Episode #54: Weird Habits & Traits: Is it ADHD/AuDHD? Part 1

For the ad-free audio and video version of this episode - join me over on Patreon by clicking here for a 7-day-free trial. This episode started with a simple question I asked on social media: “What’s a weird habit of yours that you wonder if it’s tied to your ADHD/AuDHD?” Hundreds of responses came in. The traits or quirks that I read were hilarious, heartbreaking, and a lot were relatable to me. While these behaviors might sound random or odd, or overly specific to a neurotypical, they’re loaded meaning once you understand how a neurodivergent brain works. This is part 1 of a three part series. In this episode the themes are having trouble with TV shows ending, wanting spoilers for books and movies, and an intolerance of awkward moments

Show Notes:

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Sources:

• TLC Foundation For BFRB’s
• Dr. Kieran Rose, autistic educator & advocate
• Stephen Porges, Polyvagal Theory 
• Dr. Aimee Daramus, Clinical psychologist/specialist in neurodivergent sensory issues 
• Visual Thinking by Temple Grandin 
• Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price 
• Smart But Stuck by Thomas E Brown, PhD