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Beyond a single predictor: Is there a synergistic effect of autistic and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Maria Clara da Cruz Brandão1, Marcos Antônio da Silva Araújo1, Ana Elisa Toscano1
1Studies in Nutrition and Phenotypic Plasticity Unit, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco.
Abstract:
This commentary proposes that the heightened creativity often observed in neurodivergent populations may emerge from a unique synergy between autistic and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits rather than being driven by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder alone. We suggest that future research should directly compare comorbid groups against those with single-diagnosis profiles to better understand how these distinct cognitive styles interact to produce creative outcomes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).
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