An expert has revealed five 'key differences' between autism and ADHD. He explains that while certain behaviours overlap, there are distinct differences between the two conditions, particularly in how social situations are navigated.
Conor McDonagh is the owner and director of Caerus Therapies , which offers autism assessments and support. He is also a specialist occupational therapist, with sensory integration certification and expertise in occupational therapy and applied social studies.
Conor frequently shares advice on his TikTok account - from sensory processing issues, to how to support an autistic child. Among his videos, Conor shared a short video on the five key differences between autism and ADHD.
In the footage, he said: "So the first of these relates to social interactions