Just got diagnosed - ADHD-PI

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I had my appointment with a psychatric specialist earlier in the day. I was surprised to actually be diagnosed ADHD-PI and PTSD, but now I research further into it and think, it seems to make sense. The signs and symptoms for a high-IQ person with ADHD-PI also sound *very* similar to aspergers, along with the reasons you'd think you're odd or different to everyone else.

Does anyone else have experience with this? What is the difference, if any, between the two? I have responded well to the dextroamphetamine medication so far, and my peers have noticed a strong improvement in my social behavior. Is this a good indication of a correct diagnosis? Is it possible for co-morbidity with these two?

I wasn't aware of the 'PI' part of your dx. Hope you don't mind but I'll post that here is case anyone else is new to it too.


ADHS- primarily inattentive DX criteria
Often making careless mistakes when having to work on uninteresting or difficult projects
Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.
Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.
Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).
Often has trouble organizing activities.
Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period (such as schoolwork or homework).
Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).

Observed symptoms:
Is often easily distracted.
Is often forgetful in daily activities.
Often mixes up peoples' names or forget them for short periods of time.
Often having difficulty keeping attention during work, or holding down a job for a significant amount of time
Often having difficulty concentrating on conversations
Having trouble finishing projects that have already been started
Often having difficulty organizing for the completion of tasks
Avoiding or delaying in starting projects that require a lot of thought
Often misplacing or having difficulty finding things at home or at work
Disorganized personal items (sometimes old and useless to the individual) causing excessive "clutter" (in the home, car, etc.)
Often distracted by activity or noise
Often having problems remembering appointments or obligations, or inconveniently changing plans on a regular basis


AS and ADHD are co-morbids. I'm glad to hear that meds are making a difference for you. There are so many shared and similar traits - it sounds like you have a thorough doctor. Good news!

^ that sounds like me! Well a bit of me. I'm a complex person!

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I have HFA, ADHD, OCD & Tourette syndrome. I love animals, especially my bunnies and hamster. I skate in a roller derby team (but I'll try not to bite )

Welcome to the club. ADHD is very common among people with Asperger's, so it's not surprising that they have a lot in common.

If you have trouble with daydreaming and procrastination that's usually a strong sign. Also you might do well with things that you actually get interested in, but find it difficult to adjust into something else. This can include socialization as well as academic or work-related things. I noticed I had a range of special interests, rather than a single special interest, if that makes sense.