Posted on 11/18/2025 1:23:40 PM PST by fruser1
Currently, there is no formal diagnosis for autism or ADHD in dogs, and vets group this behaviour under the broad umbrella of 'Canine Dysfunctional Behaviour' (CDB).
Research has now shown that many different animals, including dogs, rats, mice, and primates, can have behavioural and genetic signs that would be diagnosed as neurodivergence in humans.
However, diagnosing neurodivergence in dogs is extremely difficult.
Signs your dog may be neurodivergent: Hypervigilance, Hyperfocus, Poor impulse control, Sensitivity to certain sounds, Lack of interest in people, Difficulty socialising.
Dogs with autistic traits show lower levels of 'neural coupling', meaning that their brain activity doesn't synchronise with humans as much as other dogs (illustrated)
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Currently, there is no formal diagnosis for autism or ADHD in dogs, and vets group this behaviour under the broad umbrella of ‘Canine Dysfunctional Behaviour’ (CDB). I think that’s what I must have, only I am a humanoid.
Pawtism ping.
Yes. Yes they are.
You’re right. They just pretend to be autistic to get attention.
LOL! That is hilarious!
Do some autistic people fail to recognize their own flatulence and become violently agitated at this strange sound and smell, yelling and spinning in circles? Because some dogs have this down to a science.
Freegards
Of all the retardation out there; this is some of it.
Don’t know about dogs, but my cat is definitely on the spectrum. She doesn’t handle change well at all.
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I love Borzois!!
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