TrauDHD • Neurodivergence Insights

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about late and incorrect diagnoses in our society, and autism and ADHD are no exception. These developmental conditions are often overlooked and confused with personality disorders like narcissism, which is problematic.

First, let's examine the difference between neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and a personality disorder like narcissism. The DSM-5 defines neurodevelopmental conditions as a group of conditions that arise in early childhood and affect a person's development and functioning in multiple areas, such as social interaction, communication, and behavior. Autism is characterized by challenges in social interaction, (non-)verbal communication, and a limited, repetitive, or stereotyped pattern of behavior, while ADHD consists of symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that often begin in childhood and can persist into adulthood.

In a personality disorder, there is a long-term pattern of, among other things, rigid and negative traits, intense emotions, and problems maintaining social relationships. The characteristics are often expressed in cognition, affect, impulse control, and overall functioning.

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