When Is It More Than ADHD?
In this interview, ADHD Coach Roya Kravetz, PCC, BCC, CMC discusses how to understand the subtle nuances that indicate when a dual-diagnosis of ADHD and Autism is present in clients and more importantly, how to integrate treatment for Autism characteristics into ADHD coaching practices.
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About the interview
Research shows that up to 30% of children with ADHD may also be on the Autism Spectrum. Diagnosing both disorders can prove challenging, since both are developmental disorders that affect children in the areas of communication, social interaction, and behavior. Because of these similar features, this dual-diagnosis often goes undiagnosed and therefore untreated, which can lead to greater challenges for children and families.
When these disorders co-exist and have not yet been diagnosed, ADHD treatments can stall out or become insufficient. It is common for parents of children with both disorders to hop from practitioner to practitioner, seeking solutions in the hopes that one of them will finally find the right course of action. It is not until treatment for Autism is conducted concurrently with treatment for ADHD that any progress will be made.
Studies tell us that children with this dual-diagnosis are at a greater risk for harmful or risky behaviors such as cutting and suicide. Therefore, it is imperative that practitioners understand the subtle nuances that indicate when a dual-diagnosis of ADHD and Autism is present in clients. The point is that the ADHD treatment alone is not enough when there is a dual-diagnosis – ADHD and Autism must be treated together. In this presentation, participants will learn:
