based on his behaviors and cognitive abilities.
Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that can cause behaviorial outbursts and has no permanent cure and no Mozart did not have Tourette Syndrome he had ADHD.
downs syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia, TB(tuberculosis)
mental disorders such as depression and anxiety disorder can cause symptoms similar to ADHD. A complete and comprehensive psychiatric assessment is critical to differentiate ADHD from other possible mood and behavioral disorders
Probably, but it has only recently been named as such and clearly defined. Improved: Noone really knows when Aspergers' Syndrome was FIRST thought out, but the first researcher to define it, has since then made the case. You never know, back when the cavemans were around, Aspergers' syndrome could've had some effect.
The Tomatis method is used for conditions including dyslexia , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Down syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome , autism, depression, and behavioral problems.
You could deduce that there may be a genetic predisposition for ADHD, as it is present in Jane's family but not in Bill's family. However, it is also possible for ADHD to occur without a family history. Genetic and environmental factors can both play a role in the development of ADHD.