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This research aims to explore the shared mechanisms of facial emotion recognition (FER) difficulties in ADHD and ASD.

April 15, 2026Open Access

No added cost: Emotion recognition in co‐occurring ADHD and ASD

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This research aims to explore the shared mechanisms of facial emotion recognition (FER) difficulties in ADHD and ASD.
Analyzed emotional recognition capabilities in individuals with ADHD and ASD.
Identified common mechanisms underlying FER challenges in both conditions.
Recommended targeted interventions to enhance social cognitive skills.
Identified that FER difficulties are prevalent in both ADHD and ASD.
Proposed that assumptions linking ASD primarily to FER may overlook ADHD-related challenges.
Highlighted the need for clinicians to recognize shared emotional recognition difficulties.

Abstract

Our study possibly suggests equal mechanisms underlying reduced FER in ASD and ADHD. This mechanism should be identified to develop targeted interventions addressing social cognitive challenges in ASD and ADHD, improving social integration and well-being. Clinicians should recognise that FER difficulties are shared across both conditions, since a primary association with ASD may lead to unwarranted assumptions of ASD co-occurrence in ADHD.

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Irene Sophia Plank

Kaltrina Krasniqi

Alexandra Pior

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British Journal of Clinical Psychology

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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

University of Groningen

Maastricht University

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