What is the difference between adhd vs autism?

Two distinct : Disorders. Adhd is attention deficit hyperactive disorder people with it have trouble sitting still, concentrating and are easily distracted by the slightest noises. Autism which starts in early childhood leads to lack of connection to others, inability to communicate, (language deficits), no eye contact and repetitive behaviors (echoing of a repetitive sound or word).

Each is a neuro-: Developmental disorder with its own set of symptoms ; observable behaviors required for diagnosis by dsm-v criteria. Each is a categorical diagnosis, meaning that they are not etiologic diagnoses that explain the genetic or other medical condition that causes the symptoms in a individual. 40-70% of children ; teens with ASD also have adhd ; require multi-modal treatment for both.