Autism With ADHD Linked to Weaker Brain Connectivity Than Autism Alone
Autistic young people who also have ADHD showed weaker resting brain connections than autistic peers without ADHD, according to a 2026 brain-imaging study of 69 people.1 Most autism-linked differences were shared by both autistic groups, but the extra ADHD diagnosis came with its own pattern, especially in a brain area that helps with attention and …