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Unit 8 – Clinical Psychology
Topic 8.3
What is the critical difference between autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, while ADHD isn't.
Autism involves difficulties with social interaction, while ADHD involves issues with focusing and impulsivity.
ADHD develops earlier in life compared to autism.
Autism can be medicated, whereas ADHD cannot.
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AP Psychology - 8.3 Neurodevelopmental and Schizophrenic Spectrum Disorders
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