AUTISM & ADHD

When there is a deficit in executive functions, it manifests itself in inattentiveness, distractibility and impulsivity—three areas recognized on both the autism and ADHD checklist of behaviors.

Section 504 from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  • Difficulty mixing with other children
  • No real fear of danger
  • Tantrums: displays extreme distress for no apparent reason
  • May not want cuddling or act cuddly
  • Noticeable physical over-activity or extreme under-activity
  • Little or no eye contact
  • Works impulsively; often makes careless mistakes; work is sloppy
  • Uneven gross/fine motor skills
  • Cannot talk or play quietly; disrupt other with talk or actions?
  • Difficult awaiting turn in games or activities
  • Engages in potentially dangerous activities
  • Plays without normal caution or consideration or consequences
  • Severe temper tantrum
  • Interrupts, disrupts, talks and acts inappropriately
  • When younger, difficulty accepting soothing or holding
  • Always on the move, overactive
  • Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
  • Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school work or other activities
  • Uneven gross/fine motor skills

ADHD Behavioral Checklist

Interesting Facts

  • Autism occurs in 4.5 out of 10,000 births
  • Autism is three times more likely to affect males than females
  • The two treatments which have received the most support are Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the use of vitamin B6 with magnesium supplements
  • Autism Answers has been informed the US Department of Education and other governmental agencies statistics show that Autism is growing at a rate of 10% to 17% per year. At these rates, it is estimated that the prevalence of autism could reach four million American in the next decade.
  • Autism Answers states sources that state previously that the USA spent $90 billion per year to provide care for the country’s 1.5 million autistic children and adult. We believe that number has increased. They estimate that cost could increase to $200 billion to $400 billion by 2013.
  • Disabling Medical Condition