A list of the behaviors common to autism and ADHD are below.
Autism Behavioral Checklist
- Difficulty mixing with other children;
- No real fear of danger;
- Tantrums: displays extreme distress for no apparent reason,
- Inappropriate giggling or laughing,
- May not want cuddling or act cuddly,
- Noticeable physical overactivity or extreme underactivity;
- Little or no eye contact,
- Works impulsively; often makes careless mistakes: work is sloppy,
- Uneven gross/fine motor skills
ADHD Behavioral Checklist
- Cannot talk or play quietly; disrupts others with talk or actions,
- Difficult awaiting turn in games or activities,
- Engages in potentially dangerous activities,
- Plays without normal caution or consideration of consequences,
- Severe temper tantrums,
- Interrupts, disrupts, talks and acts inappropriately,
- When younger, difficulty accepting soothing or holding,
- Always on the move, overactive, even during sleep,
- Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly,
- Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in school work or other activities,
- Uneven gross/fine motor skills.