Dubai-based experts debunk ADHD, Autism myths and misconceptions

Dubai-based experts debunk ADHD, Autism myths and misconceptions

Autism and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are widely misunderstood and often compared to one another because some of their symptoms overlap, according to experts. A neurologist and a psychiatrist in Dubai sat down with Al Arabiya English to debunk some of the myths and misconceptions associated with the disorders and raise awareness on the matter.

ADHDis a mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, some of which include hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and difficulty paying attention.

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Autismis a spectrum disorder which refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with speech, nonverbal communication, social skills and repetitive behavior.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control, autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with autism have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes remain unknown, but scientists believe there are multiple causes of the disorder that act together to change the most common ways people develop.

“If you look at the prevalence of autism, say 30 years ago, it was one in 1000, now it is one in 58,” Dr. Arif Khan, Dubai-based neurologist and co-founder