What does APC stand for? (self.theevilwithin) submitted 3 months ago by flesjewater1
ADHD vs. Autism. Although they share many of the same symptoms, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism are very different disorders. ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder that makes it difficult for sufferers to focus, stay organized, and listen to direction.Itâs estimated that ADHD affects 3 to 5 percent of kids in the United States.In contrast, autism is a developmental disorder that affects the way a person communicates and interacts with others.Estimates say three to six in every 1,000 kids in the United States has autism.tâs estimated that ADHD affects 3 to 5 percent of kids in the United States. In contrast, autism is a developmental disorder that affects the way a person communicates and interacts with others.
Children with autism exhibit significant deficits in imitation (Smith and Bryson 1994) as well as later emerging social behaviors (APA 2000), leading to the proposal that an early deficit in imitation could disrupt the development of intersubjectivity and lead to broader social impairments in autism (Rogers and Pennington 1991).