I guess it’s difficult to clearly separate all the disorders. I have C-PTSD and a lot of the AUDHD posts here hit the mark so hard it hurts sometimes (e.g. hyper focus vs need to find something new all the time vs high need of organization and structures).
Autism and ADHD are highly layered with maladaptations. You get a domino effect occuring, with the obvious symptoms down the chain. Other conditions can function similarly, and pull in the same maladaptations.
It’s also worth noting that ADHD and autism are spectrums. It’s possible to have mild tendencies that don’t technically qualify. When other conditions cause disruptions, the symptoms can get more pronounced, or lead to additional maladaptations.
I have ADHD and C-PTSD, but am reasonably certain I do not have autism. I have taken some online tests that seemed pretty comprehensive, and every autistic trait I got a hit on reflected social training / masking behaviors or behaviors that could also be anxiety.
Which is to say — I think perhaps C-PTSD can mirror autism in some ways.
I guess it’s difficult to clearly separate all the disorders. I have C-PTSD and a lot of the AUDHD posts here hit the mark so hard it hurts sometimes (e.g. hyper focus vs need to find something new all the time vs high need of organization and structures).
Autism and ADHD are highly layered with maladaptations. You get a domino effect occuring, with the obvious symptoms down the chain. Other conditions can function similarly, and pull in the same maladaptations.
It’s also worth noting that ADHD and autism are spectrums. It’s possible to have mild tendencies that don’t technically qualify. When other conditions cause disruptions, the symptoms can get more pronounced, or lead to additional maladaptations.
I have ADHD and C-PTSD, but am reasonably certain I do not have autism. I have taken some online tests that seemed pretty comprehensive, and every autistic trait I got a hit on reflected social training / masking behaviors or behaviors that could also be anxiety.
Which is to say — I think perhaps C-PTSD can mirror autism in some ways.