E67: Internalized Ableism to AuDHD: The Role of Validation in Seeking Diagnosis

Today your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, love making invisible things visible. Today we are talking about all things AuDHD, the acronym that is meant to indicate someone who is both Autistic and also has ADHD. 

Katie and I talk about:

1. Ableism, and internalized ableism, 

2. The Squirrel Club in University,

3. Should adults seek a formal Autism diagnosis? 

4. Myriad presentations of AuDHD (ADHD + Autism),

5. The power of validation.

Resources for After the Show: 

Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially:

• The Second Reckoning, by Katie Richardson

• Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinical Practices and Psychological Safety, by Christina Crowe

• AuDHD & camouflaging, by Eden Arefaine 

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, to learn more about accessing appropriate screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment in Ontario. 

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Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X

A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our  Resources page on our website.. 

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