AuDHD (The dual diagnosis of ADHD + Autism) is on the rise, but how can we spot AuDHD in ourselves, or in those close to us. How can we spot it early in children and what are the risks of staying undiagnosed.
To answers these questions, and so much more, I chat to leading AuDHD expert, Dr. Samantha Hiew, Phd, who herself has been diagnosed with AuDHD, and has dedicated her career to advancing the scientific understanding around Autism and ADHD in women and girls.
00:00 Trailer
02:00 The latest stats on the percentage overlap of Autism and ADHD
04:53 Why is there such a common overlap in Autism and ADHD
11:47 How can the two co-existing conditions make life a struggle
12:55 For someone with AuDHD, which one is more likely to be diagnosed first
15:28 If you are AuDHD, do you think it's common to go missed for both diagnoses
17:39 Tiimo advert
19:40 Minimal age to show AuDHD traits
20:04 How does AuDHD develop with age
25:05 Can the two conditions mask each other
28:05 How can the pursuit of dopamine cause problems in an AuDHD mind
31:43 Is there any known tie between an AuDHD diagnosis and being Bi-Polar
32:49 How could someone with AuDHD look from the perspective of a new partner
34:52 Link between AuDHD and being an introverted extrovert
37:55 Message of hope for all undiagnosed AuDHD adults
42:30 What’s the latest information on AuDHD that you've been taught by a fellow specialist that's shocked even you
44:56 The AuDHD agony aunt
47:41 Debunking Autism myths
49:03 A letter from the previous guest
49:39 ADHD Item section
Visit Dr. Samantha's website 👉 https://samanthahiew.com
Find Dr Samantha on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/samanthahiewphd/
Join Sam’s community event for AuDHD women (and their allies!) 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adhd-autism-in-women-missed-dismissed-reclaiming-your-voice-tickets-1203582159639?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Sam’s scientific and intersectional training for professionals who diagnose and support AuDHD women: https://adhdgirls.co.uk/product/autism-and-adhd-in-women-dsm-5-criteria-through-a-scientific-and-intersectional-lens/
Get 30% off an annual Tiimo subscription 👉 https://www.tiimoapp.com/adhdchatter
Buy Alex's book entitled 'Now It All Makes Sense' 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-All-Makes-Sense-Diagnosis/dp/1399817817
Producer: Timon Woodward
Recorded by: Hamlin Studios
Trailer Editor: Ryan Faber
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