New research links low-resource neighborhoods to increased ADHD in autistic youth

“Autistic children who are born in underserved neighborhoods are more likely to exhibit heightened symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during mid-childhood and adolescence compared to those born in more resource-rich areas, according to new research published in the journal JCPP Advances. This study is the first to explore how neighborhood factors are associated with ADHD symptoms in both autistic and non-autistic children, offering new insights into the potential interplay between environmental conditions and mental health in neurodiverse populations.”