Adhd Vs. Autism
A new gene study may reveal why some people with ADHD share symptoms with autism and other neuropsychiatric disorders. Impulsivity and restlessness are common in both groups, and researchers say that may be because some people's ADHD may affect genes that are also affected in autism spectrum disorder. Approximately one in 10 of the children studied had an overlap. Researchers say this may help them uncover more about the genetic risks of neuropsychiatric disorders.
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