Creativity in autism may stem from co-occurring ADHD, not autism itself

Creativity in autism may stem from co-occurring ADHD, not autism itself

For years, creativity has been celebrated as a possible strength in people with autism. From anecdotal reports of autistic savants to growing calls for strength-based education and employment programs, the idea that autism is linked to enhanced creativity has gained traction in research and popular media alike. But a new study published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science challenges this assumption. After controlling for cogni…