Ricki Rusting is a science writer and editor based in New York. She was managing editor of Scientific American for 15 years, after rising through other positions. She is a contributing editor at Spectrum and Scientific American.
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Decoding the overlap between autism and ADHD
Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often coincide, but the search for common biological roots has turned up conflicting evidence.
Decoding the overlap between autism and ADHD
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