[sheepscreek]

I have both and I’ve often thought the same. There are so many symptoms in one that are synonymous with the other.

Asperger’s is just a tad bit more on the socially awkward side: inability to understand social cues being a big one. I learned to fake it and it took me a long time to develop genuine empathy in situations demanding raw emotion. I’m still awkward sometimes - unsure of what the socially acceptable response is in a situation.

This is in sharp contrast to my spouse who is also ADHD. She is more easily distracted and has higher dysfunction. Yet, she is socially more aware and talking to people is second nature to her.

[rqmedes]

I have the social awkward side with the same inability to understand social cues, after many decades I can fake it, but still come across as odd or strange. I guess its the uncanny valley effect. The emotions and empathy is however the opposite, its so strong and raw I have to try and shut it down as its overwhelming.