15 Traits of SPD that Can Overlap with ADHD and Autism
Like others, I experience of a lot of overlap among the traits of SPD (diagnosed), ADHD (diagnosed), and autism (no diagnosis due to failure to meet criteria a).
Check out the video below to see if you or someone you love experiences something similar! (You can also see the summary chart below.)
What are Visual and Associative Thinking?
Both visual thinking and associative thinking can occur in SPD, ADHD, and Autism. These can make life and relationships difficult — even for socially adept extroverts!!
Start with the “Explanation” video. Hover to see the titles.
Or, watch the full video (also included below).
Summary Chart of Some Observed, Overlapping Traits
Among SPD, ADHD, and Autism
On this side (left):
Tangerine-colored slice lists symptoms of ADHD that I do experience but that I have not been able to connect to SPD.
Salmon-colored slice lists symptoms of ADHD that I experience and connect to SPD.
On this side (right):
Plum-colored slice lists symptoms of Autism that I do not experience and have not been able to connect to SPD.
Salmon-colored slice lists symptoms of Autism that I experience and connect to SPD.
In the center:
Bubble gum-colored section lists symptoms of both ADHD and Autism that I do experience and connect to SPD.
Bright Moments
Expressive images of SPD.
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