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Hyperfocus: The Forgotten Frontier of Attention

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Systemizing and Special Interests: Characterizing the continuum from neurotypical to autism spectrum disorder. 

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- About 12-13% of those diagnosed with ADHD have co-occuring Autism Spectrum Disorder 
- About 40-70% of those diagnosed with autism have co-occuring ADHD and 
- ADHD and ASD are both estimated to be 70-80% genetically-influenced, although research has not yet identified which genes influence the development of ADHD and ASD 
- Social difficulties are commonly associated with ASD, but certain common behaviors in ADHD (getting distracted during conversations, not remembering important dates, having difficulty taking turns) can also indirectly cause difficulty in social settings 
- Both ADHD and ASD are associated with greater rates of executive dysfunction  

Co-occuring ASD and ADHD 

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Sibling Recurrence Risk and Cross-aggregation of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder

ASD and ADHD Relationship References 

previously called "restricted" or "circumscribed" interests, but now believed to be more related to information processing and cognitive strengths than repetitive behaviors. Can develop as early as 1-4 years old and occur mainly in children with ASD but neurotypical children can also develop intense interests (though there are differences)

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