What are the differences between asperger syndrome and adhd?

Answer 1

From what I understand about AS is that people who have it can't recognize facial cues as a means of communication. Like if I was pissed off and I had a pissed off look on my face, somebody with AS wouldn't recognize it as being pissed off. At least that's how I understand it. And yes, AS is on the autistic spectrum of disorders, but it's fairly mild compared to full blown autism. People with AS don't have a lag in learning how to talk like people with autism do.

ADHD is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It's way different. Somebody with ADHD has a short attention span, and they are very hyperactive and can't sit still.

Answer 2

ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Asperger's syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder and is neurological. ADHD or ADD is commonly a co morbidity (occurs within the diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome) to Asperger's. Asperger's diagnosed people are affected by their inability to understand others intentions, read social cues, and typically have difficulty making friends. People are usually first diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, and OCD; before being diagnosed with AS. Commonly, a person with Asperger's will suffer from some or even all of these co- occurring symptoms and conditions. I have AS and as a result I suffer from anxiety, OCD and ADD.

Answer 3

adhd is attention defecit and hyperactivity disorder. Kids with ADHD have difficulty in classrooms sitting, paying attention, and focusing. They are exremely hyperactive. Kids with ADHD can lead very normal lives and have lots of friends and can be very social. School is just usually not their thing. They do better with sports, hands on activities, and basically lots of movement.

Aspergers syndrome is something totally different. Its a form of autism where kids have difficulty especially with social skills. There is a huge spectrum for the category of autism. No two cases are the same. Aspergers kids dont pick up on social cues. They typically dislike and have difficulty handling changes in daily routines. There are usually language deficits associated with aspergers. Often, they dwell on a subject of interest which can seem like an obsession, but become extremely knowledgeable on that subject. They can be sensitive sensory integration (bright lights, sounds, touch etc).
Cases can be subtle or extreme.

Answer 4

Here are some reputable pages that will help you to understand these two conditions:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/autism/complete-publication.shtml
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml

Answer 5

There are links to tests for ADHD at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 22.

Answer 6

One is real, one is not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention-deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
http://www.oism.info/en/adhd/myth/index.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnosis_of_Asperger_syndrome

Although, asperger's can be wrongly diagnosed. It is not uncommon for individuals of higher than average intelligence to be lacking social skills.
Personally I meet several of the diagnostic criteria for it myself, but they (medical community) can't even seem to agree on the symptoms.

I wouldn't particularly consider the NIH reputable.
http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/articles/050124/24healy.htm

Answer 7

aspergers is a form of autism , adhd is like when you can't sit still.