Researchers at the University of Michigan found a link between two hallmark ADHD symptoms — inattention and impulsivity/hyperactivity — and greater social dysfunction among children with ADHD vs. children with both autism and ADHD.
In patients with ADHD alone, attention measures contributed to 48% of the variance in total SRS scores, with hyperactivity/impulsivity reported by caregivers as the strongest factor. In patients with ASD and ADHD, attention measures, largely inattention problems, accounted for 40% of the variance. Patients with ASD alone displayed no associations between domains.
Researchers conclude that since attention functions may be associated with social impairment among children with ADHD, targeted cognitive interventions need to be highlighted in early childhood.Ng, R., Heinrich, K., & Hodges, E. Associations Between ADHD Subtype Symptomatology and Social Functioning in Children With ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Comorbid Diagnosis: Utility of Diagnostic Tools in Treatment Considerations. Journal of Attention Disorders.
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