ADHD Chatter Bestselling ADHD author reveals dangers of late AuDHD diagnosis | Pete Wharmby
Jul 7, 2025
Join bestselling author and AuDHD specialist Pete Wharmby, an award-winning expert, as he shares his mission to raise awareness about the struggles of ADHD and autism. He reflects on his early feelings of being different and the complex interplay of these conditions. Pete also dives into the emotional challenges in relationships, particularly how jealousy and rejection sensitive dysphoria affect individuals. With insights on navigating dual diagnoses and the importance of self-identity, this conversation is both enlightening and empathetic.
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World Not Calibrated for Neurodivergence
- Neurodivergent people struggle because the world is calibrated for a particular brain type.
- Pete aims to raise awareness so others understand and help accommodate different brain types.
Pete's Early Social Confusion
- Pete never felt like he had the social instruction manual others seemed to have.
- He often felt lost in social cues and anxious due to unpredictability of people.
Parenthood Triggered Diagnosis
- Pete's autism diagnosis came after struggling with parenthood and sensory overwhelm.
- His partner suggested autism, leading to self-reflection and finally diagnosis in 2017.
