Featuring Thomas E. Brown, PhD

More than half of the individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) also have ADHD. Yet often their ADHD is overlooked and not adequately treated because many clinicians and educators recognize ASD but do not see ADHD. This is especially true for those children, teens, and young adults on the spectrum whose IQ is average or above average.

Psychologist Thomas E. Brown offers examples of children, teens, and young adults on the spectrum who have average or above average smarts and have ADHD. He discusses how to provide assessments and helpful treatment for co-occurring ASD and ADHD.