r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Jan 30 '25

Neuroscience A low-cost tool accurately distinguishes neurotypical children from children with autism just by watching them copy the dance moves of an on-screen avatar for a minute. It can even tell autism from ADHD, conditions that commonly overlap.

https://newatlas.com/adhd-autism/autism-motion-detection-diagnosis/
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u/FlamingAurora Jan 30 '25

I recently started going to a psychologist because I've had a total mental breakdown. I've always suspected that I might have ADHD and/or ASD. After a couple of weeks of tests and talks it turned out I'm gifted and have PTSD... I'm not going to lie, life was a lot simpler before that diagnosis. But it's always worth it to get to know yourself.

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u/AllanfromWales1 MA | Natural Sciences | Metallurgy & Materials Science Jan 30 '25

..gifted..

Given to someone as a present?

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u/FlamingAurora Jan 30 '25

Giftedness generally means an IQ higher than 130. But somewhat ironically my parents only had me because my sister kept on asking for a baby brother.

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u/AllanfromWales1 MA | Natural Sciences | Metallurgy & Materials Science Jan 30 '25

When I was a teenager I'd score in the 140s in IQ tests. I sure couldn't do that these days..